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JULY 16, 2006 at 12:14 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: The Leaky Cauldron
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling now has an asteroid named in her honor. The honor was bestowed by the International Astronomical Union
, who named asteroid # 43844 'Rowling.' Dr. Mark Hammergren who discovered the asteroid, is an Astronomer at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago and submitted the name 'Rowling' to the committee for consideration.
The citation reads:
(43844) Rowling = 1993 OX2
The British author Joanne "Jo" Rowling (b. 1965) is best known for her beloved fantasy series featuring the young wizard Harry Potter. Her books have won numerous awards, inspired a love of reading in children around the world and entertained millions of all ages.
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Witch
Points: 995
OffTheLoop says:
I bet that's better that having a star on Hollywood Boulevard. I bet she's had an awesome year with that Dinosaur! (can't remember the name)
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 11:41 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1018
ILuvHarryDiggoryKrum says:
WOW...that is pretty cool isnt it....she deserves all this though so
CONGRATULATIONS JKR WE LOVE YOU!!
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 11:44 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 628
Ronian says:
First a dinosaur, now an asteroid! How much more honoured can she get? Great news, though! Whats next? Maybe Mount Rowling!
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 11:44 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9051
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
That is a new one. Maybe it will work its way into one of the books (just kidding). Interesting how people like to honor each other.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 11:51 AM EST
Witch
Points: 733
PhantasmKiss says:
Hooray! Jo so awesomely deserves this. *wonders briefly if I'll still be saying that once book 7 is out*
*nods*
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 11:57 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
I do hope they get it confirmed. I would love to have an asteroid named after me.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 12:09 PM EST
Wino Forever
Points: 8174
true half-blood prince says:
It's one thing to be honored and stuff, but when an asteroid is named after, you know you've done something right in life. Now that's cool.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 12:10 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1347
Chudley_Cannons_Rule! says:
That's so awesome! Congratulations Jo!
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 12:10 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1675
lissir10 says:
That is so cool!! It would be wicked awsome to have an Astroid named after you. Congrats to JKR!! It's true her books have inspired a love of reading around the world. I never like reading one bit until I started reading the series!!
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 12:34 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1921
gubbyfish says:
Well that's pretty neat. Who wouldn't want an asteriod named after them?
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 12:35 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
What? That is unbeilievable!??!! It is so perfect She deserves it! She is the best author!
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 12:36 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1682
*Ginny* says:
Woah it must feel pretty special to have a big lump of rock zooming about the earth named after you ;)
*Ginny*
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 12:43 PM EST
Witch
Points: 896
QueenOfAmouraq says:
That's awesome! JK Rowling totally deserves it!
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 12:48 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1786
sis <3 says:
Oh my... That's crazy stuff!
First some dinosaur and now this!
Well have to look at it this way: Now we can be sure JK or Harry wont be forgot!
-Christina
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 12:50 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 678
SirPhil says:
way to go J.K. Rowling. Her last name really is a cool name for a comet.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 12:51 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 392
A_Mom_Like_Molly says:
I think that's just brilliant! And he's asked for the name for all the right reasons too! This just tickles me beyond all reason.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 1:08 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 23
GeT_yOuR_sMiLe_On88 says:
That's Great! I wonder if it's gonna be bright tonight like Mars is......
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 1:14 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1050
Phoenix Lover says:
That is so cool!!! I would love to have an asteroid named after me. She is so popular!
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 1:22 PM EST
Vertigo Swinger
Points: 4011
Topher2707 says:
That is so cool. She seriously gets like all the cool honors, first having a dinosaur named in honor of her and now an Asteroid.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 1:22 PM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
Points: 4236
Patronus Wiz says:
Did they have to get her permission before they named it? Hmmm, I wonder. Well, that's an interesting honor. This woman has her name plastered everywhere!
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 1:25 PM EST
Witch
Points: 935
fizzingwhizbees says:
Thats so cool to have an asteroid named after you....wowsas
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 1:39 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
Thta's really cool. An asteroid... very scientifical. Great monument to her really.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 1:46 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 368
callieee says:
Wow, you've really made it when you have something floating out in space with your name. Very cool.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 1:48 PM EST
Witch
Points: 506
JenniferS says:
Ha! That's mental. She's practically been imortalised.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 1:58 PM EST
Witch
Points: 688
02colemange says:
Wow thats a great thing for her to have its interesting and unique and I think her name really suits an asteroid :)
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 2:07 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1987
tigerlili_08 says:
Thats so crazy I wonder what JKR thinks of that. I dont know what her name has to do with asteriods?? Anyway thats cool.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 2:08 PM EST
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