Asminor planet discoveries are confirmed, they are given a permanent number by theIAU'sMinor Planet Center (MPC), and the discoverers can then submit names for them, following the IAU'snaming 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 namedsmall Solar System bodies are approved and published in a bulletin by IAU'sWorking Group for Small Bodies Nomenclature (WGSBN).[1] Before May 2021, citations were published in MPC'sMinor Planet Circulars for many decades.[2] Recent citations can also be found on theJPL Small-Body Database (SBDB).[3] Until his death in 2016, German astronomerLutz D. Schmadel compiled these citations into theDictionary of Minor Planet Names (DMP) and regularly updated the collection.[4][5]
Based onPaul Herget'sThe 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 thepublic domain: SBDB New namings may only beadded 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]
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20001 Marinakoren | 1991 CM | Marina Koren (born 1990), American science and astronomy writer forThe Atlantic | IAU · 20001 |
| 20002 Tillysmith | 1991 EM | Tilly Smith (born 1994), 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 theMaryland Science Center. | JPL · 20003 |
| 20004 Audrey-Lucienne | 1991 GS6 | Audrey-Lucienne Van Landeghem, last visitor at the "Space is For You" Exhibition at theRoyal 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 thephotographic 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 atNews 12 Westchester, guest lecturer at theHayden Planetarium | IAU · 20009 |
| 20010 Tomfrench | 1991 PN2 | Thomas W. French (b. 1950), a biologist and former assistant director ofMassWildlife’s Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program, led the successful reintroduction ofperegrine falcons andbald 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 inBerlin 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 theRoyal Astronomical Society of Canada's centers in Halifax and New Brunswich | IAU · 20018 |
| 20019 Yukiotanaka | 1991 VN | Yukio Tanaka, Japanese baseball infielder for the HokkaidoNippon Ham Fighters | JPL · 20019 |
| 20020 Mipach | 1991 VT | Mike Powell (born 1959), Paul Owen (born 1960), and Chris Curwin (born 1959); hosts ofThe 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 theRASC'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 theRASC's Belleville Center | IAU · 20022 |
| 20023 Jackmegas | 1992 AR | Jack Megas (born 1946), planetarium educator at theSpringfield Science Museum inSpringfield, 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 theObserver'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 theBookLab podcast. | IAU · 20039 |
| 20040 Tatsuyamatsuyama | 1992 WT3 | Tatsuya Matsuyama (born 1983) was born inKochi city, Japan. He teaches at University of Kochi Primary School and works as an instructor atGeisei 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 | DameEllen 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 novelBébert, 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 ofBrescia (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 theRío 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 inSan José de Mayo city. | IAU · 20055 |
| 20056 Roccati | 1993 FU64 | Alessandro Roccati (born 1941), Italian archaeologist and Egyptologist. | IAU · 20056 |
| 20057 Fabiorubeo | 1993 GC | Fabio Rubeo (born 1973), Italian amateur astronomer. | IAU · 20057 |
| 20058 Bundalian | 1993 OM8 | Ester Inocencio Bundalian (b. 1939), an experienced Philippine eclipse chaser. | IAU · 20058 |
| 20059 Debswoboda | 1993 OY9 | Debra Antoinette Swoboda (1955–2025), American academic who established one of the first graduate student unions at Stony Brook. | IAU · 20059 |
| 20060 Johannforster | 1993 PV5 | Johann Reinhold Forster, 18th-century German naturalist, who (with his sonGeorg) accompaniedJames 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 |
| 20067 Marthanieves | 1993 TN24 | Martha Nieves (1926–2014), Uruguayan artist and schoolteacher who made important contributions to plastic arts and culture. | IAU · 20067 |
| 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 married to 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 |
| 20082 Yannlecun | 1994 EG7 | Yann Andre Le Cun (born 1960), French-American computer scientist who contributed to the fields of machine learning and artificial intelligence. | JPL · 20082 |
