Meanings of minor-planet names: 20001–21000
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.
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. 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]
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16,000s
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19,000s
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20,101…
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20,301…
20,401…
20,501…
20,601…
20,701…
20,801…
20,901…
20001–20100
Named minor planet
Provisional
This minor planet was named for...
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20001 Marinakoren
1991 CM
Marina 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 EX2
Gregory P. Andorfer (1951-2020), former executive director of the Maryland Science Center .
JPL · 20003
20004 Audrey-Lucienne
1991 GS6
Audrey-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 GL7
Roberto 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 LR
Mary 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 NG3
Ada Amelia Carrera Rodriguez (1936-2020), Mexican motorcyclist, astronomer, and advocate for astronomy education
IAU · 20008
20009 Joerao
1991 OY
Joseph Rao, chief meteorologist and science editor at News 12 Westchester, guest lecturer at the Hayden Planetarium
IAU · 20009
20010 Tomfrench
1991 PN2
Thomas 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 SR
Domenico 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 TF14
Alix Catherine de Saint-Aignan (born 2002) is the eldest daughter of the discoverer
JPL · 20017
20018 Paulgray
1991 UJ2
Paul 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 VT
Mike 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 VM6
Kevin 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 VO7
Donald Town (born 1953), Canadian engineer, photographer, and amateur astronomer; President of the RASC 's Belleville Center
IAU · 20022
20023 Jackmegas
1992 AR
Jack 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 EP11
Betty 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 EY14
Michael 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 EZ21
Stan Sammy (b. 1946), a Trinidad-born Canadian amateur astronomer.
IAU · 20028
20029 Dorner
1992 EB24
Rudolph Dorner (1948–2022), a German-Canadian amateur astronomer, an electrician, machinist, investor and telescope collector.
IAU · 20029
20030 Bawtenheimer
1992 EN30
Daniel C. Bawtenheimer (1900–1981), a Canadian amateur astronomer.
IAU · 20030
20031 Lakehead
1992 OO
In 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 PU
Larry McNish (b. 1950), a computer science engineer and Canadian amateur astronomer.
IAU · 20032
20033 Michaelnoble
1992 PR1
Michael P. Noble (1954–2022), a Canadian amateur astronomer.
IAU · 20033
20034 Greenhalgh
1992 PK2
Paul Greenhalgh (1957–2017), a Canadian amateur astronomer.
IAU · 20034
20035 Lauriroche
1992 SA4
Lauri 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 UN5
Yoshikuni 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 WJ
Daniel (Dan) Falk (b. 1966), a Canadian author and former co-host of the BookLab podcast.
IAU · 20039
20040 Tatsuyamatsuyama
1992 WT3
Tatsuya 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 YH
Christopher Gainor (b. 1954), a Canadian journalist, historian. and amateur astronomer
IAU · 20041
20042 Mortillaro
1993 CK1
Nicole Mortillaro (b. 1972), a Canadian science journalist and amateur astronomer.
IAU · 20042
20043 Ellenmacarthur
1993 EM
Dame 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 FV11
Ivan Alexander Semeniuk (b. 1964), a Canadian science writer.
IAU · 20045
20046 Seronik
1993 FE15
Gary Seronik (b. 1961) is a Canadian astronomer, photographer and writer.
IAU · 20046
20047 Davidsuzuki
1993 FD18
David 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 FZ
Antonio 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 FS27
Edith Kellman (1911–2007), an American astronomer.
IAU · 20052
20053 Cavefish
1993 FK29
There 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 FX37
Lidia 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 FB47
María 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 OM8
Ester 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 QS1
Dieter 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 QB3
Matthew Griffin (b. 1954), an Irish astrophysicist.
IAU · 20062
20063 Kanakoseki
1993 RC4
Kanako Seki (b. 1973), a Japanese astrophysicist.
IAU · 20063
20064 Prahladagrawal
1993 RV4
Prahlad Agrawal (b. 1941), an Indian high-energy astrophysicist.
IAU · 20064
20065 Kminek
1993 RK5
Gerhard Kminek (b. 1968), an Austrian astronomer.
