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2003 EL61, When will this unusual object get an official name?

As old as Voyage... As old as Voyager View Member Profile	Dec 12 2006, 06:16 PM Post #1
Member Group: Members Posts: 117 Joined: 7-December 06 From: Sheffield UK Member No.: 1462	Does anyone know when the IAU will assign a name to 2003 EL61 (Nicknamed Santa)? -------------------- It's a funny old world - A man's lucky if he gets out of it alive. - W.C. Fields.

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As old as Voyage... As old as Voyager View Member Profile	Dec 15 2006, 08:35 PM Post #2
Member Group: Members Posts: 117 Joined: 7-December 06 From: Sheffield UK Member No.: 1462	In case anyone is interested, Mike Brown says the IAU received his proposal in September but he's given up holding his breath on a quick decision. Watch this space... -------------------- It's a funny old world - A man's lucky if he gets out of it alive. - W.C. Fields.

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As old as Voyager 2003 EL61 Dec 12 2006, 06:16 PM

AlexBlackwell QUOTE (As old as Voyager @ Dec 12 2006, 08... Dec 12 2006, 08:40 PM

John Flushing I think Santa, Rudolph, and Blitzen are perfect na... Dec 13 2006, 02:18 AM

As old as Voyager In case anyone is interested, Mike Brown says the ... Dec 15 2006, 08:35 PM

alan Does Mike Brown have the naming rights? The IAU... Dec 15 2006, 11:43 PM

AlexBlackwell QUOTE (alan @ Dec 15 2006, 01:43 PM) Does... Dec 15 2006, 11:51 PM

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