215: Naming asteroids with Dr. Williams

Update: 2023-11-19

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Dr. Gareth Williams tells us about asteroid names. He explains the rules around naming asteroids and tells us how an asteroid name lead to a surprise trip to meet one of his heroes.

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Carrie Nugent

215: Naming asteroids with Dr. Williams