IAU · 20065
20066 Sagov
1993 TM4
Stanley 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 AN2
Yumiko 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 EO1
Torakichi 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 TZ
Akihiko Shiraishi (born 1952) is a writer-editor at Asahi Press. He writes frequently about astronomy and space development.
JPL · 20096
20098 Shibatagenji
1994 WC2
Genji 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
Named minor planet
Provisional
This minor planet was named for...
Ref · Catalog
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 QG
Donald C. Morton, was director of the Anglo-Australian Observatory during 1976–1986
JPL · 20106
20107 Nanyotenmondai
1995 QY3
Nanyotenmondai, the Nanyo Citizens' Observatory, in the Sosyou park of Nanyo, Yamagata , Japan
JPL · 20107
20109 Alicelandis
1995 RJ
Alice Landis Tonry, American graduate of Tufts Medical School, realtor, farmer, and mother of the discoverer
JPL · 20109
20115 Niheihajime
1995 VC1
Hajime Nihei, member of the Nanyo Astronomy Lovers Club
JPL · 20115
20117 Tannoakira
1995 VN1
Akira Tanno (born 1940) is a historian studying folk customs and scientists in the Edo period of Japan.
JPL · 20117
20120 Ryugatake
1995 WB5
Ryugatake, 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 QU
Edmondo 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 RL5
Mark 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 TO6
Syogo Utsunomiya, farmer and renowned amateur astronomer in Japan
JPL · 20151
20155 Utewindolf
1996 TS11
Ute 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 TU11
Herbert 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 YG1
Anna 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 BH9
Ilaria Locantore (born 1984), an Italian chemist.
JPL · 20194
20195 Mariovinci
1997 BS9
Mario 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 DW
Don Backy is the artistic name of the Italian singer and composer Aldo Caponi
JPL · 20200
20201–20300
Named minor planet
Provisional
This minor planet was named for...
Ref · Catalog
20204 Yuudurunosato
1997 EV25
Yuudurunosato is the nickname of Urushiyama , located in the western area of Nanyo city
JPL · 20204
20205 Sitanchen
1997 EJ34
Sitan Chen (born 1995), an ISTS awardee in 2012
JPL · 20205
20207 Dyckovsky
1997 FB4
Ari Misha Dyckovsky (born 1993), an ISTS awardee in 2012
JPL · 20207
20208 Philiphe
1997 FC4
Philip Cody He (born 1994), an ISTS awardee in 2012
JPL · 20208
20211 Joycegates
1997 GK8
Joyce Gates, mentor at the ISTS in 2012
JPL · 20211
20212 Ekbaltouma
1997 GR8
Ekbal Touma, mentor at the ISTS in 2012
JPL · 20212
20213 Saurabhsharan
1997 GE20
Saurabh Sharan (born 1993), an ISTS awardee in 2012
JPL · 20213
20214 Lorikenny
1997 GL21
Lori Kenny, mentor at the ISTS in 2012
JPL · 20214
20217 Kathyclemmer
1997 GK33
Kathy Clemmer, mentor at the ISTS in 2012
JPL · 20217
20218 Dukewriter
1997 GT34
Duke Writer, mentor at the ISTS in 2012
JPL · 20218
20219 Brianstone
1997 GP36
Brian 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 AV9
William 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 FV20
Neha Chauhan, an ISTS awardee in 2004
MPC · 20264
20265 Yuyinchen
1998 FP23
Yuyin Chen, an ISTS awardee in 2004
MPC · 20265
20266 Danielchoi
1998 FK26
Daniel Chimin Choi, an ISTS awardee in 2004
MPC · 20266
20268 Racollier
1998 FC28
Rachael Theresa Collier, an ISTS awardee in 2004
MPC · 20268
20270 Phildeutsch
1998 FR30
Phillip Thomas Deutsch, an ISTS awardee in 2004
MPC · 20270
