A recently named asteroid honors late indie singer-songwriter Elliott Smith, according to multiple reports. The tribute comes more than two decades after Smith’s death and is tied to a fan’s initiative. Euronews reports that the asteroid designation is linked to a fan who drew inspiration from Smith’s song “Shooting Star.” Vice adds that the effort was championed by Edinburgh-based independent filmmaker Orlando Campopiano, who reportedly proposed the idea after looking at the night sky and later connected it to Smith’s music. The sources describe Smith as an influential figure in indie rock and note that the naming serves as a lasting commemoration. While the outlets differ on the emphasis—Euronews foregrounds the fan’s inspiration from a specific track, and Vice focuses more on Campopiano’s role and Smith’s influence—they agree on the core point: an asteroid has been named after Elliott Smith. Further details such as the asteroid’s official designation and naming authority are not included in the provided excerpts.