| 20084 Buckmaster | 1994 GU9 | Bill Buckmaster, American anchor of the news magazine programArizona 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 |
| 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 theAnglo-Australian Observatory during 1976–1986 | JPL · 20106 |
| 20107 Nanyotenmondai | 1995 QY3 | Nanyotenmondai, the Nanyo Citizens' Observatory, in the Sosyou park ofNanyo, 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 beautifulKamishima Island, Amakusa | JPL · 20120 |
| 20135 Juels | 1996 JC | Charles W. Juels (1944–2009), amateur astronomer anddiscoverer 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 theInstituto 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 theNobel 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 ofPrescott, 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 ofPrescott, 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 ofCzechoslovakia †[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 inMyjava | 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 ofKagoshima 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 composerAldo Caponi | JPL · 20200 |
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20204 Yuudurunosato | 1997 EV25 | Yuudurunosato is the nickname ofUrushiyama, located in the western area ofNanyo city | JPL · 20204 |
| 20205 Sitanchen | 1997 EJ34 | Sitan Chen (born 1995), anISTS awardee in 2012 | JPL · 20205 |
| 20207 Dyckovsky | 1997 FB4 | Ari Misha Dyckovsky (born 1993), anISTS awardee in 2012 | JPL · 20207 |
| 20208 Philiphe | 1997 FC4 | Philip Cody He (born 1994), anISTS awardee in 2012 | JPL · 20208 |
| 20211 Joycegates | 1997 GK8 | Joyce Gates, mentor at theISTS in 2012 | JPL · 20211 |
| 20212 Ekbaltouma | 1997 GR8 | Ekbal Touma, mentor at theISTS in 2012 | JPL · 20212 |
| 20213 Saurabhsharan | 1997 GE20 | Saurabh Sharan (born 1993), anISTS awardee in 2012 | JPL · 20213 |
| 20214 Lorikenny | 1997 GL21 | Lori Kenny, mentor at theISTS in 2012 | JPL · 20214 |
| 20217 Kathyclemmer | 1997 GK33 | Kathy Clemmer, mentor at theISTS in 2012 | JPL · 20217 |
| 20218 Dukewriter | 1997 GT34 | Duke Writer, mentor at theISTS in 2012 | JPL · 20218 |
| 20219 Brianstone | 1997 GP36 | Brian Stone, mentor at theISTS 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 theNew 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 ofNorth 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 northeasternBohemia | JPL · 20254 |
| 20256 Adolfneckař | 1998 FC3 | Adolf Neckař, former director of theOndřejov Observatory | MPC · 20256 |
| 20259 Alanhoffman | 1998 FV10 | Alan Hoffman, American engineer, a pioneer in infrared detectors | JPL · 20259 |
| 20264 Chauhan | 1998 FV20 | Neha Chauhan, anISTS awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20264 |
| 20265 Yuyinchen | 1998 FP23 | Yuyin Chen, anISTS awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20265 |
| 20266 Danielchoi | 1998 FK26 | Daniel Chimin Choi, anISTS awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20266 |
| 20268 Racollier | 1998 FC28 | Rachael Theresa Collier, anISTS awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20268 |
| 20270 Phildeutsch | 1998 FR30 | Phillip Thomas Deutsch, anISTS awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20270 |
| 20271 Allygoldberg | 1998 FK32 | Allyson Molly Goldberg, anISTS awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20271 |
| 20272 Duyha | 1998 FH33 | Duy Minh Ha, anISTS awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20272 |
| 20274 Halperin | 1998 FZ40 | Bruce David Halperin, anISTS andISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20274 |
| 20278 Qileihang | 1998 FP45 | Qilei Hang, anISTS awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20278 |
| 20279 Harel | 1998 FZ47 | Matan Harel, anISTS awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20279 |
| 20281 Kathartman | 1998 FZ49 | Katherine Hartman, anISTS awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20281 |
| 20282 Hedberg | 1998 FT51 | Herbert Mason Hedberg, anISTS awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20282 |
| 20283 Elizaheller | 1998 FG55 | Elizabeth Rose Heller, anISTS awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20283 |
| 20284 Andreilevin | 1998 FL58 | Andrei Joseph Levin, anISTS awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20284 |
| 20285 Lubin | 1998 FU58 | Amos Benjamin Lubin, anISTS awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20285 |
