An asteroid has been named after David Meisel, a distinguished professor emeritus of physics and astronomy at SUNY Geneseo who passed away in August. He was 85 years old.

“His leadership built communities that continue to thrive today. His research left a lasting mark,” said Carl Hergenrother, executive director of the American Meteor Society. “I’m happy to share that asteroid (5965) 1990 SV15 is now officially named (5965) Meisel.”

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