Meanings of minor planet names: 27001–28000

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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]

27001–27100

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27003 Katoizumi 1998 DB13Izumi Kato (born 1968) is a Japanese singer. Since her debut in 1991, she has released 15 singles, including her greatest hit, Sukini Natte Yokatta, and 12 albums. Her touching ballads, often called "healing pops", have fascinated her many fans in Japan. JPL  · 27003
27004 Violetaparra 1998 DP23 Violeta Parra (1917–1967), was a well-known Chilean artist and folk singer. JPL  · 27004
27005 Dariaguidetti 1998 DR35 Daria Guidetti (born 1978), Italian astrophysicist and science communicator, has made major research contributions to the field of extragalactic radioastronomy. She is an author and a presenter of the national TV program Cosmo, about astronomy and space exploration. IAU  · 27005
27023 Juuliamoreau 1998 QE54Juulia-Gabrielle Moreau (born 1984) is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Helsinki (Finland) whose studies include numerical modeling of asteroid collisions and shock effects in meteorites. IAU  · 27023
27032 Veazey 1998 RQ5Sally O. Veazey (born 1939) is a member of Lowell Observatory's advisory board. Sally shares her time and talent with Lowell Observatory by volunteering when needed. Sally is retired and spends her time working with the Women's Assistance League managing their thrift shop. JPL  · 27032
27047 Boisvert 1998 RA80Scott Paul Boisvert (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search and was also awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, for his environmental-science project. He attends the Basha High School, Chandler, Arizona, U.S. JPL  · 27047
27048 Jangong 1998 RO80Jan Jiawei Gong (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search and was also awarded first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. She attends the Garden City Senior High School, Garden City, New York, U.S. JPL  · 27048
27049 Kraus 1998 SB3Adam Levi Kraus (born 1980), American astronomer. He has developed a data-processing pipeline for the Moving Object and Transient Event Search System (MOTESS) survey instrument that has revealed thousands of new variable stars and transient events. His skillfully implemented algorithms have greatly speeded the examination of hundreds of gigabytes of imagery data. JPL  · 27049
27050 Beresheet 1998 SW4The Beresheet spacecraft was the first Israeli-built mission to go to the Moon. Beresheet entered Lunar Orbit on April 4, 2019, but ended its mission one week later with an unsuccessful landing attempt. IAU  · 27050
27052 Katebush 1998 SN13 Kate Bush (born 1958) is a singer/songwriter/performance artist who has a haunting voice and presence when she performs. JPL  · 27052
27054 Williamgoddard 1998 SA25William H. Goddard (born 1942) is a member of Lowell Observatory's advisory board. He serves on Lowell's Investment Committee and has been a long-time member and Friend of Lowell Observatory. IAU  · 27054
27056 Ginoloria 1998 SB28 Gino Loria (1862–1954), Italian mathematician and historian of mathematics JPL  · 27056
27061 Wong 1998 SW53Curtis G. Wong (born 1954) is a member of Lowell Observatory's advisory board. Curtis gives his time and talent helping Lowell Observatory fulfill its mission. He supports Lowell's educational programs. IAU  · 27061
27062 Brookeminer 1998 SJ58Brooke Miner (born 1941) is an astrophysicist and a member of Lowell Observatory's advisory board sharing her time and talent. She is a member of Lowell's Technology Committee. JPL  · 27062
27063 Richardmontano 1998 SY60Richard Montano (born 1995) is a Visitor Experience Lead for Lowell Observatory. He is a shift lead for the Starry Skies Shop and ticketing desks. Richard helps manage product receiving and inventory control. IAU  · 27063
27071 Rangwala 1998 SA109Alydaar Rangwala (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search and was also awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his biochemistry project. He attends the Albany Academies, Albany, New York, U.S. JPL  · 27071
27072 Aggarwal 1998 SS117Amol Aggarwal (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his mathematical sciences project. He attends the Saratoga High School, Saratoga, California, U.S. JPL  · 27072
27074 Etatolia 1998 SS132Eta Atolia (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her biochemistry project. She attends the Rickards High School, Tallahassee, Florida, U.S. JPL  · 27074
27079 Vsetín 1998 TO6The Czech town of Vsetín. It is located in the Valašsko (Wallachia) region of eastern Moravia. A public observatory founded there in 1950 concentrates on astronomical popularization and education, especially involving young people. JPL  · 27079
27082 Donaldson-Hanna 1998 TT30Kerri Donaldson-Hanna (born 1976) is a planetary geologist and assistant professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Central Florida (Orlando, FL). She focuses on understanding the formation and evolution of airless bodies like the Moon, Mercury, Mars' moons, and asteroids. IAU  · 27082
27083 Alethialittle 1998 TG32Alethia Little (born 1987) is the Multi-Cultural Outreach Facilitator at Lowell Observatory and educator/manager for the Native American Astronomy Outreach Program (NAAOP). She draws on her Navajo background to initiate and run NAAOP's book club, role models, summer and winter camps, and other innovations. IAU  · 27083
27084 Heidilarson 1998 TD33Heidi Larson (born 1986) is the Telescope Support Specialist at Lowell Observatory. She plays a major role in maintaining the performance of the Navy Precision Optical Interferometer. During her time at Lowell, she has filled roles as a Telescope Operator at the Lowell Discovery Telescope as well as in the public programs engaging with visitors. IAU  · 27084
27086 Italicobrass 1998 UX6 Italico Brass (1870–1943), an Italian painter and art collector. IAU  · 27086
27087 Tillmannmohr 1998 UA15 Tillmann Mohr  [ de ] (born 1940), former president of the German Meteorological Service and director of EUMETSAT until 2004. He played an important role in the ESA project which led to the Meteosat system and has been associated with EUMETSAT from when it was first conceived by European meteorologists. MPC  · 27087
27088 Valmez 1998 UC15The Czech town of Valašské Meziříčí. It is located in the Valašsko (Wallachia) region of eastern Moravia and was first mentioned as a settlement in 1297. A small private observatory founded there in 1929 was precursor to a major public observatory in 1955 that is well known for its architectural beauty. MPC  · 27088
27091 Alisonbick 1998 UY21Alison Dana Bick (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her materials and bioengineering project. She attends the Millburn High School, Millburn, New Jersey, U.S. JPL  · 27091
27094 Salgari 1998 UC23 Emilio Salgari (1862–1911), Italian writer of action adventure. His works have nourished the fantasy of many generations, was born in Verona and died in Torino. The father of Sandokan and Black Corsair, he wrote 82 novels and hundreds of short stories, translated into many languages all over the world. JPL  · 27094
27095 Girardiwanda 1998 UE23Girardi Wanda (born 1931) an Italian poet and journalist from Verona. She published eight collections of poems and is represented in four anthologies. As a journalist she published more than 400 articles on culture and history. She won 61 poetry contests and was honored in another 160. JPL  · 27095
27096 Jelenalane 1998 UL24Jelena Lane (born 1993), Event Coordinator at Lowell Observatory, brings the outreach programs to under served groups in the community. She organizes special events that involve partnerships with local businesses and facilitates the rental of venues for science conferences and other functions. IAU  · 27096
27098 Bocarsly 1998 UC41Joshua David Bocarsly (born 1992) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his materials science project. He attends the Lawrenceville School, Lawrenceville, New Jersey, U.S. JPL  · 27098
27099 Xiaoyucao 1998 UJ43Xiaoyu Cao (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her chemistry project. She attends the Torrey Pines High School, San Diego, California, U.S. JPL  · 27099