20271 Allygoldberg
1998 FK32
Allyson Molly Goldberg, an ISTS awardee in 2004
MPC · 20271
20272 Duyha
1998 FH33
Duy Minh Ha, an ISTS awardee in 2004
MPC · 20272
20274 Halperin
1998 FZ40
Bruce David Halperin, an ISTS and ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20274
20278 Qileihang
1998 FP45
Qilei Hang, an ISTS awardee in 2004
MPC · 20278
20279 Harel
1998 FZ47
Matan Harel, an ISTS awardee in 2004
MPC · 20279
20281 Kathartman
1998 FZ49
Katherine Hartman, an ISTS awardee in 2004
MPC · 20281
20282 Hedberg
1998 FT51
Herbert Mason Hedberg, an ISTS awardee in 2004
MPC · 20282
20283 Elizaheller
1998 FG55
Elizabeth Rose Heller, an ISTS awardee in 2004
MPC · 20283
20284 Andreilevin
1998 FL58
Andrei Joseph Levin, an ISTS awardee in 2004
MPC · 20284
20285 Lubin
1998 FU58
Amos Benjamin Lubin, an ISTS awardee in 2004
MPC · 20285
20286 Michta
1998 FT59
Maria Lynn Michta, an ISTS awardee in 2004
MPC · 20286
20287 Munteanu
1998 FT61
Andrei Munteanu, an ISTS awardee in 2004, and US Naval Observatory SEAP intern [ 11]
MPC · 20287
20288 Nachbaur
1998 FR62
Moriah Katherine Nachbaur, an ISTS awardee in 2004
MPC · 20288
20289 Nettimi
1998 FQ64
Divya Nettimi, an ISTS awardee in 2004
MPC · 20289
20290 Seanraj
1998 FJ65
Sean Dilip Raj, an ISTS awardee in 2004
MPC · 20290
20291 Raumurthy
1998 FF67
Rohini Subhadra Rau-Murthy, an ISTS awardee in 2004
MPC · 20291
20292 Eduardreznik
1998 FV70
Eduard Reznik, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search winner †[ 12]
MPC · 20292
20293 Sirichelson
1998 FQ72
Silas Isaac Richelson, an ISTS awardee in 2004
MPC · 20293
20296 Shayestorm
1998 FL76
Shaye Perry Storm, an ISTS awardee in 2004
MPC · 20296
20298 Gordonsu
1998 FW77
Gordon L. Su, an ISTS awardee in 2004
MPC · 20298
20300 Arjunsuri
1998 FE84
Arjun Anand Suri, an ISTS awardee in 2004
MPC · 20300
20301–20400
Named minor planet
Provisional
This minor planet was named for...
Ref · Catalog
20301 Thakur
1998 FY99
Gaurav Subhash Thakur, an ISTS awardee in 2004
MPC · 20301
20302 Kevinwang
1998 FW100
Kevin Yibo Wang, an ISTS awardee in 2004
MPC · 20302
20303 Lindwestrick
1998 FU101
Linda Brown Westrick, an ISTS awardee in 2004
MPC · 20303
20304 Wolfson
1998 FA102
Jayne Frances Wolfson, an ISTS awardee in 2004
MPC · 20304
20305 Feliciayen
1998 FU102
Felicia Yuen-Lee Yen, an ISTS awardee in 2004
MPC · 20305
20306 Richarnold
1998 FC106
Richard Arnold, mentor at the ISTS in 2004
MPC · 20306
20307 Johnbarnes
1998 FH106
John Barnes, mentor at the ISTS in 2004
MPC · 20307
20309 Batalden
1998 FD110
John Batalden, mentor at the ISTS in 2004
MPC · 20309
20311 Nancycarter
1998 FH117
Nancy Carter, mentor at the ISTS in 2004
MPC · 20311
20312 Danahy
1998 FH118
Thomas Danahy, mentor at the ISTS in 2004
MPC · 20312
20313 Fredrikson
1998 FM122
Robert Fredrikson, mentor at the ISTS in 2004
MPC · 20313
20314 Johnharrison
1998 FN126
John Harrison , English clock designer
JPL · 20314
20316 Jerahalpern
1998 FU138
Jerald Halpern, mentor at the ISTS in 2004
MPC · 20316
20317 Hendrickson
1998 FD144
Gary Hendrickson, mentor at the ISTS in 2004
MPC · 20317
20321 Lightdonovan
1998 HJ19
Donna Light-Donovan, mentor at the ISTS in 2004
MPC · 20321
20323 Tomlindstom
1998 HC21
Tom Lindstom, mentor at the ISTS in 2004
MPC · 20323
20324 Johnmahoney
1998 HF22
John Mahoney, mentor at the ISTS in 2004
MPC · 20324
20325 Julianoey
1998 HO27
Julian 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 HQ43
Nina Manfro, mentor at the ISTS in 2004
MPC · 20329
20330 Manwell
1998 HY44
