Congratulations Patrick – I’m always impressed that I’ve got such talented acquaintances/friends within this group. YOU THE MAN! Kim -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Wiggins Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 4:11 PM To: utah astronomy listserve utah astronomy Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Discovery Pardon a bit of self horn tooting but I'm feeling rather jazzed at the moment and thought I'd share with y'all. I just got word from the Minor Planet Center that an asteroid I've been chasing through the sky the past couple of nights is indeed a new one and has been given the temporary designation K07V08N. It'll probably be a couple of years before I'll be able to submit a name but it's just nice to know that even an amateur can still discover a new asteroid. BTW, regarding the name, 8 years ago I worked a deal with KCPW during one of their pledge drives to give the naming rights to my next find to the highest bidder. Some guy actually bid and then paid $500! Now I just hope I can find him... Clear skies! patrick _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://gallery.utahastronomy.com Visit the Wiki: http://www.utahastronomy.com ______________________________________________________________________ This e-mail has been scanned by Cut.Net Managed Email Content Service, using Skeptic(tm) technology powered by MessageLabs. For more information on Cut.Nets Content Service, visit http://www.cut.net ______________________________________________________________________ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.23/1113 - Release Date: 11/6/2007 10:04 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.15.23/1113 - Release Date: 11/6/2007 10:04 AM