Meanings of minor-planet names: 24001–25000
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]
19,000s
20,000s
21,000s
22,000s
23,000s
24,000s
25,000s
26,000s
27,000s
28,000s
29,000s
24,001…
24,101…
24,201…
24,301…
24,401…
24,501…
24,601…
24,701…
24,801…
24,901…
24001–24100
Named minor planet
Provisional
This minor planet was named for...
Ref · Catalog
24005 Eddieozawa
1999 RB59
Eddie Ozawa, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
JPL · 24005
24010 Stovall
1999 RR104
Laraine Stovall, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
JPL · 24010
24015 Pascalepinner
1999 RK123
Pascale Pinner, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
JPL · 24015
24019 Jeremygasper
1999 RX137
Jeremy Gasper, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
JPL · 24019
24021 Yocum
1999 RT143
Ivan Yocum, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
JPL · 24021
24024 Lynnejohnson
1999 RY159
Lynne Johnson, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
JPL · 24024
24025 Kimwallin
1999 RV164
Kim Wallin, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
JPL · 24025
24026 Pusateri
1999 RN175
Lynne Pusateri, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
JPL · 24026
24027 Downs
1999 RP176
Karen Downs, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
JPL · 24027
24028 Veronicaduys
1999 RP182
Veronica Duys, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
JPL · 24028
24032 Aimeemcarthy
1999 RO212
Aimee McCarthy, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
JPL · 24032
24044 Caballo
1999 SL17
Cindy Caballo, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
JPL · 24044
24045 Unruh
1999 ST18
Amy Unruh, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
JPL · 24045
24046 Malovany
1999 TX3
Joseph Malovany , American tenor soloist, cantor of New York's Fifth Avenue Synagogue, and professor of Liturgical Music at Yeshiva University
JPL · 24046
24048 Pedroduque
1999 TL11
Pedro Duque , Spanish astronaut
JPL · 24048
24051 Hadinger
1999 TW28
Melisa Hadinger, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
JPL · 24051
24052 Nguyen
1999 TC33
Thuy-Anh Nguyen, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
JPL · 24052
24053 Shinichiro
1999 TS36
Shin-ichiro Okumura (born 1965), an astronomer at the Bisei Spacegaurd Center of Japan.
JPL · 24053
24059 Halverson
1999 TE94
Carl Halverson, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
JPL · 24059
24060 Schimenti
1999 TQ100
Jamie Schimenti, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
JPL · 24060
24062 Hardister
1999 TF112
Scott Hardister, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
JPL · 24062
24063 Nanwoodward
1999 TV116
Nancy Woodward, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
JPL · 24063
24065 Barbfriedman
1999 TW120
Barbara Friedman, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
JPL · 24065
24066 Eriksorensen
1999 TE123
Erik Sorensen, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
JPL · 24066
24068 Simonsen
1999 TR156
Larry Simonsen Jr., American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
JPL · 24068
24069 Barbarapener
1999 TY172
Barbara Pener, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
JPL · 24069
24070 Toniwest
1999 TH173
Toni West, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
JPL · 24070
24074 Thomasjohnson
1999 TE198
Thomas Johnson, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
JPL · 24074
24084 Teresaswiger
1999 TG289
Teresa Swiger, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
JPL · 24084
24087 Ciambetti
1999 UT3
Since 2005 Roberto Ciambetti (born 1946) has been promoting a new law against light pollution in the Veneto region. This law was renewed during the International Year of Astronomy, and astronomical observatories will now be more protected
JPL · 24087
24093 Tomoyamaguchi
1999 UM38
Tomohiro Yamaguchi (born 1984) is a trajectory analyst who has assisted in the construction of a cluster system for asteroid orbit computation in Sagamihara city. He studies orbital dynamics for both natural bodies and for interplanetary spacecraft such as Hayabusa and IKAROS.
JPL · 24093
24101–24200
Named minor planet
Provisional
This minor planet was named for...
Ref · Catalog
24101 Cassini
1999 VA9
Giovanni Domenico Cassini (a.k.a. Jean-Dominique Cassini), 17th-century Italian-born French astronomer
JPL · 24101
24102 Jacquescassini
1999 VD9
Jacques Cassini , French astronomer, son of Jean-Dominique Cassini
JPL · 24102
24103 Dethury
1999 VS9
César-François Cassini de Thury , French astronomer and cartographer, son of Jacques Cassini
JPL · 24103
24104 Vinissac
1999 VZ9
Reversed spelling of "Cassini IV", i.e. Jean-Dominique Cassini , son of César-François
JPL · 24104
24105 Broughton
1999 VE10
John Broughton , Australian amateur astronomer
JPL · 24105
24118 Babazadeh
1999 VX28
Evan Joseph Babazadeh, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24118
24119 Katherinrose
1999 VB32
Katherine Rose Banks, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24119
24120 Jeremyblum
1999 VR33
Jeremy Evan Blum, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24120
24121 Achandran
1999 VV33
Ashok Chandran, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS)‡
JPL · 24121
24123 Timothychang
1999 VU35
Timothy Zuchi Chang, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24123
24124 Dozier
1999 VH36
Benjamin Edward Dozier, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24124
24125 Sapphozoe
1999 VS36
Sappho Zoe Gilbert, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24125
24126 Gudjonson
1999 VC49
Herman Gudjonson, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24126
24128 Hipsman
1999 VU53
Nathaniel Edward Hipsman, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24128
24129 Oliviahu
1999 VJ62
Olivia Hu, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24129
24130 Alexhuang
1999 VW63
Alexander Chi-Jan Huang, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24130
24131 Jonathuggins
1999 VG65
Jonathan Hunter Huggins, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24131
24133 Chunkaikao
1999 VW67
Chun-Kai Kao, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24133
24134 Cliffordkim
1999 VD70
Clifford Byungho Kim, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24134
24135 Lisann
1999 VA71
Lauren Rose Lisann, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24135
24138 Benjaminlu
1999 VB81
Benjamin Brice Lu, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24138
24139 Brianmcarthy
1999 VE89
Brian Davis McCarthy, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24139
24140 Evanmirts
1999 VQ89
Evan Neal Mirts, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24140
24144 Philipmocz
1999 VU137
Philip Mocz , American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24144
24146 Benjamueller
1999 VY158
Benjamin Julius Mueller, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24146
24147 Stefanmuller
1999 VH162
Stefan Klein Muller, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24147
24148 Mychajliw
1999 VM169
Alexis Marie Mychajliw, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24148
24149 Raghavan
1999 VL173
Avanthi Raghavan, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24149
24152 Ramasesh
1999 VR185
Vinay Venkatesh Ramasesh, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24152
24153 Davidalex
1999 VE188
David Alex Rosengarten, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24153
24154 Ayonsen
1999 VP188
Ayon Sen, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24154
24155 Serganov
1999 VX188
Artem Serganov, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24155
24156 Hamsasridhar
1999 VZ188
Hamsa Sridhar, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24156
24157 Toshiyanagisawa
1999 VN192
Toshifumi Yanagisawa (born 1971), a senior researcher at JAXA.
