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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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Ravenclaw Ambassador
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Nevar says:
Awesome...first post!
Congrats to JK on the award...I bet she's blushing her cheeks off right about now!
I'm glad people are realizing her talent.
N
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 12:17 AM EST
Squib
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reptilia_4life says:
NOW THIS MY FRIENDS is cool. Who has an asteroid named after themselves? That's cool. Nah it's super cool.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 12:21 AM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
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Smileyradcliffe says:
Wooooo
that is kinda cool but also kinda freaky....
becky ♥ kazim
always and 4ever
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 12:22 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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Emily Riddle-Godestrik says:
Wow
She is the GREATEST!
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 12:25 AM EST
Head House Elf
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Dobby says:
That is soo neat. You know you're famous when you have an asteroid named after you.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 12:35 AM EST
Witch
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hp-luver says:
Wow! That's so cool. She's lucky to have an asteroid named after her. I'd love having an asteroid named after me.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 12:39 AM EST
Witch
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Rupert's Fangirl says:
Wow. JK's sure getting a lot of things these days. She's awesome and wrote an awesome story so I love that she gets so much. It's kind of odd though but I'm sure she's thrilled so congrats to her :)
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 12:44 AM EST
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Princess of Siggies says:
See.... Great people get great things... In this case... J.K.Rowling was named after an asteroid... I couldnt imagine reading about her in my science text book
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 12:47 AM EST
Witch
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ElizabethRG says:
Crazy. It shows how amazingly famous and awesome she is.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 12:50 AM EST
Wizard
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Dumbledore's_Favorite says:
This is kind of odd, but very neat to hear about. I am sure JKR is honored to have someone name an asteroid after her. I suppose being a celebrity goes along way.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 12:58 AM EST
Professor
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Ginny511 says:
Thats so awesome good for her.......an asteroid wow ya thats pretty crazy!!!!
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 12:59 AM EST
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Jekca says:
Is that why they chose her? Because her characters have inspired many children to read? Which is actually a really cool thing to have inspired.
Does she get a picture of the astriod? I am curious what it looks like.
Neat.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 1:01 AM EST
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hpforever138 says:
Wow thats awesome, way to go Jo! I want to be named after an asteroid!
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 1:23 AM EST
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not*so*sweet*strawberry says:
...Thats just more then a little strange... and SCARY... w.t.f?
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 1:24 AM EST
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Mr Fishbein says:
Quite an honor yes, but does the 43844 stand for that amount of asteroids ever named? If so I guess they can freely name asteroids after anything if there are nearly 44,000 of them.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 1:27 AM EST
Student
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AurraPhoenix says:
So cool for JKR...I think I remember reading in a magazine article somewhere that you send off and have an asteroid named after you (I think it was an article describing unusual Valentine day gifts *giggle*).
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 1:30 AM EST
Northern Belle
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American Angel says:
Wow, how cool for JK to have an asteroid named after her! It shows how far and wide this HP story is loved. And the Adler Planetarium is located right here in good ole Chicago, Illinois (hehe, I know that's in the article, but I just felt like saying it myself =)).
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 1:30 AM EST
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danradcliffelovr says:
That's pretty cool to have an asteroid named after you. It's something to tell your grandchildren about.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 1:41 AM EST
The Warrior Sorceress
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Devilish Katlyn says:
Yup, it was only a matter of time! Jo's not just another author, now she's a major force in the universe!
;->
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 1:41 AM EST
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doodle_pancake says:
Sweetness! That's quite an honor and really spiffy. I would want to name a Asteroid Neverland, or after J. M. Barrie, or Peter Pan even, but yea, that's pretty neat. Good JK!
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 1:43 AM EST
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krystle_clear says:
Woah thats awesome!!! congrats JK!!! how cool would you feel having an asteroid named after you!
it is quite an honour isnt it!!!
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 1:51 AM EST
Dumbledore's Muse
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Alchemical Auror says:
I hope one day I can get an astoroid named after ME!
I suppose I will need to write a series of books that sell millions of copies **gets to work**
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 2:00 AM EST
Student
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Emily Rocks says:
Thats awesome!congrats JKR.
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 2:06 AM EST
Auror
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Roswelladdict says:
Of course Jo should have an asteroid named after her. She has single-handedly returned reading to children's vocabulary.
I wonder if she is happy to know she literally lives among the stars now?
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 2:20 AM EST
Professor
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Witch_one_counts? says:
I think that's awesome. Isn't it great having something in space named after you? What a wonderful honor. There's nothing bigger. Have an awesome day everyone!
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 2:35 AM EST
Custodian of Miracles
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MadamDumbledore says:
Hey Nina, I'm following in your footsteps!
I wonder if she is happy to know she literally lives among the stars now?
I was going to say that it would now seems as though the sky's the limit when it comes to JKR and her effects upon our muggle world. :-) We seem to think alike!
Posted Jul 16, 2006 at 2:40 AM EST
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