Armor Observatory and Planetarium: Rok’s Recognition of Space Scientists

Armagh Observatory and Planetarium: 'Rok' solid recognition for space scientist

Two men from the Armagh Planetarium and Observatory have had asteroids named in their honour in recognition of their work.

Armagh Observatory Scientist Gets Asteroid Named After Him

Dr Rok Nežič says he still can’t quite believe it, but there’s now an asteroid out in the solar system carrying his name. The space rock, discovered in New Mexico in 1999, has been officially designated (20560) Nežič after the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium scientist was nominated for the honor by his PhD supervisor and […] The post Armagh Observatory Scientist Gets Asteroid Named After Him first appeared on EnviroLink Network.

Armor Observatory and Planetarium: Rok’s Recognition of Space Scientists

Dr. Rok Nejić, who grew up in Slovenia, never imagined that an asteroid discovered in New Mexico in 1999 would one day be named after him. Nearly 30 years later, the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium employee is one of two AOP staff members chosen to have a celestial object named in their honour. Although Orchard [...]