Meanings of minor planet names: 20001–21000

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This is a partial list of meanings of minor-planet names. Also see list of named minor planets (alphabetical) for a condensed version without naming citations.

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]

20001–20100

Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for...Ref · Catalog
20001 Marinakoren 1991 CMMarina Koren (born 1990), American science and astronomy writer for The Atlantic IAU  · 20001
20002 Tillysmith 1991 EM Tilly Smith, British girl who, by recognising the signs of a tsunami, saved many lives on the island of Phuket, December 26, 2004 JPL  · 20002
20003 Andorfer 1991 EX2Gregory P. Andorfer (1951-2020), former executive director of the Maryland Science Center. JPL  · 20003
20004 Audrey-Lucienne 1991 GS6Audrey-Lucienne Van Landeghem, last visitor at the "Space is For You" Exhibition at the Royal Observatory of Belgium in 2001 JPL  · 20004
20005 Zagarella 1991 GL7Roberto Zagarella (born 1953), Italian astronomer and founding observer of the PRISMA meteor network IAU  · 20005
20006 Albertus Magnus 1991 GH11 Albertus Magnus, German theologian, philosopher and naturalist. JPL  · 20006
20007 Marybrown 1991 LRMary J. Brown, American amateur astronomer who assisted in organizing the photographic glass plate archive of the 1.2-m Schmidt Oschin Telescope at Palomar Observatory JPL  · 20007
20008 Adacarrera 1991 NG3Ada Amelia Carrera Rodriguez (1936-2020), Mexican motorcyclist, astronomer, and advocate for astronomy education IAU  · 20008
20009 Joerao 1991 OYJoseph Rao, chief meteorologist and science editor at News 12 Westchester, guest lecturer at the Hayden Planetarium IAU  · 20009
20010 Tomfrench 1991 PN2Thomas W. French (b. 1950), a biologist and former assistant director of MassWildlife’s Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program, led the successful reintroduction of peregrine falcons and bald eagles in Massachusetts after their native populations were wiped out due to extensive use of the insecticide DDT from the 1940s to 1972. JPL  · 20010
20011 Baryshnikov 1991 PD13 Mikhail Baryshnikov (b. 1948), a Russian-born American ballet dancer, choreographer, and actor. IAU  · 20011
20012 Ranke 1991 RV4 Leopold von Ranke, a professor of history in Berlin from 1825 to 1871. JPL  · 20012
20013 Nureyev 1991 RT26 Rudolf Nureyev (1938–1993), a Russian-born ballet dancer, director, and choreographer. IAU  · 20013
20014 Annalisa 1991 RM29 Annalisa Scarrone (b. 1985), an Italian singer and songwriter. IAU  · 20014
20015 Liguori 1991 SRDomenico Liguori (b. 1970), an Italian physicist and teacher. IAU  · 20015
20016 Rietschel 1991 TU13 Ernst Friedrich August Rietschel, German sculptor. JPL  · 20016
20017 Alixcatherine 1991 TF14Alix Catherine de Saint-Aignan (born 2002) is the eldest daughter of the discoverer JPL  · 20017
20018 Paulgray 1991 UJ2Paul Gray (born 1972), Canadian amateur astronomer who has served as President of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada's centers in Halifax and New Brunswich IAU  · 20018
20019 Yukiotanaka 1991 VN Yukio Tanaka, Japanese baseball infielder for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters JPL  · 20019
20020 Mipach 1991 VTMike Powell (born 1959), Paul Owen (born 1960), and Chris Curwin (born 1959); hosts of The Sunday Night Astronomy Show, a live web show about astronomy IAU  · 20020
20021 Kevinkell 1991 VM6Kevin Kell (born 1963), Canadian amateur astronomer, served with the RASC's Kingston Center as President, Secretary, Treasurer, Equipment Loan Coordinator, and editor of the club's newsletter IAU  · 20021
20022 Dontown 1991 VO7Donald Town (born 1953), Canadian engineer, photographer, and amateur astronomer; President of the RASC's Belleville Center IAU  · 20022
20023 Jackmegas 1992 ARJack Megas (born 1946), planetarium educator at the Springfield Science Museum in Springfield, Massachusetts IAU  · 20023
20024 Mayrémartínez 1992 BT2 Mayré Adriana Martínez Blanco, Venezuelan professional singer, winner of the 2006 "Latin American Idol" contest JPL  · 20024
20025 Petronaviera 1992 DU7 Petrona Viera (1895-1960), deaf Uruguayan painter and the first female professional painter in her country IAU  · 20025
20026 Bettyrobinson 1992 EP11Betty Robinson (b. 1953) has been an RASC member since 1981. In Toronto Centre, she was Secretary from 1984–1987 and worked on their newsletter for four years. In Mississauga Centre, she edited the newsletter and served as Councillor. She served as Director of the RASC and was copy editor of the Observer's Handbook. IAU  · 20026
20027 Michaelwatson 1992 EY14Michael S. F. Watson (b. 1952) is a lawyer and a member of the RASC since 1970. He is interested in eclipses and photography. IAU  · 20027
20028 Stansammy 1992 EZ21Stan Sammy (b. 1946), a Trinidad-born Canadian amateur astronomer. IAU  · 20028
20029 Dorner 1992 EB24Rudolph Dorner (1948–2022), a German-Canadian amateur astronomer, an electrician, machinist, investor and telescope collector. IAU  · 20029
20030 Bawtenheimer 1992 EN30Daniel C. Bawtenheimer (1900–1981), a Canadian amateur astronomer. IAU  · 20030
20031 Lakehead 1992 OOIn the early 20th century, this name described Fort William and Port Arthur in northwestern Ontario, because the twin cities were located at the head of Lake Superior. Significant because grain from the Canadian prairies was brought by rail to ships there, the cities merged in 1970 under the name Thunder Bay. It is still often referred to as the Lakehead. IAU  · 20031
20032 McNish 1992 PULarry McNish (b. 1950), a computer science engineer and Canadian amateur astronomer. IAU  · 20032
20033 Michaelnoble 1992 PR1Michael P. Noble (1954–2022), a Canadian amateur astronomer. IAU  · 20033
20034 Greenhalgh 1992 PK2Paul Greenhalgh (1957–2017), a Canadian amateur astronomer. IAU  · 20034
20035 Lauriroche 1992 SA4Lauri Roche (b. 1949), a retired math teacher who joined RASC Victoria Centre in 1995. IAU  · 20035
