From Saint John to outer space: These astronomy buffs have a new planetary namesake

Three New Brunswickers are enjoying an astronomical surprise: an asteroid has been named after them. It's called Mipach — using the first two letters from their names.

From Saint John to outer space: These astronomy buffs have a new planetary namesake
Three men standing behind a red and white telescope. An edited space background is behind them.

Three New Brunswickers are enjoying an astronomical surprise: an asteroid has been named after them. It's called Mipach — using the first two letters from their names.