15017 Cuppy
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Asteroid 15017 Cuppy, a main-belt object previously known as 1998 SS25, was discovered on September 22, 1998, by Edward L. G. Bowell
of the Lowell Observatory Near-Earth-Object Search
(LONEOS), Anderson Mesa Station. It was named in September 2003 for Will Cuppy
(1884-1949), American humorist and journalist.
Edward L. G. Bowell
Edward L. G. Bowell , known as "Ted", is an American astronomer. Bowell was educated at Emanuel School London, University College, London, and the Université de Paris....
of the Lowell Observatory Near-Earth-Object Search
Lowell Observatory Near-Earth-Object Search
Lowell Observatory Near-Earth-Object Search ' was a project designed to discover asteroids and comets that orbit near the Earth. The project, funded by NASA, was directed by Dr. Ted Bowell of Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona...
(LONEOS), Anderson Mesa Station. It was named in September 2003 for Will Cuppy
Will Cuppy
William Jacob "Will" Cuppy was an American humorist and literary critic, known for his satirical books about nature and historical figures.-Early life:...
(1884-1949), American humorist and journalist.