20036 Marcboucher 1992 UW1 Marc Boucher (b. 1964), a Canadian entrepreneur, writer, editor and publisher. IAU  · 20036
20037 Duke 1992 UW4 Michael B. Duke, American selenologist areologist and meteoriticist, at one point curator of the lunar samples returned from the Moon, later chief of the Lunar and Planetary Sciences Division of the Johnson Spacecraft Center JPL  · 20037
20038 Arasaki 1992 UN5Yoshikuni Arasaki (born 1953) has been chief of the Okinawa Prefecture Ishigaki Youth House since 2017. He is a well-known amateur astronomer and popularizer of astronomy in Ishigaki Island. He enjoys observing and photographing comets, nebulae and star clusters through his telescope. JPL  · 20038
20039 Danfalk 1992 WJDaniel (Dan) Falk (b. 1966), a Canadian author and former co-host of the BookLab podcast. IAU  · 20039
20040 Tatsuyamatsuyama 1992 WT3Tatsuya Matsuyama (born 1983) was born in Kochi city, Japan. He teaches at University of Kochi Primary School and works as an instructor at Geisei Observatory. He is dedicated to improving mathematical skills and increasing astronomical knowledge of primary school students. JPL  · 20040
20041 Gainor 1992 YHChristopher Gainor (b. 1954), a Canadian journalist, historian. and amateur astronomer IAU  · 20041
20042 Mortillaro 1993 CK1Nicole Mortillaro (b. 1972), a Canadian science journalist and amateur astronomer. IAU  · 20042
20043 Ellenmacarthur 1993 EMDame Ellen Patricia MacArthur, British solo long-distance yachtswoman JPL  · 20043
20044 Vitoux 1993 FV1 Frédéric Vitoux (born 1944), a French writer and journalist known for his novel Bébert, Le chat de Louis-Ferdinand Céline (1976) JPL  · 20044
20045 Semeniuk 1993 FV11Ivan Alexander Semeniuk (b. 1964), a Canadian science writer. IAU  · 20045
20046 Seronik 1993 FE15Gary Seronik (b. 1961) is a Canadian astronomer, photographer and writer. IAU  · 20046
20047 Davidsuzuki 1993 FD18David Takayoshi Suzuki (b. 1936), a Canadian geneticist and science communicator. IAU  · 20047
20048 Alfianello 1993 FF19 Alfianello, an Italian municipality in the province of Brescia (Lombardy). IAU  · 20048
20049 Antoniopresti 1993 FZAntonio Presti (b. 1957), a Sicilian patron and founder of Fiumara d'Arte, an open-air museum in Sicily. IAU  · 20049
20050 Aglaonice 1993 FO21 Aglaonice of Thessaly (2nd or 1st century BCE), one the earliest recorded women astronomers. IAU  · 20050
20051 Phanostrate 1993 FE26 Phanostrate (4th century BCE), a Greek midwife and physician. IAU  · 20051
20052 Kellman 1993 FS27Edith Kellman (1911–2007), an American astronomer. IAU  · 20052
20053 Cavefish 1993 FK29There are over 250 fish species that are adapted to living in subterranean caves. Small, blind, and lacking pigment, cavefishes are evolutionary marvels. Comparisons between the DNA of different cavefish species can be used to unravel geologic history. Many cavefishes are threatened by human activity. IAU  · 20053
20054 Lágrimaríos 1993 FX37Lidia Mabel Benavídez Tabárez (Lágrima Ríos, 1924–2006), an Afro-Uruguayan singer who excelled in candombe and tango, the two representative genres of the Río de la Plata region. IAU  · 20054
20055 Maríaespínola 1993 FB47María Espínola Espínola (1878–1963), a Uruguayan teacher and supervisor who founded the first school of technical studies in San José de Mayo city. IAU  · 20055
20058 Bundalian 1993 OM8Ester Inocencio Bundalian (b. 1939), an experienced Philippine eclipse chaser. IAU  · 20058
20060 Johannforster 1993 PV5 Johann Reinhold Forster, 18th-century German naturalist, who (with his son Georg) accompanied James Cook on his second Pacific Voyage JPL  · 20060
20061 Bilitza 1993 QS1Dieter Bilitza (b. 1950), a German-born American physicist and a principal author of the International Reference Ionosphere (IRI), a widely-used standard for Earth’s ionospheric plasma. IAU  · 20061
20062 Matthewgriffin 1993 QB3Matthew Griffin (b. 1954), an Irish astrophysicist. IAU  · 20062
20063 Kanakoseki 1993 RC4Kanako Seki (b. 1973), a Japanese astrophysicist. IAU  · 20063
20064 Prahladagrawal 1993 RV4Prahlad Agrawal (b. 1941), an Indian high-energy astrophysicist. IAU  · 20064
20065 Kminek 1993 RK5Gerhard Kminek (b. 1968), an Austrian astronomer. IAU  · 20065
20066 Sagov 1993 TM4Stanley E. Sagov (b. 1944) is a highly respected family-practice physician who also taught at Harvard Medical School; he obtained his MD at the University of Cape Town before moving to the US. Sagov also is well known as an accomplished jazz musician. Name proposed by D. W. E. Green, whose family was attended by Dr. Sagov for nearly forty years. IAU  · 20066
20070 Koichiyuko 1993 XL Koichi Takahashi, director of the Hiroshima Chapter of the Young Astronauts Club of Japan since 1998, and his wife Yuko (a medical doctor and a pharmacist, respectively) JPL  · 20070
20073 Yumiko 1994 AN2Yumiko Fujii (born 1968) is the wife of the second discoverer JPL  · 20073
20074 Laskerschueler 1994 AF16 Else Lasker-Schüler (1869–1945), a German-Jewish poet and playwright of the Expressionist movement JPL  · 20074
20080 Maeharatorakichi 1994 EO1Torakichi Maehara (1872–1950) was an amateur astronomer and one of the charter members of the Astronomical Society of Japan, which was founded in 1908. He established his own observatory and made many visual and photographic observations, including Halley's comet in 1910. JPL  · 20080
20081 Occhialini 1994 EE3 Giuseppe Occhialini, Italian physicist. JPL  · 20081
20084 Buckmaster 1994 GU9 Bill Buckmaster, American anchor of the news magazine program Arizona Illustrated JPL  · 20084
20096 Shiraishiakihiko 1994 TZAkihiko Shiraishi (born 1952) is a writer-editor at Asahi Press. He writes frequently about astronomy and space development. JPL  · 20096
20098 Shibatagenji 1994 WC2Genji Shibata (born 1940) is a medical doctor, who contributed to public welfare by establishing a hospital and a home for elderly people in Yamaguchi, Japan. JPL  · 20098

