What was the purpose of the IAU establishing 88 official constellations?
A) To allow ancient stories of each constellation to be preserved
B) To name all constellations the same across any culture
C) To identify which constellation was created by which culture
D) To define boundaries for constellations including every part of the sky
E) To include additional, fainter stars within a constellation

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The International Astronomical Union (IAU) established 88 official constellations to define clear boundaries in the sky, ensuring that every point in the sky belongs to one constellation. This organization helps in systematic study and mapping of the celestial sphere.

What Was the Purpose of the IAU Establishing 88 Official