JPL · 24157
24158 Kokubo
1999 VV192
Kokubo Eiichiro (born 1968), an astronomer at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan.
JPL · 24158
24159 Shigetakahashi
1999 VY192
Shigeru Takahashi (born 1970), a Japanese solar system researcher.
JPL · 24159
24162 Askaci
1999 WD
Astronomical Society of Kansas City
JPL · 24162
24168 Hexlein
1999 WH9
German for "little witch", the childhood nickname of Renate Kühnen, friend of Rainer Hesken , co-discoverer †
MPC · 24168
24173 SLAS
1999 XS1
Saint Louis Astronomical Society
JPL · 24173
24186 Shivanisud
1999 XL18
Shivani Sud, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24186
24188 Matthewage
1999 XS24
Matthew Michael Wage, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24188
24189 Lewasserman
1999 XR25
Louis Eric Wasserman, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24189
24190 Xiaoyunyin
1999 XT28
Xiaoyun Yin, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24190
24191 Qiaochuyuan
1999 XK30
Qiaochu Yuan, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24191
24194 Paľuš
1999 XU35
Pavel Paľuš (born 1936), Slovak astronomer, one of the founders of the Modra Observatory . He has researched solar prominence and lectured at Comenius University in Bratislava (IAU ).
JPL · 24194
24198 Xiaomengzeng
1999 XB39
Xiaomeng Zeng, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡
JPL · 24198
24199 Tsarevsky
1999 XD39
Irena Tsarevsky, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24199
24200 Peterbrooks
1999 XB40
Peter Brooks, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24200
24201–24300
Named minor planet
Provisional
This minor planet was named for...
Ref · Catalog
24201 Davidkeith
1999 XL40
David Keith, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24201
24204 Trinkle
1999 XZ46
Maria Trinkle, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24204
24206 Mariealoia
1999 XH48
Marie Aloia, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24206
24208 Stelguerrero
1999 XC51
Stella Guerrero, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24208
24210 Handsberry
1999 XM52
Joy Handsberry, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24210
24211 Barbarawood
1999 XD53
Barbara Wood, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24211
24214 Jonchristo
1999 XC67
Jon Christopher, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24214
24215 Jongastel
1999 XN68
Jonathan Gastel, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24215
24217 Paulroeder
1999 XO70
Paul Roeder, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24217
24218 Linfrederick
1999 XV70
Linda Frederick, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24218
24219 Chrisodom
1999 XW71
Christopher Odom, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24219
24224 Matthewdavis
1999 XU76
Matthew Davis, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24224
24226 Sekhsaria
1999 XM81
Anupama Sekhsaria, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24226
24232 Lanthrum
1999 XA92
Drew Lanthrum, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24232
24236 Danielberger
1999 XS96
Daniel Berger, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24236
24238 Adkerson
1999 XQ97
Timothy Adkerson, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24238
24239 Paulinehiga
1999 XX97
Pauline Higa, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24239
24240 Tinagal
1999 XV99
Tina Gallagher, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24240
24245 Ezratty
1999 XB102
Marla Ezratty, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24245
24249 Bobbiolson
1999 XC107
Roberta Rae ("Bobbi") Olson , née Russell, American wife of the University of Arizona basketball coach Lute Olson , and fund-raiser for the Arizona Arthritis Center and the Arizona Cancer Center
JPL · 24249
24250 Luteolson
1999 XS109
Robert Luther ("Lute") Olson , American collegiate Hall of Fame head basketball coach of the University of Arizona
JPL · 24250
24259 Chriswalker
1999 XR127
Christopher W. Walker , American astronomer, who helped create the Global Network of Astronomical Telescopes photometric data reduction pipeline
JPL · 24259
24260 Kriváň
1999 XW127
Kriváň , a symbolic mountain in the High Tatras , Slovakia †
MPC · 24260
24261 Judilegault
1999 XA130
Judith Legault, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24261
24265 Banthonytwarog
1999 XU143
Barbara J. Anthony-Twarog , American astronomer
JPL · 24265
24268 Charconley
1999 XN156
Charles Conley, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24268
24269 Kittappa
1999 XL157
Vasantha Kittappa, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24269
24270 Dougskinner
1999 XD158
Doug Skinner, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24270
24274 Alliswheeler
1999 XN167
Allison Wheeler, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24274
24277 Schoch
1999 XQ169
Jane Schoch, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24277
24278 Davidgreen
1999 XZ170
David Green, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24278
24280 Rohenderson
1999 XE172
Robin Henderson, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24280
24289 Anthonypalma
1999 XO190
Anthony Palma, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24289
24292 Susanragan
1999 XV191
Susan Ragan, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24292
24296 Marychristie
1999 XW212
Mary Christie, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24296
24297 Jonbach
1999 XZ213
Jon Bach, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡
JPL · 24297
24301–24400
Named minor planet
Provisional
This minor planet was named for...