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27101 Wenyucao 1998 VK7Wenyu Cao (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his mathematical-sciences project. He attends the Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts, U.S. JPL  · 27101
27102 Emilychen 1998 VV7Emily Li Chen (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her microbiology project. She attends the Brownell-Talbot High School, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. JPL  · 27102
27103 Sungwoncho 1998 VB15Sung Won Cho (born 1992) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his animal-sciences project. He attends the Groton School, Groton, Massachusetts, U.S. JPL  · 27103
27105 Clarkben 1998 VB20Benjamin Mathias Clark (born 1995) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his physics project. He attends the Penn Manor High School, Millersville, Pennsylvania, U.S. JPL  · 27105
27106 Jongoldman 1998 VV29Jonathan Aaron Goldman (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his behavioral- and social-sciences project. He attends the Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School, Plainview, New York, U.S. JPL  · 27106
27107 Michelleabi 1998 VB30Michelle Abi Hackman (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her behavioral- and social-sciences project. She attends the John Miller Great Neck North High School, Great Neck, New York, U.S. JPL  · 27107
27108 Bryanhe 1998 VM30Bryan Dawei He (born 1994) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his computer-science project. He attends the Williamsville High School East, East Amherst, New York, U.S. JPL  · 27108
27110 Annemaryvonne 1998 VX33Anne Marie Yvonne Maury Van Der Donckt (born 1965), the sister of one of the uncredited ODAS-discoverers (presumably French astronomer Alain Maury). JPL  · 27110
27114 Lukasiewicz 1998 WG2 Jan Łukasiewicz (1878–1956), Polish mathematician and logician, inventor of "reverse Polish notation" JPL  · 27114
27120 Isabelhawkins 1998 WV8 Isabel Hawkins (born 1958), Argentine-American astrochemist and director of the Center for Science Education at the University of California Berkeley Space Sciences Laboratory. She works on chemical abundances of the interstellar medium. She is also involved in education initiatives, including Project FIRST (Fostering Reading Through Science and Technology). JPL  · 27120
27121 Joardar 1998 WV10Rounok Joardar (born 1994) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his materials and bioengineering project. He attends the Plano West Senior High School, Plano, Texas, U.S. JPL  · 27121
27123 Matthewlam 1998 WM14Matthew Lam (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his behavioral- and social-sciences project. He attends the Jericho Senior High School, Jericho, New York, U.S. JPL  · 27123
27125 Siyilee 1998 WZ20Si-Yi Ryan Lee (born 1992) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his biochemistry project. He attends the North Carolina School Of Science And Mathematics, Durham, North Carolina, U.S. JPL  · 27125
27126 Bonnielei 1998 WG23Bonnie Rae Lei (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her animal-sciences project. She attends the Walnut High School, Walnut, California, U.S. JPL  · 27126
27130 Dipaola 1998 XA3 Andrea Di Paola (born 1970), an Italian astronomer, discoverer of minor planets and staff member at the Rome Astronomical Observatory. He has the scientific and technical responsibility for the Campo Imperatore Observatory. He has been involved with instrumentation and software at the CINEOS project for near-Earth asteroid discovery at Campo Imperatore since 1996. MPC  · 27130
27132 Ježek 1998 XJ9 Jaroslav Ježek (1906–1942), a Czech composer who conducted the orchestra Osvobozené divadlo ("Liberated Theatre"), Prague, during 1928–1938. He composed jazz and dance music, as well as chamber and orchestral music. His songs for plays written by Voskovec and Werich are famous. He died while emigrating to New York. MPC  · 27132
27141 Krystleleung 1998 XT52Krystle M. Leung (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her environmental-science project. She attends the Naperville Central High School, Naperville, Illinois, U.S. JPL  · 27141
27147 Mercedessosa 1998 YE2 Mercedes Sosa (1935–2009) was an Argentinian popular singer, also known as La Negra by her fans. She renewed South American folk music, interpreting, among others, songs from Atahualpa Yupanqui and Violetta Parra. She was a goodwill ambassador for UNESCO in South America and the Caribbean JPL  · 27147
27150 Annasante 1998 YQ3Anna Mazzi and Sante Colombini, parents of Italian amateur astronomer Ermes Colombini who has co-discovered this minor planet. JPL  · 27150
27158 Benedetti-Rossi 1998 YZ29Gustavo Benedetti-Rossi (born 1985) is a postdoctoral associate at the Paris Observatory (Meudon, France). His studies include Pluto, trans-Neptunian objects, centaurs, and studying small-body rings through stellar occultations. IAU  · 27158
27169 Annelabruzzo 1999 AS23Anne LaBruzzo (born 1960) is the deputy director for Administration at Lowell Observatory. She manages the Observatory's business office and all of its financial matters, which include numerous federal grants and contracts as well as an operating budget that nearly tripled between 2010 and 2020. IAU  · 27169
27172 Brucekosaveach 1999 AN34Bruce Kosaveach (born 1949) is a Philanthropy Manager for Lowell Observatory responsible for raising funds for astronomy research, educational activities, capital building projects, and general support. He is also a former volunteer Lowell Observatory Foundation Trustee. IAU  · 27172
27178 Quino 1999 BT6 Quino (or Joaquin Salvador Lavado Tejon, born 1932), known as Quino, an Argentinian cartoonist. JPL  · 27178
27184 Ciabattari 1999 CX4Fabrizio Ciabattari (born 1970), an Italian amateur astronomer who has been Director of the Astronomical Observatory of Monte Agliale ( 159 ) for more than 10 years. He is a math teacher and brilliant popularizer of science. He has created a program to automate the telescope of the observatory, allowing the discovery of many supernovae. JPL  · 27184
27192 Selenali 1999 CR59Selena Shi-Yao Li (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her biochemistry project. She attends the Mira Loma High School, Sacramento, California, U.S. JPL  · 27192
27194 Jonathanli 1999 CF60Jonathan F. Li (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his bioinformatics and genomics project. He attends the Saint Margaret's Episcopal School, San Juan Capistrano, California, U.S. JPL  · 27194
27197 Andrewliu 1999 CW65Andrew Bo Liu (born 1994) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his bioinformatics and genomics project. He attends the Henry M. Gunn Senior High School, Palo Alto, California, U.S. JPL  · 27197

