Meanings of minor planet names: 23001–24000

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As minor planet discoveries are confirmed, they are given a permanent number by the IAU's Minor Planet Center (MPC), and the discoverers can then submit names for them, following the IAU's naming conventions. The list below concerns those minor planets in the specified number-range that have received names, and explains the meanings of those names.

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Official naming citations of newly named small Solar System bodies are approved and published in a bulletin by IAU's Working Group for Small Bodies Nomenclature (WGSBN). [1] Before May 2021, citations were published in MPC's Minor Planet Circulars for many decades. [2] Recent citations can also be found on the JPL Small-Body Database (SBDB). [3] Until his death in 2016, German astronomer Lutz D. Schmadel compiled these citations into the Dictionary of Minor Planet Names (DMP) and regularly updated the collection. [4] [5]

Based on Paul Herget's The Names of the Minor Planets , [6] Schmadel also researched the unclear origin of numerous asteroids, most of which had been named prior to World War II. PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain : SBDB New namings may only be added to this list below after official publication as the preannouncement of names is condemned. [7] The WGSBN publishes a comprehensive guideline for the naming rules of non-cometary small Solar System bodies. [8]

23001–23100

Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for...Ref · Catalog
23002 Jillhirsch 1999 VX92Jill Hirsch, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL  · 23002
23003 Ziminski 1999 VP106Mark Ziminski, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL  · 23003
23006 Pazden 1999 VX137Stan Pazden, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL  · 23006
23008 Rebeccajohns 1999 VA149Rebecca Johns, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL  · 23008
23010 Kathyfinch 1999 VR158Kathy Finch, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL  · 23010
23011 Petach 1999 VG163Helen Petach, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL  · 23011
23013 Carolsmyth 1999 VP168Carol Smyth, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL  · 23013
23014 Walstein 1999 VV173Eric Walstein, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL  · 23014
23016 Michaelroche 1999 VZ184Michael Roche, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL  · 23016
23017 Advincula 1999 VQ190Rigoberto Advincula, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL  · 23017
23018 Annmoriarty 1999 VY190Ann Moriarty, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL  · 23018
23019 Thomgregory 1999 VQ201Thomas Gregory, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL  · 23019
23030 Jimkennedy 1999 XR7James R. Kennedy (born 1941), an American radio astronomer of the University of Florida and a researcher at the former Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. JPL  · 23030
23032 Fossey 1999 XB8 Dian Fossey, American ethologist JPL  · 23032
23038 Jeffbaughman 1999 XD19Jeffrey Baughman, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL  · 23038
23040 Latham 1999 XK22Robert Latham, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL  · 23040
23041 Hunt 1999 XL22Patricia Hunt, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL  · 23041
23042 Craigpeters 1999 XR22Craig Peters, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL  · 23042
23044 Starodub 1999 XS25Peter Starodub, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL  · 23044
23045 Sarahocken 1999 XT27Sarah Hocken, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL  · 23045
23046 Stevengordon 1999 XN28Steven Gordon, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL  · 23046
23047 Isseroff 1999 XS28Rebecca Isseroff, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL  · 23047
23048 Davidnelson 1999 XE29David Nelson, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL  · 23048
23054 Thomaslynch 1999 XE42Thomas Lynch, American mentor of a 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL  · 23054
23055 Barbjewett 1999 XF43Barbara Jewett, American mentor of a 2006 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL  · 23055
23057 Angelawilson 1999 XB45Angela Wilson, American mentor of a 2005 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL  · 23057
23059 Paulpaino 1999 XT45Paul Paino, American mentor of a 2005 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL  · 23059
23060 Shepherd 1999 XV46Karen Shepherd, American mentor of a 2005 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL  · 23060
23061 Blueglass 1999 XW46Michael Blueglass, American mentor of a 2004 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL  · 23061
23062 Donnamooney 1999 XN52Donna Mooney, American mentor of a 2004 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL  · 23062
23063 Lichtman 1999 XH53Paul Lichtman, American mentor of a 2004 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL  · 23063
23064 Mattmiller 1999 XE54Matthew Miller, American mentor of a 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL  · 23064
23066 Yihedong 1999 XN54Yihe Dong, American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23066
23067 Ishajain 1999 XX54Isha Himani Jain, American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23067
23068 Tyagi 1999 XY60Sonika Tyagi, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23068
23069 Kapps 1999 XR64Michael Kapps, Canadian finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23069
23070 Koussa 1999 XV64Mounir Ahmad Koussa, American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23070
23071 Tinaliu 1999 XH65Tina Liu, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23071
23074 Sarakirsch 1999 XJ78Sarah Kirsch, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23074
23079 Munguia 1999 XO97Scott Miguel Munguía, Mexican finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23079
23091 Stansill 1999 XP128Lacey Nicole Stansill, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23091
23096 Mihika 1999 XT156Mihika Pradhan, American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23096
23098 Huanghuang 1999 XH158Huang Huang, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23098

