Thomas J. Balonek is a professor ofphysics andastronomy atColgate University.^[2] He studies optical and radio emissions from galactic centers andquasars, and is a multiplediscoverer of minor planets.^[3]

He is credited by theMinor Planet Center with the discovery of 9minor planets made atKitt Peak andFoggy Bottom Observatory during 1991–1995, respectively.^[1] His first discovery was the main-belt asteroid6452 Johneuller in 1991.^[4]

His favorite sports are hockey and lacrosse, although he plays neither of them. He is also color blind and very passionate about this condition.^{[citation needed]}

• Thomas Balonek at researchgate.net
• Thomas Balonek at colgate.edu

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