7345 Happer
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7345 Happer is a Mars-crossing asteroid discovered on July 28, 1992 by Robert H. McNaught
at Siding Spring. It is named after Felix Happer, the character played by Burt Lancaster
in the film Local Hero
, who wanted to find a comet to be named after him.
Robert H. McNaught
Robert H. McNaught is a Scottish-Australian astronomer at the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics of the Australian National University. He has collaborated with David J. Asher of the Armagh Observatory....
at Siding Spring. It is named after Felix Happer, the character played by Burt Lancaster
Burt Lancaster
Burton Stephen "Burt" Lancaster was an American film actor noted for his athletic physique and distinctive smile...
in the film Local Hero
Local Hero
Local Hero is a 1983 Scottish comedy-drama film starring Peter Riegert and Burt Lancaster. It was directed by Bill Forsyth and produced by David Puttnam....
, who wanted to find a comet to be named after him.