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Asteroid (215016) Catherinegriffin
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15 years 3 months ago #80091
by dmcdona
Asteroid (215016) Catherinegriffin was created by dmcdona
Back in October last year, Dave Grennan discovered asteroid 2008US3. In May of this year, its orbit was refined enough that the Minor Planet Centre gave the asteroid a formal number. So 2008US3 became 215016. At that point, Dave, as the discoverer, was entitled to propose a name for the Asteroid and he duly sent in a citation to the IAU MPC.
Its been a few months in coming but Friday of this week, Asteroid 215016 was officially named Catherinegriffin after Dave's Mum.
(215016) Catherinegriffin is only the second asteroid to have been discovered and named from Ireland - 160 years after 9 Metis. I'm delighted for Dave and especially the touching tribute to his Mum.
All that hard work paid off Dave and I'm thrilled that your citation was accepted. Your Mum would be so proud of you. And so is the Astronomy community in Ireland.
Dave
(215016) Catherinegriffin = 2008 US3
Catherine Grennan (née Griffin, 1939-2004) was the mother of the
discoverer. She encouraged his interest in amateur astronomy, and this led to
the discovery of this minor planet.
Its been a few months in coming but Friday of this week, Asteroid 215016 was officially named Catherinegriffin after Dave's Mum.
(215016) Catherinegriffin is only the second asteroid to have been discovered and named from Ireland - 160 years after 9 Metis. I'm delighted for Dave and especially the touching tribute to his Mum.
All that hard work paid off Dave and I'm thrilled that your citation was accepted. Your Mum would be so proud of you. And so is the Astronomy community in Ireland.
Dave
(215016) Catherinegriffin = 2008 US3
Catherine Grennan (née Griffin, 1939-2004) was the mother of the
discoverer. She encouraged his interest in amateur astronomy, and this led to
the discovery of this minor planet.
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15 years 3 months ago #80094
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Carl O’Beirnes,
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Unit A8 Airside Enterprise Centre,
Swords, Co Dublin,
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Brilliant this is a very proud time for you mate enjoy. Your mom, family and friends are very proud of you well done
Carl O'Beirnes,
Balbriggan Observatory (MPC#J09)
Co Dublin.
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Carl O'Beirnes,
Balbriggan Observatory (MPC#J09)
Co Dublin.
www.webtreatz.com
Carl O’Beirnes,
Scopes and Space Ltd,
Unit A8 Airside Enterprise Centre,
Swords, Co Dublin,
Ireland.
www.scopesandspace.ie/
www.facebook.com/scopesandspace
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15 years 3 months ago #80097
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Anthony Ayiomamitis
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Well done, Dave. An honour well-deserved.
Anthony.
Anthony.
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15 years 3 months ago #80101
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Well done Dave,
Michael.
Michael.
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15 years 3 months ago #80103
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Well done Dave,
It is a wonderful tribute to someone that dearly supported you all the way.
Indeed, asteroid hunting is such a challenging persuit in Irish conditions.
Clear skies
Eamonn A
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It is a wonderful tribute to someone that dearly supported you all the way.
Indeed, asteroid hunting is such a challenging persuit in Irish conditions.
Clear skies
Eamonn A
J62
www.kingslandobservatory.com
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15 years 3 months ago #80112
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Good stuff Dave. Nice tribute to your mother.
Michael.
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