Ref · Catalog
24301 Gural
1999 XZ233
Peter S. Gural (born 1955), a scientist who has applied advanced image processing techniques to both asteroid and meteor detection in ground and space-based systems. JPL
MPC · 24301
24303 Michaelrice
1999 YY
Michael (Mike) L. Rice , American amateur astronomer, co-founder of the New Mexico Skies Observatory near Cloudcroft with his wife Lynn
JPL · 24303
24304 Lynnrice
1999 YZ
Eileen Lynn Rice , American amateur astronomer, co-founder of the New Mexico Skies Observatory near Cloudcroft with her husband Michael
JPL · 24304
24305 Darrellparnell
1999 YG4
Darrell Parnell , American astronomer
JPL · 24305
24308 Cowenco
1999 YC9
Courtney, Wendy and Cody, offspring of the first discoverer
JPL · 24308
24316 Anncooper
2000 AQ11
Ann Simone Cooper, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her animal sciences project.
JPL · 24316
24317 Pukarhamal
2000 AL12
Pukar Hamal, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his animal sciences project.
JPL · 24317
24318 Vivianlee
2000 AE14
Vivian Alice Lee, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, for her behavioral and social sciences project. (ISEF) winner
JPL · 24318
24325 Kaleighanne
2000 AB52
Kaleigh Anne Eichel, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for her behavioral and social sciences project and Seaborg Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar (SIYSS) selectee
JPL · 24325
24328 Thomasburr
2000 AF54
Thomas McLean Burr, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his behavioral and social sciences project.
JPL · 24328
24331 Alyshaowen
2000 AL68
Alysha Harper Owen, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her behavioral and social sciences project.
JPL · 24331
24332 Shaunalinn
2000 AK69
Shauna Theresa Linn, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her behavioral and social sciences project.
JPL · 24332
24333 Petermassey
2000 AA70
Peter Hans Massey, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his behavioral and social sciences team project.
JPL · 24333
24334 Conard
2000 AL71
Russell B. Conard, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his biochemistry project.
JPL · 24334
24337 Johannessen
2000 AF77
Liv Helena Johannessen, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her biochemistry project.
JPL · 24337
24344 Brianbarnett
2000 AB99
Brian Gray Barnett, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his biochemistry team project.
JPL · 24344
24345 Llaverias
2000 AU99
Priscila Elena Llaverias, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her biochemistry team project.
JPL · 24345
24346 Lehienphan
2000 AK100
Le Hien Thi Phan, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her biochemistry team project.
JPL · 24346
24347 Arthurkuan
2000 AF102
Arthur Kuan, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his cellular and molecular biology project.
JPL · 24347
24351 Fionawood
2000 AD104
Fiona Winifred Wood, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her cellular and molecular biology project.
JPL · 24351
24352 Kapilrama
2000 AE104
Kapil Vishveshwar Ramachandran, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his cellular and molecular biology project.
JPL · 24352
24353 Patrickhsu
2000 AG104
Patrick David Hsu, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his cellular and molecular biology project.
JPL · 24353
24354 Caz
2000 AA105
Christopher Allen Zimmerman, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his chemistry project.
JPL · 24354
24369 Evanichols
2000 AE132
Eva Megan Nichols, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her chemistry team project.
JPL · 24369
24370 Marywang
2000 AX139
Mary Xue Wang, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her chemistry team project.
JPL · 24370
24372 Timobauman
2000 AG140
Timothy Bauman, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his computer science project.
JPL · 24372
24376 Ramesh
2000 AB152
Vinayak Ramesh, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his computer science project.
JPL · 24376
24378 Katelyngibbs
2000 AZ154
Katelyn Elizabeth Gibbs, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her earth and planetary science project.
JPL · 24378
24380 Dorippe
2000 AA160
Dorippe was ransomed by Anius from pirates who had kidnapped her. Dorippe had three daughters with Anius ̶ Elais, Oeno, and Spermo.
IAU · 24380
24385 Katcagen
2000 AM172
Katherine Thompson Cagen, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her earth and planetary science project.
JPL · 24385
24386 McLindon
2000 AV172
Bonnie Joyce McLindon, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her earth and planetary science project.
JPL · 24386
24387 Trettel
2000 AB174
Stephen Jerome Trettel, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his electrical and mechanical engineering project.
JPL · 24387
24397 Parkerowan
2000 AT186
Parker Owan, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his electrical and mechanical engineering project.
JPL · 24397
24401–24500
Named minor planet
Provisional
This minor planet was named for...
Ref · Catalog
24409 Caninquinn
2000 AH235
Canin Quinn Christell, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his electrical and mechanical engineering project.
JPL · 24409
24410 Juliewalker
2000 AZ236
Julie Emily Walker, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her electrical and mechanical engineering project.
JPL · 24410
24411 Janches
2000 AU240
Diego Janches (born 1967), a space weather scientist at the Goddard Space Flight Center .
JPL · 24411
24412 Ericpalmer
2000 AM243
Eric E. Palmer (born 1968), a research scientist at the Planetary Science Institute in Tucson.
JPL · 24412
24413 Britneyschmidt
2000 AN243
Britney Elyce Schmidt (born 1982), an assistant professor in the department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Tech .
