"Well, why did you choose this name? This is not like a choice that a little girl should make." Researcher Qu was a little curious. Naming asteroids after scientists has happened many times in the history of the Purple Mountain Observatory. For example, they did it in 1990

An asteroid discovered in 1965 was once named Wu Jianxiong, but those names were too serious. It would not be surprising if the leader of the observatory did this to condescend the researcher. A girl of Qi Yunxing's grade should not use the name of her idol.

Name the asteroid?

For example, four astronomy enthusiasts from both sides of the Taiwan Strait jointly discovered an asteroid, number 257248, at the Lulin Observatory in Yushan National Park, Baodao. They named the asteroid after their favorite singer Jay Chou; Researcher Qu originally thought Qi Yunxing might

Like these four young people, she would be named after her favorite singer or movie star. Unexpectedly, she came up with Lu Qiujian's name.☆→☆→,

"Is there something wrong?" Qi Yunxing blinked his eyes and replied in a matter-of-fact tone, "Astronomy cannot be separated from the support of mathematics, and the program that has helped me the most in learning mathematics is the program "Learning Mathematics with Lu Qiujian" on TV.

I also like his book When Humans Started to Look Up at the Starry Sky, so when I saw the newspaper on your desk just now, I thought why not just name this asteroid after Professor Lu."

It turns out that the girl in front of her does not have an idol, but her idol is not the singer or movie star that ordinary girls like, but the scientist Lu Qiujian. "Okay. Then it's decided, I will use Professor Lu Qiujian."

Submit the name to the International Minor Planet Center and the Committee on Minor Planet Nomenclature."

Researcher Qu and Researcher Zhao are also very satisfied with Qi Yunxing’s decision. Because Lu Qiujian is a very popular figure in the news, if this news is notified to the media, the Purple Mountain Observatory will quickly expand its influence.

It is of great benefit to this unit, so after finishing the application work, Researcher Qu said to Qi Yunxing, "Xiao Qi, please prepare. I will notify several media later and ask them to interview you."

"Ah, do I have to be interviewed?" Qi Yunxing didn't want to go. Being interviewed by the media would waste time. If he had time, he might as well look at a few more photos taken by the Schmidt-type near-Earth ladder telescope.

"Xiao Qi, what do you think is the most important thing for an observatory?" Researcher Qu probably guessed what Qi Yunxing was thinking and asked seriously.

"A suitable stargazing location, a pollution-free sky, advanced observation equipment, and professional astronomical staff," Qi Yunxing blurted out. A suitable stargazing location can observe a wider starry sky, and a night sky without atmospheric pollution and light pollution can observe a weaker brightness.

Needless to say, there are many stars, advanced observation equipment and professional personnel. These are the basic conditions that an excellent observatory should have.

"Are you right or not? Address, weather, equipment and personnel are important, but all of them need a foundation." Researcher Qu paused before continuing, "That is sufficient funds. Without sufficient funds, how can we find the right one?"

Stargazing locations are those that are pollution-free

Most of them are in undeveloped areas. The cost of building observatories in these places is not low, and advanced equipment requires a lot of money to purchase and customize. We cannot let the staff work hungry to provide them with a

We should have a salary that can satisfy our living standards.”

"But what does this have to do with me being interviewed?" Qi Yunxing still didn't understand.

"Because the discovery of an asteroid is a very mysterious thing for ordinary people. If it is published by the media, it will definitely attract a lot of people's attention." Especially since the person who discovered the asteroid is a beautiful girl like you.

Coupled with the influence of Professor Lu Qiujian, he will soon become a hot news topic

"Xiao Qi, you don't know that our observatory also has an Asteroid Foundation?" Researcher Zhao followed and explained, "The main work of the Asteroid Foundation is to carry out activities such as naming asteroids, accepting donations, near-Earth object exploration, and planetary scientific research.

; It attracts many astronomical visitors every year

Donations from enthusiasts have provided a lot of funding for asteroid research. If you accept an interview, more people will know about the Asteroid Foundation, thereby attracting more donations. You also know that our observatory does not have much funding every year, so you can

It’s always good to get more funding for the observatory.”

There are many people who want to own the naming rights of an asteroid, but few of them are lucky enough to discover an asteroid. Although there are many companies that have launched a transfer service for the naming rights of asteroids, these are all commercial activities.

, cannot be recognized by the International Minor Planet Center and the Minor Planet Naming Committee, so donating to professional institutions such as the Purple Mountain Observatory has become the best choice; these units discover many asteroids every year, as long as they smash out enough

Money, then you can name a certain asteroid.

For this reason, the Asteroid Foundation has won a lot of donations after its establishment, but it is still not enough for the research work of the Purple Mountain Observatory. So the two researchers wanted to use this opportunity to spread the reputation of the Asteroid Foundation.

, thereby attracting more donations to the foundation.

"I understand." Qi Yunxing nodded, "Then do as you say. But then I will have to tell those reporters something in-depth." She understood that only when the observatory gets better and better can she observe the stars better, so even if some

Despite resistance, she agreed.

"It's very simple. You just need to tell the reporters the process of discovering the asteroid and the reason for naming it. Of course, the most important thing is to tell them about the Asteroid Foundation." Researcher Qu looked at his watch, "We don't have time now.

It's early. Let's go eat and chat. I'll tell you how to deal with the media. When this matter is over, I will apply to my superiors to give you more time to use the telescope." Researcher Qu knows how to employ people.

, while issuing the task, he also threw out a sweet date.

This condition instantly conquered Qi Yunxing, and she began to fantasize about how to make good use of the newly increased observation time.

The discovery of a new asteroid is not big news, but it is different when the discoverer is a beautiful woman. What’s even better is that the asteroid is named after Lu Qiujian. After receiving the news, many reporters immediately

Set off to the Purple Mountain Observatory to prepare for the interview on the stars. To be continued.

ps: Do you think my next book will be a novel about a relaxed and leisurely life?
Chapter completed!