| 20286 Michta | 1998 FT59 | Maria Lynn Michta, anISTS awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20286 |
| 20287 Munteanu | 1998 FT61 | Andrei Munteanu, anISTS awardee in 2004, and US Naval Observatory SEAP intern[11] | MPC · 20287 |
| 20288 Nachbaur | 1998 FR62 | Moriah Katherine Nachbaur, anISTS awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20288 |
| 20289 Nettimi | 1998 FQ64 | Divya Nettimi, anISTS awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20289 |
| 20290 Seanraj | 1998 FJ65 | Sean Dilip Raj, anISTS awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20290 |
| 20291 Raumurthy | 1998 FF67 | Rohini Subhadra Rau-Murthy, anISTS awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20291 |
| 20292 Eduardreznik | 1998 FV70 | Eduard Reznik, 2004Intel Science Talent Search winner †[12] | MPC · 20292 |
| 20293 Sirichelson | 1998 FQ72 | Silas Isaac Richelson, anISTS awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20293 |
| 20296 Shayestorm | 1998 FL76 | Shaye Perry Storm, anISTS awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20296 |
| 20298 Gordonsu | 1998 FW77 | Gordon L. Su, anISTS awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20298 |
| 20300 Arjunsuri | 1998 FE84 | Arjun Anand Suri, anISTS awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20300 |
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20301 Thakur | 1998 FY99 | Gaurav Subhash Thakur, anISTS awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20301 |
| 20302 Kevinwang | 1998 FW100 | Kevin Yibo Wang, anISTS awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20302 |
| 20303 Lindwestrick | 1998 FU101 | Linda Brown Westrick, anISTS awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20303 |
| 20304 Wolfson | 1998 FA102 | Jayne Frances Wolfson, anISTS awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20304 |
| 20305 Feliciayen | 1998 FU102 | Felicia Yuen-Lee Yen, anISTS awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20305 |
| 20306 Richarnold | 1998 FC106 | Richard Arnold, mentor at theISTS in 2004 | MPC · 20306 |
| 20307 Johnbarnes | 1998 FH106 | John Barnes, mentor at theISTS in 2004 | MPC · 20307 |
| 20309 Batalden | 1998 FD110 | John Batalden, mentor at theISTS in 2004 | MPC · 20309 |
| 20311 Nancycarter | 1998 FH117 | Nancy Carter, mentor at theISTS in 2004 | MPC · 20311 |
| 20312 Danahy | 1998 FH118 | Thomas Danahy, mentor at theISTS in 2004 | MPC · 20312 |
| 20313 Fredrikson | 1998 FM122 | Robert Fredrikson, mentor at theISTS in 2004 | MPC · 20313 |
| 20314 Johnharrison | 1998 FN126 | John Harrison, English clock designer | JPL · 20314 |
| 20316 Jerahalpern | 1998 FU138 | Jerald Halpern, mentor at theISTS in 2004 | MPC · 20316 |
| 20317 Hendrickson | 1998 FD144 | Gary Hendrickson, mentor at theISTS in 2004 | MPC · 20317 |
| 20321 Lightdonovan | 1998 HJ19 | Donna Light-Donovan, mentor at theISTS in 2004 | MPC · 20321 |
| 20323 Tomlindstom | 1998 HC21 | Tom Lindstom, mentor at theISTS in 2004 | MPC · 20323 |
| 20324 Johnmahoney | 1998 HF22 | John Mahoney, mentor at theISTS 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 byP. Pravec andA. Harris (Src). | JPL · 20325 |
| 20329 Manfro | 1998 HQ43 | Nina Manfro, mentor at theISTS in 2004 | MPC · 20329 |
| 20330 Manwell | 1998 HY44 | Anne Manwell, mentor at theISTS in 2004 | MPC · 20330 |
| 20331 Bijemarks | 1998 HH45 | Billie Jean Marks, mentor at theISTS 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 theAstronomical Observatory of Kharkov National University, later director ofTartu Observatoorium (Tartu Observatory) | JPL · 20334 |
| 20335 Charmartell | 1998 HK57 | Charles Martell, mentor at theISTS in 2004 | MPC · 20335 |
| 20336 Gretamills | 1998 HY61 | Greta Mills, mentor at theISTS in 2004 | MPC · 20336 |
| 20337 Naeve | 1998 HP83 | Larry Naeve, mentor at theISTS in 2004 | MPC · 20337 |
| 20338 Elainepappas | 1998 HA86 | Elaine Pappas, mentor at theISTS in 2004 | MPC · 20338 |
| 20339 Eileenreed | 1998 HM88 | Eileen Reed, mentor at theISTS in 2004 | MPC · 20339 |
| 20340 Susanruder | 1998 HR91 | Susan Ruder, mentor at theISTS in 2004 | MPC · 20340 |
| 20341 Alanstack | 1998 HX91 | Alan Stack, mentor at theISTS in 2004 | MPC · 20341 |
| 20342 Trinh | 1998 HB97 | Jonathan Trinh, mentor at theISTS in 2004 | MPC · 20342 |
| 20343 Vaccariello | 1998 HC100 | Michael Vaccariello, mentor at theISTS in 2004 | MPC · 20343 |
