Mr. Spock

English

Etymology

The asteroid was named after the discoverer’s (James B. Gibson’s) cat, “Mr. Spock”, itself named after the fictional character.

Proper noun

Mr. Spock

  1. An asteroid in Main Asteroid Belt, Solar System; discovered in 1971, the 2309th asteroid registered.
  2. Alternative form of Spock (fictional character from Star Trek).

Synonyms

(asteroid):

  • 2309 Mr. Spock
  • 1971 QX1
  • 1971 QX1 (Mr. Spock)
  • 2309 (1971 QX1) Mr. Spock
  • 2309 (1971 QX1)

See also
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