Anne Manwell, mentor at the ISTS in 2004
MPC · 20330
20331 Bijemarks
1998 HH45
Billie 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 HK57
Charles Martell, mentor at the ISTS in 2004
MPC · 20335
20336 Gretamills
1998 HY61
Greta Mills, mentor at the ISTS in 2004
MPC · 20336
20337 Naeve
1998 HP83
Larry Naeve, mentor at the ISTS in 2004
MPC · 20337
20338 Elainepappas
1998 HA86
Elaine Pappas, mentor at the ISTS in 2004
MPC · 20338
20339 Eileenreed
1998 HM88
Eileen Reed, mentor at the ISTS in 2004
MPC · 20339
20340 Susanruder
1998 HR91
Susan Ruder, mentor at the ISTS in 2004
MPC · 20340
20341 Alanstack
1998 HX91
Alan Stack, mentor at the ISTS in 2004
MPC · 20341
20342 Trinh
1998 HB97
Jonathan Trinh, mentor at the ISTS in 2004
MPC · 20342
20343 Vaccariello
1998 HC100
Michael Vaccariello, mentor at the ISTS in 2004
MPC · 20343
20345 Davidvito
1998 HH114
David Vito, mentor at the ISTS in 2004
MPC · 20345
20347 Wunderlich
1998 HM121
Daniel Wunderlich, mentor at the ISTS in 2004
MPC · 20347
20351 Kaborchardt
1998 HN127
Kasey Lynn Borchardt, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20351
20352 Pinakibose
1998 HC129
Pinaki Bose, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20352
20354 Rebeccachan
1998 HA139
Rebecca Ann Chan, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20354
20355 Saraclark
1998 HD146
Sara Catherine Clark, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20355
20357 Shireendhir
1998 HP147
Shireen 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 KE30
Nicholas Samir Ekladyous, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20371
20372 Juliafanning
1998 KS35
Julia Alexine Fanning, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20372
20373 Fullmer
1998 KX37
Austin Tracey Fullmer, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20373
20375 Sherrigerten
1998 KU38
Sherri Ann Gerten, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20375
20376 Joyhines
1998 KB44
Joy Ellen Hines, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20376
20377 Jakubisin
1998 KX46
Daniel James Jakubisin, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20377
20379 Christijohns
1998 KS47
Christine Elizabeth Johns, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20379
20392 Mikeshepard
1998 MA8
Michael Shepard, American geologist, specializing in radar and optical remote sensing of the minor and terrestrial planets
JPL · 20392
20393 Kevinlane
1998 MZ8
Kevin 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
Named minor planet
Provisional
This minor planet was named for...
Ref · Catalog
20403 Attenborough
1998 OW11
David Attenborough (born 1927), an English naturalist and broadcaster of wildlife documentaries
JPL · 20403
20405 Barryburke
1998 QP6
Barry Burke, American CCD sensor designer
JPL · 20405
20415 Amandalu
1998 RL61
Amanda Jane Lu, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20415
20416 Mansour
1998 RR65
Philip George Mansour, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20416
20420 Marashwhitman
1998 SN129
David I. Marash-Whitman, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20420
20426 Fridlund
1998 VW44
Malcolm Fridlund (born 1952) worked at ESA on projects such as Darwin and Corot.
MPC · 20426
20427 Hjalmar
1998 VX44
Hjalmar Lagerkvist (b. 2021), a grandson of the discoverer.
IAU · 20427
20430 Stout
1999 AC3
Earl 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 CL12
Luigi Prestinenza (born 1929) is a very active, appreciated and popular Italian amateur astronomer.