23101–23200

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23102 Dayanli 1999 XA168Dayan Li (born 1989), American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award (IFYS) recipient JPL  · 23102
23109 Masayanagisawa 1999 YD13Masahisa Yanagisawa (born 1955), planetary scientist at the University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo. JPL  · 23109
23110 Ericberne 2000 AE Eric Berne (1910–1970), Canadian physician and psychiatrist JPL  · 23110
23111 Fritzperls 2000 AG Fritz Perls (1893–1970), German psychologist and psychotherapist JPL  · 23111
23113 Aaronhakim 2000 AE13Aaron Hakim (born 1991), Canadian finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23113
23115 Valcourt 2000 AS18James R. Valcourt (born 1989), American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23115
23116 Streich 2000 AW22Philip Vidal Streich (born 1991), American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award (IFYS) recipient JPL  · 23116
23120 Paulallen 2000 AP50 Paul Allen (1953–2018), American computer industry executive and co-founded Microsoft, financial supporter of the Spacewatch program, of SpaceShipOne civilian suborbital space flight, and the radio-astronomy Allen Telescope Array (ATA) JPL  · 23120
23121 Michaelding 2000 AP51Michael Ding (born 1990), American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23121
23122 Lorgat 2000 AU52Raeez Lorgat (born 1990), South African winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23122
23128 Dorminy 2000 AQ98John Wilson Dorminy (born 1991), American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23128
23131 Debenedictis 2000 AS128Erika Alden DeBenedictis (born 1992), American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23131
23133 Rishinbehl 2000 AO139Rishin Behl (born 1989), Indian finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23133
23135 Pheidas 2000 AN146 Pheidas, from Greek mythology. He was an Athenian warrior who fought to prevent Hector from reaching the Greek ships. IAU  · 23135
23151 Georgehotz 2000 BH27George Francis Hotz (born 1989), American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and Seaborg SIYSS Award (Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar) Award recipient JPL  · 23151
23153 Andrewnowell 2000 CH46Andrew John Nowell (born 1988), English winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23153
23155 Judithblack 2000 CK86Judith Black (born 1988), Northern Irish finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23155
23158 Bouligny 2000 DN99Ian Michael Bouligny (born 1990), American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23158
23162 Alexcrook 2000 FX48Alexandra Elizabeth Crook (born 1989), American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23162
23164 Badger 2000 GR73David Charles Griffiths Badger (born 1988), English finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23164
23165 Kakinchan 2000 GO81Ka Kin Chan (born 1988), Chinese (Hong Kong) winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23165
23166 Bilal 2000 GE104Kulsum Bilal (born 1993), Pakistani finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23166
23168 Lauriefletch 2000 GZ136Laurie Lea Fletcher (born 1989), American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23168
23169 Michikami 2000 GK174Tatsuhiro Michikami (born 1971), a planetary scientist at Fukushima College of Technology, Japan. JPL  · 23169
23172 Williamartin 2000 HU22William Campbell Martin (born 1989), American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23172
23173 Hideaki 2000 HF26Hideaki Miyamoto (born 1970), a planetary scientist at the University of Tokyo. JPL  · 23173
23176 Missacarvell 2000 JK44Melissa Nicole Carvell (born 1990), American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23176
23178 Ghaben 2000 KJ21Alexandra L. Ghaben (born 1992), American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23178
23179 Niedermeyer 2000 KF28Harper-Grace Niedermeyer (born 1991), American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23179
23180 Ryosuke 2000 KH57Ryosuke Nakamura (born 1968), a remote-sensing specialist of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Tsukuba, Japan JPL  · 23180
23182 Siyaxuza 2000 OV12 Siyabulela Xuza (born 1989), South African winner of the 2007 International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23182
23190 Klages-Mundt 2000 QP29Ariah Aram Klages-Mundt (born 1989), American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23190
23191 Sujaytyle 2000 QD45Sujay Tyle (born 1993), American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23191
23192 Caysvesterby 2000 QN122Ashiyah Melyne Cays Vesterby (born 1990), American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23192
23197 Danielcook 2000 RA62Daniel Kenneth Cook (born 1989), American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23197
23198 Norvell 2000 RL68Leighton Marie Norvell (born 1989), American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23198
23199 Bezdek 2000 RB92Daniel Karoly Bezdek (born 1990), Canadian finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23199

23201–23300

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23204 Arditkroni 2000 SN172Ardit Kroni, Irish finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23204
23212 Arkajitdey 2000 UR39Arkajit Dey, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23212
23213 Ameliachang 2000 US70Amelia Nong Shin Chang, Singaporean winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23213
23214 Patrickchen 2000 UQ73Patrick Ming Chen, American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23214
23216 Mikehagler 2000 UX79Michael David Hagler, American winner in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23216
23217 Nayana 2000 UV104Nayana Ghosh-Choudhury, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23217
23218 Puttachi 2000 VN23Arun Puttachi, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23218
23220 Yalemichaels 2000 VO28Yale Stern Michaels, Canadian finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23220
23221 Delgado 2000 VX35Eric Nelson Delgado, American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23221
23228 Nandinisarma 2000 WQ57Nandini Sarma, American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23228
23232 Buschur 2000 WU59Kristina Lynn Buschur, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23232
23234 Lilliantsai 2000 WO88Lillian Lee Tsai, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23234
23235 Yingfan 2000 WD98Ying Fan, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23235
23238 Ocasio-Cortez 2000 WU111 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Eleven years later, Ocasio-Cortez was elected in 2018 to the United States House of Representatives. JPL  · 23238
23241 Yada 2000 WV131Toru Yada (born 1971), a planetary scientist at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science at JAXA. JPL  · 23241
23244 Lafayette 2000 WP162Recognized as a symbolic figure of French-American friendship, Marie-Josephe Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette (1757–1834), on his own initiative served as a general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution and as commander-in-chief of the Garde Nationale during the French Revolution JPL  · 23244
23245 Fujimura 2000 WP168Akio Fujimura (born 1947), a planetary scientist and former professor at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science at JAXA. JPL  · 23245
23246 Terazono 2000 WY168Junya Terazono (born 1967) is a planetary scientist and information technology specialist. JPL  · 23246
23248 Batchelor 2000 WW178Holly Reid Batchelor, Scottish winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23248
23249 Liaoyenting 2000 WJ179Liao Yen-Ting, Taiwanese finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23249
23254 Chikatoshi 2000 YZ15Chikatoshi Honda, Japanese planetary scientist. JPL  · 23254
23257 Denny 2000 YW21 Robert B. Denny (born 1946), a robotic telescope software developer known for his "Pin Point Astrometry Engine" and the "ACP telescope control". MPC  · 23257
23258 Tsuihark 2000 YY21 Hark Tsui, Chinese (Hong Kong) movie producer and director MPC  · 23258
23259 Miwadagakuen 2000 YX29Miwada Gakuen is a girls' school, established by a Confucian, Masako Miwada (1843–1927), in 1887 to provide an opportunity for the education of women. The organizational meeting of the Japan Spaceguard Association was held in the hall of this school on 1996 Oct. 20 JPL  · 23259
23262 Thiagoolson 2000 YW44 Thiago David Olson, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23262
23265 von Wurden 2000 YO50Caroline Julia von Wurden, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23265
23270 Kellerman 2000 YN62Tanja Kellerman, South African winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23270
23271 Kellychacon 2000 YO67Kelly Michelle Chacon, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23271
23274 Wuminchun 2000 YK91Wu Min-Chun, Taiwanese finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23274
23277 Benhughes 2000 YC104Benjamin Fitzroy Hughes, Australian finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23277
23279 Chenhungjen 2000 YY115Chen Hung-Jen, Taiwanese winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23279
23280 Laitsaita 2000 YT116Lai Tsai-Ta, Taiwanese winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23280
23281 Vijayjain 2000 YY116Vijay Jain, American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23281
23283 Jinjuyi 2000 YP117JinJu Yi, American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23283
23284 Celik 2000 YD118Burak Çelik, Turkish winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23284
23286 Parlakgul 2000 YH120Güneş Parlakgül, Turkish winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23286
23289 Naruhirata 2000 YQ126Naru Hirata, Japanese planetary scientist. JPL  · 23289
23294 Sunao 2000 YJ137Sunao Hasegawa (born 1969) manages the two-stage light-gas guns facility at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science at JAXA. The facility is used to study high-velocity impact processes. Hasegawa contributes asteroid observations made by the Japanese infrared satellite AKARI. JPL  · 23294
23295 Brandoreavis 2000 YK137Brandon Lee Reavis, American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23295
23296 Brianreavis 2001 AR3Brian Christopher Reavis, American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23296
23298 Loewenstein 2001 AA5Jacob Charles Loewenstein, American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23298

