I think a big thanks is due to Wikimedia Ukraine - the story says *"The
name was proposed by the Board member of organization "Wikimedia Ukraine"
Andriy Makukha".*
I think that can go down on the nomination list for 'coolest project by a
chapter' this year...
Richard Symonds
Wikimedia UK
0207 065
A main belt asteroid No. 274301 was named after Wikipedia, the free
encyclopedia.
The minor planet was discovered by the team of astronomers of Andrushivka
Astronomical Observatory (A50) in Ukraine. At first it was observed by that
team on August 25, 2008.
The name was proposed by the Wikimedia U
