Asteroid named after Pandit Jasraj.

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The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has named an asteroid, discovered in 2006, after Indian classical singer Pandit Jasraj.

About the asteroid:

The asteroid, or more formally known as a minor planet, is located between Mars and Jupiter, and was discovered on November 11, 2006, by the Catalina Sky Survey in the United States.
The privilege of naming a planet is first given to discoverers, who have 10 years to propose a name.
All names proposed are judged by the Working Group for Small Body Nomenclature (CSBN) of the IAU, comprising professional astronomers with research interests in minor planets and comets from around the world.

International Astronomical Union:

It is an international association of professional astronomers, at the PhD level and beyond, active in professional research and education in astronomy headquartered at Paris
It acts as the internationally recognized authority for assigning designations to celestial bodies (stars, planets, asteroids, etc.) and any surface features on them.
The IAU is a member of the International Council for Science (ICSU).
Its main objective is to promote and safeguard the science of astronomy in all its aspects through international cooperation.
The Indian National Science Academy is a member of this group.

About Pandit Jasraj:

Pandit Jasraj (b. 1930) is an exponent of Indian classical vocal music.
Jasraj is the recipient of numerous awards, honours, and titles, including the prestigious Padma Vibhushan and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
His distinctive voice traverses a remarkable four-and-a-half octaves.

Source: THE HINDU

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