| 20345 Davidvito | 1998 HH114 | David Vito, mentor at theISTS in 2004 | MPC · 20345 |
| 20347 Wunderlich | 1998 HM121 | Daniel Wunderlich, mentor at theISTS in 2004 | MPC · 20347 |
| 20351 Kaborchardt | 1998 HN127 | Kasey Lynn Borchardt, aDCYSC awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20351 |
| 20352 Pinakibose | 1998 HC129 | Pinaki Bose, aDCYSC awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20352 |
| 20354 Rebeccachan | 1998 HA139 | Rebecca Ann Chan, aDCYSC awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20354 |
| 20355 Saraclark | 1998 HD146 | Sara Catherine Clark, aDCYSC awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20355 |
| 20357 Shireendhir | 1998 HP147 | Shireen Dhir, aDCYSC 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, aDCYSC awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20371 |
| 20372 Juliafanning | 1998 KS35 | Julia Alexine Fanning, aDCYSC awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20372 |
| 20373 Fullmer | 1998 KX37 | Austin Tracey Fullmer, aDCYSC awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20373 |
| 20375 Sherrigerten | 1998 KU38 | Sherri Ann Gerten, aDCYSC awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20375 |
| 20376 Joyhines | 1998 KB44 | Joy Ellen Hines, aDCYSC awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20376 |
| 20377 Jakubisin | 1998 KX46 | Daniel James Jakubisin, aDCYSC awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20377 |
| 20379 Christijohns | 1998 KS47 | Christine Elizabeth Johns, aDCYSC 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, aDCYSC 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 |
| 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, aDCYSC awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20415 |
| 20416 Mansour | 1998 RR65 | Philip George Mansour, aDCYSC awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20416 |
| 20420 Marashwhitman | 1998 SN129 | David I. Marash-Whitman, aDCYSC 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 atLouisiana 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 | TheSouth Euclid–Lyndhurst, Ohio, U.S.A. (SELOHUSA) region is in suburbanCleveland. Euclidbluestone quarries provided building stone for the development of northeast Ohio in the 19th century.NASA astronautCarl E. Walz andCharles F. Brush, inventor of arc-lamp street lighting, are from the region. | JPL · 20437 |
| 20440 McClintock | 1999 JO31 | Shannon Noel McClintock, aDCYSC awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20440 |
| 20441 Elijahmena | 1999 JH50 | Elijah Login Mena, aDCYSC awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20441 |
| 20444 Mamesser | 1999 JK63 | Mary Anne Messer, aDCYSC awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20444 |
| 20450 Marymohammed | 1999 JJ111 | Maryam Khadijah Mohammed, aDCYSC awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20450 |
| 20451 Galeotti | 1999 JR134 | Piero Galeotti, Italian astrophysicist | JPL · 20451 |
| 20454 Pedrajo | 1999 LD4 | Ana Cristina Pedrajo, aDCYSC awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20454 |
| 20455 Pennell | 1999 LE4 | Jordan William Pennell, aDCYSC 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, aDCYSC awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20472 |
| 20474 Reasoner | 1999 NV9 | Jonathan William Reasoner, aDCYSC awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20474 |
| 20476 Chanarich | 1999 NH12 | Chana Leora Rich, aDCYSC awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20476 |
| 20477 Anastroda | 1999 NQ18 | Anastasia Nast Roda, aDCYSC awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20477 |
| 20478 Rutenberg | 1999 NJ20 | Michael Lev Rutenberg-Schoenberg, aDCYSC awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20478 |
| 20479 Celisaucier | 1999 NO22 | Celine Michelle Saucier, aDCYSC awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20479 |
| 20480 Antonschraut | 1999 NT31 | Anton H. Schraut, aDCYSC awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20480 |
| 20481 Sharples | 1999 NW37 | David R. Sharples, aDCYSC awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20481 |
| 20482 Dustinshea | 1999 NH40 | Dustin James Shea, aDCYSC awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20482 |
| 20483 Sinay | 1999 NK41 | Daniella Sinay, aDCYSC awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20483 |
