We as a society name a lot of stuff after a LOT of *very* problematic people and ideas. Thing is, it's really easy to fix... if we can admit to our mistakes.
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/astronomers-should-take-a-deeper-look-at-naming/
Phil Plait /
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