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- The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has named an asteroid, discovered in 2006, after Indian classical singer Pandit Jasraj.
- The asteroid, or the minor planet, is located between Mars and Jupiter.
- It was discovered by the Catalina Sky Survey, USA.
- The privilege of naming a planet is first given to discoverers, who have 10 years to propose a name.
About
- Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj (b. 1930) is an exponent of Indian classical vocal music.
- He is the recipient of numerous awards, honours, and titles, including the prestigious Padma Vibhushan and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award.
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