JPL · 24413
24414 Anzhenhosp
2000 AJ246
Beijing Anzhen Hospital, in China
IAU · 24414
24420 Thasos
2000 BU22
Thasos was one of three sons of Anius . He was devoured by a pack of dogs on his home island of Delos.
IAU · 24420
24421 Djorgovski
2000 BQ33
Stanislav George Djorgovski (born 1956) is a professor of astronomy at the California Institute of Technology . He has performed fundamental research in many topics, including high-z galaxies, globular clusters, quasars and galactic evolution. He has pioneered the use of advanced computing techniques for astronomical problems
JPL · 24421
24422 Helentressa
2000 CF3
Helen Tressa D´Couto, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her environmental management project.
JPL · 24422
24426 Belova
2000 CR12
Elena Belova (born 1947) is a retired fencer from Belarus who became the first woman to win four gold medals during five Olympics from 1968 through 1980. In 2007 she was awarded the Pierre de Coubertin medal by the International Olympic Committee.
IAU · 24426
24432 Elizamcnitt
2000 CT48
Eliza Helen McNitt, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her environmental management project.
JPL · 24432
24434 Josephhoscheidt
2000 CY112
Joseph Hoscheidt, a member of the Mountain Operations team for Steward Observatory at the University of Arizona .
JPL · 24434
24438 Michaeloy
2000 EV94
Michael Jeffrey Loy, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his materials and bioengineering project.
JPL · 24438
24439 Yanney
2000 EM144
Michael (born 1933) and Gail (born 1936) Yanney, American philanthropists and community leaders, based in Omaha, Nebraska .
JPL · 24439
24441 Jopek
2000 FM29
Tadeusz J. Jopek (born 1951), a professor at Adam Mickiewicz University , Poznaņ, Poland. JPL
MPC · 24441
24450 Victorchang
2000 QC69
Victor Peter Chang , Chinese-Australian heart surgeon
JPL · 24450
24455 Kaňuchová
2000 QF222
Zuzana Kanuchová (born 1979), a researcher at the Astronomical Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences .
JPL · 24455
24464 Williamkalb
2000 SX124
William B. Kalb, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his materials and bioengineering project.
JPL · 24464
24474 Ananthram
2000 VE2
Ananth Ram, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his materials and bioengineering project.
JPL · 24474
24480 Glavin
2000 WA191
Daniel P. Glavin (born 1974), an astrobiologist at the Goddard Space Flight Center.
JPL · 24480
24484 Chester
2000 YV49
Shai Matthew Chester, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his materials and bioengineering team project.
JPL · 24484
24488 Eliebochner
2000 YY111
Elie Joshua Bochner, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his materials and bioengineering team project.
JPL · 24488
24492 Nathanmonroe
2000 YQ131
Nathan McKay Monroe, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his energy and transportation project.
JPL · 24492
24493 McCommon
2000 YT131
Steven Richard McCommon, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his environmental sciences project.
JPL · 24493
24494 Megmoulding
2000 YH132
Megan Moulding, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her environmental sciences project.
JPL · 24494
24495 Degroff
2001 AV1
Bill DeGroff (born 1956), Telescope Facilities Manager at Lowell Observatory , was instrumental in realizing the exceptional performance of the Lowell Discovery Telescope (LDT). Prior to his present operational position, he served as Project Manager, and before that Project Engineer during LDT development.
JPL · 24495
24501–24600
Named minor planet
Provisional
This minor planet was named for...
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24503 Kero
2001 AJ42
Johan Kero (born 1978), a scientist at the Swedish Institute of Space Physics
JPL · 24503
24509 Joycechai
2001 BT27
Joyce Sophia Chai, a 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for her environmental sciences project.
JPL · 24509
24517 Omattage
2001 BN71
Natalie Saranga Omattage, a 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for her environmental sciences project and recipient of an Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award
JPL · 24517
24520 Abramson
2001 CW1
Ronit Batya Roth Abramson, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her environmental sciences project.
JPL · 24520
24523 Sanaraoof
2001 CV3
Sana Raoof, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for her mathematical sciences project and recipient of an Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award
JPL · 24523
24524 Kevinhawkins
2001 CY3
Kevin Kyle Hawkins, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for his mathematical sciences project.
JPL · 24524
24526 Desai
2001 CA5
Kshitij A. Desai, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for his medicine and health sciences project.
JPL · 24526
24529 Urbach
2001 CW17
Jourdan Brandt Urbach, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for his medicine and health sciences project.
JPL · 24529
24532 Csabakiss
2001 CY21
Csaba Kiss (born 1973), an astronomer at the Konkoly Observatory , Budapest, Hungary.
JPL · 24532
24533 Kokhirova
2001 CR27
Gulchekhra I. Kokhirova (born 1962), a scientist at the Institute of Astrophysics of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan .
JPL · 24533
24535 Neslušan
2001 CA28
Lubos Neslušan (born 1960), a meteor astronomer at the Astronomical Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences.
JPL · 24535
24538 Charliexie
2001 DM5
Charlie L. Xie, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for his medicine and health sciences project.
JPL · 24538
24541 Hangzou
2001 DO16
Hang Richard Zou, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for his medicine and health sciences project.
JPL · 24541
24546 Darnell
2001 DE35
Alicia Marie Darnell, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for her medicine and health sciences project.
JPL · 24546
24547 Stauber
2001 DV36
Zachary Jason Stauber, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for his medicine and health sciences project.
JPL · 24547
24548 Katieeverett
2001 DW42
Katie Elizabeth Everett, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for her medicine and health sciences project.
JPL · 24548
24549 Jaredgoodman
2001 DB69
Jared Vega Goodman, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for his medicine and health sciences team project and recipient of a European Union Contest for Young Scientists Award
JPL · 24549
24587 Kapaneus
4613 T-2
Capaneus , in Greek mythology , son of Hipponous and father of Sthenelus , and one of the Seven against Thebes
JPL · 24587
24601–24700
Named minor planet
Provisional
This minor planet was named for...
