7307 Takei is an asteroid orbiting the Sun. Discovered 1994 Apr. 13 by Y. Shimizu and T. Urata at Nachi-Katsuura. It was named in honor of George Takei.
- George Takei (b. 1937) is an actor best known for his role as Mr. Sulu in the original Star Trek television series. He also has a lengthy record of public service through his involvement with organizations such as the Japanese American Citizens League and the Human Rights Campaign. The name was suggested by T. H. Burbine.[1]
Upon learning of the decision to name the asteroid after him, he said, "I am now a heavenly body. ... I found out about it yesterday. ... I was blown away. It came out of the clear, blue sky—just like an asteroid."[2]
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- ↑ NASA reference: http://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/sbdb.cgi?sstr=7307
- ↑ | Mr. Sulu makes a name for himself in space|Philadelphia Daily News|10/03/2007
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