01-29-2019, 04:28 PM
Two asteroids discovered in Hawaii have had Hawaiian names submitted for approval with the IAU. There could be more in the future, as students in Hawaii now have a way to become involved with naming objects discovered by the telescopes on Mauna Kea. It’s a good way young people on our island can work with astronomers and language experts, and encourage study and future careers in STEM fields. It’s also been beneficial for the scientific community, as some believe the Hawaiian names attract media attention better than the basic letters and numerals usually assigned to asteroids, comets, etc:
They chose Ka‘epaoka‘awela — meaning mischievous opposite-moving companion of Jupiter — for an asteroid near Jupiter that’s moving in the opposite direction, and Kamo‘oalewa — which alludes to an oscillating celestial object.
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Beyond that, observatories are committing to give a Hawaiian name to any major discovery made from their Hawaii telescopes, including on Maunakea, Ka‘iu Kimura said.
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/201...ssion=true
“What the hell is going on with Global Waming? Please come back fast, we need you!” - President Donald J. Trump 1/28/19 (yes, he said Waming)
They chose Ka‘epaoka‘awela — meaning mischievous opposite-moving companion of Jupiter — for an asteroid near Jupiter that’s moving in the opposite direction, and Kamo‘oalewa — which alludes to an oscillating celestial object.
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Beyond that, observatories are committing to give a Hawaiian name to any major discovery made from their Hawaii telescopes, including on Maunakea, Ka‘iu Kimura said.
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/201...ssion=true
“What the hell is going on with Global Waming? Please come back fast, we need you!” - President Donald J. Trump 1/28/19 (yes, he said Waming)
“We do this thing not because it is easy, but because we thought it would be easy.”