JPL · 20433
20437 Selohusa
1999 JH1
The 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 JO31
Shannon Noel McClintock, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20440
20441 Elijahmena
1999 JH50
Elijah Login Mena, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20441
20444 Mamesser
1999 JK63
Mary Anne Messer, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20444
20450 Marymohammed
1999 JJ111
Maryam Khadijah Mohammed, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20450
20451 Galeotti
1999 JR134
Piero Galeotti , Italian astrophysicist
JPL · 20451
20454 Pedrajo
1999 LD4
Ana Cristina Pedrajo, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20454
20455 Pennell
1999 LE4
Jordan 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 NL7
Molly Loren Pettit, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20472
20474 Reasoner
1999 NV9
Jonathan William Reasoner, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20474
20476 Chanarich
1999 NH12
Chana Leora Rich, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20476
20477 Anastroda
1999 NQ18
Anastasia Nast Roda, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20477
20478 Rutenberg
1999 NJ20
Michael Lev Rutenberg-Schoenberg, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20478
20479 Celisaucier
1999 NO22
Celine Michelle Saucier, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20479
20480 Antonschraut
1999 NT31
Anton H. Schraut, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20480
20481 Sharples
1999 NW37
David R. Sharples, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20481
20482 Dustinshea
1999 NH40
Dustin James Shea, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20482
20483 Sinay
1999 NK41
Daniella Sinay, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20483
20484 Janetsong
1999 NL41
Janet Song, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20484
20488 Pic-du-Midi
1999 OL
Observatoire du Pic-du-Midi .
JPL · 20488
20491 Ericstrege
1999 OA5
Eric 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 QA2
Jeník is the nickname of the main tenor character in Smetana's The Bartered Bride .
JPL · 20496
20497 Mařenka
1999 RS
Marenka is the nickname of the main soprano character in Smetana's The Bartered Bride .
JPL · 20497
20500 Avner
1999 RP3
Lillian 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
Named minor planet
Provisional
This minor planet was named for...
Ref · Catalog
20503 Adamtazi
1999 RX14
Adam Ryoma Tazi, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20503
20512 Rothenberg
1999 RW32
Eckehard 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 RB35
Judy Crystal (Andrews) Robinson (born 1949) is the wife of the discoverer.
JPL · 20517
20518 Rendtel
1999 RC36
Jürgen Rendtel (born 1954), a German solar physicist and amateur astronomer †[ 14] ‡[ 16]
MPC · 20518
20522 Yogeshwar
1999 RK40
Ranga Yogeshwar (de ) (born 1959), a physicist and scientific journalist.
JPL · 20522
20524 Bustersikes
1999 RJ42
Leon R. Sikes III ("Buster", born 1959), is a Florida businessman and amateur astronomer.
JPL · 20524
20526 Bathompson
1999 RZ45
Blake Alexander Thompson, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20526
20527 Dajowestrich
1999 RO48
David John Westrich, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20527
20528 Kyleyawn
1999 RL50
Kyle James Yawn, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20528
20529 Zwerling
1999 RM53
Blake Gordon Zwerling, a DCYSC awardee in 2004
MPC · 20529
20530 Johnayres
1999 RG55
John Ayres, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20530
20531 Stevebabcock
1999 RW57
Steven Babcock, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20531
20532 Benbilby
1999 RL64
R. Ben Bilby, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20532
20533 Irmabonham
1999 RO72
Irma Bonham, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20533
20534 Bozeman
1999 RU74
Melissa Bozeman, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20534
20535 Marshburrows
1999 RV74
Marsha Burrows, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20535
20536 Tracicarter
1999 RF81
Traci A. Carter, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20536
20537 Sandraderosa
1999 RO82
Sandra DeRosa, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20537
20539 Gadberry
1999 RT86
Sandra Gadberry, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20539
20540 Marhalpern
1999 RV86
Marcia Halpern, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20540
20544 Kimhansell
1999 RG100
Kim Hansell, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20544
20545 Karenhowell
1999 RS104
Karen Howell, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20545
20553 Donaldhowk
1999 RQ113
Donald Howk, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20553
20555 Jennings
1999 RC115
Barbara Jennings, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20555
20556 Midgekimble
1999 RZ115
Midge Kimble, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20556
20557 Davidkulka
1999 RB116
David Kulka, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20557
20559 Sheridanlamp
1999 RJ118
