Slovenian scientist Dr Rok Nežič has asteroid named after him
Dr Rok Nežič of Armagh Observatory and Planetarium will have an asteroid named after him following a decision by the International Astronomical Union.
Discovery timeline spans decades
The asteroid was originally discovered in New Mexico during the year 1999. Nežič arrived at the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium in 2015 to finish his doctorate work. He has worked there as a tours and outreach officer for more than ten years.
Naming process confirmed officially
He is one of two employees at the facility chosen recently to have a celestial body named after them. The official designation for his asteroid is number 20560 Nežič. This naming follows rules set by the International Astronomical Union for small bodies in the solar system.
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