"Hi, don't know if anyone else has reported this, but veteran SW author and contributor Michael A Stackpole has officially had an asteroid named after him. As reported on his on website (http://www.stormwolf.com/), "an asteroid about a mile in diameter, in the asteroid belt on the Mars side of the solar system. It was designated 165612. Until today. Now that asteroid is officially known as Stackpole. The International Astronomical Union approved the designation on March 21."
Michael goes on to say how proud and what a singular honor it is to have an asteroid named after himself: "I can remember looking at images of the moon or Mars and seeing features named after famous people [...] this is a slice of immortality that goes beyond writing books. It is a humbling honor. And I’ve not stopped smiling since I got the call."
Just so long as his asteroid isn't home to a space-slug!!"
Jedi Journals Bookshelf: Also On Sale Posted By Jay on August 27, 2008: Rebel reader Tim Walsh wanted to let us know that he spotted The Life and Legend of Obi-Wan Kenobi from Scholastic (similar to the Anakin/Vader book from last year) plus a new Border's exclusive bind-up of Boba Fett young adult novels #1-3. Thanks for the heads up, Tim. More details, and pictures, shortly! UPDATE: With pictures!