27201–27300

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27208 Jennyliu 1999 CF104Jenny Jiaqi Liu (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her computer-science project. She attends the Amity Regional High School, Woodbridge, Connecticut, U.S. JPL  · 27208
27217 Mattieharrington 1999 CC154Mattie Harrington (born 1964) is Lowell Observatory's Executive Assistant to the Sole Trustee, the Director, and the development team. She also oversees the donor stewardship program, manages donor events, and assists with grant writing. She previously served as Science Staff Assistant. IAU  · 27217
27224 Telus 1999 GC9Myriam Telus (born 1988) is a meteorite researcher and professor at the University of California Santa Cruz studying planetesimal formation and evolution. Her specialty is geochemical studies of short-lived radionuclides and fluid flow via laboratory measurements of chondritic meteorites. IAU  · 27224
27227 McAdam 1999 GB48Maggie M. McAdam (born 1987) is a postdoctoral research fellow at Northern Arizona University and is an expert in hydrated asteroids. IAU  · 27227
27233 Mahajan 1999 NP8Rohan Mahajan (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his materials-science project. He attends the Harker School, San Jose, California, U.S. JPL  · 27233
27236 Millermatt 1999 RU96Matthew Miller (born 1992) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his materials and bioengineering project. He attends the Western Alamance High School, Elon, North Carolina, U.S. JPL  · 27236
27238 Keenanmonks 1999 RL173Keenan Monks (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his mathematical-sciences project. He attends the Hazleton Area High School, Hazleton, Pennsylvania, U.S. JPL  · 27238
27239 O'Dorney 1999 RW211Evan Michael O'Dorney (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his mathematical-sciences project. He attends the Venture School, San Ramon, California, U.S. JPL  · 27239
27240 Robhall 1999 TR36Rob Hall (born 1994) is a Visitor Experience Lead for Lowell Observatory. He is a shift lead for the Starry Skies Shop and ticketing desks. Rob helps train people and maintain our point of sale and ticketing software and also helps with reporting. IAU  · 27240
27241 Sunilpai 1999 TP93Sunil Kochikar Pai (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his chemistry project. He attends the Kinkaid School, Houston, Texas, U.S. JPL  · 27241
27244 Parthasarathy 1999 VA34Nikhil Parthasarathy (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his physics project. He attends the Harker School, San Jose, California, U.S. JPL  · 27244
27248 Schristensen 1999 VN210Samantha Christensen (born 1982) is the deputy director for Education at Lowell Observatory. She oversees all of Lowell's outreach programs with over 100 000 visitors each year. She is also one of the leaders in the design and development of Lowell's upcoming Astronomy Discovery Center. IAU  · 27248
27253 Graceleanor 1999 XC28Grace Eleanor Phillips (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her plant-sciences project. She attends the Mamaroneck High School, Mamaroneck, New York, U.S. JPL  · 27253
27254 Shubhrosaha 1999 XZ29Shubhro Saha (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his chemistry project. He attends the Choate Rosemary Hall, Wallingford, Connecticut, U.S. JPL  · 27254
27257 Tang-Quan 1999 XG34David Kenneth Tang-Quan (born 1992) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his microbiology project. He attends the Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estates, California, U.S. JPL  · 27257
27258 Chelseavoss 1999 XF49Chelsea Sierra Voss (born 1994) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her bioinformatics and genomics project. She attends the Cupertino High School, Cupertino, California, U.S. JPL  · 27258
27261 Yushiwang 1999 XS165Yushi Wang (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his computer-science project. He attends the Sunset High School, Portland, Oregon, U.S. JPL  · 27261
27263 Elainezhou 1999 XA193Elaine Zhou (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her chemistry project. She attends the Lake Highland Prep School, Orlando, Florida, U.S. JPL  · 27263
27264 Frankclayton 1999 XQ205Frank Clayton Anderson III, mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Kinkaid School, Houston, Texas, U.S. JPL  · 27264
27265 Toddgonzales 1999 XV233Todd Gonzales (born 1979) is Education Manager at Lowell Observatory. He oversees the development of many of the Observatory's educational programs, particularly those geared toward children. He previously served as Public Program Supervisor and Philanthropy Ambassador. IAU  · 27265
27267 Wiberg 1999 YH7 Kenneth B. Wiberg (born 1927), American chemist and the Ph.D. advisor of John V. McClusky who has discovered this minor planet. Wiberg has made many important contributions to the areas of spectroscopy, organic chemistry and computational chemistry while on the faculties of the University of Washington (1950–1962) and Yale University (since 1962). JPL  · 27267
27269 Albinocarbognani 2000 AB3 Albino Carbognani (born 1965) has worked extensively on astrometric and photometric observations of near-Earth, main-belt, Trojans and TNO asteroids. He currently works on fireballs and a space surveillance project about artificial satellites, spaces debris and near-Earth asteroids with optical observations from the ground. IAU  · 27269
27270 Guidotti 2000 AY4Guido Guidotti (born 1946), Italian amateur astronomer and founder of the amateur astronomer association Valdinievole "A. Pieri" (Italian: Associazione Astrofili Valdinievole "A. Pieri") Src MPC  · 27270
27276 Davidblack 2000 AC54David H. Black Jr., mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Groton School, Groton, Massachusetts, U.S. JPL  · 27276
27277 Pattybrown 2000 AY55Patricia Brown mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the Brownell-Talbot High School, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. JPL  · 27277
27279 Boburan 2000 AW62David (Bo) Buran mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Albany Academies, Albany, New York, U.S. JPL  · 27279
27280 Manettedavies 2000 AJ65Manette Davies mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the Walnut High School, Walnut, California, U.S. JPL  · 27280
27282 Deborahday 2000 AX91Deborah Day mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the Amity Regional High School, Woodbridge, Connecticut, U.S. JPL  · 27282
27284 Billdunbar 2000 AJ97Bill Dunbar mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Henry M. Gunn Senior High School, Palo Alto, California, U.S. JPL  · 27284
27286 Adedmondson 2000 AL111Adam Edmondson mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Hazleton Area High School, Hazleton, Pennsylvania, U.S. JPL  · 27286
27287 Garbarino 2000 AC112Guido Garbarino mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Mamaroneck High School, Mamaroneck, New York, U.S. JPL  · 27287
27288 Paulgilmore 2000 AQ125Paul Gilmore mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Millburn High School, Millburn, New Jersey, U.S. JPL  · 27288
27289 Myrahalpin 2000 AF126Myra Halpin mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the North Carolina School Of Science And Mathematics, Durham, North Carolina, U.S. JPL  · 27289
27291 Greghansen 2000 AV129Gregory A. Hansen mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Lawrenceville School, Lawrenceville, New Jersey, U.S. JPL  · 27291
27296 Kathyhurd 2000 AO144Kathy Hurd mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the Naperville Central High School, Naperville, Illinois, U.S. JPL  · 27296

