A Proposed Neutral Nomenclature for Interstellar Objects: The Stectum Framework

One-page community proposal for a neutral, origin-first root term (“stectum/stecta”) for interstellar objects to replace bias-laden “interstellar comet/asteroid” labels.

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Published
2025-12-05
DOI
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17830177
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Origins and Evolution of Life
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A Proposed Neutral Nomenclature for Interstellar Objects: The Stectum Framework

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Origins and Evolution of Life
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A Proposed Neutral Nomenclature for Interstellar Objects: The Stectum Framework

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Abstract

One-page community proposal for a neutral, origin-first root term (“stectum/stecta”) for interstellar objects to replace bias-laden “interstellar comet/asteroid” labels.

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