Sheridan Lamp, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20559
20564 Michaellane
1999 RT122
Michael Lane, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20564
20566 Laurielee
1999 RV125
Laurie Lee, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20566
20567 McQuarrie
1999 RS129
Kerry Ann McQuarrie, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20567
20568 Migaki
1999 RC130
Janet Migaki, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20568
20570 Molchan
1999 RV133
Bonnie Molchan, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20570
20571 Tiamorrison
1999 RA135
Tiana Morrison, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20571
20572 Celemorrow
1999 RN137
Celeste Morrow, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20572
20573 Garynadler
1999 RW137
Gary Nadler, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20573
20574 Ochinero
1999 RZ139
Marcia Collin Ochinero, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20574
20576 Marieoertle
1999 RG148
Marie Oertle, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20576
20580 Marilpeters
1999 RG151
Marilyn Peters, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20580
20581 Prendergast
1999 RQ152
Dana Prendergast, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20581
20582 Reichenbach
1999 RP154
Edith Reichenbach, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20582
20583 Richthammer
1999 RK158
James Richthammer, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20583
20584 Brigidsavage
1999 RP159
Brigid Savage, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20584
20585 Wentworth
1999 RG160
Sandra Wentworth, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004
MPC · 20585
20586 Elizkolod
1999 RR160
Elizabeth Kolod, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20586
20587 Jargoldman
1999 RD162
Jarett Goldman, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20587
20589 Hennyadmoni
1999 RQ168
Henny Admoni, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20589
20590 Bongiovanni
1999 RN172
Brice Bongiovanni, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20590
20591 Sameergupta
1999 RC177
Sameer Gupta, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20591
20593 Freilich
1999 RM180
Janet Freilich, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20593
20595 Ryanwisnoski
1999 RT188
Ryan Wisnoski, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20595
20600 Danieltse
1999 RC197
Daniel Tse, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20600
20601–20700
Named minor planet
Provisional
This minor planet was named for...
Ref · Catalog
20604 Vrishikpatil
1999 RW205
Vrishikumar Patil, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20604
20606 Widemann
1999 RM214
Thomas Widemann (born 1961), French planetary scientist at the Paris Observatory and associate professor at Versailles University
JPL · 20606
20607 Vernazza
1999 RR219
Pierre Vernazza (born 1979), planetary scientist at the European Space Agency's European Space Research and Technology Centre in Noordwijk
JPL · 20607
20608 Fredmerlin
1999 RH224
Frédéric 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 SH6
Zeeshan Sayed, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20616
20618 Daniebutler
1999 SG7
Danielle Butler, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20618
20623 Davidyoung
1999 TS11
David Young (born 1955), American amateur astronomer
JPL · 20623
20624 Dariozanetti
1999 TB12
Dario Zanetti (born 1959), Swiss artisan, who helped build the discovering Gnosca Observatory
MPC · 20624
20625 Noto
1999 TG20
The Noto Peninsula is located in Japan's geographical center, facing the Sea of Japan.
JPL · 20625
20631 Stefuller
1999 TW91
Stephen Fuller, an ISEF awardee in 2004 ‡
MPC · 20631
20632 Carlyrosser
1999 TC92
Carly Rosser, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20632
20634 Marichardson
1999 TP94
Matthew Richardson, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20634
20638 Lingchen
1999 TV108
Ling Chen, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20638
20639 Michellouie
1999 TD109
Michelle Louie, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20639
20641 Yenuanchen
1999 TF121
Yen Uan-Chen, an ISEF awardee in 2004, and IFAA recipient †[ 12]
MPC · 20641
20642 Laurajohnson
1999 TC124
Laura Johnson, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20642
20643 Angelicaliu
1999 TK142
Angelica Liu, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20643
20644 Amritdas
1999 TN144
Amrit Das, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20644
20646 Nikhilgupta
1999 TM150
Nikhil Gupta, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20646
20649 Miklenov
1999 TP170
Mikhail Klenov, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20649
20654 Ivánéder
1999 TO247
Iván 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 TY270
Ivan Bushmarinov, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20658
20664 Senec
1999 UV4
The 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 VW
Janelle Burgardt (born 1954), secretary and past president of the North East Kansas Amateur Astronomer's League.
