Main-belt Asteroid (72834) Guywells

[Guy Wells]

On March 31, 2018 issue of the Minor Planet Circular, the asteroid previously known as 2001 HQ16 was named.

(72834) Guywells is a Main belt asteroid with a diameter of 3-6 km. It last came to opposition in February 2018 when it reached 18th magnitude. Now it is moving through the constellation Cancer, observable  at mag +19.5.

(72834) Guywells was discovered by L Ball, in 2001.

[Demonperformer]

Congratulations, Guy. Your name now really is written in the stars.

25 minutes ago, Guy Wells said:

observable  at mag +19.5

I think that might be a little optimistic for me here

[domstar]

That's fantastic. I would love a bit of backstory on how it all came about.

[goodricke1]

Congratulations, a nice honour.

[Pete Presland]

Congratulations, a lovely honour. Its there forever now!

[Stu]

Great stuff Guy, well deserved for all your dedication.