Soviet astronomer V. Albitzkij discovered a new asteroid—later named Mussorgskia—in honor of the Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky, enriching the cataloging of our solar system in the early 20th century

A vintage astronomer observes the asteroid Mussorgskia through a telescope at a Soviet observatory. The image evokes early science fiction art with a mystical, dark atmosphere.

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