Ref · Catalog
24601 Valjean
1971 UW
When Jean Valjean , the central character in Victor Hugo 's Les Misérables , was in prison, he was known by the number 24601. By associating this minor planet with Valjean's name, a connection is established with one of the world's greatest works of literature
JPL · 24601
24602 Mozzhorin
1972 TE
Yurij Aleksandrovich Mozzhorin (1920–1998) was one of the organizers and leaders in the field of Soviet space-rocket engineering. He was the founder of the Space Mission Control Center and the director of the Central Research Institute of Machine Building (1961–1990)[ 9]
JPL · 24602
24603 Mekistheus
1973 SQ
Mecisteus , Greek mythological character, son of Talaus and father of Euryalus , and according to some accounts one of the Seven against Thebes
JPL · 24603
24604 Vasilermakov
1973 SP4
Ermakov Vasilij Timofeevich (1927–2007) was a priest, a historian of Christianity and a social activist.
JPL · 24604
24605 Tsykalyuk
1975 VZ8
Sergej Alekseevich Tsykalyuk , Russian economist
JPL · 24605
24607 Sevnatu
1977 PC1
Sevastopol National Technical University , Ukraine
JPL · 24607
24608 Alexveselkov
1977 SL
Alexej Nikonovich Veselkov , Russian molecular physicist and biophysicist
JPL · 24608
24609 Evgenij
1978 RA2
Evgenij Borisovich Aleksandrov , Russian physicist
JPL · 24609
24611 Svetochka
1978 SH3
Svetlana Anatolʹevna Biryukova (born 1967), oldest daughter of the discoverer, graduated from Nizhnij Novgorod University with mathematics and law degrees. She is now a lawyer and is raising two children
JPL · 24611
24619 Danielarsham
1979 DA
Daniel Arsham (b. 1980) is an American artist.
IAU · 24619
24626 Astrowizard
1980 TS3
David V. ("Dave") Rodrigues , American astronomy teacher
JPL · 24626
24637 Olʹgusha
1981 RW4
Olʹga Anatolʹevna Sazonova (born 1975), youngest daughter of the discoverer, graduated from Simferopol University with a mathematics degree. She lives in New York and is raising three children
JPL · 24637
24639 Mukhametdinov
1982 US6
Vladimir Nagimovich Mukhametdinov (born 1946) worked for 46 years as a mechanical and power engineer, then as a teacher in the Technical Lyceum. As an enthusiastic amateur astronomer, he provides tireless assistance in upgrading the electronics of the telescopes at CrAO
JPL · 24639
24640 Omiwa
1982 XW1
The Ōmiwa Shrine is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan. It is located on Miwa-Yama , a mountain located in the southeast of the Yamato Basin, Miwa, Sakurai City, Nara prefecture.
JPL · 24640
24641 Enver
1983 RS4
Enver Elimdarovich Abduraimov , Ukrainian (Crimean) physician
JPL · 24641
24643 MacCready
1984 SS
Paul MacCready , American engineer, who won the Kremer prize for the first human-powered flying machine
JPL · 24643
24645 Šegon
1985 PF
Damir Šegon (born 1962) has been a dedicated amateur meteor astronomer and mentor for more than three decades. He serves as Secretary of the Astronomical Society "Istra" Pula, Croatia and coordinates the Croatian Meteor Network's database of meteoroid orbital elements.
JPL · 24645
24646 Stober
1985 PG
Gunter Stober (born 1979), an expert in radar measurements of meteors and the atmosphere at the Leibniz-Institute of Atmospheric Physics in Kühlungsborn , Germany.
JPL · 24646
24647 Maksimachev
1985 QL5
Astronomer Boris Alexeevich Maksimachev (born 1923) is deputy director of the Moscow planetarium [ru ] . From 1954 to 1983 he delivered more than 8000 lectures. For 21 years he taught astronavigation to the cosmonauts. He is the author of hundreds of publications
JPL · 24647
24648 Evpatoria
1985 SG2
Evpatoria , Crimea, Ukraine, on the occasion of its 2500th anniversary in 2003
JPL · 24648
24649 Balaklava
1985 SG3
Balaklava , Crimea, Ukraine, now part of Sebastopol
JPL · 24649
24654 Fossett
1987 KL
Steve Fossett , American millionaire and adventurer
JPL · 24654
24658 Misch
1987 UX
Anthony Misch (born 1951) has made significant contributions to the history of astronomy through his creation and direction of the Lick Observatory Historical Collections. His career in astronomy spans over 30 years from the Mt. Wilson to Lick observatories.
JPL · 24658
24662 Gryll
1988 GS
Matyáš Gryll of Gryllov, Czech astronomer †
MPC · 24662
24663 Philae
1988 PV1
Philae , an island (now submerged) in Lake Nasser , Egypt.
JPL · 24663
24665 Tolerantia
1988 RN3
Latin for "tolerance ", meaning nowadays tolerating different ideological and religious opinions and behaviours
JPL · 24665
24666 Miesvanrohe
1988 RZ3
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe , German-American architect and designer
JPL · 24666
24671 Frankmartin
1989 AD7
Frank Martin , Swiss composer
JPL · 24671
24673 Ohsugitadao
1989 SB1
Tadao Ohsugi (b. 1950), a Japanese amateur astronomer.
IAU · 24673
24679 Van Rensbergen
1989 VR1
Walter van Rensbergen (born 1941), a physicist at the VUB -University in Brussels.
JPL · 24679
24680 Alleven
1989 YE4
"All [of the] even" digits
JPL · 24680
24681 Granados
1989 YE6
Enrique Granados (1867–1916). a Spanish pianist and a composer of classical music in a uniquely Spanish style.