20101–20200

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20102 Takasago 1995 BP15 Takasago, a Japanese port city at the mouth of the Kakogawa River, Hyogo prefecture JPL  · 20102
20103 de Vico 1995 JK Francesco de Vico (1805–1848), Jesuit priest and astronomer, discoverer of seven comets, and director of the Collegio Romano Observatory JPL  · 20103
20106 Morton 1995 QGDonald C. Morton, was director of the Anglo-Australian Observatory during 1976–1986 JPL  · 20106
20107 Nanyotenmondai 1995 QY3Nanyotenmondai, the Nanyo Citizens' Observatory, in the Sosyou park of Nanyo, Yamagata, Japan JPL  · 20107
20109 Alicelandis 1995 RJAlice Landis Tonry, American graduate of Tufts Medical School, realtor, farmer, and mother of the discoverer JPL  · 20109
20115 Niheihajime 1995 VC1Hajime Nihei, member of the Nanyo Astronomy Lovers Club JPL  · 20115
20117 Tannoakira 1995 VN1Akira Tanno (born 1940) is a historian studying folk customs and scientists in the Edo period of Japan. JPL  · 20117
20120 Ryugatake 1995 WB5Ryugatake, a Japanese town in Kumamoto, on the east coast of the beautiful Kamishima Island, Amakusa JPL  · 20120
20135 Juels 1996 JC Charles W. Juels (1944–2009), amateur astronomer and discoverer of minor planets JPL  · 20135
20136 Eisenhart 1996 NA Luther Pfahler Eisenhart (1876–1965), a prolific American mathematician and professor JPL  · 20136
20139 Marianeschi 1996 QUEdmondo Marianeschi (1922–2010) was one of the most important Italian metallurgists. He wrote important books and obtained several international patents on steel manufacturing. An amateur astronomer, he designed, among others, the Montecitorio square sundial in Rome. JPL  · 20139
20140 Costitx 1996 QT1 Costitx, Spanish town on the island of Majorca MPC  · 20140
20141 Markidger 1996 RL5Mark Richard Kidger (born 1960), British-born astrophysicist of the Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias JPL  · 20141
20148 Carducci 1996 TR Giosuè Carducci (1835–1907) was an Italian poet, writer, literary critic and teacher, who in 1906 was the first Italian to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature. IAU  · 20148
20151 Utsunomiya 1996 TO6Syogo Utsunomiya, farmer and renowned amateur astronomer in Japan JPL  · 20151
20155 Utewindolf 1996 TS11Ute Windolf of Prescott, Arizona, is a very dear and generous friend who was particularly helpful and supportive during the long terminal illness of the discoverer's wife JPL  · 20155
20156 Herbwindolf 1996 TU11Herbert Windolf of Prescott, Arizona, is a very dear and generous friend who was particularly helpful and supportive during the long terminal illness of the discoverer's wife JPL  · 20156
20164 Janzajíc 1996 VJ2 Jan Zajíc, Czech student who burned himself to death to protest the 1968 occupation of Czechoslovakia † [9] MPC  · 20164
20174 Eisenstein 1996 XD20 Gotthold Eisenstein (1823–1852), German mathematician JPL  · 20174
20180 Annakolény 1996 YG1Anna Kolény took part in the birth of Slovak sovereignty in the nineteenth century. The first session of the Slovak National Council was held in 1848 in her house in Myjava JPL  · 20180
20187 Janapittichová 1997 AN17 Jana Pittichová, Slovak-born American astronomer † [10] ‡ MPC  · 20187
20193 Yakushima 1997 BH8 Yakushima is a small island located to the south of Kagoshima prefecture, Japan. JPL  · 20193
20194 Ilarialocantore 1997 BH9Ilaria Locantore (born 1984), an Italian chemist. JPL  · 20194
20195 Mariovinci 1997 BS9Mario Vinci (born 1945) is a generous amateur astronomer and a great friend of the Gruppo Astrofili di Montelupo. He always stood out his availability and support during the construction of the "Beppe Forti" observatory. JPL  · 20195
20197 Enriques 1997 CK22 Federigo Enriques, professor at the universities of Bologna and Rome JPL  · 20197
20200 Donbacky 1997 DWDon Backy is the artistic name of the Italian singer and composer Aldo Caponi JPL  · 20200

