Asteroids named after people called Alford
馃懚 Alford as a baby name
Named in honor of Alford S. Karayusuf, M.D., in recognition of his enthusiasm and dedication for the extension of space exploration. With a vitality uncommon since the first days of space exploration, he has encouraged the dreams of Man's discovery and adventure in the solar system. He has generously supported near-Earth asteroid research projects at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and has spearheaded a World Space Foundation program to investigate the distant regions of the solar system.Discovered 4 January 1984 by E. F. Helin, Palomar
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