Asteroids are space rocks that orbit the Sun and can fall to Earth. Photo/The European Space Agency
JAKARTA – Asteroids are the remains of metal and chunks of rock used to form the solar system, or space rocks for short.
Size asteroid various, there are big and small. But all of them orbit or revolve around the Sun. While in orbit, the asteroid may fall to Earth.
Well, here are some asteroids whose names are inspired by Indonesians.
1. 5408 THE (1232 T-1)
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The name of this asteroid was given to the doctor astronomy first in Indonesia, namely Prof. Dr. The Pik Sin. Early in his career, The was responsible for leading the optical components of the Milky Way Schmidt telescope. He has also published more than 200 scientific publications.
2. 12176 HIDAYAT
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This name was given to Prof. Dr. Bambang Hidayat. He led the Bosscha Observatory replacing Dr. In 1968. Bambang was also elected as Vice President of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) for six years.
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