New Zealand (asteroid)

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There's now a version of New Zealand in space.

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The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has just formally approved the name "Icons-flag-nz.png New Zealand" for an asteroid, expected to be around a kilometer wide. With an orbital period estimated to be 3.49 years, it was discovered by astronomer Jennie McCormick.

References

  1. ↑ https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11711238
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