20201–20300

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20204 Yuudurunosato 1997 EV25Yuudurunosato is the nickname of Urushiyama, located in the western area of Nanyo city JPL  · 20204
20205 Sitanchen 1997 EJ34Sitan Chen (born 1995), an ISTS awardee in 2012 JPL  · 20205
20207 Dyckovsky 1997 FB4Ari Misha Dyckovsky (born 1993), an ISTS awardee in 2012 JPL  · 20207
20208 Philiphe 1997 FC4Philip Cody He (born 1994), an ISTS awardee in 2012 JPL  · 20208
20211 Joycegates 1997 GK8Joyce Gates, mentor at the ISTS in 2012 JPL  · 20211
20212 Ekbaltouma 1997 GR8Ekbal Touma, mentor at the ISTS in 2012 JPL  · 20212
20213 Saurabhsharan 1997 GE20Saurabh Sharan (born 1993), an ISTS awardee in 2012 JPL  · 20213
20214 Lorikenny 1997 GL21Lori Kenny, mentor at the ISTS in 2012 JPL  · 20214
20217 Kathyclemmer 1997 GK33Kathy Clemmer, mentor at the ISTS in 2012 JPL  · 20217
20218 Dukewriter 1997 GT34Duke Writer, mentor at the ISTS in 2012 JPL  · 20218
20219 Brianstone 1997 GP36Brian Stone, mentor at the ISTS in 2012 JPL  · 20219
20224 Johnrae 1997 JR13 John Rae, Scottish explorer JPL  · 20224
20228 Jeanmarcmari 1997 XG Jean-Marc Mari, French electronics engineer JPL  · 20228
20230 Blanchard 1997 XH5 Guillaume Blanchard, French optician JPL  · 20230
20234 Billgibson 1998 AV9William C. Gibson, the payload manager of the New Horizons Pluto Kuiper Belt mission JPL  · 20234
20237 Clavius 1998 CC3 Christopher Clavius (1538–1612) was a German mathematician and astronomer. He figured out where to place the leap years in the Gregorian calendar. Pope Gregory XII revised the Julian calendar with the assistance of Clavius. JPL  · 20237
20242 Sagot 1998 DN27 Robert Sagot, amateur astronomer JPL  · 20242
20243 Den Bosch 1998 DB36 Den Bosch (s-Hertogenbosch) is the capital of the province of North Brabant in the Netherlands. JPL  · 20243
20246 Frappa 1998 ER6 Éric Frappa, French amateur astronomer JPL  · 20246
20252 Eyjafjallajökull 1998 EY13 Eyjafjallajökull, volcano in southern Iceland JPL  · 20252
20254 Úpice 1998 FE2 Úpice is a small town in northeastern Bohemia JPL  · 20254
20256 Adolfneckař 1998 FC3 Adolf Neckař, former director of the Ondřejov Observatory MPC  · 20256
20259 Alanhoffman 1998 FV10 Alan Hoffman, American engineer, a pioneer in infrared detectors JPL  · 20259
20264 Chauhan 1998 FV20Neha Chauhan, an ISTS awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20264
20265 Yuyinchen 1998 FP23Yuyin Chen, an ISTS awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20265
20266 Danielchoi 1998 FK26Daniel Chimin Choi, an ISTS awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20266
20268 Racollier 1998 FC28Rachael Theresa Collier, an ISTS awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20268
20270 Phildeutsch 1998 FR30Phillip Thomas Deutsch, an ISTS awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20270
20271 Allygoldberg 1998 FK32Allyson Molly Goldberg, an ISTS awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20271
20272 Duyha 1998 FH33Duy Minh Ha, an ISTS awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20272
20274 Halperin 1998 FZ40Bruce David Halperin, an ISTS and ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20274
20278 Qileihang 1998 FP45Qilei Hang, an ISTS awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20278
20279 Harel 1998 FZ47Matan Harel, an ISTS awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20279
20281 Kathartman 1998 FZ49Katherine Hartman, an ISTS awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20281
20282 Hedberg 1998 FT51Herbert Mason Hedberg, an ISTS awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20282
20283 Elizaheller 1998 FG55Elizabeth Rose Heller, an ISTS awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20283
20284 Andreilevin 1998 FL58Andrei Joseph Levin, an ISTS awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20284
20285 Lubin 1998 FU58Amos Benjamin Lubin, an ISTS awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20285
20286 Michta 1998 FT59Maria Lynn Michta, an ISTS awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20286
20287 Munteanu 1998 FT61Andrei Munteanu, an ISTS awardee in 2004, and US Naval Observatory SEAP intern [11] MPC  · 20287
20288 Nachbaur 1998 FR62Moriah Katherine Nachbaur, an ISTS awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20288
20289 Nettimi 1998 FQ64Divya Nettimi, an ISTS awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20289
20290 Seanraj 1998 FJ65Sean Dilip Raj, an ISTS awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20290
20291 Raumurthy 1998 FF67Rohini Subhadra Rau-Murthy, an ISTS awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20291
20292 Eduardreznik 1998 FV70Eduard Reznik, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search winner † [12] MPC  · 20292
20293 Sirichelson 1998 FQ72Silas Isaac Richelson, an ISTS awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20293
20296 Shayestorm 1998 FL76Shaye Perry Storm, an ISTS awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20296
20298 Gordonsu 1998 FW77Gordon L. Su, an ISTS awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20298
20300 Arjunsuri 1998 FE84Arjun Anand Suri, an ISTS awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20300

