Minor planet named after Pandit Jasraj

Minor planet named after Pandit Jasraj

A minor planet, between Mars and Jupiter, has been named after 'Pandit Jasraj', first Indian musician to receive this honour.

International Astronomical Union (IAU) has named minor planet 2006 VP32 (number -300128) , discovered on November 11, 2006 , as 'Panditjasraj'.