JPL · 20673
20686 Thottumkara
1999 VX54
Arun Thottumkara, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20686
20687 Saletore
1999 VQ60
Yogesh Saletore, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20687
20689 Zhuyuanchen
1999 VF63
Zhu Yuanchen, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20689
20690 Crivello
1999 VY66
Joseph Crivello, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20690
20693 Ramondiaz
1999 VV81
Jose Ramon Diaz Navarrete, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20693
20696 Torresduarte
1999 VJ95
Luis Eduardo Torres Duarte, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20696
20701–20800
Named minor planet
Provisional
This minor planet was named for...
Ref · Catalog
20719 Velasco
1999 XL99
Rodrigo Velasco Velasco, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20719
20722 Aaronclevenson
1999 XZ109
Aaron 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 XB228
Alain Sémery (born 1944), French engineer at the Paris Observatory
JPL · 20740
20741 Jeanmichelreess
1999 XA230
Jean-Michel Reess (born 1967), French engineer at the Paris Observatory
JPL · 20741
20760 Chanmatchun
2000 DR8
Mat Chun Chan, the discoverer's mother
JPL · 20760
20768 Langberg
2000 QO54
Sarah Langberg, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20768
20772 Brittajones
2000 QL182
Britta Jones, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20772
20773 Aneeshvenkat
2000 QS208
Aneesh Venkat, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20773
20776 Juliekrugler
2000 RG10
Julie Krugler, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20776
20778 Wangchaohao
2000 RD11
Wang Chaohao, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20778
20779 Xiajunchao
2000 RN11
Xia 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 RZ52
Mark Croce, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20782
20784 Trevorpowers
2000 RN56
Trevor Powers, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20784
20785 Mitalithakor
2000 RO60
Mitali Thakor, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20785
20787 Mitchfourman
2000 RZ71
Mitchell Fourman, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20787
20789 Hughgrant
2000 SU44
Hugh M. Grant (born 1933), Canadian amateur astronomer and a member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
MPC · 20789
20793 Goldinaaron
2000 SF118
Aaron Goldin, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20793
20794 Ryanolson
2000 SD161
Ryan Olson, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20794
20796 Philipmunoz
2000 SN169
Philip Munoz, an ISEF awardee in 2004, and IFAA and EUCYSA recipient
MPC · 20796
20798 Verlinden
2000 SH172
Christopher Verlinden, an ISEF awardee in 2004, and IFAA and EUCYSA recipient
MPC · 20798
20799 Ashishbakshi
2000 SU172
Ashish Bakshi, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20799
20801–20900
Named minor planet
Provisional
This minor planet was named for...
Ref · Catalog
20804 Etter
2000 SW209
Dolores M. Etter is renowned for lifetime achievement in digital signal processing and contributions to science education.
JPL · 20804
20809 Eshinjolly
2000 SW259
Eshin Jolly, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20809
20812 Shannonbabb
2000 SL269
Shannon Babb, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20812
20813 Aakashshah
2000 SB274
Aakash Shah, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20813
20814 Laurajones
2000 SW292
Laura Jones, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20814
20817 Liuxiaofeng
2000 TT50
Liu Xiaofeng, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20817
20818 Karmadiraju
2000 TQ54
Kartik Madiraju, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20818
20821 Balasridhar
2000 UT5
Balaji Sridhar, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20821
20822 Lintingnien
2000 UK7
Lin Ting-Nien, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20822
20823 Liutingchun
2000 UZ7
Liu Ting-Chun, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20823
20828 Linchen
2000 UO27
Lin Chen, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20828
20830 Luyajia
2000 UG45
Lu Yajia, an ISEF awardee in 2004, and IFAA recipient
MPC · 20830
20831 Zhangyi
2000 UM47
Yi-Chen "Lilly" Zhang, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20831
20832 Santhikodali
2000 UQ47
Santhisri Kodali, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20832
20834 Allihewlett
2000 UM48
Allison Hewlett, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20834
20835 Eliseadcock
2000 UY49
Elise Adcock, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20835
20836 Marilytedja
2000 UE51
Marilynn Tedja, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20836
20837 Ramanlal
2000 UX52
