ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

NameExoWorlds

NameExoWorlds is a special project where people from all over the world got a chance to name stars and their exoplanets. Stars are those shiny, twinkly things in the sky at night, and planets are like big rocks that orbit around them.

Scientists found these exoplanets orbiting stars in other parts of our galaxy, and they wanted to give them special names. So, they asked the people of the world to help them name these new exoplanets!

People came up with all sorts of creative names, like "Rainbow" and "Zippy." Some people even named an exoplanet after their favorite video game, "Minecraft."

Now, these exoplanets have their very own names, and it's all thanks to the people of Earth! It's like giving a special name to a new pet or toy that you really like. And now, when we look up at the stars, we can say "Hi Rainbow!" or "There's Minecraft!"