JPL · 24681
24695 Štyrský
1990 ST4
Jindřich Štyrský (1899–1942) was a Czech Surrealist painter, graphic artist, photographer, poet and editor. The painter Toyen was his artistic partner. They became members of Devetsil and together with Nezval, Teige and Brouk founded The Group of Surrealists in Czechoslovakia in 1934
JPL · 24695
24697 Rastrelli
1990 SK28
Carlo Bartolomeo Rastrelli and Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli , father and son, Italian sculptor and architect, respectively
JPL · 24697
24699 Schwekendiek
1990 TJ7
Peter Schwekendiek , German astrophysicist
JPL · 24699
24701–24800
Named minor planet
Provisional
This minor planet was named for...
Ref · Catalog
24701 Elyu-Ene
1990 VY5
Elyu-Ene, "Large River", the Evenk name for the Lena River , one of the longest in the world (4400 km), flowing from the Baikal Mountains to the Laptev Sea
JPL · 24701
24709 Mitau
1991 PE6
Ancient name of the Latvian city of Jelgava
JPL · 24709
24711 Chamisso
1991 PN17
Adelbert von Chamisso , German-French poet and botanist
JPL · 24711
24712 Boltzmann
1991 RP3
Ludwig Boltzmann , Austrian physicist
JPL · 24712
24713 Ekrutt
1991 RE4
Joachim Ekrutt, German lawyer, tax consultant, and amateur astronomer
JPL · 24713
24726 Nagatatetsuya
1991 VY
Tetsuya Nagata (b. 1957) is a professor at Kyoto University . He has contributed to the understanding of the interstellar medium, particularly in the central region of the Milky Way Galaxy, through various infrared observations including polarimetry.
IAU · 24726
24728 Scagell
1991 VO2
Robin Scagell , British author, consultant and broadcaster on astronomy
JPL · 24728
24732 Leonardcohen
1992 CL2
Leonard Cohen (1934–2016) was a Canadian singer, songwriter, poet and novelist. His song "Suzanne" was one of many that became a hit. He was honored with one of the Prince of Asturias awards. Name suggested by K. Leterme.
JPL · 24732
24734 Kareness
1992 EA1
Karen Penelope Steel ("Karen Ess"), British geneticist and elder sister of the discoverer
JPL · 24734
24748 Nernst
1992 ST13
Walther Hermann Nernst , German chemist
JPL · 24748
24749 Grebel
1992 SM17
Eva K. Grebel , German astronomer
JPL · 24749
24750 Ohm
1992 SR17
Georg Simon Ohm , German physicist
JPL · 24750
24751 Kroemer
1992 SS24
Herbert Kroemer , German-American physicist and Nobelist
JPL · 24751
24753 Fujikake
1992 UU5
Youhei Fujikake (b. 1967) is a technical advisor for the municipal planetariums in Nagoya, Osaka, Himeji, Hiroshima and Fukuoka. He is also an amateur astronomer.
IAU · 24753
24754 Zellyfry
1992 UE6
The traditional food Zellyfry is made from potatoes and okra. Zellyfry is similar to Japanese Korokke but has no butter. Its name comes from the fact that it looks like zeni, old Japanese money. Its roots come from the Japanese-Russian war and the Chinese vegetable manju
JPL · 24754
24757 Kusano
1992 VN
Takanori Kusano (b. 1971), a Japanese pharmacist and amateur astronomer.
IAU · 24757
24761 Ahau
1993 BW2
Kinich Ahau (Ahau-Kin, "Lord of the Sun-face"), Mayan Sun-god
JPL · 24761
24778 Nemsu
1993 KW1
New Mexico State University † ‡
MPC · 24778
24779 Presque Isle
1993 OD2
University of Maine at Presque Isle , Presque Isle, Maine, location of a 65-km long scale model of the solar system, on the occasion of its centennial in 2003
JPL · 24779
24794 Kurland
1993 UB7
Kurland or Courland , the ancient (13th–18th centuries) name of the districts Zemgale and Kurzeme of present-day Latvia
JPL · 24794
24801–24900
Named minor planet
Provisional
This minor planet was named for...
Ref · Catalog
24808 Iwanaguchi
1994 TN1
Eiichi Iwanaguchi (b. 1976), a Japanese amateur astronomer.
IAU · 24808
24816 Einagahideo
1994 VU6
Hideo Einaga (b. 1949), a Japanese amateur astronomer.
IAU · 24816
24818 Menichelli
1994 WX
Marco Menichelli (born 1942), an Italian amateur astronomer, software developer for transient objects, and member of the astronomer team at Pistoia Mountains Astronomical Observatory . He lives in Fiesole , near Florence.
MPC · 24818
24825 Ebeshireiko
1995 QB2
Reiko Ebeshi (b. 1958), a Japanese amateur astronomer.
IAU · 24825
24826 Pascoli
1995 QN2
Giovanni Pascoli (1855–1912), an Italian poet and classical scholar
JPL · 24826
24827 Maryphil
1995 RA
Mary Clark (born 1938) and Phil Spahr (born 1938) are the parents of the discoverer.
JPL · 24827
24829 Berounurbi
1995 SH1
The Czech town of Beroun . The royal town was founded in the year 1265, at a strategic position southwest of Prague near the Berounka river. Now an important industrial, transportation and tourist center, the town has a rich history as evidenced by a well-preserved downtown urban zone
JPL · 24829
24830 Kawanotomoyoshi
1995 ST3
Tomoyoshi Kawano (b. 1956), a Japanese electrical engineer and amateur astronomer.
IAU · 24830
24837 Mšecké Žehrovice
1995 UQ1
The Czech village of Mšecké Žehrovice in central Bohemia is known for its remnants of an ancient Celtic sanctuary.