23301–23400

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23306 Adamfields 2001 AC20Adam Chaplin Fields, American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), (unrelated to American executive, entrepreneur Adam Fields) JPL  · 23306
23307 Alexramek 2001 AG20Alex Shlomo Ramek, American winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23307
23308 Niyomsatian 2001 AS21Korawich Niyomsatian, Thai winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS) Award recipient JPL  · 23308
23310 Siriwon 2001 AA25Natnaree Siriwon, Thai winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS) Award recipient JPL  · 23310
23313 Supokaivanich 2001 AC42Nathaphon Supokaivanich, Thai winner of the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS) Award recipient JPL  · 23313
23315 Navinbrian 2001 BN8Navin Brian Ramakrishna, Singaporean finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23315
23318 Salvadorsanchez 2001 BT13Salvador Sánchez Martínez, Spanish (Catalan) amateur astronomer, Director of the Observatori Astronòmic de Mallorca. JPL  · 23318
23322 Duyingsewa 2001 BW24Du Ying Sewa, Singaporean finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23322
23323 Anand 2001 BJ25Vikas Anand, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23323
23324 Kwak 2001 BW25Esther Bora Kwak, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23324
23325 Arroyo 2001 BK30Alejandro Arroyo, Mexican finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23325
23327 Luchernandez 2001 BE31Lucero Hernández, Mexican finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23327
23329 Josevega 2001 BP42José Carlos Vega, Mexican finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23329
23331 Halimzeidan 2001 BY43Sana Abdul Halim Zeidan, Lebanese finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23331
23355 Elephenor 9602 P-L Elephenor, son of Chalcodon, led the Euboean Abantians against Troy, where he was killed by Agenor. JPL  · 23355
23382 Epistrophos 4536 T-2Skhedios and Epistrophos led the men of Phocis against Troy. JPL  · 23382
23383 Schedios 5146 T-2Schedios and Epistrophos led the men of Phocis against Troy. JPL  · 23383