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27301 Joeingalls 2000 AT168Joseph Ingalls mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Saint Margaret's Episcopal School, San Juan Capistrano, California, U.S. JPL  · 27301
27302 Jeankobis 2000 AA171Jean A. Kobis mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the Williamsville High School East, East Amherst, New York, U.S. JPL  · 27302
27303 Leitner 2000 AT180Roxanne Leitner mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the Ursuline Academy Of Dallas, Dallas, Texas, U.S. JPL  · 27303
27309 Serenamccalla 2000 AC233Serena McCalla mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the Jericho Senior High School, Jericho, New York, U.S. JPL  · 27309
27311 Shannongonzales 2000 AO237Shannon Gonzales (born 1989) is the Membership and Database Manager for Lowell Observatory. She oversees the membership program in addition to managing the Observatory's donor database system and gift processing department. She previously served as a Retail Associate and as a Development Assistant. IAU  · 27311
27312 Sconantgilbert 2000 AD240Sarah Conant Gilbert (born 1989) is the Senior Creative Specialist for Lowell Observatory and has been instrumental in promoting the scientific research and public outreach of the Observatory in print and digital media, as well as defining and updating its brand identity. IAU  · 27312
27314 Janemcdonald 2000 AG247Jane McDonald mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the Rickards High School, Tallahassee, Florida, U.S. JPL  · 27314
27320 Vellinga 2000 BF23Joseph Vellinga (born 1938), the Flight System Manager for the OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample-return mission. He was also the Systems Engineer and Program Manager for the Hubble Space Telescope Faint Object Spectrograph, the Genesis sample-return mission, and the Stardust sample-return mission. JPL  · 27320
27323 Julianewman 2000 CG25Julia Newman mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the Torrey Pines High School, San Diego, California, U.S. JPL  · 27323
27326 Jimobrien 2000 CC37James O'Brien mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Venture School, San Ramon, California, U.S. JPL  · 27326
27327 Lindaplante 2000 CW37Linda Plante mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the Woodbury High School, Woodbury, Minnesota, U.S. JPL  · 27327
27328 Pohlonski 2000 CW45Emily Parker Pohlonski mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the Novi High School, Novi, Michigan, U.S. JPL  · 27328
27330 Markporter 2000 CY52Mark Porter mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Mira Loma High School, Sacramento, California, U.S. JPL  · 27330
27332 Happritchard 2000 CE63Parmely Hap Pritchard mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Oregon Episcopal School, Portland, Oregon, U.S. JPL  · 27332
27336 Mikequinn 2000 CZ88Mike Quinn mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Sunset High School, Portland, Oregon, U.S. JPL  · 27336
27338 Malaraghavan 2000 CD93Mala Raghavan mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the Harker School, San Jose, California, U.S. JPL  · 27338
27341 Fabiomuzzi 2000 CK97Fabio Muzzi (1962–2006), an Italian amateur astronomer who graduated in astronomy from the University of Bologna, was an employee of the Italian National Institute of Social Security. As an amateur astronomer, he collaborated with the Osservatorio San Vittore measuring several positions of minor planets, principally near-earth objects. JPL  · 27341
27342 Joescanio 2000 CB102Joseph M. V. Scanio mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Choate Rosemary Hall, Wallingford, Connecticut, U.S. JPL  · 27342
27343 Deannashea 2000 CT102Deanna Shea mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the Shepton High School, Plano, Texas, U.S. JPL  · 27343
27344 Vesevlada 2000 DM2Vladimír Veselý (born 1933), Czech researcher in apiculture, who was the director of the Bee Research Institute at Dol from 1970 to 1997. He has gained recognition for the spreading of the docile Carnica bee in the Czech Republic and for the control of the bee disease Varroa mite through the development of medicines and a national organization. MPC  · 27344
27347 Dworkin 2000 DN14Jason Dworkin (born 1969), the Project Scientist for the OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample-return mission. He also leads the contamination control team for OSIRIS-REx. He is a distinguished astrochemist known for his work on characterizing prebiotic molecules from primitive meteorites. JPL  · 27347
27348 Mink 2000 DX14Ronald Mink (born 1970), the Deputy Project Systems Engineer for the OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample-return mission. He leads the design effort and detailed planning for spacecraft proximity operations around the asteroid. He also served as an Optical Engineer for NIRSpec on the James Webb Space Telescope. JPL  · 27348
27349 Enos 2000 DS15Heather Enos (born 1968), the Project Planning and Control Officer for the OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample-return mission. She was Project Manager for the TEGA instrument on the Phoenix Mars Mission, GRS on Mars Odyssey, and the ground data system for the MESSENGER XRS/GRS and LRO LEND instruments. JPL  · 27349
27353 Chrisspenner 2000 DY74Chris Spenner mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Harker School, San Jose, California, U.S. JPL  · 27353
27354 Stiklaitis 2000 DG75Angela Stiklaitis mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the Penn Manor High School, Millersville, Pennsylvania, U.S. JPL  · 27354
27356 Mattstrom 2000 DK88Matthew Strom mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Basha High School, Chandler, Arizona, U.S. JPL  · 27356
27362 Morganroche 2000 EOMorgan Roche Brady (born 1996) is the daughter of the discoverer. IAU  · 27362
27363 Alvanclark 2000 EX3Alvan Clark (1804–1887), a noted American astronomer and telescope manufacturer. He is best known for the large refractor telescopes he built, culminating in the 40-inch at Yerkes Observatory, still the largest such telescope in the world. JPL  · 27363
27365 Henryfitz 2000 EE21Henry Fitz (1808–1863), an amateur astronomer, early photographer and an optician best known for his high quality telescopes in an era when glass was of inferior quality. JPL  · 27365
27368 Raytesar 2000 EW36Raymond Tesar mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School, Plainview, New York, U.S. JPL  · 27368
27372 Ujifusa 2000 EW42Allannah Ujifusa mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the Cupertino High School, Cupertino, California, U.S. JPL  · 27372
27373 Davidvernon 2000 EM47David C. Vernon mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Western Alamance High School, Elon, North Carolina, U.S. JPL  · 27373
27374 Yim 2000 ER47P. J. Yim mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Saratoga High School, Saratoga, California, U.S. JPL  · 27374
27375 Asirvatham 2000 ER49Roshini Shreya Asirvatham (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her behavioral and social sciences project. JPL  · 27375
27381 Balasingam 2000 ES64Namrata Ramya Balasingam (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her physical sciences project. JPL  · 27381
27382 Justinbarber 2000 EF65Justin Alexander Barber (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his physical sciences project. JPL  · 27382
27383 Braebenedict 2000 ES79Braeden Christopher Benedict (born 1996) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his physical sciences project. JPL  · 27383
27384 Meaganbethel 2000 ET81Meagan Alanna Bethel (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her animal and plant sciences project. JPL  · 27384
27385 Andblonsky 2000 EC83Andrew C. Blonsky (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his environmental sciences project. JPL  · 27385
27386 Chadcampbell 2000 EO85Chad Robert Campbell (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his biochemistry, medicine, health science and microbiology project. JPL  · 27386
27387 Chhabra 2000 ES85Chad Robert Campbell (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his biochemistry, medicine, health science and microbiology project. JPL  · 27387
27390 Kyledavis 2000 EC87Kyle McKay Davis (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his animal and plant sciences project. JPL  · 27390
27392 Valerieding 2000 EW90Valerie S. Ding (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her physical sciences project. JPL  · 27392
27396 Shuji 2000 EE101Shuji Nakamura, Japanese-American electronics engineer, inventor of the blue LED and the violet-blue laser JPL  · 27396
27397 D'Souza 2000 EZ103Alicia Danielle D´Souza (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her environmental sciences project. JPL  · 27397
27399 Gehring 2000 EC106Jeff Gehring (born 1980) is Lowell Observatory's Technical Facilities Manager, a position he has held since 2019. Prior to that, he was a Machinist and Instrument Maker. He is a vital member of the team that maintains a variety of research and outreach telescopes across multiple different sites. IAU  · 27399
27400 Mikewong 2000 EE106Mike Wong (born 1971) is a planetary scientist at the University of California at Berkeley who studies giant planets in the Solar System. He is part of the team that discovered a moon around asteroid (624) Hektor, and he studied a 2009 impact on Jupiter while monitoring of the atmosphere with adaptive optics. IAU  · 27400