MPC · 24837
24838 Abilunon
1995 UJ2
Abilunon is the presumed name of an ancient Celtic town, founded in the 1st century BC on a strategic peninsula of the Vltava river , the Czech Republic .
MPC · 24838
24841 Imatani
1995 UY8
Takuro Imatani (b. 1968), a Japanese electrical engineer and amateur astronomer.
IAU · 24841
24844 Hwanginjoon
1995 VM1
Injoon Hwang (b. 1966), a Korean amateur astronomer.
IAU · 24844
24847 Polesný
1995 WE6
Bohumil Polesný (1905–1976) was a Czech astronomer and astronomy popularizer who started the construction of the Kleť Observatory and served as director of the preceding (České Budějovice) observatory during the 1950s and 1960s.
MPC · 24847
24850 Biagiomarin
1995 XA
Biagio Marin (1891–1985) was an Italian poet and writer, born in territories then belonging to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. He is best known for his poems in the Venetian language.
IAU · 24850
24856 Messidoro
1996 AA4
Piero Messidoro (born 1950) is an Italian space engineer who has developed projects and technologies in human and robotic space exploration, notably the International Space Station, new generation transportation systems and moon and Mars missions. He gives international lectures on space exploration system engineering
JPL · 24856
24857 Sperello
1996 AH4
Sperello di Serego Alighieri (born 1952) is an Italian astrophysicist who made major contributions to the field of extragalactic astronomy. He is a descendant of Dante Alighieri.
JPL · 24857
24858 Diethelm
1996 BB1
Roger Diethelm (born 1948), a Swiss astronomer and observer of variable stars, who founded the R. Szafraniec Observatory (577 )/(590 ) in Metzerlen, Switzerland, where Marek Wolf , who discovered this minor planet, previously observed. Diethelm is also the editor of the variable-stars bulletin of the Swiss Astronomical Society (German: Schweizerische Astronomische Gesellschaft ).
JPL · 24858
24862 Hromec
1996 DC3
Arnost Hromec (1924–2013), was a Slovak specialist in internal medicine, recipient of the prize and medal of the Slovak Medical Association and of the Reiman medal.
JPL · 24862
24863 Cheli
1996 EB
Maurizio Cheli (born 1959), an Italian air force officer and ESA astronaut, who flew with NASA's STS-75 Space Shuttle mission in 1996.
IAU · 24863
24889 Tamurahosinomura
1996 XU32
"Tamurahosinomura" ("the star village") opened in 1992 near the Abukumado limestone cave in Fukushima prefecture. The 0.65-m reflector at Hoshinomura Observatory was rendered unrepairable by the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake in March 2011, but was reborn as the "KIZUNA Telescope" in July 2012.
JPL · 24889
24890 Amaliafinzi
1996 XV32
Amalia Ercoli Finzi (born 1937), a professor of Aerospace Mechanics and an Honorary Professor at Politecnico di Milano, is a researcher and an educator in Spaceflight Dynamics and Space Mission Design. She was the P.I. of the SD2 instrument, on board of the Philae lander on Rosetta, to drill and sample comet 67P.
JPL · 24890
24898 Alanholmes
1997 AR17
Alan W. Holmes (born 1950), an American optical engineer and amateur gamma-ray burst astronomer, who helped spark the CCD astronomical revolution. He is a member of the Santa Barbara Astronomical Group.
MPC · 24898
24899 Dominiona
1997 AU17
Canada , officially the "Dominion of Canada" under the Constitution Acts of 1867 and 1982.
MPC · 24899
24901–25000
Named minor planet
Provisional
This minor planet was named for...
Ref · Catalog
24907 Alfredhaar
1997 CO4
Alfréd Haar , Hungarian mathematician
JPL · 24907
24910 Haruoando
1997 CK29
Haruo Ando (born 1951), a doctor of internal medicine, is a Japanese amateur astronomer and a member of the Yamagata Astronomical Club
JPL · 24910
24911 Kojimashigemi
1997 DU
Shigemi Kojima (born 1931) built a private observatory in 1974, with a 0.25-m reflector in a dome he opens wholeheartedly to local children and citizens. He is also now an adviser to the Astronomical Society of Shikoku
JPL · 24911
24916 Stelzhamer
1997 EK11
Franz Stelzhamer (1802–1874) was an Austrian poet and novelist who wrote the words to the Austrian national anthem and whose "s'Hoamatgsang" is the anthem of the Upper Austria province.
MPC · 24916
24918 Tedkooser
1997 EO17
Ted Kooser , American poet, Poet Laureate of the United States in 2004
JPL · 24918
24919 Teruyoshi
1997 ER17
Teruyoshi Ibi (born 1956), is a science teacher at a junior high school in Kitakyushu. He is also a well-known amateur astronomer and acted as a branch director of the Fukuoka Astronomical Society
JPL · 24919
24922 Bechtel
1997 EH33
Marian Joan Bechtel (born 1994), a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her engineering project.
JPL · 24922
24923 Claralouisa
1997 EB37
Clara Louisa Fannjiang (born 1994), a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search for her engineering project and was also awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.
JPL · 24923
24926 Jinpan
1997 GB8
Jin Pan (born 1994), a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his bioinformatics and genomics project.
JPL · 24926
24927 Brianpalmer
1997 GP12
Brian Palmer, mentor of a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors.
JPL · 24927
24928 Susanbehel
1997 GK13
Susan Behel, mentor of a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors.
JPL · 24928
24930 Annajamison
1997 GL17
Anna Jamison, mentor of a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors.
JPL · 24930
24931 Noeth
1997 GO18
William Noeth, mentor of a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors.
JPL · 24931
24934 Natecovert
1997 GK36
Nathaniel Covert, mentor of a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors.