23401–23500

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23401 Brodskaya 1968 OE1Vera Yakovlevna Brodskaya (born 1923) worked at the Pulkovo Observatory for more than 30 years. As librarian and curator of the library fund she was the initiator and main compiler of The Catalogue of editions of astronomical observatories of the world available in the Pulkovo Observatory library JPL  · 23401
23402 Turchina 1969 TO2Galina Petrovna Turchina (born 1937), a Russian writer and dramatist MPC  · 23402
23403 Boudewijnbüch 1971 FBBoudewijn Maria Ignatius Büch (1948–2002) was a Dutch writer, poet and television presenter. He is well known for his successful novel De kleine blonde dood ("Little blond death", 1985), on which a film was based in 1993. The name was suggested by C. E. Koppeschaar JPL  · 23403
23404 Bomans 1972 RG Godfried Jan Arnold Bomans (1913–1971) was a popular Dutch author known for his books of modern-day fairy tales and his short, humorous pieces full of parody and acerbic wit. His young-adult fantasy novel Eric in the Land of the Insects (1940) was turned into a film in 2004. The name was suggested by L. E. Timmerman JPL  · 23404
23405 Nisyros 1973 SB1Nisyros is the easternmost volcano of the Aegean arc of Greece. JPL  · 23405
23406 Kozlov 1977 QO3Dmitrij Il'ich Kozlov (1919–), Russian engineer and scientist, winner of the Lenin Prize, of the State Prize twice, and the gold medal of the Association of Assistance to the National Industry of France JPL  · 23406
23408 Beijingaoyun 1977 TU3Chinese for the Beijing Olympic Games, after the 2008 Beijing Olympics JPL  · 23408
23409 Derzhavin 1978 QF1Gavrila Romanovich Derzhavin (1743–1816) was a great Russian poet, the immediate predecessor of Pushkin. In his verses he glorified the Russian war victories of the eighteenth century. He was also the author of striking satirical verses, as well as lyrics about love and landscapes JPL  · 23409
23410 Vikuznetsov 1978 QK2Victor Ivanovich Kuznetsov (1913–1991) a Russian space engineer JPL  · 23410
23411 Bayanova 1978 ST7Alla Nikolaevna Bayanova (Levitskaya) (1914–2011) is a Romanian, Soviet and Russian singer, performer of Russian songs and romances, author of music for many romances. JPL  · 23411
23436 Alekfursenko 1982 UF8Aleksandr Fursenko (1927–2008), Russian historian JPL  · 23436
23437 Šíma 1984 SJ1 Josef Šíma (1891–1971) was a Czech imaginative, abstract and surrealist painter, who lived in France from 1921. His sources of inspiration spanned nature, crystals, cosmic visions, landscape and female bodies, to fascination by stories of ancient mythology such as Falling Icarus or Leda and the Swan JPL  · 23437
23443 Kikwaya 1986 TG1Jean Baptiste Kikwaya Eluo (born 1965), a native of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Staff Astronomer at the Vatican Observatory. JPL  · 23443
23444 Kukučín 1986 TV6 Martin Kukučín (pseudonym of Matej Bencur), Slovak writer. JPL  · 23444
23448 Yasudatakeshi 1988 BGTakeshi Yasuda (born 1986), Japanese astronomer, director of the Himeji City Science Museum in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan IAU  · 23448
23450 Birkenstock 1988 CB4Charles Birkenstock (c. 1860–1928) was the director of the Bureau Central Météorique (founded in 1910) and the Société astronomique d´Anvers (founded in 1905). JPL  · 23450
23452 Drew 1988 QFDrew Barringer (born 1946), president of the Barringer Crater Company in Arizona where the Meteor Crater is located JPL  · 23452
23455 Fumi 1988 XY4Fumi Yoshida (born 1966), a Japanese astronomer. She studied the size distributions of sub-kilometer asteroids with the Subaru Telescope at the Mauna Kea Observatory on Hawaii in collaboration with Tsuko Nakamura, who discovered this minor planet. JPL  · 23455
23457 Beiderbecke 1989 GV6 Bix Beiderbecke, jazz musician. JPL  · 23457
23465 Yamashitakouhei 1989 UA1Kouhei Yamashita (born 1953) was the project manager of the successfully launched STARS-II nanosatellite, built at Kagawa University in Japan. He is also an astrophotographer of nebulae and star clusters. IAU  · 23465
23468 Kannabe 1990 SS3Kannabe, a plateau in Toyooka city, Hyogo prefecture. JPL MPC  · 23468
23469 Neilpeart 1990 SY3 Neil Elwood Peart, Canadian drummer and lyricist for the band Rush JPL  · 23469
23471 Kawatamasaaki 1990 TH3Masaaki Kawata (born 1964) is the director of the Oita Sekizaki Kaiseikan (Observatory and Museum). He makes nightly contributions to his local community by operating the observatory's 0.6-m reflector telescope and contributes to public outreach of astronomy. IAU  · 23471
23472 Rolfriekher 1990 TZ10Rolf Riekher (1922–2020), a German optician and historian, author of "Telescopes and their Masters" (Fernrohre und ihre Meister). (Src) JPL  · 23472
23473 Voss 1990 TD12 Johann Heinrich Voss (1751–1826), a German philologist and poet MPC  · 23473
23475 Nakazawa 1990 VM2Satoru Nakazawa (born 1969), an aerospace system engineer at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), who contributed to the Selenological and Engineering Explorer, Mercury Magnetospheric Orbiter, and Hayabusa2, which took samples from asteroid 162173 Ryugu. IAU  · 23475
23477 Wallenstadt 1990 WS1 Lake Walen, also known as Walensee or Lake Walenstadt, is one of the greater lakes in Switzerland. JPL  · 23477
23478 Chikumagawa 1991 BZThe Chikumagawa River originates in Nagano prefecture and flows through Niigata prefecture with many historic sites lying along it. Chikumagawa Ryojo no Uta (A poem of a journey along the River Chikuma) is a widely-known poem written by the prominent Japanese novelist and poet Shimazaki Toson. JPL  · 23478
23490 Monikohl 1991 RK3Monika Kohl, German secretary of the documentation department of the Astronomisches Rechen-Institut for more than four decades JPL  · 23490
23495 Nagaotoshiko 1991 UQ1Toshiko Nagao (1939–2021), was a Japanese amateur astronomer and astronomy communicator. She also assisted Kazuro Watanabe, who co-discovered this minor planet. IAU  · 23495

23501–23600

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23504 Haneda 1992 EXToshio Haneda (1910–1992), a Japanese comet hunter, discoverer of D/1978 R1 (Haneda-Campos) JPL  · 23504
23514 Schneider 1992 RU Reinhold Schneider, a German writer and essayist. JPL  · 23514
23520 Ludwigbechstein 1992 SM26 Ludwig Bechstein, German writer and collector of folk fairy tales. JPL  · 23520
23524 Yuichitsuda 1993 BF3Yuichi Tsuda (born 1975) is a Japanese space engineer, pioneer of solar-sail technology used in the IKAROS mission, and project manager on the Hayabusa2 asteroid sample-return mission. IAU  · 23524
23543 Saiki 1993 UKTakanao Saiki (born 1976) is a Japanese aerospace engineering at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, who developed the Hayabusa2 impactor, which created an artificial crater on the surface of asteroid 162173 Ryugu in 2019. IAU  · 23543
23547 Tognelli 1994 DG Emanuele Tognelli (born 1981), an Italian astrophysicist at the Pistoia Mountains Astronomical Observatory in San Marcello Piteglio, Tuscany MPC  · 23547
23549 Epicles 1994 ES6 Epicles, a Lycian warrior fighting for the Trojan forces, was killed by Ajax, who hit him on the head with a heavy stone JPL  · 23549
23562 Hyodokenichi 1994 TR1Kenichi Hyodo (born 1967) is a well-known amateur astronomer in Ehime Prefecture and keen observer and photographer of comets, nebulae and star clusters. He is currently a member of the Oriental Astronomical Association and Astronomical Society of Oita. IAU  · 23562
23564 Ungaretti 1994 VX1 Giuseppe Ungaretti (1888–1970), a poet of Hermeticism JPL  · 23564
23571 Zuaboni 1995 AB23571 Zuaboni Discovered 1995 Jan. 1 by M. Cavagna and E. Galliani at Sormano. Patrizia Zuaboni (born 1958), an affectionate friend of both discoverers, contributed to the idea that they should get married JPL  · 23571
23578 Baedeker 1995 DR13 Karl Baedeker, German publisher. JPL  · 23578
23583 Křivský 1995 SJ1Ladislav Křivský (1925–2007), a Czech astronomer and meteorologist JPL  · 23583
23587 Abukumado 1995 TE8 Abukuma-do, a limestone cave in eastern Fukushima prefecture JPL  · 23587

