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The First Affiliated Middle School of Central China Normal University
Xiong Jiarui group
A main-band asteroid discovered
Confirmed by the International Astronomical Union Minor Planet Center
According to the relevant regulations of the Center
Xiong Jiarui's team will have the right to name the asteroid
Xiong Jiarui is a senior at the school
Since childhood, I have loved astronomy
He has twice been selected for the Astronomy Olympiad National Training Team
Certificate of confirmation issued by the Minor Planet Center of the International Astronomical Union
It is understood
The discovery stems from an international asteroid search (IASC)
After Xiong Jiarui joined this project
Obtain observational data from search activities
Then use your computer to help troubleshoot most of the extraneous targets
The remaining suspicious objects are then artificially compared with known star maps
The picture shows the position of the asteroid discovered by Xiong Jiarui's team in the starry sky
It's a tedious job
"We spent a month searching in our spare time"
Xiong Jiarui said
Xiong Jiarui discussed problems with his classmates in the classroom
The teenager who "chases the stars"
He was only 7 years old when he first came into contact with astronomy
After entering high school
He joined the Branch of Astronomy and Earth Sciences of the Academy of Sciences of the First Affiliated Chinese Academy of High Schools
Under the guidance of the instructor
Students will often carry out scientific research activities such as astronomical observations
Experience the romance of "watching a meteor shower together"
2017 to 2021
Xiong Jiarui has reached the international final of the Astronomical Olympiad four times
Achieved a result of 2 silver and 1 bronze
"Clear goal, strong will, courage to explore"
The class teacher, Gao Xianzheng, described him this way
future
Xiong Jiarui intends to choose astronomy or theoretical physics as the study direction
Continue your dream of "chasing stars"
Instructor Liu Bin said
"I hope that he will continue to maintain his dedication and love for astronomy in the future."
Made his own contribution to the development of astronomy on the mainland. ”
Be true to love
Rush to the sea of stars
Teenagers, the future can be expected!
Source: Xinhua News Agency