"IAU Resolution"

An IAU Resolution refers to a formal decision or statement made by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), an organization of professional astronomers. These resolutions can cover various topics, such as naming celestial bodies, defining astronomical terms, or establishing standards for astronomical measurements. The IAU plays a key role in promoting consistency and collaboration in the field of astronomy, ensuring that scientists around the world have a common understanding and framework to work with as they study the universe.