"Well, why did you choose that name? It's not like a little girl's choice!" Researcher Qu is a little curious, naming an asteroid after a scientist has happened many times in the history of the Purple Mountain Observatory, for example, in 1990, they once named an asteroid discovered in 1965 as Wu Chien-shiung Star, but those names are too serious, if the leader of the observatory does this, Researcher Qu is not surprised at all, shouldn't a girl of Qi Yunxing's grade name name the asteroid after her idol?

For example, four astronomy enthusiasts on both sides of the strait cooperated to discover an asteroid at the Lulin Observatory in Yushan National Park on Baodao, with the number 257248, and they named the asteroid after their favorite singer Jay Chou; {We don't write novels, we're just online text porters-~Sui~Dream~Small~Say~щww~mеng~lā.}

"What's wrong?" Qi Yunxing blinked his eyes flickering, and replied in a natural tone, "Astronomy is inseparable from the support of mathematics, and the most helpful thing for my mathematics study is the program "Learning Mathematics with Lu Qiujian" on TV! I also like his book "When Humans Begin to Look Up at the Starry Sky", so when I saw the newspaper on your desk just now, I thought that it would be better to simply name this asteroid after Professor Lu!"

I see, the girl in front of her is not without idols, 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's name to submit a declaration to the International Minor Planet Center and the Minor Planet Nomenclature Committee." ”

Researcher Qu and Researcher Zhao were also very satisfied with Qi Yunxing's decision, because Lu Qiujian was a very popular figure, and if this news was notified to the media, the Purple Mountain Observatory would rapidly expand its influence, which would be of great benefit to the unit, so Researcher Qu said to Qi Yunxing after completing the declaration work, "Xiao Qi, you can prepare." I'll notify a few media outlets later and ask them to come and interview you. ”

"Ah, do you have to be interviewed?" Qi Yunxing didn't want to go, but it would be a delay to be interviewed by the media, so it was better to 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 Qi Yunxing's thoughts, and he asked with a straight face.

Qi Yunxing blurted out that a suitable stargazing location can observe a wider starry sky, and a night sky without atmospheric pollution and light pollution can observe stars with weaker brightness, needless to say advanced observation equipment and professional personnel. These are the basic conditions that a good observatory should have.

"You're not right! Address, weather, equipment, and personnel are important, but they all need a foundation!" Researcher Qu paused before continuing, "That is, abundant funds, without sufficient funds, how can we find suitable stargazing sites? Most of those pollution-free sites are in undeveloped areas, and the cost of building an observatory in these places is not low, and advanced equipment requires a lot of money to purchase and customize! In the same way, we can't let the staff work hungry!" It is also necessary to provide them with a salary that can meet their living needs!"

"But what does this have to do with my interview?" 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 the attention of many people!" Especially the discovery of the asteroid is a beautiful little girl like you, coupled with the influence of Professor Lu Qiujian. It'll be in the news soon!

"Xiao Qi, don't you know that our observatory also has the Asteroid Foundation?" researcher Zhao 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 donations from many astronomy enthusiasts every year and provides a lot of funds for asteroid research! If you are interviewed, more people will know about the Asteroid Foundation, so as to attract more donations!" You also know that our observatory does not have a lot of funds every year, and it is always good to get more funds 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 find an asteroid, and although there are many companies that have launched asteroid naming rights transfer services, these are all commercial activities. It is not recognized by the International Minor Planet Center and the Minor Planet Nomenclature Committee, so donating to a professional organization such as the Purple Mountain Observatory is the best option, and these units discover so many asteroids each year that you can choose a name for an asteroid if you spend enough money.

For this reason. The Minor Planet Foundation has won a lot of donations since 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 Minor Planet Foundation and attract more donations for the foundation.

"I understand!" Qi Yunxing nodded, "Then do as you say! It's just that I'm going to say something to those reporters when the time comes?" She understood that only when the observatory got better and better could she observe the stars, so even though there was some resistance, she agreed.

"It's simple. You just need to tell the reporters about 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, "It's not too early, let's go and talk while eating! I'll tell you how to deal with the media! When this matter is over, I will ask my superiors to give you a little more time to use the telescope!" Researcher Qu is well versed in employing people, and he also threw out a sweet date when he gave out the task.

This condition conquered Qi Yunxing in an instant, and she began to fantasize about how to make the most of this newly added observation time!

The discovery of a new asteroid is not big news, but the discoverer is a beautiful woman, and even better is that this asteroid is named after Lu Qiujian. )

ps: Do you think it's good for me to write a novel with a relaxed and leisurely life?