Meanings of minor planet names: 15001–16000

As minor planet discoveries are confirmed, they are given a permanent number by the IAU's Minor Planet Center, 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. The official naming citations have been published in MPC's Minor Planet Circulars and in Lutz D. Schmadel's Dictionary of Minor Planet Names.[1][2][3] Meanings marked with † or * are from legacy sources may contain errors.

15001–15100

Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
15001 Fuzhou1997 WD30Fuzhou, the capital of Fujian Province, P.R. China.JPL · 15001
15003 Midori1997 XC10Midori Gotō (born 1971), an extremely talented violinist, and she has also contributed much to musical education for children.JPL · 15003
15004 Vallerani1997 XL10Ernesto Vallerani (born 1936) has participated in numerous important European and international scientific programs, notably playing a key role in space activities in Italy's Piedmont region.JPL · 15004
15005 Guerriero1997 XY10Luciano Guerriero (born 1930) played a key role in the development of the first Italian National Space Program and the promotion of important international space research missions in astronomy.JPL · 15005
15006 Samcristoforetti1998 DZ32Samantha Cristoforetti (born 1977), the first Italian female astronaut.JPL · 15006
15007 Edoardopozio1998 NA15007 Edoardopozio Discovered 1998 July 5 by V. S. Casulli at the Colleverde di Guidonia. Italian biologist Edoardo Pozio (born 1952) directs research at the Istituto Superiore di Sanità in Rome and serves as director of the European Commission's Community Reference Laboratory of Parasites. He is author or coauthor or more than 250 papers, most of them in the field of zoonotic parasitic diseasesJPL · 15007
15008 Delahodde1998 QO6Catherine E. Delahodde, French astronomerJPL · 15008
15014 Annagekker1998 RO74Anna Gekker, 2003 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †MPC · 15014
15017 Cuppy1998 SS25Will Cuppy, American humorist and journalist †[4]MPC · 15017
15019 Gingold1998 SW75Julian A. Gingold, 2003 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †MPC · 15019
15020 Brandonimber1998 SV105Brandon Stuart Imber, 2003 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †MPC · 15020
15021 Alexkardon1998 SX123Alex Kardon, 2003 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †MPC · 15021
15023 Ketover1998 SP156Daniel Jacob Ketover, 2003 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †MPC · 15023
15025 Uwontario1998 TX28University of Western Ontario †MPC · 15025
15026 Davidscott1998 TR34David Holcomb Scott (1916–2000) was a member of the USGS lunar geologic mapping team during the Apollo program, the senior author of the USGS geologic map of Mars based on the Mariner 9 data, and the coordinator for the preparation of the Mars Geologic Atlas.JPL · 15026
15028 Soushiyou1998 UL2315028 Soushiyou Discovered 1998 Oct. 26 by T. Okuni at Nanyo. Soushiyoukouen is a park on a hill located in the northern part of Nanyo-city, Yamagata prefecture. This park is known for pine wood, cherry trees, roses, chrysanthemums and the Nanyo Citizen ObservatoryJPL · 15028
15030 Matthewkroll1998 VA15Matthew Jay Kroll, 2003 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †MPC · 15030
15031 Lemus1998 VN28Bryan Armando Lemus, 2003 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †MPC · 15031
15032 Alexlevin1998 VV28Alex Levin, 2003 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †MPC · 15032
15034 Décines1998 WHDécines, Rhône département, a French town to the west of Lione which is twinned with Monsummano Terme, the birthplace of Luciano Tesi, the co-discoverer †MPC · 15034
15036 Giovannianselmi1998 WO5Giovanni Anselmi, editor of the Italian astronomy journal Coelum*MPC · 15036
15037 Chassagne1998 WN6Robin Chassagne, discoverer of supernovaeJPL · 15037
15041 Paperetti1998 XB5Emiliano Paperetti, Italian amateur astronomer †MPC · 15041
15042 Anndavgui1998 XZ8Annick, David, and Guillaume, the immediate family of the discoverer †MPC · 15042
15045 Walesdymond1998 XY21William Wales and Joseph Dymond, 18th-century British astronomers †MPC · 15045
15050 Heddal1998 XC96Heddal is the name of a small school in a small village of the same name in southern Norway.JPL · 15050
15052 Emileschweitzer1998 YD2Emile Schweitzer (born 1923) was for 25 years president of the Association Françoise des Etoiles Variables.JPL · 15052
15053 Bochníček1998 YY2Záviš Bochníček, Czech astronomer living in Slovakia †MPC · 15053
15056 Barbaradixon1998 YP12Barbara Dixon, related to the discoverer, D. S. Dixon? *MPC · 15056
15057 Whitson1998 YY15Peggy Whitson, American astronautMPC · 15057
15058 Billcooke1998 YL16Bill Cooke, American space weather scientist*MPC · 15058
15068 Wiegert1999 AJ20Paul Wiegert, Canadian astrodynamicist †MPC · 15068
15071 Hallerstein1999 BN12Ferdinand Augustin Hallerstein, Slovenian Jesuit missionary to China, mathematician, astronomer, cartograph, and diplomat †MPC · 15071
15072 Landolt1999 BS12Through four decades of meticulous observations, Arlo U. Landolt (born 1935) has established the widely used Landolt Photometric Standard Stars. Professor at Louisiana State University, he was secretary of the American Astronomical Society during 1980–1989 and since 1995, the year he received its Van Biesbroeck Award.JPL · 15072
15076 Joellewis1999 BL25Joel Brewster Lewis, 2003 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †MPC · 15076
15077 Edyalge1999 CAEdy Alge, Swiss amateur astronomer †MPC · 15077
15083 Tianhuili1999 CJ34Tianhui Michael Li, 2003 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †MPC · 15083
15088 Licitra1999 CK82Jeffrey Lawrence Licitra, 2003 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †MPC · 15088
15091 Howell1999 CM136Noted student of cataclysmic variable stars, master of high-precision photometry and explorer of TOADs (tremendous outburst amplitude dwarf novae), Steve B. Howell (born 1955) is equally at home developing theoretical stellar models, working with the latest instrumentation or mentoring students in esoteric astrophysics.JPL · 15091
15092 Beegees1999 EH5The Bee Gees' UK-born recording artists Barry, Robin, Maurice, and Andy Gibb were raised in Australia only 100 km from the discovery site †MPC · 15092
15093 Lestermackey1999 TA31Lester Wayne Mackey, 2003 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †MPC · 15093
15094 Polymele1999 WB2Polymele is identified, according to Gaius Julius Hyginus (c. 64 B.C.E.--17 C.E.), as the wife of Menoetius and the mother of Patroclus.JPL · 15094
15099 Janestrohm2000 AE92Jane Strohm, amentor of a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15099

