4932 Texstapa

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4932 Texstapa (1984 EA₁) is an asteroid that was discovered on March 9, 1984 by Brian A. Skiff at the Anderson Mesa Station of the Lowell Observatory. It was named for the Texas Star Party on the occasion of its 18th anniversary in May of 1996.

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History of Texas Star Party (from official site)

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