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23608 Alpiapuane 1996 AC4 Alpi Apuane, the marble mountains, are one of the most original relief areas in Italy, known for the variety of its landscape and environment. Its precious Carrara marble is known worldwide. The presence of ancient human settlements has left important historical and cultural witness. The name was suggested by M. Di Martino. JPL  · 23608
23612 Ramzel 1996 BJ4Allen Lee Ramzel, defunct (?) observer and systems engineer for the team that discovered this object JPL  · 23612
23617 Duna 1996 HM13Ancient name of the Daugava river, upon which the Latvian capital of Riga is built. JPL  · 23617
23625 Gelfond 1996 WX Alexandr Osipovich Gelfond (1906–1968) studied and taught mathematics at the University of Moscow. His main contributions were in the theory of interpolation and approximation of functions of a complex variable, in number theory and the study of transcendental numbers and in the history of mathematics. JPL  · 23625
23628 Ichimura 1996 XZ31Yoshimi Ichimura (born 1952) is an active Japanese amateur astronomer and high-school teacher. He discovered comet C/1987 W1 (Ichimura), as well as the supernovae 2005lx, 2007ss, 2008A and 2008hi JPL  · 23628
23638 Nagano 1997 AV6 Nagano Prefecture lies in the center of Honshu Island, Japan. It shares borders with eight prefectures, the most in Japan. In 1998 the 18th Winter Olympic Games were held there. JPL  · 23638
23644 Yamaneko 1997 AW17 Yamaneko Group of Comet Observers. JPL  · 23644
23648 Kolář 1997 CBCzech amateur astronomer and telecommunication engineer Jan Kolář (born 1936) served for decades as chairman of the Optical Group of the Czech Astronomical Society and was elected an honorary fellow of the Society in 2001. He constructed "Bikukr", a pair of telescopes for high-quality deep-sky visual observation. JPL  · 23648
23649 Tohoku 1997 CJ5 Tohoku is the name of the northeastern part of Honshu island, Japan. The Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011 March 11 occurred offshore. About 25000 lives were lost and many facilities were demolished JPL  · 23649
23650 Čvančara 1997 CU5 Jaroslav Čvančara (born 1948), a Czech writer, historian and musician. JPL  · 23650
23662 Jozankei 1997 ES17 Jōzankei Dam, a hot spring and geoelectric dam in Sapporo, Japan. IAU  · 23662
23663 Kalou 1997 EG18Nickname of the discoverer's wife, Caroline Meunie. JPL  · 23663
23667 Savinakim 1997 FM4Savina Dine Kim (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her biochemistry project. JPL  · 23667
23668 Eunbekim 1997 FR4EunBe Kim (born 1993) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her biochemistry project. JPL  · 23668
23669 Huihuifan 1997 FB5Huihui Fan (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her plant-science project. JPL  · 23669
23672 Swiggum 1997 GR21Leslie Swiggum mentored a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. JPL  · 23672
23673 Neilmehta 1997 GB23Neil Kamlesh Mehta (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his biochemistry project. JPL  · 23673
23674 Juliebaker 1997 GJ23Julie Baker mentored a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. JPL  · 23674
23675 Zabinski 1997 GU23Urszula Zabinski mentored a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. JPL  · 23675
23676 Tomitayoshihiro 1997 GR25Description available (see ref). Please summarize in your own words. IAU  · 23676
23679 Andrewmoore 1997 GM33Andrew Moore mentored a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. JPL  · 23679
23680 Kerryking 1997 GL34Kerry King mentored a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. JPL  · 23680
23681 Prabhu 1997 GC36Anirudh Prabhu (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his mathematics project. JPL  · 23681
23685 Toaldo 1997 JV Giuseppe Toaldo (1719–1797), Italian Catholic priest, meteorologist, agronomist, astronomer and physicist MPC  · 23685
23686 Songyuan 1997 JZ7 Songyuan, Jilin province, China JPL  · 23686
23688 Josephjoachim 1997 JJ11Joseph Joachim (1831–1907) was a Hungarian violist, conductor and composer, and a close friend of Mendelssohn and Brahms. He is known for his revival of Bach's sonatas for violin solo JPL  · 23688
23689 Jancuypers 1997 JC13Jan Cuypers (1956–2017) was an astronomer working at the Royal Observatory at Uccle. Involved in several public and astronomical duties at the observatory, he was very much appreciated by all his colleagues. JPL  · 23689
23691 Jefneve 1997 JN16 Jef Neve (born 1977) is a Belgian jazz and classical music pianist. A 2000 graduate of the Lemmens Institute in Leuven, he wrote the soundtrack for the 2012 VRT series "In Vlaamse Velden" ("In Flandern Fields"). JPL  · 23691
23692 Nandatianwenners 1997 KAThe graduates and faculties of the Department of Astronomy of Nanjing University ("Nanda") on the occasion of its 120th anniversary for their contribution to astronomy ("Tianwen", from the I Ching ). IAU  · 23692
23699 Paulgordan 1997 ND3 Paul Gordan (1837–1912), German mathematician JPL  · 23699

