Astronomy Notes / Minor Planet named after Indian Scientist

 Astronomy Notes / Minor Planet named after Indian Scientist

 Astronomy Notes / Minor Planet named after Indian Scientist

MINOR PLANET NAMED AFTER INDIAN SCIENTIST

·         A minor planet in the Solar system which was earlier known as 5718 C174, has been now named 5718-Pattazhy, after Kollam based environmentalist Dr.Sainudeen Pattazhy by Jet Propulsion Laboratory of NASA on recognition of his pioneering research on many environment related issues such as the phenomenon  of red rain which occurred in Kerala.

 Astronomy Notes / Minor Planet named after Indian Scientist