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Burnin' Through The Sky: Asteroid Named After Freddie Mercury


Hazy Little Asteroid Called Freddie Mercury

An asteroid in Jupiter's orbit has been named after the Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, on what would have been his 70th birthday.

The asteroid was first discovered in 1991, the year of Mercury's death, and will now be known as "Asteroid 17473 Freddiemercury" after receiving special designation from the International Astronomical Union's Minor Planet Centre.

Queen guitarist Brian May, who has a doctorate in astrophysics, was instrumental in arranging the gesture, telling Sky News: "We thought it would be a nice birthday present for Freddie."
 
One may have posted this in a slightly more obvious place, so more could see this.
Either way, I´ve found it and I´m sure others will, but I still believe it should have been far more prominent , eg meeting place.
Either way, good post:)
 
I bow to your knowledge, please forgive my impulsive nature, I just thought thought the front page was getting rather old and tired, and as we all look to the stars................
 
skomedal said:
Burnin' Through The Sky: Asteroid Named After Freddie Mercury


Hazy Little Asteroid Called Freddie Mercury

An asteroid in Jupiter's orbit has been named after the Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, on what would have been his 70th birthday.

The asteroid was first discovered in 1991, the year of Mercury's death, and will now be known as "Asteroid 17473 Freddiemercury" after receiving special designation from the International Astronomical Union's Minor Planet Centre.

Queen guitarist Brian May, who has a doctorate in astrophysics, was instrumental in arranging the gesture, telling Sky News: "We thought it would be a nice birthday present for Freddie."
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skomedal said:
Burnin' Through The Sky: Asteroid Named After Freddie Mercury


Hazy Little Asteroid Called Freddie Mercury

An asteroid in Jupiter's orbit has been named after the Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, on what would have been his 70th birthday.

The asteroid was first discovered in 1991, the year of Mercury's death, and will now be known as "Asteroid 17473 Freddiemercury" after receiving special designation from the International Astronomical Union's Minor Planet Centre.

Queen guitarist Brian May, who has a doctorate in astrophysics, was instrumental in arranging the gesture, telling Sky News: "We thought it would be a nice birthday present for Freddie."
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