American astronomer
Minor planets discovered: 9 [1]
6452 Johneuller |
17 April 1991 |
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(9613) 1993 BN3 |
26 January 1993 |
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(14462) 1993 GA |
2 April 1993 |
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(48496) 1993 BM3 |
26 January 1993 |
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(52463) 1995 GA8 |
6 April 1995 |
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(85323) 1995 GF8 |
8 April 1995 |
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(100307) 1995 GJ8 |
8 April 1995 |
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(162023) 1995 GP8 |
8 April 1995 |
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(347162) 2011 FN12 |
8 April 1995 |
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Thomas J. Balonek is a professor of physics and astronomy at Colgate University.[2] He studies optical and radio emissions from galactic centers and quasars, and is a multiple discoverer of minor planets.[3]
He is credited by the Minor Planet Center with the discovery of 9 minor planets made at Kitt Peak and Foggy Bottom Observatory during 1991–1995, respectively.[1] His first discovery was the main-belt asteroid 6452 Johneuller in 1991.[4]
His favorite sports are hockey and lacrosse, although he plays neither of them.[citation needed]
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