20301–20400

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20301 Thakur 1998 FY99Gaurav Subhash Thakur, an ISTS awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20301
20302 Kevinwang 1998 FW100Kevin Yibo Wang, an ISTS awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20302
20303 Lindwestrick 1998 FU101Linda Brown Westrick, an ISTS awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20303
20304 Wolfson 1998 FA102Jayne Frances Wolfson, an ISTS awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20304
20305 Feliciayen 1998 FU102Felicia Yuen-Lee Yen, an ISTS awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20305
20306 Richarnold 1998 FC106Richard Arnold, mentor at the ISTS in 2004 MPC  · 20306
20307 Johnbarnes 1998 FH106John Barnes, mentor at the ISTS in 2004 MPC  · 20307
20309 Batalden 1998 FD110John Batalden, mentor at the ISTS in 2004 MPC  · 20309
20311 Nancycarter 1998 FH117Nancy Carter, mentor at the ISTS in 2004 MPC  · 20311
20312 Danahy 1998 FH118Thomas Danahy, mentor at the ISTS in 2004 MPC  · 20312
20313 Fredrikson 1998 FM122Robert Fredrikson, mentor at the ISTS in 2004 MPC  · 20313
20314 Johnharrison 1998 FN126 John Harrison, English clock designer JPL  · 20314
20316 Jerahalpern 1998 FU138Jerald Halpern, mentor at the ISTS in 2004 MPC  · 20316
20317 Hendrickson 1998 FD144Gary Hendrickson, mentor at the ISTS in 2004 MPC  · 20317
20321 Lightdonovan 1998 HJ19Donna Light-Donovan, mentor at the ISTS in 2004 MPC  · 20321
20323 Tomlindstom 1998 HC21Tom Lindstom, mentor at the ISTS in 2004 MPC  · 20323
20324 Johnmahoney 1998 HF22John Mahoney, mentor at the ISTS in 2004 MPC  · 20324
20325 Julianoey 1998 HO27Julian Oey (born 1964), a prolific asteroid photometrist, observing from Australia. He is the principal discoverer of four binary asteroids and co-discoverer of several others, using the photometry technique. He has written or co-authored a number of papers on binary and other asteroids. Name suggested by P. Pravec and A. Harris (Src). JPL  · 20325
20329 Manfro 1998 HQ43Nina Manfro, mentor at the ISTS in 2004 MPC  · 20329
20330 Manwell 1998 HY44Anne Manwell, mentor at the ISTS in 2004 MPC  · 20330
20331 Bijemarks 1998 HH45Billie Jean Marks, mentor at the ISTS in 2004 MPC  · 20331
20333 Johannhuth 1998 HH51 Johann Sigismund Huth, 18th–19th-century Ukrainian astronomer JPL  · 20333
20334 Glewitsky 1998 HL51 Grigori Vasil'evich Lewitzky, 19th–20th-century Russian founder and first director of the Astronomical Observatory of Kharkov National University, later director of Tartu Observatoorium (Tartu Observatory) JPL  · 20334
20335 Charmartell 1998 HK57Charles Martell, mentor at the ISTS in 2004 MPC  · 20335
20336 Gretamills 1998 HY61Greta Mills, mentor at the ISTS in 2004 MPC  · 20336
20337 Naeve 1998 HP83Larry Naeve, mentor at the ISTS in 2004 MPC  · 20337
20338 Elainepappas 1998 HA86Elaine Pappas, mentor at the ISTS in 2004 MPC  · 20338
20339 Eileenreed 1998 HM88Eileen Reed, mentor at the ISTS in 2004 MPC  · 20339
20340 Susanruder 1998 HR91Susan Ruder, mentor at the ISTS in 2004 MPC  · 20340
20341 Alanstack 1998 HX91Alan Stack, mentor at the ISTS in 2004 MPC  · 20341
20342 Trinh 1998 HB97Jonathan Trinh, mentor at the ISTS in 2004 MPC  · 20342
20343 Vaccariello 1998 HC100Michael Vaccariello, mentor at the ISTS in 2004 MPC  · 20343
20345 Davidvito 1998 HH114David Vito, mentor at the ISTS in 2004 MPC  · 20345
20347 Wunderlich 1998 HM121Daniel Wunderlich, mentor at the ISTS in 2004 MPC  · 20347
20351 Kaborchardt 1998 HN127Kasey Lynn Borchardt, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20351
20352 Pinakibose 1998 HC129Pinaki Bose, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20352
20354 Rebeccachan 1998 HA139Rebecca Ann Chan, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20354
20355 Saraclark 1998 HD146Sara Catherine Clark, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20355
20357 Shireendhir 1998 HP147Shireen Dhir, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20357
20358 Dalem 1998 HD148 Henri Dalem, French historian, specialist in data processing, and webmaster of the international Holbach foundation JPL  · 20358
20360 Holsapple 1998 JO2 Keith A. Holsapple, American professor of engineering at the University of Washington, who has developed scaling laws for asteroid cratering and explored the relationship between asteroidal shape, spin rates and internal strength JPL  · 20360
20361 Romanishin 1998 JD3 William Romanishin, American professor of astronomy at the University of Oklahoma JPL  · 20361
20362 Trilling 1998 JH3 David E. Trilling, American assistant astronomer at the University of Arizona JPL  · 20362
20363 Komitov 1998 KU1 Boris Petrov Komitov, Bulgarian planetary scientist and popularizer JPL  · 20363
20364 Zdeněkmiler 1998 KC5 Zdeněk Miler, Czech film-maker and illustrator, best known for the character Krtek ("Little Mole") † [13] ‡ MPC  · 20364
20366 Bonev 1998 KP8 Boncho P. Bonev, American research assistant professor at the Catholic University of America JPL  · 20366
20367 Erikagibb 1998 KT8 Erika Gibb, American assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Missouri JPL  · 20367
20371 Ekladyous 1998 KE30Nicholas Samir Ekladyous, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20371
20372 Juliafanning 1998 KS35Julia Alexine Fanning, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20372
20373 Fullmer 1998 KX37Austin Tracey Fullmer, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20373
20375 Sherrigerten 1998 KU38Sherri Ann Gerten, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20375
20376 Joyhines 1998 KB44Joy Ellen Hines, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20376
20377 Jakubisin 1998 KX46Daniel James Jakubisin, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20377
20379 Christijohns 1998 KS47Christine Elizabeth Johns, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20379
20392 Mikeshepard 1998 MA8Michael Shepard, American geologist, specializing in radar and optical remote sensing of the minor and terrestrial planets JPL  · 20392
20393 Kevinlane 1998 MZ8Kevin Nelson Lane, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20393
20394 Fatou 1998 MQ17 Pierre Joseph Louis Fatou (1878–1929) was employed at the observatory of Paris JPL  · 20394
20399 Michaelesser 1998 OO Michael Lesser, American scientist, specialist in high quantum efficiency CCDs JPL  · 20399

20401–20500

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20403 Attenborough 1998 OW11 David Attenborough (born 1927), an English naturalist and broadcaster of wildlife documentaries JPL  · 20403
20405 Barryburke 1998 QP6Barry Burke, American CCD sensor designer JPL  · 20405
20415 Amandalu 1998 RL61Amanda Jane Lu, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20415
20416 Mansour 1998 RR65Philip George Mansour, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20416
20420 Marashwhitman 1998 SN129David I. Marash-Whitman, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20420
20426 Fridlund 1998 VW44Malcolm Fridlund (born 1952) worked at ESA on projects such as Darwin and Corot. MPC  · 20426
20427 Hjalmar 1998 VX44Hjalmar Lagerkvist (b. 2021), a grandson of the discoverer. IAU  · 20427
20430 Stout 1999 AC3Earl Douglas Stout (c. 1895–1985), a music professor at Louisiana State University and a great-grandfather of the second discoverer. JPL  · 20430
20433 Prestinenza 1999 CL12Luigi Prestinenza (born 1929) is a very active, appreciated and popular Italian amateur astronomer. JPL  · 20433
20437 Selohusa 1999 JH1The South Euclid–Lyndhurst, Ohio, U.S.A. (SELOHUSA) region is in suburban Cleveland. Euclid bluestone quarries provided building stone for the development of northeast Ohio in the 19th century. NASA astronaut Carl E. Walz and Charles F. Brush, inventor of arc-lamp street lighting, are from the region. JPL  · 20437
20440 McClintock 1999 JO31Shannon Noel McClintock, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20440
20441 Elijahmena 1999 JH50Elijah Login Mena, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20441
20444 Mamesser 1999 JK63Mary Anne Messer, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20444
20450 Marymohammed 1999 JJ111Maryam Khadijah Mohammed, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20450
20451 Galeotti 1999 JR134 Piero Galeotti, Italian astrophysicist JPL  · 20451
20454 Pedrajo 1999 LD4Ana Cristina Pedrajo, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20454
20455 Pennell 1999 LE4Jordan William Pennell, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20455
20460 Robwhiteley 1999 LO28 Robert J. Whiteley, American astronomer JPL  · 20460
20461 Dioretsa 1999 LD31"Asteroid" backwards, due to retrograde orbit (this is the first such numbered asteroid) JPL  · 20461
20465 Vervack 1999 MJ1 Ronald J. Vervack Jr., American planetary scientist of Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory JPL  · 20465
20467 Hibbitts 1999 MX1 Charles A. Hibbitts, American planetary scientist of Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory JPL  · 20467
20468 Petercook 1999 NK4 Peter Edward Cook, 20th-century British satirist, writer and comedian performer JPL  · 20468
20469 Dudleymoore 1999 NQ4 Dudley Moore, 20th-century British musician, actor and comedian JPL  · 20469
20472 Mollypettit 1999 NL7Molly Loren Pettit, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20472
20474 Reasoner 1999 NV9Jonathan William Reasoner, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20474
20476 Chanarich 1999 NH12Chana Leora Rich, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20476
20477 Anastroda 1999 NQ18Anastasia Nast Roda, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20477
20478 Rutenberg 1999 NJ20Michael Lev Rutenberg-Schoenberg, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20478
20479 Celisaucier 1999 NO22Celine Michelle Saucier, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20479
20480 Antonschraut 1999 NT31Anton H. Schraut, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20480
20481 Sharples 1999 NW37David R. Sharples, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20481
20482 Dustinshea 1999 NH40Dustin James Shea, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20482
20483 Sinay 1999 NK41Daniella Sinay, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20483
20484 Janetsong 1999 NL41Janet Song, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20484
20488 Pic-du-Midi 1999 OL Observatoire du Pic-du-Midi. JPL  · 20488
20491 Ericstrege 1999 OA5Eric William Strege, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20491
20495 Rimavská Sobota 1999 PW4 Rimavská Sobota, a small town with a rich history, lies in the Rimava river valley. JPL  · 20495
20496 Jeník 1999 QA2Jeník is the nickname of the main tenor character in Smetana's The Bartered Bride. JPL  · 20496
20497 Mařenka 1999 RSMarenka is the nickname of the main soprano character in Smetana's The Bartered Bride. JPL  · 20497
20500 Avner 1999 RP3Lillian I. Avner (born 1952), Emergency Medicine Physician at Martin Memorial and medical director of Martin County Fire Rescue, dedicated her life to helping people. Lil's passion and leadership guided the ER and Fire Rescue from infancy to maturity. She contributed to thousands of lives saved through her decades of service. JPL  · 20500

