Charles T. Kowal Quote

In fact, it is safe to say that the situation has degenerated to the point of absurdity. Asteroids have been named after girlfriends, financial supporters, cats, and computers. For the traditionalist like myself, it seems a pity that the naming of asteroids has become so trivialized.


Asteroids: Their Nature and Utilization, Chapter 1 (p. 17)


In fact, it is safe to say that the situation has degenerated to the point of absurdity. Asteroids have been named after girlfriends, financial...

In fact, it is safe to say that the situation has degenerated to the point of absurdity. Asteroids have been named after girlfriends, financial...

In fact, it is safe to say that the situation has degenerated to the point of absurdity. Asteroids have been named after girlfriends, financial...

In fact, it is safe to say that the situation has degenerated to the point of absurdity. Asteroids have been named after girlfriends, financial...