Named in honor of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific on the 100th anniversary of its founding, 1889 Feb. 7. The A.S.P., composed of both professional and amateur astronomers from around the world, has worked throughout its existence to promote the field of astronomy and to improve public understanding of it, through the Publications of the A.S.P., Mercury magazine and its newsletter for teachers (The Universe in the Classroom). (M 14029) _ _.