20501–20600

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20503 Adamtazi 1999 RX14Adam Ryoma Tazi, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20503
20512 Rothenberg 1999 RW32Eckehard Rothenberg (born 1938), a German amateur astronomer and technical director of the Archenhold Observatory † [14] ‡ [15] MPC  · 20512
20513 Lazio 1999 RC34 Lazio is the Italian region containing Rome, the everlasting city. JPL  · 20513
20517 Judycrystal 1999 RB35Judy Crystal (Andrews) Robinson (born 1949) is the wife of the discoverer. JPL  · 20517
20518 Rendtel 1999 RC36Jürgen Rendtel (born 1954), a German solar physicist and amateur astronomer † [14] ‡ [16] MPC  · 20518
20522 Yogeshwar 1999 RK40Ranga Yogeshwar (de) (born 1959), a physicist and scientific journalist. JPL  · 20522
20524 Bustersikes 1999 RJ42Leon R. Sikes III ("Buster", born 1959), is a Florida businessman and amateur astronomer. JPL  · 20524
20526 Bathompson 1999 RZ45Blake Alexander Thompson, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20526
20527 Dajowestrich 1999 RO48David John Westrich, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20527
20528 Kyleyawn 1999 RL50Kyle James Yawn, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20528
20529 Zwerling 1999 RM53Blake Gordon Zwerling, a DCYSC awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20529
20530 Johnayres 1999 RG55John Ayres, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20530
20531 Stevebabcock 1999 RW57Steven Babcock, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20531
20532 Benbilby 1999 RL64R. Ben Bilby, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20532
20533 Irmabonham 1999 RO72Irma Bonham, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20533
20534 Bozeman 1999 RU74Melissa Bozeman, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20534
20535 Marshburrows 1999 RV74Marsha Burrows, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20535
20536 Tracicarter 1999 RF81Traci A. Carter, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20536
20537 Sandraderosa 1999 RO82Sandra DeRosa, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20537
20539 Gadberry 1999 RT86Sandra Gadberry, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20539
20540 Marhalpern 1999 RV86Marcia Halpern, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20540
20544 Kimhansell 1999 RG100Kim Hansell, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20544
20545 Karenhowell 1999 RS104Karen Howell, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20545
20553 Donaldhowk 1999 RQ113Donald Howk, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20553
20555 Jennings 1999 RC115Barbara Jennings, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20555
20556 Midgekimble 1999 RZ115Midge Kimble, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20556
20557 Davidkulka 1999 RB116David Kulka, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20557
20559 Sheridanlamp 1999 RJ118Sheridan Lamp, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20559
20564 Michaellane 1999 RT122Michael Lane, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20564
20566 Laurielee 1999 RV125Laurie Lee, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20566
20567 McQuarrie 1999 RS129Kerry Ann McQuarrie, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20567
20568 Migaki 1999 RC130Janet Migaki, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20568
20570 Molchan 1999 RV133Bonnie Molchan, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20570
20571 Tiamorrison 1999 RA135Tiana Morrison, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20571
20572 Celemorrow 1999 RN137Celeste Morrow, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20572
20573 Garynadler 1999 RW137Gary Nadler, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20573
20574 Ochinero 1999 RZ139Marcia Collin Ochinero, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20574
20576 Marieoertle 1999 RG148Marie Oertle, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20576
20580 Marilpeters 1999 RG151Marilyn Peters, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20580
20581 Prendergast 1999 RQ152Dana Prendergast, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20581
20582 Reichenbach 1999 RP154Edith Reichenbach, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20582
20583 Richthammer 1999 RK158James Richthammer, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20583
20584 Brigidsavage 1999 RP159Brigid Savage, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20584
20585 Wentworth 1999 RG160Sandra Wentworth, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004 MPC  · 20585
20586 Elizkolod 1999 RR160Elizabeth Kolod, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20586
20587 Jargoldman 1999 RD162Jarett Goldman, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20587
20589 Hennyadmoni 1999 RQ168Henny Admoni, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20589
20590 Bongiovanni 1999 RN172Brice Bongiovanni, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20590
20591 Sameergupta 1999 RC177Sameer Gupta, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20591
20593 Freilich 1999 RM180Janet Freilich, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20593
20595 Ryanwisnoski 1999 RT188Ryan Wisnoski, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20595
20600 Danieltse 1999 RC197Daniel Tse, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20600

