4423 Golden

4423 Golden (1949 GH) is an outer main-belt asteroid. It was discovered at Indiana University's Goethe Link Observatory on April 4, 1949. It is named for William T. Golden, an author and editor of science policy books who is also the namesake of the William T. Golden Center for Science and Engineering in Washington D.C.

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    I have not read of any Arcadian life which surpasses the actual luxury and serenity of these New England dwellings. For the outward gilding, at least, the age is golden enough.
    Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)