Astronomical Union names asteroid 'Jayantmurthy' in honor of

Renowned Indian scientist, Professor Jayant Murthy, has been honored by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) with the naming of an asteroid, previously known as 2005 EX296, as (215884) Jayantmurthy.

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