20601–20700

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20604 Vrishikpatil 1999 RW205Vrishikumar Patil, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20604
20606 Widemann 1999 RM214Thomas Widemann (born 1961), French planetary scientist at the Paris Observatory and associate professor at Versailles University JPL  · 20606
20607 Vernazza 1999 RR219Pierre Vernazza (born 1979), planetary scientist at the European Space Agency's European Space Research and Technology Centre in Noordwijk JPL  · 20607
20608 Fredmerlin 1999 RH224Frédéric Merlin (born 1981), French planetary scientist at the Observatoire de Paris JPL  · 20608
20613 Chibaken 1999 RE240 Chiba prefecture is located east of Tokyo. JPL  · 20613
20616 Zeeshansayed 1999 SH6Zeeshan Sayed, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20616
20618 Daniebutler 1999 SG7Danielle Butler, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20618
20623 Davidyoung 1999 TS11David Young (born 1955), American amateur astronomer JPL  · 20623
20624 Dariozanetti 1999 TB12Dario Zanetti (born 1959), Swiss artisan, who helped build the discovering Gnosca Observatory MPC  · 20624
20625 Noto 1999 TG20The Noto Peninsula is located in Japan's geographical center, facing the Sea of Japan. JPL  · 20625
20631 Stefuller 1999 TW91Stephen Fuller, an ISEF awardee in 2004 ‡ MPC  · 20631
20632 Carlyrosser 1999 TC92Carly Rosser, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20632
20634 Marichardson 1999 TP94Matthew Richardson, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20634
20638 Lingchen 1999 TV108Ling Chen, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20638
20639 Michellouie 1999 TD109Michelle Louie, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20639
20641 Yenuanchen 1999 TF121Yen Uan-Chen, an ISEF awardee in 2004, and IFAA recipient † [12] MPC  · 20641
20642 Laurajohnson 1999 TC124Laura Johnson, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20642
20643 Angelicaliu 1999 TK142Angelica Liu, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20643
20644 Amritdas 1999 TN144Amrit Das, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20644
20646 Nikhilgupta 1999 TM150Nikhil Gupta, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20646
20649 Miklenov 1999 TP170Mikhail Klenov, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20649
20654 Ivánéder 1999 TO247Iván Éder (born 1979), an astrophotographer from Budapest, Hungary. MPC  · 20654
20657 Alvarez-Candal 1999 TL261 Alvaro Alvarez-Candal, Argentinian planetary scientist at the Observatoire de Paris. JPL  · 20657
20658 Bushmarinov 1999 TY270Ivan Bushmarinov, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20658
20664 Senec 1999 UV4The town of Senec is located in the south-west of Slovakia. The historical development of the town is dated from the middle of the 13th century. Senec actively supports amateur astronomy. In 1982 an astronomical observatory was built on the building of Albert Molnár Szenczi Elementary School. JPL  · 20664
20673 Janelle 1999 VWJanelle Burgardt (born 1954), secretary and past president of the North East Kansas Amateur Astronomer's League. JPL  · 20673
20686 Thottumkara 1999 VX54Arun Thottumkara, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20686
20687 Saletore 1999 VQ60Yogesh Saletore, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20687
20689 Zhuyuanchen 1999 VF63Zhu Yuanchen, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20689
20690 Crivello 1999 VY66Joseph Crivello, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20690
20693 Ramondiaz 1999 VV81Jose Ramon Diaz Navarrete, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20693
20696 Torresduarte 1999 VJ95Luis Eduardo Torres Duarte, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20696

20701–20800

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20719 Velasco 1999 XL99Rodrigo Velasco Velasco, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20719
20722 Aaronclevenson 1999 XZ109Aaron Clevenson (b. 1955), a retired astronomy professor at Lone Star College-Montgomery in Texas and the Observatory Director for the Insperity Observatory in the Humble Independent School District. IAU  · 20722
20730 Jorgecarvano 1999 XC151 Jorge Carvano (born 1971), Brazilian planetary scientist at the Rio de Janeiro National Observatory JPL  · 20730
20731 Mothédiniz 1999 XH151 Thais Mothé-Diniz (born 1974), Brazilian planetary scientist at the Rio de Janeiro National Observatory JPL  · 20731
20740 Sémery 1999 XB228Alain Sémery (born 1944), French engineer at the Paris Observatory JPL  · 20740
20741 Jeanmichelreess 1999 XA230Jean-Michel Reess (born 1967), French engineer at the Paris Observatory JPL  · 20741
20760 Chanmatchun 2000 DR8Mat Chun Chan, the discoverer's mother JPL  · 20760
20768 Langberg 2000 QO54Sarah Langberg, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20768
20772 Brittajones 2000 QL182Britta Jones, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20772
20773 Aneeshvenkat 2000 QS208Aneesh Venkat, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20773
20776 Juliekrugler 2000 RG10Julie Krugler, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20776
20778 Wangchaohao 2000 RD11Wang Chaohao, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20778
20779 Xiajunchao 2000 RN11Xia Junchao, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20779
20780 Chanyikhei 2000 RO11 Chan Yik Hei (born 1989), an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20780
20782 Markcroce 2000 RZ52Mark Croce, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20782
20784 Trevorpowers 2000 RN56Trevor Powers, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20784
20785 Mitalithakor 2000 RO60Mitali Thakor, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20785
20787 Mitchfourman 2000 RZ71Mitchell Fourman, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20787
20789 Hughgrant 2000 SU44Hugh M. Grant (born 1933), Canadian amateur astronomer and a member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada MPC  · 20789
20793 Goldinaaron 2000 SF118Aaron Goldin, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20793
20794 Ryanolson 2000 SD161Ryan Olson, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20794
20796 Philipmunoz 2000 SN169Philip Munoz, an ISEF awardee in 2004, and IFAA and EUCYSA recipient MPC  · 20796
20798 Verlinden 2000 SH172Christopher Verlinden, an ISEF awardee in 2004, and IFAA and EUCYSA recipient MPC  · 20798
20799 Ashishbakshi 2000 SU172Ashish Bakshi, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20799