Nimish Ramanlal, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20837
20839 Bretharrison
2000 US55
Brett Harrison, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20839
20840 Borishanin
2000 UF58
Boris Hanin, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20840
20843 Kuotzuhao
2000 UZ78
Kuo Tzu-Hao, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20843
20846 Liyulin
2000 US103
Li Yu-Lin, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20846
20850 Gaglani
2000 VF2
Shiv Gaglani, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20850
20851 Ramachandran
2000 VA8
Reshma Ramachandran, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20851
20852 Allilandstrom
2000 VY12
Allison Landstrom, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20852
20853 Yunxiangchu
2000 VQ13
Yun Xiang Chu, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20853
20854 Tetruashvily
2000 VH27
Mazell Tetruashvily, an ISEF awardee in 2004, and IFAA recipient
MPC · 20854
20855 Arifawan
2000 VV27
Arif Awan, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20855
20856 Hamzabari
2000 VT28
Hamza Bari, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20856
20857 Richardromeo
2000 VA30
Richard Romeo, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20857
20858 Cuirongfeng
2000 VM31
Cui Rongfeng, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20858
20861 Lesliebeh
2000 VX34
Leslie Beh, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20861
20862 Jenngoedhart
2000 VY34
Jennifer Goedhart, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20862
20863 Jamescronk
2000 VW35
James Cronk, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20863
20870 Kaningher
2000 VC48
Laura Kaningher, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20870
20873 Evanfrank
2000 VH49
Evan Frank, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20873
20874 MacGregor
2000 VL49
Meredith MacGregor, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20874
20878 Uwetreske
2000 VH50
Uwe Treske, an ISEF awardee in 2004, and IFAA , and Seaborg SIYSS Award recipient
MPC · 20878
20879 Chengyuhsuan
2000 VJ55
Cheng Yu-hsuan, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20879
20880 Yiyideng
2000 VE57
Yiyi Deng, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20880
20882 Paulsánchez
2000 VH57
Diego 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 VD58
Raphaël Gervais, an ISEF awardee in 2004, and MILSET Expo-Science Europe Award recipient †[ 12] ‡[ 17]
MPC · 20883
20887 Ngwaikin
2000 WP2
Ng Wai Kin (born 1974) is one of the pioneers in lunar and planetary imaging using webcam.
JPL · 20887
20888 Siyueguo
2000 WB14
Si Yue Guo, an ISEF awardee in 2004, and MILSET Expo-Science Europe Award recipient †[ 12]
MPC · 20888
20892 MacChnoic
2000 WE75
Breandan Mac Chnoic, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20892
20893 Rosymccloskey
2000 WJ75
Roisin McCloskey, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20893
20894 Krumeich
2000 WP93
Edwin Krumeich, an ISEF awardee in 2004
MPC · 20894
20896 Tiphene
2000 WW141
Didier 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 WR142
Deborah 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
Named minor planet
Provisional
This minor planet was named for...
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20901 Mattmuehler
2000 XO6
Matthew Muehler, an ISEF awardee in 2004
JPL · 20901
20902 Kylebeighle
2000 XY6
Kyle 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-2
Son 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-2
Son of Oeneus , killed in the war of the Seven against Thebes
JPL · 20952
20961 Arkesilaos
1973 SS1
King Arkesilaos of Cyrene
JPL · 20961
20962 Michizane
1977 EW7
Sugawara 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 QN1
Georgij Stepanovitsch Pisarenko, member of the International Academy of Culture †[ 18]
MPC · 20963
20964 Mons Naklethi
1977 UA
First known name of Mount Kleť , in the Czech Republic, where the discovering Kleť Observatory is located
MPC · 20964
20965 Kutafin
1978 SJ7
Oleg 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 RL3
Mary 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 RV2
Mary Pearse (1802-1861), wife of Thomas Maclear .
MPC · 20992
20993 Virginiediscry
1985 RX2
Marie-Virginie Discry (1812-1865), wife of Jean-Charles Houzeau .
MPC · 20993
20994 Atreya
1985 TS
Prakash Atreya (born 1985), a meteor astronomer and programming specialist at the Arecibo Observatory .
JPL · 20994
20998 Houzeaudelehaie
1986 QF1
Charles Auguste Benjamin Hippolyte Houzeau de Lehaie (1832-1922), younger brother of Jean-Charles Houzeau.
MPC · 20998
21000 L'Encyclopédie
1987 BY1
The 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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