| 20484 Janetsong | 1999 NL41 | Janet Song, aDCYSC 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, aDCYSC 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'sThe Bartered Bride. | JPL · 20496 |
| 20497 Mařenka | 1999 RS | Marenka is the nickname of the main soprano character in Smetana'sThe 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 |
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20503 Adamtazi | 1999 RX14 | Adam Ryoma Tazi, aDCYSC 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 containingRome, the everlasting city. | JPL · 20513 |
| 20517 Judycrystal | 1999 RB35 | Judy Crystal (Andrews) Robinson (born 1949) is married to 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, aDCYSC awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20526 |
| 20527 Dajowestrich | 1999 RO48 | David John Westrich, aDCYSC awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20527 |
| 20528 Kyleyawn | 1999 RL50 | Kyle James Yawn, aDCYSC awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20528 |
| 20529 Zwerling | 1999 RM53 | Blake Gordon Zwerling, aDCYSC awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20529 |
| 20530 Johnayres | 1999 RG55 | John Ayres, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20530 |
| 20531 Stevebabcock | 1999 RW57 | Steven Babcock, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20531 |
| 20532 Benbilby | 1999 RL64 | R. Ben Bilby, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20532 |
| 20533 Irmabonham | 1999 RO72 | Irma Bonham, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20533 |
| 20534 Bozeman | 1999 RU74 | Melissa Bozeman, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20534 |
| 20535 Marshburrows | 1999 RV74 | Marsha Burrows, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20535 |
| 20536 Tracicarter | 1999 RF81 | Traci A. Carter, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20536 |
| 20537 Sandraderosa | 1999 RO82 | Sandra DeRosa, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20537 |
| 20539 Gadberry | 1999 RT86 | Sandra Gadberry, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20539 |
| 20540 Marhalpern | 1999 RV86 | Marcia Halpern, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20540 |
| 20544 Kimhansell | 1999 RG100 | Kim Hansell, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20544 |
| 20545 Karenhowell | 1999 RS104 | Karen Howell, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20545 |
| 20553 Donaldhowk | 1999 RQ113 | Donald Howk, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20553 |
| 20555 Jennings | 1999 RC115 | Barbara Jennings, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20555 |
| 20556 Midgekimble | 1999 RZ115 | Midge Kimble, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20556 |
| 20557 Davidkulka | 1999 RB116 | David Kulka, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20557 |
| 20559 Sheridanlamp | 1999 RJ118 | Sheridan Lamp, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20559 |
| 20564 Michaellane | 1999 RT122 | Michael Lane, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20564 |
| 20566 Laurielee | 1999 RV125 | Laurie Lee, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20566 |
| 20567 McQuarrie | 1999 RS129 | Kerry Ann McQuarrie, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20567 |
| 20568 Migaki | 1999 RC130 | Janet Migaki, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20568 |
| 20570 Molchan | 1999 RV133 | Bonnie Molchan, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20570 |
| 20571 Tiamorrison | 1999 RA135 | Tiana Morrison, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20571 |
| 20572 Celemorrow | 1999 RN137 | Celeste Morrow, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20572 |
| 20573 Garynadler | 1999 RW137 | Gary Nadler, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20573 |
| 20574 Ochinero | 1999 RZ139 | Marcia Collin Ochinero, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20574 |
| 20576 Marieoertle | 1999 RG148 | Marie Oertle, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20576 |
| 20580 Marilpeters | 1999 RG151 | Marilyn Peters, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20580 |
| 20581 Prendergast | 1999 RQ152 | Dana Prendergast, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20581 |
| 20582 Reichenbach | 1999 RP154 | Edith Reichenbach, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20582 |