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27405 Danielfeeny 2000 EX112Daniel Jorgen Feeny (born 1996) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his environmental sciences project. JPL  · 27405
27407 Haodo 2000 ES122Scott Hao Do (born 1981) is Lowell Observatory's IT Systems Support Specialist. He maintains vital infrastructure for more than 100 staff, from scientists to engineers to educators. He also ensures smooth functioning of the computing resources required to operate the Observatory's numerous telescopes. IAU  · 27407
27408 Kellyferguson 2000 EJ125Kelly Ferguson (born 1991) is the Education Coordinator for Lowell Observatory. She is responsible for making science and math accessible for the youngest scientists that pass through the Observatory's doors and is the leader of summer and preschool programs on and off the Lowell campus. IAU  · 27408
27409 Addiedove 2000 EJ135Adrienne Dove (born 1984) is an assistant professor of physics at the University of Central Florida (Orlando, Florida) whose studies include the cohesive behavior of materials in microgravity, cubesat experiments, and the electrostatic charging properties of Lunar and asteroid regoliths. IAU  · 27409
27410 Grimmett 2000 EO136Maria Elena Grimmett (born 1998) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her environmental sciences project. JPL  · 27410
27411 Laurenhall 2000 EF137Lauren Monet Hall (born 1998) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her earth and space sciences project. JPL  · 27411
27412 Teague 2000 EY137Thomas Teague (born 1954) is a barrister in London and a well known amateur astronomer in the UK. His major fields of study are solar and double star measurement from his home in Chester. JPL  · 27412
27413 Ambruster 2000 EW138Carol Ambruster (1943–2013) did pioneering research on magnetic activity and flares of cool stars. She led Chaco Canyon work providing evidence for an early Navajo sun-watching tradition. Carol was the epitome of a perspicuous observer, with consummate interests also in music, art and history, and the natural world (Src). JPL  · 27413
27417 Jessjohnson 2000 EN148Jess Johnson (born 1966) is an observer as well as instrumentation specialist with the Catalina Sky Survey. JPL  · 27417
27420 Shontobegay 2000 EF158Shonto Begay (born 1954) is a Navajo artist who lives in Flagstaff, Arizona. He is known for his visual art and writing and illustrating children's books. IAU  · 27420
27421 Nathanhan 2000 EK164Nathan Han (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his biochemistry, medicine, health science and microbiology project. JPL  · 27421
27422 Robheckman 2000 ET170Robert Tanner Heckman (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his biochemistry, medicine, health science and microbiology project. JPL  · 27422
27423 Dennisbowers 2000 EM177Dennis Bowers (born 1953), a long-time technician of the University of Arizona's Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, where he provided electronic engineering for spacecraft and ground-based observing instrumentation and up-to-date audio-visual support for classes, conferences, and meetings. JPL  · 27423
27425 Bakker 2000 EP198 Robert T. Bakker (born 1945), an American paleontologist. He was instrumental in developing modern theories about dinosaurs and the warm-blooded behavior of some types of dinosaurs. His book The Dinosaur Heresies (1986) brought these new ideas to the public and lay scientists, and he was a consultant for the movie "Jurassic Park". JPL  · 27425
27426 Brettlawrie 2000 EP199Brett Lawrie (born 1959), an engineer at the University of Arizona's Lunar and Planetary Laboratory and Steward Observatory. He is instrumental in the design, fabrication and testing of instruments and hardware for large world-class ground-based observatories, analytical laboratories and numerous NASA spacecraft missions. JPL  · 27426
27431 Jimcole 2000 FM25Jim Cole (born 1951) is a Senior Public Program Educator at Lowell Observatory. He began by giving campus tours and operating telescopes for the public. He now serves as a telescope technician and was a major contributor to the design and implementation of the Giovale Open Deck Observatory. IAU  · 27431
27432 Kevinconley 2000 FO27Kevin Conley (born 1990) is a Public Program Supervisor at Lowell Observatory. He facilitates experiences for guests by leading tours of the historic campus, operating telescopes, teaching the public about astronomy, designing and implementing new programming, and training new educators. IAU  · 27432
27433 Hylak 2000 FM32Benjamin Lourdes Hylak (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his engineering project. JPL  · 27433
27434 Anirudhjain 2000 FJ35Anirudh Jain (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his engineering project. JPL  · 27434
27438 Carolynjons 2000 FM38Carolyn Kay Jons (born 1998) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her physical sciences project. JPL  · 27438
27439 Kamimura 2000 FW38Jordan Roy Kamimura (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his animal and plant sciences project. JPL  · 27439
27440 Colekendrick 2000 FD39Coleman J. Kendrick (born 1998) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his physical sciences project. JPL  · 27440
27445 Lynnlane 2000 FB57Lynn Lane (born 1955) has been the long-time business and finance manager of the University of Arizona's Lunar and Planetary Laboratory (LPL) and the Department of Planetary Sciences. She has served four LPL directors and provided invaluable support for numerous planetary scientists, students and spacecraft missions. JPL  · 27445
27446 Landoni 2000 FJ60Katherine Grace Landoni (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her animal and plant sciences project. JPL  · 27446
27447 Ichunlin 2000 GH5I-Chun Florence Lin (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her physical sciences project. JPL  · 27447
27449 Jamarkley 2000 GD14Jennifer Ann Markley (born 1998) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her biochemistry, medicine, health science and microbiology project. JPL  · 27449
27450 Monzon 2000 GV16Adriana S. Monzon (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her earth and space sciences project. JPL  · 27450
27452 Nikhilpatel 2000 GS25Nikhil Sanjay Patel (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his environmental sciences project. JPL  · 27452
27453 Crystalpoole 2000 GN26Crystal Rennae Poole (born 1996) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her physical sciences project. JPL  · 27453
27454 Samapaige 2000 GM27Samantha Paige Rowland (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her animal and plant sciences project. JPL  · 27454
27456 Sarkisian 2000 GK35Emily Marie Sarkisian (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her earth and space sciences project. JPL  · 27456
27457 Tovinkere 2000 GP39Mahita Gauri Tovinkere (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her earth and space sciences project. JPL  · 27457
27458 Williamwhite 2000 GC42William Henry White (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his animal and plant sciences project. JPL  · 27458
27465 Cambroziak 2000 GB62Carole Ambroziak, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL  · 27465
27466 Cargibaysal 2000 GJ65Cargi Baysal, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL  · 27466
27470 Debrabeckett 2000 GT72Debra Beckett, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL  · 27470
27478 Kevinbloh 2000 GB86Kevin M. Bloh, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL  · 27478
27480 Heablonsky 2000 GV88Heather Blonsky, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL  · 27480
27491 Broksas 2000 GC104Heidi Broksas, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL  · 27491
27492 Susanduncan 2000 GN104Susan Duncan, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL  · 27492
27493 Derikesibill 2000 GU105Derik Esibill, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL  · 27493
27495 Heatherfennell 2000 GD114Heather Fennell mentored a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL  · 27495
27500 Mandelbrot 2000 GW132 Benoit Mandelbrot (1924–2010), was a Polish-born French and American mathematician and polymath. He studied geometric and physical structures, to which he gave the name fractals , that are self-similar at different scales. Fractal concepts have found application to many disciplines, from cardiology to the analysis of stock-market prices. JPL  · 27500

