[Willard Sterling] Boyle (b. 1924-08-19 in Amherst, NS, d.2011-05-07 in Truro, NS) co-invented the CCD while at Bell Laboratories in 1969. This device has revolutionized both amateur and professional astronomy. Dr. Boyle was co-awarded the 2009 Nobel Prize in Physics. This minor planet was automatically detected by a CCD during an amateur survey.
Orbit type: Main Belt Asteroid
Ref: MPC 41031
Name:
Billboyle
Number:
11675
Designation:
1998 CP2
Disc. Date:
1998-02-15
Discoverer:
Antonini, P.
Disc. Place:
Bedoin