| 20583 Richthammer | 1999 RK158 | James Richthammer, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20583 |
| 20584 Brigidsavage | 1999 RP159 | Brigid Savage, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20584 |
| 20585 Wentworth | 1999 RG160 | Sandra Wentworth, mentor at theDCYSC in 2004 | MPC · 20585 |
| 20586 Elizkolod | 1999 RR160 | Elizabeth Kolod, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20586 |
| 20587 Jargoldman | 1999 RD162 | Jarett Goldman, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20587 |
| 20589 Hennyadmoni | 1999 RQ168 | Henny Admoni, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20589 |
| 20590 Bongiovanni | 1999 RN172 | Brice Bongiovanni, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20590 |
| 20591 Sameergupta | 1999 RC177 | Sameer Gupta, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20591 |
| 20593 Freilich | 1999 RM180 | Janet Freilich, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20593 |
| 20595 Ryanwisnoski | 1999 RT188 | Ryan Wisnoski, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20595 |
| 20600 Danieltse | 1999 RC197 | Daniel Tse, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20600 |
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20604 Vrishikpatil | 1999 RW205 | Vrishikumar Patil, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20604 |
| 20606 Widemann | 1999 RM214 | Thomas Widemann (born 1961), French planetary scientist at theParis 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 |
| 20610 Franciswilliams | 1999 RK235 | Francis Williams (1690–1770), Jamaican astronomer, poet and polymath. | JPL · 20610 |
| 20613 Chibaken | 1999 RE240 | Chiba prefecture is located east of Tokyo. | JPL · 20613 |
| 20616 Zeeshansayed | 1999 SH6 | Zeeshan Sayed, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20616 |
| 20618 Daniebutler | 1999 SG7 | Danielle Butler, anISEF 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 discoveringGnosca Observatory | MPC · 20624 |
| 20625 Noto | 1999 TG20 | TheNoto Peninsula is located in Japan's geographical center, facing the Sea of Japan. | JPL · 20625 |
| 20631 Stefuller | 1999 TW91 | Stephen Fuller, anISEF awardee in 2004‡ | MPC · 20631 |
| 20632 Carlyrosser | 1999 TC92 | Carly Rosser, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20632 |
| 20634 Marichardson | 1999 TP94 | Matthew Richardson, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20634 |
| 20638 Lingchen | 1999 TV108 | Ling Chen, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20638 |
| 20639 Michellouie | 1999 TD109 | Michelle Louie, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20639 |
| 20641 Yenuanchen | 1999 TF121 | Yen Uan-Chen, anISEF awardee in 2004, andIFAA recipient †[12] | MPC · 20641 |
| 20642 Laurajohnson | 1999 TC124 | Laura Johnson, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20642 |
| 20643 Angelicaliu | 1999 TK142 | Angelica Liu, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20643 |
| 20644 Amritdas | 1999 TN144 | Amrit Das, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20644 |
| 20646 Nikhilgupta | 1999 TM150 | Nikhil Gupta, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20646 |
| 20649 Miklenov | 1999 TP170 | Mikhail Klenov, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20649 |
| 20654 Ivánéder | 1999 TO247 | Iván Éder (born 1979), an astrophotographer fromBudapest,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, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20658 |
| 20664 Senec | 1999 UV4 | The town ofSenec 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, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20686 |
| 20687 Saletore | 1999 VQ60 | Yogesh Saletore, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20687 |
| 20689 Zhuyuanchen | 1999 VF63 | Zhu Yuanchen, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20689 |
| 20690 Crivello | 1999 VY66 | Joseph Crivello, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20690 |
| 20693 Ramondiaz | 1999 VV81 | Jose Ramon Diaz Navarrete, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20693 |
| 20696 Torresduarte | 1999 VJ95 | Luis Eduardo Torres Duarte, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20696 |
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20719 Velasco | 1999 XL99 | Rodrigo Velasco Velasco, anISEF 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 |
| 20729 Opheltius | 1999 XS143 | Opheltius, Achean killed by Hector. | JPL · 20729 |
