An asteroid has been named 'Howaiho' in honor of Ho Wai-ho, a firefighter who died in a blaze in Hong Kong. The naming was approved by the International Astronomical Union's Working Group for Small Body Nomenclature. Ho Wai-ho was recognized for his courage and dedication during rescue operations. AI
RANK_REASON The cluster describes the formal naming of an asteroid, which is a scientific classification and discovery. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.0]
- (34871) 2001 UM2
- Desert Eagle Observatory
- Hong Kong Astronomical Society
- Ho Wai Ho
- International Astronomical Union
- United States
- Wang Fuk Court fire
- William Yeung
- Working Group for Small Body Nomenclature
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