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The result was no consensus. (WP:NPASR). North America¹⁰⁰⁰ 23:46, 31 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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No significant coverage by independent, reliable sources. The biography does not establish notability. Having an asteroid named after oneself is not a significant distinction. Astro4686 (talk) 07:16, 9 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of Science-related deletion discussions. Astro4686 (talk) 08:26, 9 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of Astronomy-related deletion discussions. North America¹⁰⁰⁰ 09:14, 9 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of People-related deletion discussions. North America¹⁰⁰⁰ 09:14, 9 January 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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