David Levy Musings: June 2021

Asteroid (545394) Rossetter = 2011 HH45 Earlier Designation.

I am proud to announce that TAAA member David Rossetter has been honored by the International Astronomical Union by having minor planet 545394 officially named  Rossetter.

Discovery information: 2008-11-02 / T. Glinos, D. H. Levy * / Vail-Jarnac / G92. Asteroid Rossetter

David Rossetter (b. 1956) is an experienced visual observer of the night sky. His vast experience, particularly with the summer sky, has enhanced many years of the Adirondack Astronomy Retreat in New York state and he has inspired hundreds of people to enjoy the sky.

David Levy awarding the “Asteroid Rossetter” certificate to David Rossetter at CAC.