Asteroid 10515 Old Joe - The University of Birmingham - Edgbaston, Birmingham, U.K. - Extraterrestrial Locations on Waymarking.com

Main belt asteroid 10515 is named after "Old Joe" the alternative name for the Joseph Chamberlain Clock Tower at the University of Birmingham.

Asteroid 10515 was discovered on 31 October 1989 by Brian G. Manning at Stakenbridge.

"Old Joe" is the students' name for the Joseph Chamberlain Clock Tower at the University of Birmingham, which recieved its charter in 1900 and celebrated its centenary in 2000. Birmingham is England's 'second city', which prospered from metal-working trades and from which enlightened industrialist including Sir Josiah Mason founded the University.

Sir Josiah actually founded the Mason Science College in 1875 which later became the University of Birmingham.

Sir Joseph Chamberlain was the first Chancellor of the University of Birmingham and an inscription around "Old Joe" commemorates the founding of the University and the active encouragement of its first Chancellor.

Sir Joseph was a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament for a Birmingham constituency. He reached the pinnacle of his career as Secretary of State for the Colonies, from June 1895 to September 1903.

Before his political career Sir Joseph had been involved in his uncle's screw-making business.

In November 1873, Sir Joseph was elected Mayor of Birmingham, a role which boost his profile both locally and nationally.

10515Old Joe (1989 UB3) is classified as a Main-belt asteroid. Further technical data can be found at the following link:
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