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Discovered 1995 Sept. 19 by T. B. Spahr at the Catalina Station of the Steward Observatory.
Alberto Alonso (1917-2007), the legendary Cuban choreographer and dance visionary, was best known for his version of Carmen that pushed the limits of contemporary ballet. A great storyteller with a sharp wit and a passion for life and learning, he will remain eternally in motion, like his celestial namesake.
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