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1988 VO2. Discovered 1988 Nov. 12 by E. F. Helin at Palomar.
Named as a tribute to Ann Druyan for her many contributions to the public understanding of the humane applications of planetary exploration and her creative directorship of the Voyager interstellar record, humanity’s gift to the universe. (M 24122)
Presented on the occasion of astronomer Carl Sagan’s {see planet (2709)} 60th birthday in recognition of his love and admiration for his wife and colleague.
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(2003). (4970) Druyan. In: Dictionary of Minor Planet Names. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-29925-7_4848
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