| 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 theParis Observatory | JPL · 20740 |
| 20741 Jeanmichelreess | 1999 XA230 | Jean-Michel Reess (born 1967), French engineer at theParis Observatory | JPL · 20741 |
| 20760 Chanmatchun | 2000 DR8 | Mat Chun Chan, the discoverer's mother | JPL · 20760 |
| 20768 Langberg | 2000 QO54 | Sarah Langberg, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20768 |
| 20772 Brittajones | 2000 QL182 | Britta Jones, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20772 |
| 20773 Aneeshvenkat | 2000 QS208 | Aneesh Venkat, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20773 |
| 20776 Juliekrugler | 2000 RG10 | Julie Krugler, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20776 |
| 20778 Wangchaohao | 2000 RD11 | Wang Chaohao, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20778 |
| 20779 Xiajunchao | 2000 RN11 | Xia Junchao, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20779 |
| 20780 Chanyikhei | 2000 RO11 | Chan Yik Hei (born 1989), anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20780 |
| 20782 Markcroce | 2000 RZ52 | Mark Croce, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20782 |
| 20784 Trevorpowers | 2000 RN56 | Trevor Powers, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20784 |
| 20785 Mitalithakor | 2000 RO60 | Mitali Thakor, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20785 |
| 20787 Mitchfourman | 2000 RZ71 | Mitchell Fourman, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20787 |
| 20789 Hughgrant | 2000 SU44 | Hugh M. Grant (born 1933), Canadian amateur astronomer and a member of theRoyal Astronomical Society of Canada | MPC · 20789 |
| 20793 Goldinaaron | 2000 SF118 | Aaron Goldin, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20793 |
| 20794 Ryanolson | 2000 SD161 | Ryan Olson, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20794 |
| 20796 Philipmunoz | 2000 SN169 | Philip Munoz, anISEF awardee in 2004, andIFAA andEUCYSA recipient | MPC · 20796 |
| 20798 Verlinden | 2000 SH172 | Christopher Verlinden, anISEF awardee in 2004, andIFAA andEUCYSA recipient | MPC · 20798 |
| 20799 Ashishbakshi | 2000 SU172 | Ashish Bakshi, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20799 |
| 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, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20809 |
| 20812 Shannonbabb | 2000 SL269 | Shannon Babb, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20812 |
| 20813 Aakashshah | 2000 SB274 | Aakash Shah, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20813 |
| 20814 Laurajones | 2000 SW292 | Laura Jones, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20814 |
| 20817 Liuxiaofeng | 2000 TT50 | Liu Xiaofeng, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20817 |
| 20818 Karmadiraju | 2000 TQ54 | Kartik Madiraju, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20818 |
| 20821 Balasridhar | 2000 UT5 | Balaji Sridhar, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20821 |
| 20822 Lintingnien | 2000 UK7 | Lin Ting-Nien, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20822 |
| 20823 Liutingchun | 2000 UZ7 | Liu Ting-Chun, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20823 |
| 20828 Linchen | 2000 UO27 | Lin Chen, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20828 |
| 20830 Luyajia | 2000 UG45 | Lu Yajia, anISEF awardee in 2004, andIFAA recipient | MPC · 20830 |
| 20831 Zhangyi | 2000 UM47 | Yi-Chen "Lilly" Zhang, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20831 |
| 20832 Santhikodali | 2000 UQ47 | Santhisri Kodali, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20832 |
| 20834 Allihewlett | 2000 UM48 | Allison Hewlett, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20834 |
| 20835 Eliseadcock | 2000 UY49 | Elise Adcock, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20835 |
| 20836 Marilytedja | 2000 UE51 | Marilynn Tedja, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20836 |
| 20837 Ramanlal | 2000 UX52 | Nimish Ramanlal, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20837 |
| 20839 Bretharrison | 2000 US55 | Brett Harrison, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20839 |
| 20840 Borishanin | 2000 UF58 | Boris Hanin, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20840 |
| 20843 Kuotzuhao | 2000 UZ78 | Kuo Tzu-Hao, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20843 |