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23701 Liqibin 1997 PC1Li Qibin (1936–2003), the director of the Beijing Astronomical Observatory (1987–1998) and twice president of the Chinese Astronomical Society (1989–1992 and 1995–1998). JPL  · 23701
23707 Chambliss 1997 TZ7Carlson R. Chambliss (born 1941) is an astronomer and Emeritus Professor at Kutztown University in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. He has written books on numismatics, philately, and blackjack, and created and sponsored numerous awards in his name honoring achievements in academia and science, especially astronomy. JPL  · 23707
23712 Willpatrick 1998 AAWilliam Patrick Dillon (born 1992), son of the American discoverers Elizabeth and William G. Dillon. He was with them on the discovery night: "Daddy, I want to go home now. This place is cold and spooky." "Just one more image, son. Keep your eyes on the heavens!" JPL  · 23712
23717 Kaddoura 1998 FW118Deena Wafic Kaddoura, Lebanese finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23717
23718 Horgos 1998 GO10 Horgoš, a Serbian village near the border to Hungary, where the second discoverer, László L. Kiss grew up. The population is mainly Hungarian and numbers almost 8000. JPL  · 23718
23722 Gulak 1998 HD32Benjamin Poss Gulak, Canadian finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23722
23727 Akihasan 1998 HO52Akihasan mountain is located north of Nanyo-city, Yamagata prefecture, Japan. The mountain is popular as a hiking course JPL  · 23727
23728 Jasonmorrow 1998 HV63Jason Charles Morrow, Canadian finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23728
23729 Kemeisha 1998 HH80Kemeisha Latoya Nastasia Patterson, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23729
23730 Suncar 1998 HX89Jonathan Kelvin Suncar, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23730
23732 Choiseungjae 1998 HV95Choi Seung Jae, Chinese finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23732
23733 Hyojiyun 1998 HE123Hyo Ji Yun, Chinese finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23733
23734 Kimgyehyun 1998 HK124Kim Gye Hyun, Chinese finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23734
23735 Cohen 1998 HM134Julia Lynn Cohen, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23735
23738 van Zyl 1998 JZ1Jakob "Japie" van Zyl (1957–2020) was a pioneer in understanding the Earth system using remote sensing data. A prolific researcher, passionate mentor, and outstanding leader, Jakob rose throughout his 33-year JPL career to become Director of Solar System Exploration and associate director of JPL for Strategy. IAU  · 23738
23739 Kevin 1998 KS1Kevin Schindler (born 1964) is outreach manager at Lowell Observatory. He oversees all aspects of Lowell's education and outreach programs, including personnel, programming, exhibits and gift shop JPL  · 23739
23741 Takaaki 1998 KB4Takaaki Noguchi (born 1961), a professor at Ibaraki University, Bunkyo, Japan. JPL  · 23741
23742 Okadatatsuaki 1998 KW4Tatsuaki Okada (born 1968), an associate professor at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, JAXA. JPL  · 23742
23743 Toshikasuga 1998 KT6Toshihiro Kasuga (born 1977), an astronomer at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. JPL  · 23743
23744 Ootsubo 1998 KX6Takafumi Ootsubo (born 1970), an associate professor at Tohoku University. JPL  · 23744
23745 Liadawley 1998 KZ15Lia Elgia Dawley, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23745
23747 Rahaelgupta 1998 KW25Rahael Rohini Gupta, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23747
23748 Kaarethode 1998 KF28Kaare Thode Jørgensen, Danish finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23748
23749 Thygesen 1998 KL30Jakob Refer Thygesen, Danish finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23749
23750 Stepciechan 1998 KQ35Stephanie Fulane Chan, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23750
23751 Davidprice 1998 KL37David Michael Price, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23751
23752 Jacobshapiro 1998 KB41Jacob J. Shapiro, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23752
23753 Busdicker 1998 KP41Elizabeth Wells Busdicker, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23753
23754 Rachnareddy 1998 KV46Rachna Beeravolu Reddy, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23754
23755 Sergiolozano 1998 KY46Sergio Lozano, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23755
23756 Daniellozano 1998 KE47Daniel Lozano, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23756
23757 Jonmunoz 1998 KL48Jonathan Muñoz, American finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23757
23758 Guyuzhou 1998 KG51Gu Yuzhou, Chinese finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23758
23759 Wangzhaoxin 1998 KS56Wang Zhaoxin, Chinese finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23759
23761 Yangliqing 1998 KJ63Yang Liqing, Chinese finalist in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) JPL  · 23761
23768 Abu-Rmaileh 1998 MT32Muhammad Akef Abu-Rmaileh, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) JPL  · 23768
23769 Russellbabb 1998 MP33Russell S. Babb, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) JPL  · 23769
23771 Emaitchar 1998 MR37Martin H. Robinson (born 1952) is a clinical oncologist, based in Sheffield, U.K. An enthusiastic amateur astronomer, he was for many years clinical director of Weston Park Hospital. The name derives from transliteration of his initials (MHR), by which he is known to his colleagues. JPL  · 23771
23772 Masateru 1998 MU37Masateru Ishiguro (born 1971), an assistant professor at Seoul National University. JPL  · 23772
23773 Sarugaku 1998 MV37Yuki Sarugaku (born 1978), now at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Tokyo, recently completed his doctoral dissertation at the University of Tokyo on the dust trails of comets. JPL  · 23773
23774 Herbelliott 1998 MZ41 Herb Elliott (born 1938), Australian athlete who won gold by a wide margin in the 1500-m at the 1960 Olympics with a record that stood for seven years. At 22 he retired having never been beaten over the mile equivalent distance. He has been voted by his peers as history's greatest middle-distance runner. JPL  · 23774
23775 Okudaira 1998 PEKyoko Okudaira (born 1973), a Japanese planetary scientist. JPL  · 23775
23776 Gosset 1998 QE William Sealy Gosset (1876–1937), British mathematician and chemist at Oxford. His most important contribution, published under the pseudonym "Student", was the derivation of a statistic, known as "t", that plays a central role in tests of hypotheses based on the analysis of small samples. JPL  · 23776
23777 Goursat 1998 QT5 Édouard Goursat (1858–1936), French mathematician who made contributions to many areas of mathematical analysis. He was associated with several French universities and was regarded as an outstanding teacher. His monumental Cours d´analyse mathématique (1900–1910) was used by generations of students. JPL  · 23777
23779 Cambier 1998 QL10Colleen Siobahn Cambier, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) JPL  · 23779
23783 Alyssachan 1998 QG12Alyssa Lauren Chan, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) JPL  · 23783
23788 Cofer 1998 QT18Evan Mitchell Cofer, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) JPL  · 23788
23791 Kaysonconlin 1998 QX21Kayson Levi Conlin, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) JPL  · 23791
23792 Alyssacook 1998 QU24Alyssa Noel Cook, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) JPL  · 23792
23798 Samagonzalez 1998 QL37Samantha Gonzalez, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) JPL  · 23798