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27502 Stephbecca 2000 GR137Stephanie E. and Rebecca N. Wasserman, daughters of the discoverer JPL  · 27502
27503 Dankof 2000 GM140Curtis Dankof (born 1994) is a Public Program Supervisor at Lowell Observatory and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the public outreach programs. He also leverages the knowledge he gained as a certified interpretive guide to train the outreach team on effective interpretive methods. IAU  · 27503
27504 Denune 2000 GK141Kimberley Denune (born 1990) is the Visitor Experience Supervisor for Lowell Observatory. She manages the Starry Skies Gift shop and ticketing desks. Kim is responsible for managing staff and visual merchandising. IAU  · 27504
27505 Catieblazek 2000 GN141Catie Blazek (born 1988) is the HR/Payroll Supervisor for Lowell Observatory. She is instrumental in Lowell Observatory's wellness efforts, which were impactful during the COVID-19 pandemic. She is a guardian of our company culture and champions a diverse, equitable, friendly, collegial workplace. IAU  · 27505
27506 Glassmeier 2000 GQ141Karl-Heinz Glassmeier (born 1954) is an expert in magnetospheric and plasma physics and Lead Investigator of magnetometers on numerous planetary space missions. He found comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko to be emitting a 'song' in the form of oscillations in the magnetic field. IAU  · 27506
27507 Travisbrown 2000 GS141Travis Brown (born 1989) is an Educator in Lowell Observatory's Native American Astronomy Outreach Program. He brings his enthusiasm and energy to partnerships with teachers to get kids excited about science. He enjoys introducing the students to rocketry and robots. IAU  · 27507
27508 Johncompton 2000 GS142John Compton (born 1984), a staff member at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, who is responsible for creating schedules and specialty programs for visiting groups. IAU  · 27508
27509 Burcher 2000 GB143Sarah Burcher (born 1990) is Outreach Manager at Lowell Observatory. She oversees the outreach team and the programs they deliver. She was a critical member of the team that commissioned the Giovale Open Deck Observatory and has significantly improved the quality of the live video observing program. IAU  · 27509
27510 Lisaactor 2000 GD143Lisa Actor (born 1957) is the deputy director for Development at Lowell Observatory. She is in charge of all of Lowell's philanthropic activities. She and her team have successfully raised funds for Lowell's many research and outreach programs, as well as for its capital expansion projects. IAU  · 27510
27511 Emiliedunham 2000 GD153Emilie T. Dunham (born 1992) completed her Ph.D. research at Arizona State University on the study of short-lived radionuclides present in meteorite samples to probe the solar system's galactic formation environment. IAU  · 27511
27512 Gilstrap 2000 GC167Lisa Gilstrap, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL  · 27512
27513 Mishapipe 2000 GY169Misha Pipe (born 1990) is an Educator in Lowell Observatory's Native American Astronomy Outreach Program. She uses her talent in relating to children in partnerships with teachers to get kids excited about science. She also designs hands-on activities and organizes summer and winter camps. IAU  · 27513
27514 Markov 2000 HM3 Andrei Andreevich Markov, Russian mathematician JPL  · 27514
27515 Gunnels 2000 HM7Kim Gunnels, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL  · 27515
27519 Miames 2000 HV20Michaela Iames, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL  · 27519
27520 Rounds 2000 HL26Hannah Rounds (born 1987) is the Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager at Lowell Observatory. She acquires funding from organizations for astronomy research, educational activities, historic preservation, and capital projects. She previously served as a Development Assistant and as Grant Writer. IAU  · 27520
27521 Josschindler 2000 HS26Jos Schindler (born 1989) is a Senior Public Program Educator at Lowell Observatory. In that role, they take the Observatory's guests on tours of the historic campus, operate telescopes for the public, and help engage children in science with Lowell Observatory's Camps for Kids. IAU  · 27521
27522 Lenkenyon 2000 HF29Leonard Kenyon, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL  · 27522
27524 Clousing 2000 HZ33Wayne Clousing (born 1949) is a retired teacher, formerly of Watson Groen Christian School. He taught the 6th grade from 1974 to 2014, inspiring students to pursue interests in science, math and technology. IAU  · 27524
27525 Vartovka 2000 HZ34Vartovka, a hill near Banská Bystrica, Slovakia, on top of which a 16th-century watch tower was rebuilt as a public observatory in 1961 † ‡ MPC  · 27525
27527 Kirkkoehler 2000 HL52Leonard Kenyon, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL  · 27527
27529 Rhiannonmayne 2000 HJ64Rhiannon Mayne (born 1980) is an associate professor at Texas Christian University and curator of the Monnig Meteorite Collection. Using laboratory and telescopic techniques, she has made important contributions towards understanding the process of planetary differentiation in the early Solar System. IAU  · 27529
27530 Daveshuck 2000 HC66Dave Shuck (born 1971) is the Facilities, Grounds, and Maintenance Manager at Lowell Observatory. He supervises the facilities team, which is instrumental in keeping the campus maintained and looking its best. He plays a vital role in the Mars Hill campus expansion, including the Giovale Open Deck Observatory and the upcoming Astronomy Discovery Center. IAU  · 27530
27531 Sweaton 2000 HH66Mike Sweaton (born 1957) is the Electrical Engineer for Lowell Observatory. He has ensured the continued successful operation of the Lowell Discovery Telescope (LDT). He has also made many performance improvements to the LDT and assisted with night time operations. IAU  · 27531
27532 Buchwald-Wright 2000 HL66Charles von Buchwald-Wright (born 1986) is Lowell Observatory's IT Systems and Network Administrator. He maintains infrastructure for more than 100 staff, from scientists to engineers to educators. He also ensures smooth functioning of the computing resources required to operate the telescopes. IAU  · 27532
27533 Johnbrucato 2000 HP70John Brucato (born 1968) is a senior scientist at the Astrobiology Laboratory at INAF Italy. He is an expert in laboratory studies related to asteroids and astrobiology, and simulating physical-chemical processes of organic molecules interacting with minerals found in planetary materials. IAU  · 27533
27537 Dianaweintraub 2000 HZ83Diana Weintraub (born 1978) is Lowell Observatory's Staff Accountant. She has intricate knowledge of policies that govern the Observatory's finances and is integral to ensuring fiduciary responsibility of our resources. She started by managing the gift shop and has advanced to the business office. IAU  · 27537
27539 Elmoutamid 2000 HB97Maryame El Moutamid (born 1984) is a research associate at Cornell University (Ithaca, NY). Her studies include planetary rings and orbital dynamics. IAU  · 27539
27540 Kevinwhite 2000 HA100Kevin White (born 1981) is Public Program Supervisor at Lowell Observatory. He is responsible for the day-to-day operations associated with the Observatory's public outreach programs. He also oversees volunteer training and leads regular constellations refreshers for the education staff and volunteers. IAU  · 27540
27546 Maryfran 2000 JB17Maryfran McAuliffe, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL  · 27546
27549 Joannemichet 2000 JF23Joanne Michet, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL  · 27549
27551 Pelayo 2000 JU31Heather Pelayo, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL  · 27551
27556 Williamprem 2000 JO54William Prem, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL  · 27556
27562 Josephmarcus 2000 KJ54Joseph Marcus (born 1949) is a pathologist with a longtime interest in comets. As a resident at Washington University in St. Louis, he founded and edited the quarterly Comet News Service published by the McDonnell Planetarium from 1975 to 1986. He serves on the Lowell Observatory Advisory Board where he chairs the Putnam Collection Center Committee. IAU  · 27562
27563 Staceychristen 2000 KD60Stacey Christen (born 1968), a staff member at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, who works for the observatory's archives and museum, processing and cataloging manuscript collections and creating public exhibits. IAU  · 27563
27564 Astreichelt 2000 KE77Astrid Reichelt, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL  · 27564
27565 de Wet 2000 KX81Martin de Wet (b. 1952) earned a master's degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineeringand worked on commercial, scientific, and governmental spacecraft. He worked in the space launch industry before retiring. Martin serves on Lowell Observatory's Advisory Board. IAU  · 27565
27570 Erinschumacher 2000 QA150Erin Schumacher, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL  · 27570
27571 Bobscott 2000 QT204Bob Scott, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL  · 27571
27572 Shurtleff 2000 QS227Eileen Shurtleff, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL  · 27572
27576 Denisespirou 2000 RM70Denise Spirou, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL  · 27576
27578 Yogisullivan 2000 SX142Yogi Sullivan, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL  · 27578
27580 Angelataylor 2000 UJ23Angela Taylor, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL  · 27580
27582 Jackieterrel 2000 UJ50Jackie Terrel, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL  · 27582
27584 Barbaravelez 2000 UH99Barbara Velez, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL  · 27584
27588 Wegley 2000 YP10Peter Wegley, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students JPL  · 27588
27589 Paigegentry 2000 YV95Paige Maree Gentry (born 1998) is a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her animal and plant sciences project. JPL  · 27589
27590 Koarimatsu 2000 YO132Ko Arimatsu (born 1987) is an astronomer at Kyoto University. He discovered a kilometer-sized Kuiper belt object by stellar occultation using a low-cost small telescope named the Organized Autotelescopes for Serendipitous Event Survey or OASES. IAU  · 27590
27591 Rugilmartin 2001 AL15Raymond Ueki Gilmartin (born 1998) is a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his physical sciences project. JPL  · 27591
27593 Oliviamarie 2001 CA13Olivia Marie Henderson (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her earth and space sciences project. JPL  · 27593
27595 Hnath 2001 CR42Sean Michael Hnath (born 1998) is a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his environmental sciences project. JPL  · 27595
27596 Maldives 2001 DH Maldives, an island-country in the Pacific Ocean, the world's lowest-lying country. JPL  · 27596
27597 Varuniyer 2001 DF14Varun V. Iyer (born 1998) is a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his physical sciences project. JPL  · 27597

