What’s in a Star Name?

Calling all star gazers! There are a vast number of stars in our universe, and their names are essential for conveying information about them. But where do those names come from? And what do they mean? Some have been used for centuries, while others are brand new. What might you conclude about the stars Sirius, alpha Canis Majoris, 9 CaM, HD 48915, and GJ 244? What information is used for identification? How have the resources astronomers use for identification changed over time? Can you pay to name a star? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this enlightening celestial discussion.