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astronomy2 years ago

Renaming Galaxies: Astronomers Challenge Magellan's Legacy in the Night Sky

Astronomers are calling for the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds, two dwarf galaxies visible from the Southern Hemisphere, to be renamed due to their association with the violent colonialist legacy of their namesake, Ferdinand Magellan. The astronomers argue that indigenous peoples had already discovered and named these galaxies before Magellan's arrival. They propose changing the 'm' in LMC and SMC to 'meridional' or using 'Milky' to better reflect the clouds' connection to the Milky Way. However, not everyone agrees with the renaming, with some criticizing the plea as '#woke astronomy'.

via Daily Mail|
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astronomy2 years ago

Astronomers Call for Renaming Galaxies Linked to 'Violent Colonialist' Magellan

Astronomers in the United States are calling for the renaming of the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds, dwarf galaxies named after the 16th-century explorer Ferdinand Magellan, due to his "violent colonialist legacy." They argue that indigenous peoples had names and legends for these galaxies that predate Magellan's discovery. The astronomers also advocate for renaming the Magellan Telescopes in Chile, citing the country's history of violent Spanish conquest. This follows NASA's commitment to diversity and inclusion, as they have already begun examining and changing unofficial terminology for cosmic objects. Conservative MP Bob Blackman dismissed the calls as "absolute nonsense," stating that renaming everything associated with the slave trade would leave little unchanged.

via The Telegraph|
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astronomy2 years ago

"Astronomers Call for Removal of 'Violent Colonialist' Magellan from Night Sky"

Astronomers are calling for the renaming of the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds, two satellite galaxies of the Milky Way, due to the violent colonialist legacy of Ferdinand Magellan, the 16th-century explorer they are currently named after. Magellan's actions, including murder and enslavement, have led astronomers to argue that his name should no longer be associated with these celestial objects. Indigenous peoples had their own names for the clouds, and it was not until the late 19th century that they were named after Magellan. This call for change reflects a broader movement to rename scientific objects and species with objectionable names.

via The Guardian|
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science-and-astronomy2 years ago

Astronomers Call for Renaming the Magellanic Clouds

Astronomers are calling for the renaming of the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) and Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC), two satellite galaxies near the Milky Way, as they are currently named after Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese explorer known for his violent actions against indigenous people. The coalition argues that Magellan was not an astronomer and was not the first to identify these clouds. They propose renaming the galaxies to reflect current societal values or to use non-personal names, such as Nubecula Major and Nubecula Minor. The group plans to push for a resolution with the International Astronomical Union.

via Space.com|
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astronomy2 years ago

"Rebranding the Magellanic Clouds: Astronomers Seek New Names"

A coalition of astronomers is calling for the renaming of the Magellanic Clouds, the two brightest satellite galaxies of the Milky Way, along with other astronomical objects and facilities that bear the name of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan. The astronomers argue that Magellan's legacy of colonialism, slavery, and violence against Indigenous peoples should not be honored in the field of astronomy, and that the names of these objects should reflect community values and ideals. They hope that the International Astronomical Union and other astronomical institutions will reconsider the use of Magellan's name.

via Physics|
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