Armagh Observatory and Planetarium scientist Dr Rok Nežič has an asteroid named after him
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Armagh Observatory and Planetarium scientist Dr Rok Nežič has an asteroid named after him

1 hour ago · Originally published 1 Nov 2026 8/10 Original headline: Armagh Observatory and Planetarium: 'Rok' solid recognition for space scientist
Dr Rok Nežič, a tours and outreach officer at the Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, has had an asteroid officially named in his honour. The celestial body, discovered in 1999, is now catalogued as (20560) Nežič and orbits safely within the asteroid belt, marking a significant recognition of his contributions to space science.
Source: BBC Northern Ireland Armagh
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