| 20846 Liyulin | 2000 US103 | Li Yu-Lin, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20846 |
| 20850 Gaglani | 2000 VF2 | Shiv Gaglani, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20850 |
| 20851 Ramachandran | 2000 VA8 | Reshma Ramachandran, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20851 |
| 20852 Allilandstrom | 2000 VY12 | Allison Landstrom, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20852 |
| 20853 Yunxiangchu | 2000 VQ13 | Yun Xiang Chu, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20853 |
| 20854 Tetruashvily | 2000 VH27 | Mazell Tetruashvily, anISEF awardee in 2004, andIFAA recipient | MPC · 20854 |
| 20855 Arifawan | 2000 VV27 | Arif Awan, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20855 |
| 20856 Hamzabari | 2000 VT28 | Hamza Bari, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20856 |
| 20857 Richardromeo | 2000 VA30 | Richard Romeo, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20857 |
| 20858 Cuirongfeng | 2000 VM31 | Cui Rongfeng, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20858 |
| 20861 Lesliebeh | 2000 VX34 | Leslie Beh, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20861 |
| 20862 Jenngoedhart | 2000 VY34 | Jennifer Goedhart, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20862 |
| 20863 Jamescronk | 2000 VW35 | James Cronk, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20863 |
| 20870 Kaningher | 2000 VC48 | Laura Kaningher, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20870 |
| 20873 Evanfrank | 2000 VH49 | Evan Frank, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20873 |
| 20874 MacGregor | 2000 VL49 | Meredith MacGregor, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20874 |
| 20878 Uwetreske | 2000 VH50 | Uwe Treske, anISEF awardee in 2004, andIFAA, and Seaborg SIYSS Award recipient | MPC · 20878 |
| 20879 Chengyuhsuan | 2000 VJ55 | Cheng Yu-hsuan, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20879 |
| 20880 Yiyideng | 2000 VE57 | Yiyi Deng, anISEF 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, anISEF 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, anISEF awardee in 2004, and MILSET Expo-Science Europe Award recipient †[12] | MPC · 20888 |
| 20892 MacChnoic | 2000 WE75 | Breandan Mac Chnoic, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20892 |
| 20893 Rosymccloskey | 2000 WJ75 | Roisin McCloskey, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20893 |
| 20894 Krumeich | 2000 WP93 | Edwin Krumeich, anISEF awardee in 2004 | MPC · 20894 |
| 20896 Tiphene | 2000 WW141 | Didier Tiphène (born 1957), French deputy director of theLaboratoire 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 theNEAR space mission and is deputy project scientist for theMESSENGER mission | JPL · 20897 |
| 20898 Fountainhills | 2000 WE147 | Fountain Hills, Arizona, home of theFountain Hills Observatory | JPL · 20898 |
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20901 Mattmuehler | 2000 XO6 | Matthew Muehler, anISEF awardee in 2004 | JPL · 20901 |
| 20902 Kylebeighle | 2000 XY6 | Kyle Beighle, anISEF awardee in 2004 | JPL · 20902 |
| 20936 Nemrut Dagi | 4835 T-1 | Nemrut Dagi, the volcano inTurkey. | JPL · 20936 |
| 20947 Polyneikes | 2638 T-2 | Son ofOedipus, who was to alternate kingship overThebes with his brotherEteokles. This led to the war of theSeven against Thebes. | JPL · 20947 |
| 20952 Tydeus | 5151 T-2 | Son ofOeneus, killed in the war of theSeven against Thebes | JPL · 20952 |
| 20961 Arkesilaos | 1973 SS1 | KingArkesilaos ofCyrene | 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 ofMount Kleť, in the Czech Republic, where the discoveringKleť 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 ofFearon Fallows, an English astronomer at theRoyal 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 ofThomas Maclear. | MPC · 20992 |
| 20993 Virginiediscry | 1985 RX2 | Marie-Virginie Discry (1812-1865), wife ofJean-Charles Houzeau. | MPC · 20993 |
| 20994 Atreya | 1985 TS | Prakash Atreya (born 1985), a meteor astronomer and programming specialist at theArecibo Observatory. | JPL · 20994 |
| 20996 Pandrosion | 1986 PB | Pandrosion of Alexandria (fl. 4th century BC), mathematician who possibly developed an approximate method for doubling the cube. | JPL · 20996 |
| 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 | TheEncyclopédie orDictionnaire 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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