20801–20900

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20804 Etter 2000 SW209Dolores M. Etter is renowned for lifetime achievement in digital signal processing and contributions to science education. JPL  · 20804
20809 Eshinjolly 2000 SW259Eshin Jolly, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20809
20812 Shannonbabb 2000 SL269Shannon Babb, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20812
20813 Aakashshah 2000 SB274Aakash Shah, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20813
20814 Laurajones 2000 SW292Laura Jones, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20814
20817 Liuxiaofeng 2000 TT50Liu Xiaofeng, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20817
20818 Karmadiraju 2000 TQ54Kartik Madiraju, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20818
20821 Balasridhar 2000 UT5Balaji Sridhar, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20821
20822 Lintingnien 2000 UK7Lin Ting-Nien, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20822
20823 Liutingchun 2000 UZ7Liu Ting-Chun, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20823
20828 Linchen 2000 UO27Lin Chen, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20828
20830 Luyajia 2000 UG45Lu Yajia, an ISEF awardee in 2004, and IFAA recipient MPC  · 20830
20831 Zhangyi 2000 UM47Yi-Chen "Lilly" Zhang, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20831
20832 Santhikodali 2000 UQ47Santhisri Kodali, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20832
20834 Allihewlett 2000 UM48Allison Hewlett, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20834
20835 Eliseadcock 2000 UY49Elise Adcock, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20835
20836 Marilytedja 2000 UE51Marilynn Tedja, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20836
20837 Ramanlal 2000 UX52Nimish Ramanlal, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20837
20839 Bretharrison 2000 US55Brett Harrison, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20839
20840 Borishanin 2000 UF58Boris Hanin, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20840
20843 Kuotzuhao 2000 UZ78Kuo Tzu-Hao, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20843
20846 Liyulin 2000 US103Li Yu-Lin, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20846
20850 Gaglani 2000 VF2Shiv Gaglani, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20850
20851 Ramachandran 2000 VA8Reshma Ramachandran, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20851
20852 Allilandstrom 2000 VY12Allison Landstrom, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20852
20853 Yunxiangchu 2000 VQ13Yun Xiang Chu, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20853
20854 Tetruashvily 2000 VH27Mazell Tetruashvily, an ISEF awardee in 2004, and IFAA recipient MPC  · 20854
20855 Arifawan 2000 VV27Arif Awan, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20855
20856 Hamzabari 2000 VT28Hamza Bari, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20856
20857 Richardromeo 2000 VA30Richard Romeo, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20857
20858 Cuirongfeng 2000 VM31Cui Rongfeng, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20858
20861 Lesliebeh 2000 VX34Leslie Beh, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20861
20862 Jenngoedhart 2000 VY34Jennifer Goedhart, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20862
20863 Jamescronk 2000 VW35James Cronk, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20863
20870 Kaningher 2000 VC48Laura Kaningher, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20870
20873 Evanfrank 2000 VH49Evan Frank, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20873
20874 MacGregor 2000 VL49Meredith MacGregor, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20874
20878 Uwetreske 2000 VH50Uwe Treske, an ISEF awardee in 2004, and IFAA, and Seaborg SIYSS Award recipient MPC  · 20878
20879 Chengyuhsuan 2000 VJ55Cheng Yu-hsuan, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20879
20880 Yiyideng 2000 VE57Yiyi Deng, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20880
20882 Paulsánchez 2000 VH57Diego Paul Sánchez Lana (born 1976) has applied the physics of granular mechanics to the study of rubble pile asteroids. His work has identified the possible source of asteroid cohesive strength and shown that it plays a fundamental role in the spin fission of asteroids and their pathways to binary asteroid formation. JPL  · 20882
20883 Gervais 2000 VD58Raphaël Gervais, an ISEF awardee in 2004, and MILSET Expo-Science Europe Award recipient † [12] ‡ [17] MPC  · 20883
20887 Ngwaikin 2000 WP2Ng Wai Kin (born 1974) is one of the pioneers in lunar and planetary imaging using webcam. JPL  · 20887
20888 Siyueguo 2000 WB14Si Yue Guo, an ISEF awardee in 2004, and MILSET Expo-Science Europe Award recipient † [12] MPC  · 20888
20892 MacChnoic 2000 WE75Breandan Mac Chnoic, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20892
20893 Rosymccloskey 2000 WJ75Roisin McCloskey, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20893
20894 Krumeich 2000 WP93Edwin Krumeich, an ISEF awardee in 2004 MPC  · 20894
20896 Tiphene 2000 WW141Didier Tiphène (born 1957), French deputy director of the Laboratoire d'études spatiales et d'instrumentation en astrophysique at the Observatoire de Paris JPL  · 20896
20897 Deborahdomingue 2000 WR142Deborah L. Domingue (born 1963), American planetary scientist at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, who has worked on the NEAR space mission and is deputy project scientist for the MESSENGER mission JPL  · 20897
20898 Fountainhills 2000 WE147 Fountain Hills, Arizona, home of the Fountain Hills Observatory JPL  · 20898

20901–21000

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20901 Mattmuehler 2000 XO6Matthew Muehler, an ISEF awardee in 2004 JPL  · 20901
20902 Kylebeighle 2000 XY6Kyle Beighle, an ISEF awardee in 2004 JPL  · 20902
20936 Nemrut Dagi 4835 T-1 Nemrut Dagi, the volcano in Turkey. JPL  · 20936
20947 Polyneikes 2638 T-2Son of Oedipus, who was to alternate kingship over Thebes with his brother Eteokles. This led to the war of the Seven against Thebes. JPL  · 20947
20952 Tydeus 5151 T-2Son of Oeneus, killed in the war of the Seven against Thebes JPL  · 20952
20961 Arkesilaos 1973 SS1King Arkesilaos of Cyrene JPL  · 20961
20962 Michizane 1977 EW7Sugawara no Michizane (845-903) was a noble, a scholar, a politician and a Kanshi poet. He is admired for his calligraphy, scholarship and poetry. JPL  · 20962
20963 Pisarenko 1977 QN1Georgij Stepanovitsch Pisarenko, member of the International Academy of Culture † [18] MPC  · 20963
20964 Mons Naklethi 1977 UAFirst known name of Mount Kleť, in the Czech Republic, where the discovering Kleť Observatory is located MPC  · 20964
20965 Kutafin 1978 SJ7Oleg Emel'yanovich Kutafin, Russian rector of the Moscow State Academy of Law JPL  · 20965
20969 Samo 1979 SH Samo, French merchant and founder of the first Bohemian state † [19] ‡ [20] + MPC  · 20969
20990 Maryannehervey 1983 RL3Mary Anne Hervey (1796-1838), wife of Fearon Fallows, an English astronomer at the Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope. MPC  · 20990
20991 Jánkollár 1984 WX1 Ján Kollár, Slovak poet, priest and diligent promoter of Slavic culture † [21] MPC  · 20991
20992 Marypearse 1985 RV2Mary Pearse (1802-1861), wife of Thomas Maclear. MPC  · 20992
20993 Virginiediscry 1985 RX2Marie-Virginie Discry (1812-1865), wife of Jean-Charles Houzeau. MPC  · 20993
20994 Atreya 1985 TSPrakash Atreya (born 1985), a meteor astronomer and programming specialist at the Arecibo Observatory. JPL  · 20994
20998 Houzeaudelehaie 1986 QF1Charles Auguste Benjamin Hippolyte Houzeau de Lehaie (1832-1922), younger brother of Jean-Charles Houzeau. MPC  · 20998
21000 L'Encyclopédie 1987 BY1The Encyclopédie or Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers (1751–1772), by Diderot and d´Alembert, may be considered the principal work of the Age of Enlightenment. JPL  · 21000

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