Asteroid named after pope behind Gregorian calendar reform

Asteroid Janusz, so far known as 565184, was named after a Polish Jesuit scientist

Among the new names, given in recent days to asteroids, is and Polish-sounding - Janusz. This is in honor of a Polish scientist, Jesuit Robert Janusz, working at the Vatican Astronomical Observatory. In total, several dozen small celestial bodies were “baptized” as part of the decision now announced.

Asteroid named after pope behind Gregorian calendar reform

ROME (AP) — Pope Gregory XIII, the 16th century pontiff responsible for what is today known as the Gregorian calendar, now has another, celestial clai...

Asteroid named after pope behind Gregorian calendar reform

ROME: Pope Gregory XIII, the 16th century pontiff responsible for what is today known as the Gregorian calendar, now has another, celestial claim to fame. A working group of the International Astronomical Union has named an asteroid after him, the Vatican Observatory said Tuesday. The “560974 U

Asteroid named after pope behind Gregorian calendar reform

Pope Gregory XIII, the 16th century pontiff responsible for what is today known as the Gregorian calendar, has had an asteroid named after him, the Vatican Observatory said.

Asteroid named after pope behind Gregorian calendar reform - Castor Advance

Pope Gregory XIII, the 16th century pontiff responsible for what is today known as the Gregorian calendar, now has another, celestial claim to fame.

Asteroid named after pope behind Gregorian calendar reform - Stettler Independent

Pope Gregory XIII, the 16th century pontiff responsible for what is today known as the Gregorian calendar, now has another, celestial claim to fame.