What is the name of the minor planet named in honor of Eric Walter Elst?
3936 Elst
1986 Elst
2009 Elst
Elst 1936
Answer
The minor planet 3936 Elst was named in honor of Eric Walter Elst. This stony Vestian asteroid, approximately 6 kilometers in diameter, is located in the inner regions of the asteroid belt.
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