Asteroid Named After Musician Elliott Smith Following Filmmaker's Proposal
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Chris DeVille
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Summary
An asteroid has been officially named after the late musician Elliott Smith. Independent filmmaker Orlando Campopiano conceived the idea while listening to Smith's song "Shooting Star" from the posthumous album From A Basement On The Hill. He collaborated with Smith's estate to submit a proposal to the International Astronomical Union, which approved the naming. The asteroid now officially bears Smith's name, with a 3D viewing link and official bulletin announcement available.
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Orlando Campopiano, an independent filmmaker based in Edinburgh, got the idea while listening to 'Shooting Star' off Smith's posthumous album From A Basement On The Hill.
He worked with Smith's estate to submit a proposal to the International Astronomical Union, and the governing body opted to say yes.
Now there's a big rock out there in the sky bearing Smith's name.
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