There are several entities in astronomy, including celestial bodies, spacecraft, and various astronomical features, that are named after astronomers. Here are some notable categories and examples: ### Celestial Bodies: 1. **Asteroids:** - Many asteroids are named after famous astronomers. For example: - **(243) Ida** is named after Johann Heinrich von Idafen. - **(882) Richard** is named in honor of astronomer Richard L. Dunbar.
Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar was an influential Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the field of astrophysics, particularly in understanding stellar evolution and black holes. Several things have been named in his honor, recognizing his contributions to science. Here are some notable examples: 1. **Chandrasekhar Limit**: A theoretical limit (approximately 1.4 times the mass of the Sun) that determines the maximum mass of a stable white dwarf star.
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