An asteroid that moves between Mars and Jupiter, is named after Miep Gies. Miep Gies, who is a 100 years old now, saved Anne Frank's notes after the second world war, thus making the publication of the world-famous diary possible.

The International Astronomical Union (IAU) said it wanted to draw attention to the steadfast courage of the now 100-year-old last surviving helper of the Frank family who hid in a building behind a house in Amsterdam during World War II.

The asteroid that is now called Miepgies was discovered in 1972. It has a diameter of 7 kilometers.