JPL · 24934
24935 Godfreyhardy
1997 HP2
Godfrey Harold Hardy , British mathematician
JPL · 24935
24939 Chiminello
1997 JR
Vincenzo Chiminello (1741–1815), nephew of Giuseppe Toaldo , was an Italian astronomer and translator
JPL · 24939
24940 Sankichiyama
1997 JY4
Sankichiyama mountain is located to the east of Kaminoyama, a hot-spring town in Yamagata prefecture. The mountain is loved by citizens as a hiking course
JPL · 24940
24944 Harish-Chandra
1997 LZ4
Harish-Chandra , Indian-American mathematician
JPL · 24944
24945 Houziaux
1997 LH9
Léo Houziaux (born 1932), a Belgian astrophysicist at University of Liège , specialized in stellar structure at Mt. Wilson and Palomar.
JPL · 24945
24946 Foscolo
1997 NQ
Ugo Foscolo (1778–1827), leader of exponent of Neoclassic and Pre-Romanticism Italian literature
JPL · 24946
24947 Hausdorff
1997 NU1
Felix Hausdorff , German mathematician
JPL · 24947
24948 Babote
1997 NU6
Babote tower, the former Babote Observatory, Montpellier, France, now the meeting place of the members of the Société Astronomique de Montpellier
JPL · 24948
24949 Klačka
1997 PZ1
Slovak physicist Jozef Klačka (born 1963) is an associate professor at Comenius University, Bratislava. His theoretical research centers on the orbital evolution of dust particles, taking into account various effects (e.g., particle shape, solar wind, Yarkovsky effect)
JPL · 24949
24950 Nikhilas
1997 QF
Nikhilas Jonathan Marsden (born 1995) is the first grandson of Brian G. Marsden , a director of the Minor Planet Center .
MPC · 24950
24956 Qiannan
1997 SN10
Qiannan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture (Qiannan), with a population of 4.2 million from 43 ethnic groups, is an autonomous prefecture of Guizhou Province, P.R. China.
JPL · 24956
24959 Zielenbach
1997 TR
Bill Zielenbach (born 1943), a former rocket scientist.
JPL · 24959
24960 Usukikenichi
1997 TV17
Kenichi Usuki (1967–2023) was the first winner of the Astronomical Society of Japan (ASJ ) Award for Outstanding Achievement by an Amateur in 2001. He launched a project to preserve the Nisshinkan Observatory ruins that was certified as the first Japan Astronomical Heritage by ASJ in 2019.
IAU · 24960
24962 Kenjitoba
1997 UX8
Kenji Toba (born 1950), Japanese amateur astronomer, discoverer of comet C/1971 E1, and director of the BiStar Observatory (see 14492 Bistar ) since its foundation
JPL · 24962
24965 Akayu
1997 WC2
The Japanese town of Akayu is situated in the southern part of Nanyo city in the Yamagata Prefecture.
JPL · 24965
24967 Frištenský
1998 AX8
Gustav Frištenský , Czech wrestler.
JPL · 24967
24968 Chernyakhovsky
1998 BY12
Alexander Chernyakhovsky, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner
JPL · 24968
24969 Lucafini
1998 CD2
Luca Fini (born 1952) is an astronomer, software developer and system manager at the Arcetri Observatory in Florence, Italy.
MPC · 24969
24974 Macúch
1998 HG3
Rudolf Macúch , 20th-century Slovak orientalist and humanist
JPL · 24974
24976 Jurajtoth
1998 HE51
Juraj Toth (born 1975), a researcher at the Comenius University in Bratislava.
JPL · 24976
24977 Tongzhan
1998 HE87
Tong Zhan, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner
JPL · 24977
24981 Shigekimurakami
1998 KB5
Shigeki Murakami (born 1962), a Japanese amateur astronomer from Shiga Prefecture and co-discoverer of comet C/2002 E2 and 332P/Ikeya–Murakami . He is a senior researcher at the Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute. His discoveries he made with a homemade 0.46-meter Dobsonian telescope.
JPL · 24981
24984 Usui
1998 KQ42
Fumihiko Usui (born 1974), a research associate at the University of Tokyo.
JPL · 24984
24985 Benuri
1998 KW45
Benjamin Uri Hoffman, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner
JPL · 24985
24986 Yalefan
1998 KS46
Yale Wang Fan, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner
JPL · 24986
24988 Alainmilsztajn
1998 MM2
Alain Milsztajn (1955–2007) was a French particle physicist and astronomer
JPL · 24988
24994 Prettyman
1998 MZ37
Thomas H. Prettyman (born 1964), a senior scientist with the Planetary Science Institute.
JPL · 24994
24997 Petergabriel
1998 OO3
Peter Gabriel (born 1950), English rock musician, cofounder of the Genesis progressive rock group
JPL · 24997
24998 Hermite
1998 OQ4
Charles Hermite (1822–1901), French mathematician
JPL · 24998
24999 Hieronymus
1998 OY4
Hieronymus Bosch (c. 1450–1516), Dutch painter †
MPC · 24999
25000 Astrometria
1998 OW5
Latin for Astrometry
JPL · 25000
References
1–25,000 25,001–50,000 50,001–75,000 75,001–100,000 100,001–125,000 125,001–150,000 150,001–175,000 175,001–200,000 200,001–225,000 225,001–250,000 250,001–275,000 275,001–300,000 300,001–325,000 325,001–350,000 350,001–375,000 375,001–400,000 400,001–425,000 425,001–450,000 450,001–475,000 475,001–500,000 500,001–525,000 525,001–550,000 550,001–575,000 575,001–600,000 600,001–625,000 625,001–650,000 650,001–675,000 675,001–700,000 700,001–725,000