17602 Dr. G. | Discovered 1995 Sept. 19 by T. B. Spahr at the Catalina Station of Steward Observatory. |
Stephen Gottesman (b. 1939), a radio astronomer at the University of Florida for 35 years, was an advisor to 15 students and a teacher and friend to many others. His research involved galactic structure and dynamics, but his celestial namesake honors the endless enthusiasm and respect "Dr. G." afforded his students. |
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