27601–27700

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27602 Chaselewis 2001 FA34Chase Douglas Lewis (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his physical sciences project. JPL  · 27602
27604 Affeldt 2001 FY174Allan Affeldt (born 1958) is known for the restoration of historic hotels in Arizona and New Mexico. He once worked extensively in international conflict resolution and currently serves on many non-profit boards including the Lowell Observatory Advisory Board. IAU  · 27604
27606 Davidli 2001 KWDavid X. Li (born 1998) is a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his physical sciences project. JPL  · 27606
27610 Shixuanli 2001 KB16Shixuan Justin Li (born 1998) is a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his biochemistry, medicine, health science, and microbiology project. JPL  · 27610
27613 Annalou 2001 KV28Anna J. Lou (born 2000) is a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her mathematics and computer science project. JPL  · 27613
27615 Daniellu 2001 KX38Daniel Lu (born 1998) is a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his physical sciences project. JPL  · 27615
27618 Ceilierin 2001 KL55Ceili Erin Masterson (born 1998) is a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her animal and plant sciences project. JPL  · 27618
27619 Ethanmessier 2001 KS57Ethan Wyatt Messier (born 2000) is a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his physical sciences project. JPL  · 27619
27620 Kristenwalsh 2001 KO61Kristen Walsh (b. 1955) is a civil engineer who spent her career in the aerospace industry, working in structural dynamics of rockets, missiles, and spacecraft, before accepting the role of Launch Services Program Manager for Delta II and Delta IV for NASA and commercial missions. She serves on the Lowell Observatory Advisory Board. IAU  · 27620
27622 Richardbaker 2001 KS71Richard Baker (b. 1950) served in the Air Force for four years before becoming an aerospace engineer. He worked in the aerospace industry, specializing in trajectory analysis on the Delta Launch Vehicle and robotics for the International Space Station. He serves on the Lowell Observatory Advisory Board. IAU  · 27622
27657 Berkhey 1974 PCJoannes Le Francq van Berkhey (1729–1812) was a famous Dutch physician, biologist and naturalist noted for his Natural History of Holland. He was considered an excellent poet for his time. The name was suggested by C. E. Koppeschaar JPL  · 27657
27658 Dmitrijbagalej 1978 RVDmitrij Ivanovich Bagalej (1857–1932) was a historian, professor and rector of Kharkov University. His scientific works were devoted to the ancient history of Ukraine, Russia and Lithuania. During 1914–1917 he was head of the Kharkov town council JPL  · 27658
27659 Dolsky 1978 SO7 Alexandr Alexandrovich Dolsky (born 1938) is an Honoured Artist of Russia, a Bulat Okudzhava State literary prize-winner, a guitarist-virtuoso, a poet-musician and an author of many collections of poems and sonnets. JPL  · 27659
27660 Waterwayuni 1978 TR7 Saint-Petersburg State University of Waterway Communications (Санкт-Петербургский государственный университет водных коммуникаций), Russia JPL  · 27660
27675 Paulmaley 1981 CHPaul D. Maley (born 1947) is an amateur astronomer and an expert in occultation methods to define the shapes and sizes of asteroids. He has recorded nearly 300 separate asteroidal-occultation events spanning more than four decades. He has shown a lifelong passion for promoting the detection of asteroidal satellites by occultation. JPL  · 27675

27701–27800

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27706 Strogen 1985 TM3James A. Strogen (born 1947), American telescope operator (at the Mount Wilson Observatory), leader of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society, and who assisted in organizing the photographic glass plate archive of the 1.2-m Schmidt Oschin Telescope at Palomar Observatory JPL  · 27706
27709 Orenburg 1988 CU3The Russian city of Orenburg (Оренбург), near the border to Kazakhstan JPL  · 27709
27710 Henseling 1988 RY1Robert Henseling (1883–1964), German teacher and author of popular works on astronomy, editor of the annual Sternbüchlein, founder of the Stuttgart Volkssternwarte and of the journal Die Sterne JPL  · 27710
27711 Kirschvink 1988 VT4 Joseph Kirschvink (born 1953), American earth scientist JPL (Src) · 27711
27712 Coudray 1988 VR7 Clemens Wenzeslaus Coudray (1775–1845), German neoclassical architect JPL  · 27712
27714 Dochu 1989 BRDochu in Awa is the soil column which was formed when a steep cliff eroded due to the wind and rain. This is a globally rare natural feature, unique in Japan, and was designated as a national monument of Japan. JPL  · 27714
27716 Nobuyuki 1989 CX1Nobuyuki Yamaguchi (born 1932), Japanese meteorologist and astronomer JPL  · 27716
27718 Gouda 1989 GH3 Gouda, a city in the South Holland province of the Netherlands, was founded in 1272. JPL  · 27718
27719 Fast 1989 SR3Wilhelm Fast (1936–2005), Russian mathematician, who directed a project to model the Tunguska event, and his daughter Annie, who assisted in subsequent projects JPL  · 27719
27724 Jeannoël 1990 QA1Alexandre-Jean Noël (1752–1832), a French landscape and marine painter. JPL  · 27724
27736 Ekaterinburg 1990 SA6The Russian city of Yekaterinburg (also known as Ekaterinburg, formerly Sverdlovsk) JPL  · 27736
27739 Kimihiro 1990 UVKimihiro Matsugi (born 1955), Japanese elementary teacher and presenter at Geisei Observatory JPL  · 27739
27740 Obatomoyuki 1990 UC1Tomoyuki Oba (born 1965), Japanese high school teacher and presenter at Geisei Observatory JPL  · 27740
27748 Vivianhoette 1991 ALVivian Hoette, an American astronomy educator at the Yerkes Observatory for the Lawrence Hall of Science JPL  · 27748
27749 Tsukadaken 1991 BJ2Ken Tsukada (b.1982), a Japanese astronomer. IAU  · 27749
27758 Michelson 1991 RJ4Albert A. Michelson (born 1852–1931), a German-born American physicist and Nobelist JPL  · 27758
27764 von Flüe 1991 RV40Saint Nicholas of Flüe (1417–1487), Swiss councilor, judge, mystic, politician, and later hermit and patron saint of Switzerland JPL  · 27764
27765 Brockhaus 1991 RJ41 Friedrich Arnold Brockhaus (1772–1823), German publisher, best known for its Brockhaus encyclopedia, which served as models for other reference books JPL  · 27765
27775 Lilialmanzor 1992 CA3 Lucette Destouches (1912–2019; née Lucie Almansor), a French dancer, who was married to the writer Louis-Ferdinand Céline for more than 30 years. JPL  · 27775
27776 Cortland 1992 DH1 State University of New York College at Cortland (Src) JPL  · 27776
27787 Andokazuma 1992 UO6Kazuma Ando (b. 1984), a Japanese amateur astronomer. JPL  · 27787
27789 Astrakhan 1993 BB7The Astrakhan Khanate, a Tatar feudal state established in the 15th century JPL  · 27789
27790 Urashimataro 1993 CG1 Urashima Tarō, a fictional character and the protagonist of a Japanese legend about a kind-hearted young fisherman. The story is loved by generations of children and many beaches across Japan are claimed to be the setting where the story took place. JPL  · 27790
27791 Masaru 1993 DD1Masaru Kubota (born 1959), Japanese television broadcaster, weather forecaster, and science and astronomy popularizer JPL  · 27791
27792 Fridakahlo 1993 DR2 Frida Kahlo (1907–1954), a Mexican painter who is known for her portraits and self-portraits, as well as for paintings inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico. JPL  · 27792

27801–27900

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27809 Murakamiyasuhiko 1993 HS1Yasuhiko Murakami (b. 1973), a Japanese amateur astronomer and director of the Nayoro Observatory in Nayoro City, Hokkaido. IAU  · 27809
27810 Daveturner 1993 OC2 David G. Turner, Canadian astronomer † MPC  · 27810
27815 Katsuhito 1993 SA1Katsuhito Nakajima (b. 1971), a Japanese amateur astronomer and chief researcher of the Ginganomori Observatory in Rikubetsu Town, Hokkaido. IAU  · 27815
27816 Naitohiroyuki 1993 TH2Hiroyuki Naito (b. 1977), a Japanese astronomer. IAU  · 27816
27827 Ukai 1993 XJ1A member of the Waseda Astronomical Association, he participated in the construction of an observatory hut in Nobeyama in 1970, camping out there for 30 consecutive days and becoming the first person to spend 100 nights in the hut JPL  · 27827
27845 Josephmeyer 1994 TJ16 Joseph Meyer, 19th-century German merchant, publisher and publicist, founder of the Bibliographisches Institut at Gotha, which pioneered the subscription system of encyclopedia publishing JPL  · 27845
27844 Fumitake 1994 TG1Fumitake Watanabe (b. 1983), a Japanese amateur astronomer. IAU  · 27844
27846 Honegger 1994 TT16 Arthur Honegger, Swiss-French composer JPL  · 27846
27849 Suyumbika 1994 UU1 Suyumbika Tower, the symbol of Kazan, one of the oldest towns in Russia; legend has it that princess Suyumbika jumped from the tower rather than allow herself to be captured by enemies surrounding the town JPL  · 27849
27861 Sudachikako 1995 BL4Chikako Suda (b. 1949), a Japanese amateur astronomer and a member of the Japanese Meteor Society. IAU  · 27861
27855 Giorgilli 1995 AKAntonio Giorgilli (born 1949), professor of mathematical physics at the University of Milan, distinguished himself in his productive career with numerous works in perturbation theory of Hamiltonian systems, with applications to studies of the long-term orbital stability of major and minor planets JPL  · 27855
27864 Antongraff 1995 EA9 Anton Graff, 18th-century Swiss portrait painter JPL  · 27864
27865 Ludgerfroebel 1995 FQLudger Froebel (born 1958) has been the leader of several space projects and the manager of the "Space Transport and Space Technology" program at the German Aerospace Center (DLR). He initiated the DLR Compact Satellite Program, including the AsteroidFinder mission that will be searching for inner-earth objects JPL  · 27865
27870 Jillwatson 1995 VWJill Watson, American graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, first assigned to AMOS (the discovery site) on Maui JPL  · 27870
27879 Shibata 1996 CZ2 Shinpei Shibata, Japanese astrophysicist JPL  · 27879
27882 Ootanihideji 1996 EJ1Hideji Ootani (b. 1953), a Japanese dentist and amateur astronomer. IAU  · 27882
27887 Kiyoharu 1996 GU1Kiyoharu Ogasawara (b. 1959), a Japanese amateur astronomer. IAU  · 27887
27895 Yeduzheng 1996 LLYe Du-zheng (born 1916), a Meteorologist JPL  · 27895
27896 Tourminator 1996 NBPeter Sagan (born 1990) is a Slovak road cyclist. One of his nicknames is the Tourminator due to several stage wins and good placing in the points classification of top races. He was a winner of the Green jersey in the Tour de France in 2012, 2013 and 2014. JPL  · 27896
27899 Letterman 1996 QF David M. Letterman (born 1947), a seven-time Emmy-winning American comedian, actor and producer. JPL  · 27899
27900 Cecconi 1996 RMMassimo Cecconi (born 1965) has worked on the GAIA mission and for the International Space Station. JPL  · 27900

