776-Naming Asteroids and Comets
Dec 22, 2023 ·
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Historically explorers in many fields of human endeavor have been granted the privilege to name their discovery. If you find a new comet and it receives enough followup observations it...
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Historically explorers in many fields of human endeavor have been granted the privilege to name their discovery. If you find a new comet and it receives enough followup observations it will carry your last name. Every year a significant number of comets and asteroids are discovered by amateur astronomers with modest equipment.Their reward is satisfaction and the right to name their discovery.
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| Author | Dr. Al Grauer |
| Organization | Dr. Al Grauer |
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