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23801 Erikgustafson 1998 QQ38Erik Olaf Gustafson, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his environmental sciences project. JPL  · 23801
23804 Haber 1998 QR39Catherine Michelle Haber, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her behavioral science project. JPL  · 23804
23808 Joshuahammer 1998 QL42Joshua Wayne Hammer, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his biochem, medicine, health, and microbiology project. JPL  · 23808
23809 Haswell 1998 QC44John Douglas Reiji Haswell, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his biochem, medicine, health, and microbiology project. JPL  · 23809
23811 Connorivens 1998 QB46Connor Joseph Ivens, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his physical science project. JPL  · 23811
23812 Jannuzi 1998 QR46Brigg Lowell Jannuzi, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his earth and space science project. JPL  · 23812
23814 Bethanylynne 1998 QE49Bethany Lynne Johnson, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her biochem, medicine, health, and microbiology project. JPL  · 23814
23816 Rohitkamat 1998 QF50Rohit G. Kamat, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his botany and zoology project. JPL  · 23816
23817 Gokulk 1998 QX50Gokul Krishnan, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his biochem, medicine, health, and microbiology project. JPL  · 23817
23818 Matthewlepow 1998 QZ50Matthew Brice Lepow, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his earth and space science project. JPL  · 23818
23819 Tsuyoshi 1998 QK54Tsuyoshi Terai (born 1983), Japanese researcher, of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. JPL  · 23819
23821 Morganmonroe 1998 QZ69Morgan McKay Monroe, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her physical science project. JPL  · 23821
23831 Mattmooney 1998 QK86Matthew Michael Mooney, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his environmental sciences project. JPL  · 23831
23833 Mowers 1998 QS90Christopher Scott Mowers, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his physical science project. JPL  · 23833
23834 Mukhopadhyay 1998 QW90Prithwis Kumar Mukhopadhyay, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his environmental sciences project. JPL  · 23834
23837 Matthewnanni 1998 QY93Matthew James Nanni, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his botany and zoology project. JPL  · 23837
23844 Raghvendra 1998 QB109Shubha Srinivas Raghvendra, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her behavioral science project. JPL  · 23844
23850 Ramaswami 1998 RJ34Keshav Ramaswami, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his biochem, medicine, health, and microbiology project. JPL  · 23850
23851 Rottman-Yang 1998 RZ34Jaron Shalom Rottman-Yang, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his biochem, medicine, health, and microbiology project. JPL  · 23851
23852 Laurierumker 1998 RN35Laurie Ann Rumker, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her biochem, medicine, health, and microbiology project. JPL  · 23852
23854 Rickschaffer 1998 RD40Rick Schinco Schaffer, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his botany and zoology project. JPL  · 23854
23855 Brandonshih 1998 RD44Brandon H. Shih, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his environmental sciences project. JPL  · 23855
23858 Ambrosesoehn 1998 RG53Ambrose Geoffrey Soehn, a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his physical science project. JPL  · 23858
23861 Benjaminsong 1998 RM58Benjamin Paul Song, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his biochem, medicine, health, and microbiology project. JPL  · 23861
23865 Karlsorensen 1998 RK65Karl Mikael Sorensen, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his botany and zoology project. JPL  · 23865
23867 Cathsoto 1998 RG71Catherine Soto, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her biochem, medicine, health, and microbiology project. JPL  · 23867
23875 Strube 1998 RC77Katherine Michaela Strube, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her physical science project. JPL  · 23875
23877 Gourmaud 1998 SP Jamy Gourmaud, French journalist, co-host of the television science program C'est pas sorcier (see also 23882, 23890) JPL  · 23877
23879 Demura 1998 SX4Hirohide Demura, Japanese lunar and planetary scientist. JPL  · 23879
23880 Tongil 1998 SG5 Korean reunification (Tongil is the Korean word for reunification). The asteroid was named with the hope for an early reunification of the southern and northern parts of Korea, divided since 1945. It was the first minor-planet discovery by a Korean amateur astronomer. Src MPC  · 23880
23882 Fredcourant 1998 SC12 Frédéric "Fred" Courant, French journalist, co-host of the television science program C'est pas sorcier (see also 23877, 23890) JPL  · 23882
23884 Karenharvey 1998 SY12Karen Lorraine Harvey (born 1942; née Angle), an American astrophysicist who has investigated extensively the relationship of solar magnetic fields to coronal heating, x-ray emission, large active regions, ephemeral active regions and the solar cycle. Her work has provided fundamental statistical data on the nature and evolution of the solar magnetic field. She is married to American astrophysicist John Warren Harvey. JPL  · 23884
23886 Toshihamane 1998 SV23Toshihiko Hamane (born 1963), curator of the Gunma Astronomical Observatory ( D80 ) in Japan. He assisted Yoshihide Kozai, director of GAO from 1997 to 2012, especially in the field of school education of astronomy and planetary science. He is also a popularizer of astronomy. JPL  · 23886
23887 Shinsukeabe 1998 SA24Shinsuke Abe (born 1970), a pioneer in modern meteoroid and asteroid research. JPL  · 23887
23888 Daikinoshita 1998 SZ24Kinoshita Daisuke (born 1974), of the Institute of Astronomy at the National Central University, Taiwan, studies asteroids and comets. He has also worked on instrumentation and operations at Lulin Observatory, and has contributed to the development of astronomy in Taiwan. JPL  · 23888
23889 Hermanngrassmann 1998 SC28 Hermann Grassmann (1809–1877), German mathematician, physicist, linguist, scholar, and neohumanist. His interests included Sanskrit, phonetics and theology. He was also a very inventive mathematician. His researches in noncommutative algebraic systems foreshadowed the development of the vector calculus and n-dimensional spaces. JPL  · 23889
23890 Quindou 1998 SO35 Sabine Quindou, French journalist, co-host of the television science program C'est pas sorcier (see also 23877, 23882) JPL  · 23890
23893 Lauman 1998 SL54Stephen W. Lauman (born 1974), an instrument maker at Lowell Observatory. JPL  · 23893
23894 Arikahiguchi 1998 SM56Arika Higuchi (born 1979), a Japanese theoretical astronomer. JPL  · 23894
23895 Akikonakamura 1998 SH58Akiko Nakamura (born 1964), a Japanese experimentalist in the field of planetary science. JPL  · 23895
23896 Tatsuaki 1998 SF59Tatsuaki Hashimoto (born 1963) works on spacecraft guidance and control at the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, Tokyo. He was engaged in the attitude and orbit control systems of spacecraft such as the Hayabusa sample return mission to asteroid Itokawa. JPL  · 23896
23897 Daikuroda 1998 SA60Kuroda Daisuke (born 1977), an astronomer at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. JPL  · 23897
23898 Takir 1998 SG60Driss Takir (born 1973), a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Ithaca College. JPL  · 23898
23899 Kornoš 1998 SE61Leonard Kornoš (born 1956), a lecturer at the Comenius University in Bratislava. JPL  · 23899
23900 Urakawa 1998 SO61Seitaro Urakawa (born 1975), an astronomer who works at the Bisei Spaceguard Center. JPL  · 23900

