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Asteroid Named After Dutch Amateur Astronomer Astrid Eeuwes

An asteroid has been named after Dutch amateur astronomer Astrid Eeuwes from Nijmegen, recognizing her contributions to the field. Eeuwes described the honor as 'the crowning achievement of my work'.

26 May, 05:39 — 26 May, 05:39
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Asteroid named after Nijmegen amateur astronomer

An asteroid orbiting between Mars and Jupiter has been named after Astrid Eeuwes, a 45-year-old amateur astronomer from Nijmegen who...

By Louis Gore-Langton

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First report: nos · 25 May, 22:48Full coverage: 2 · 7hWindow: 7h
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Ruimterots vernoemd naar amateuronderzoeker Astrid Eeuwes: 'De bekroning op mijn werk'

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Asteroid named after Nijmegen amateur astronomer

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