Asteroids named after 2 Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists

LOS ALAMOS, N.M. (KRQE) – Two asteroids have been named after two Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) scientists for their research on planetary defense.The International Astronomical Union named them "Wendy Caldwell" and "Plesko." The asteroids were found in the asteroid belt. One of them is around the size of Espanola.Story continues below:Crime: APD: Fourth teen arrested for drive-by shooting that killed five-year-old girlAlbuquerque: Video: Aftermath of fatal crash involving MDC