ScienceAsteroid named after 'Weird Al' Yankovic
Named Alyankovic, the asteroid was discovered in 1981 and lies in the main belt between Mars and Jupiter, Space.com reports.
TLDR
Space.com reports that the International Astronomical Union approved naming asteroid Alyankovic after musician and actor 'Weird Al' Yankovic. The asteroid was discovered in 1981 and resides in the main belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Asteroid named after 'Weird Al' Yankovic
Named Alyankovic, the asteroid was discovered in 1981 and lies in the main belt between Mars and Jupiter, Space.com reports.
TLDR
Space.com reports that the International Astronomical Union approved naming asteroid Alyankovic after musician and actor 'Weird Al' Yankovic. The asteroid was discovered in 1981 and resides in the main belt between Mars and Jupiter.