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Gareth Talks about Asteroids

Thousands of asteroids get named every year. Most names pass without notice β€” but some are surprising, some are poetic, and some raise an eyebrow. Dr. Gareth Williams, NBAS member and longtime researcher at the Minor Planet Center, picks out the ones worth a second look.

Explore Series:

Interesting New Asteroid Names (2026 May 4)

ASTEROIDS: (30578) Lawless, (79871) Earthrise, (152341) Rupesnigra, (280924) Eurypterus, (666312) Aroneisenberg

Interesting New Asteroid Names (2026 April 13)

ASTEROIDS: (9660) Brucewillis, (463368) Eurytus, (533671) Nabu, (721153) Gunda, (721154) Heinz, (858334) Gioacchinopecci, (870437) Leilani