China Naming Network - Eight-character query< - Why do the international names of satellites and asteroids in the solar system often use female names?
Why do the international names of satellites and asteroids in the solar system often use female names?
I don't think so. Except Uranus, the names of satellites are all named after people related to the planet in Greek mythology. For example, Poseidon is the son of Poseidon and also plays the horn for Poseidon. Ganymede is a ewe who raised Zeus, and Uranus is named after the characters in Shakespeare and alexander pope's works. For example, Tianwei Xi's name is Juliet. As for asteroids, the principle of naming them after mythical figures was followed in the early days, but there were really not so many gods, so later asteroids were named in various ways. Generally speaking, discoverers have the right to name. As for what to call, they are free.