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23904 Amytang 1998 SE70Amy B. Tang, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) JPL  · 23904
23922 Tawadros 1998 SR135Kyrillos Bahaa Tawadros, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) JPL  · 23922
23924 Premt 1998 SX140Prem Poothatta Thottumkara, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) JPL  · 23924
23928 Darbywoodard 1998 ST160Darby Elizabeth Woodard, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) JPL  · 23928
23931 Ibuki 1998 SV164Ibuki Kawamoto (born 1979), an administrative associate at the Center for Computational Astrophysics. JPL  · 23931
23937 Delibes 1998 TR15 Léo Delibes, 19th-century French composer of ballets and operas, whose works accompanied many observing nights in the control room of the telescope with which this minor planet was discovered JPL  · 23937
23938 Kurosaki 1998 TR33Hirohisa Kurosaki (born 1970), of the Japan Aerospace Explorarion Agency, works on asteroids, space debris and remote sensing. He has discovered many asteroids. JPL  · 23938
23944 Dusser 1998 UR3Raymond Dusser (1933–2006), a French amateur astronomer and jazz music specialist JPL  · 23944
23946 Marcelleroux 1998 UL6Marcel Le roux (born 1930), a Belgian amateur astronomer and astrophotographer JPL  · 23946
23949 Dazapata 1998 UP21Danielle Zapata, American finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) JPL  · 23949
23950 Tsusakamoto 1998 UM24 Tsuyoshi Sakamoto (born 1975), a researcher at the Japan Spaceguard Association. JPL  · 23950
23955 Nishikota 1998 UO44 Kota Nishiyama (Nishiyama Kota, born 1965), an astronomer who works at the Bisei Spacegaurd Center of Japan JPL  · 23955
23975 Akran 1999 CU81Erkan Akran, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL  · 23975
23980 Ogden 1999 JA124Kristen Ogden, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL  · 23980
23981 Patjohnson 1999 LC4Patricia Johnson, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL  · 23981
23988 Maungakiekie 1999 RB Maungakiekie (One Tree Hill), volcanic cone which dominates the skyline of Auckland, New Zealand JPL  · 23988
23989 Farpoint 1999 RF Farpoint Observatory, Kansas JPL  · 23989
23990 Springsteen 1999 RM1 Bruce Springsteen, American singer and songwriter (whose music entertained the discoverers on the night of discovery) JPL  · 23990
23992 Markhobbs 1999 RO11Mark Hobbs, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL  · 23992
23994 Mayhan 1999 RA14Rosemarie Mayhan, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL  · 23994
23995 Oechsle 1999 RX17Janet Oechsle, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL  · 23995
23999 Rinner 1999 RA33 Claudine Rinner (born 1965), a French amateur astronomer and a discoverer of minor planets at Ottmarsheim Observatory. She also obtains rotational light-curves from photometric observations. JPL  · 23999
24000 Patrickdufour 1999 RB33Patrick Dufour (born 1968), a French amateur astronomer and developer of tools and software for astronomy. He is working on robotics in astronomy together with Laurent Bernasconi, who discovered this minor planet. JPL  · 24000

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Preceded by Meanings of minor planet names
List of minor planets: 23,001–24,000
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