The International Astronomical Union names an asteroid in honor of the Indian astrophysicist Jayant Murthy | science news | Top Vip News

[ad_1] Indian astrophysicist Jayant Murthy now has an asteroid named after him. Murthy is an honorary professor and former director of the Indian Institute of Astronomy, which welcomed and celebrated the honour. Murthy is an international authority on ultraviolet background radiation. Jayant Murthy. (Image credit: Jayant Murthy). New Delhi: The Working Group on Small Body … Read more

Jayant Murthy: Asteroid named after Indian astrophysicist Jayant Murthy | Bengaluru News | Top Vip News

[ad_1] Bengaluru: The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) Bengaluru said on Friday that the International Astronomical Union (IAU) has named an asteroid after renowned Indian astrophysicist Jayant Murthy in recognition of his pioneering work in ultraviolet astronomy and space missions. The asteroid, previously known as “2005 EX296,” has now been designated “(215884) Jayantmurthy” by the … Read more

Asteroid named after Indian astrophysicist Jayant Murthy | Top Vip News

[ad_1] BENGALURU: The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru, said on Friday that the International Astronomical Union (IAU) has named a asteroid in honor of renowned Indian astrophysicist Prof. Jayant Murthy in recognition of his pioneering work in ultraviolet astronomy and space missions.The asteroid, previously known as “2005 EX296”, has now been designated as “(215884) … Read more