27901–28000

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27910 Yangfuyu 1996 TA14Yang Fuyu (1927–2023), a leading biochemist. IAU  · 27910
27915 Nancywright 1996 UU1Nancy Wright, friend of the discoverer JPL  · 27915
27917 Edoardo 1996 VU2Edoardo Tesi, grandson of Luciano Tesi † MPC  · 27917
27918 Azusagawa 1996 VJ4 Azusagawa, a 65-km-long river which flows from the Hida mountain range, the so-called Northern Alps, through Matumoto city, Nagano prefecture, Japan. JPL  · 27918
27920 Noguchiujo 1996 VV8 Noguchi Ujo (1882–1945), a Japanese poet and lyricist of Doyo (nursery rhymes) and Minyo (Japanese folk songs). IAU  · 27920
27922 Mascheroni 1996 XW8 Lorenzo Mascheroni, Italian mathematician JPL  · 27922
27923 Dimitribartolini 1996 XJ32Dimitri Bartolini (born 2015) is the grandson of the first discoverer. JPL  · 27923
27928 Nithintumma 1997 EG38Nithin Reddy Tumma (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, and was awarded first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, for his biochemistry project. JPL  · 27928
27930 Nakamatsu 1997 GN6Kathy Nakamatsu mentored a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. JPL  · 27930
27931 Zeitlin-Trinkle 1997 GU7Maria Zeitlin-Trinkle mentored a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. JPL  · 27931
27932 Leonyao 1997 GF8Leon Yao (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his engineering project. JPL  · 27932
27938 Guislain 1997 JG16 Joseph Guislain (1797–1860), one of the first students at the University of Ghent, was appointed head of the psychiatric hospitals in Ghent in 1820. He is remembered for proposing a law that formed the basis of psychiatric treatment in Belgium for more than a century JPL  · 27938
27947 Emilemathieu 1997 NH3 Émile Léonard Mathieu, French mathematician JPL  · 27947
27949 Jonasz 1997 NU4 Michel Jonasz, French poet and singer JPL  · 27949
27952 Atapuerca 1997 PR4 Atapuerca, small Spanish mountain chain in the province of Burgos, a UNESCO World Heritage site because of the human fossil deposits discovered there JPL  · 27952
27955 Yasumasa 1997 QU4Yasumasa Watanabe (born 1946), a member of the Yamagata Astronomical Society in 1986. JPL  · 27955
27958 Giussano 1997 RP9 Giussano, an Italian town in the heart of Brianza, is famous for its furniture design companies. Among the town's historical monuments and villas is the Villa Sartirana, recently renovated. Home to the local library, this villa hosts in its decorated halls cultural events, including some aimed at astronomical popularization JPL  · 27958
27959 Fagioli 1997 SE1 Giancarlo Fagioli, Italian cartographer and amateur astronomer † MPC  · 27959
27960 Dobiáš 1997 SN1 Václav Dobiáš (1909–1978), Czech composer, organizer of musical life and pedagogue, educated a number of composers, including the discoverer's father. His cycle of songs Praho jediná ("Prague, the Only One") is a beautiful apotheosis of the Czech city JPL  · 27960
27961 Kostelecký 1997 SU1Jan Kostelecký (born 1946) is a professor at the Faculty of Civil Engineering of the Czech Technical University in Prague. He deals with geodetic astronomy, space geodesy and geodynamics. He also served as the supervisor of both the master's and doctoral theses of the discoverer. JPL  · 27961
27963 Hartkopf 1997 ST2US astronomer William I. Hartkopf (born 1951), president of IAU Commission 26 (Double and Multiple Stars) from 2003 to 2006, made important contributions to double-star orbit determinations and speckle interferometric observations. In 2009 he was awarded the Simon Newcomb award of the U.S. Naval Observatory. JPL  · 27963
27966 Changguang 1997 SA34Changguang stands for the Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. JPL  · 27966
27967 Beppebianchi 1997 TE Giuseppe Bianchi (1791–1866) founded the astronomical observatory at Modena in 1827 and served as its director until 1859. Observing with the Reichenbach meridian circle he made a catalogue of 220 fundamental stars as a revision of Piazzi's work. This allowed him to discover the variability of some of the proper motions JPL  · 27967
27968 Bobylapointe 1997 TM1 Boby Lapointe, French singer and mathematician. JPL  · 27968
27974 Drejsl 1997 UH Radim Drejsl, Czech composer † MPC  · 27974
27975 Mazurkiewicz 1997 UJ1 Stefan Mazurkiewicz, Polish mathematician JPL  · 27975
27977 Distratis 1997 UK5Cosimo Distratis, Italian supporter of the amateur observatory at Montefusco Uggiano in Italy † MPC  · 27977
27978 Lubosluka 1997 UN9 Luboš Sluka, Czech composer † MPC  · 27978
27982 Atsushimiyazaki 1997 UH22Atsushi Miyazaki (1970–2011), a staff member of Association for Aid and Relief, Japan, died while engaging in relief activities to support the survivors of the 2011 Van earthquake. JPL  · 27982
27983 Bernardi 1997 UU24 Fabrizio Bernardi, Italian astronomer JPL  · 27983
27984 Herminefranz 1997 VNHermine and Franz Stoss, parents of the discoverer, Banat-born German amateur astronomer Rainer Michael Stoss † MPC  · 27984
27985 Remanzacco 1997 VC1 Remanzacco, Italy, location of the Osservatorio di Remanzacco, an amateur observatory JPL  · 27985
27986 Hanuš 1997 VV2 Jan Hanuš, Czech composer † MPC  · 27986
27988 Menabrea 1997 VA4 Luigi Federico Menabrea, Italian (Piedmontese) mathematician and statesman JPL  · 27988
27991 Koheijimiura 1997 VW6 Koheiji Miura (1933–2006), an internationally known Japanese ceramic artist. JPL  · 27991
27997 Bandos 1997 WV7 Bandos, a small island located in the North Male Atoll in the Republic of Maldives. JPL  · 27997

References

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  2. ↑ "MPC/MPO/MPS Archive". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
  3. ↑ "JPL – Solar System Dynamics: Discovery Circumstances". Jet Propulsion Laboratory . Retrieved 25 June 2019.
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