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Astrid Eeuwes: How an Amateur Astronomer Named an Asteroid—and Why It Matters By Linda Park, Tech Editor | May 26, 2026 | San Francisco, USA In a rare tribute to the power of amateur contributions in science, Dutch astronomer Astrid Eeuwes has seen her name immortalized in the cosmos. An asteroid—officially designated 2023 AE—has been … Read more