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.
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
