The International Astronomical Union has approved a proposal to name an asteroid after SF writer Jack McDevitt. The asteroid, now known as “Jackmcdevitt,” is designated 328305, and was discovered in 2006 by astronomer Lawrence Wasserman at Kitt Peak observatory in Arizona.
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