15101–15200

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
15106 Swanson2000 CA45Marie Swanson for mentoring a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15106
15107 Toepperwein2000 CR49Mary Anne J. Toepperwein for mentoring a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15107
15109 Wilber2000 CW61Harold T. Wilber, a mentor of a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15109
15111 Winters2000 CY92Marlene K. Winters, a mentor of a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15111
15112 Arlenewolfe2000 CY94Arlene E. Wolfea, a mentor of a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition. Wolfe is a teacher at the Venerini Academy, Worcester, Massachusetts.JPL · 15112
15115 Yvonneroe2000 DA7Yvonne Roe, wife of discoverer James M. RoeMPC · 15115
15116 Jaytate2000 DZ12Jonathan Tate (born 1955), an enthusiastic advocate of the search for hazardous Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) and founder of Spaceguard-UK and the Spaceguard Centre in Wales, UK.JPL · 15116
15118 Elizabethsears2000 DP82Elizabeth R. Sears, a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15118
15120 Mariafélix2000 ESMaria Jesús Félix, mother of the discoverer †MPC · 15120
15126 Brittanyanderson2000 EA44Brittany L. Anderson, a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15126
15128 Patrickjones2000 EG46Patrick K. Jones for achievement as a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15128
15129 Sparks2000 ET47Branson Sparks, 2001 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist and named 2001 Nation's Top Young Scientist †MPC · 15129
15131 Alanalda2000 ET5415131 Alanalda Discovered 2000 Mar. 10 by Spacewatch at Kitt Peak. Alan Alda (born 1936) is an American actor, director, screenwriter and author. Best known as Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce in the TV series M \ast A \ast S \ast H, Alda has won numerous awards for his work including 6 Emmys and 6 Golden Globes. Alda hosted the acclaimed PBS series Scientific American Frontiers from 1993 to 2005JPL · 15131
15132 Steigmeyer2000 EZ69August J. Steigmeyer, a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15132
15133 Sullivan2000 EB91Cole J. Sullivan, a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition. JPLMPC · 15133
15139 Connormcarty2000 EY93Connor W. McCarty, a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15139
15144 Araas2000 EK114Michael J. Araas, a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15144
15145 Ritageorge2000 EF117Rita M. George, a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15145
15146 Halpov2000 EQ130Hal Povenmire, American amateur astronomer and meteor observer, founder of the Florida Fireball Patrol*MPC · 15146
15147 Siegfried2000 EJ134Ray M. Siegfried (born 1943) is active in numerous civic, business, cultural and community associations.JPL · 15147
15148 Michaelmaryott2000 EM14115148 Michaelmaryott Discovered 2000 Mar. 2 by the Catalina Sky Survey. Michael Maryott (1936–2009) was the owner of a company that maintains research microscopes for laboratories at the University of Arizona, especially the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory. He was a prospector, silversmith, photographer, craftsman, musician, scientist, educator and Arizona historianJPL · 15148
15149 Loufaix2000 EZ141Louis Faix (1933–2011), an amateur astronomer originally from the Detroit area in Michigan, retired to Saddlebrooke, Arizona.JPL · 15149
15150 Salsa2000 EO148The San Antonio League of Sidewalk Astronomers, is an astronomy club whose passionate members are dedicated to sharing the night sky with everyone in a fun and friendly environmentJPL · 15150
15151 Wilmacherup2000 EU148Wilma Cherup (1915–2010), of the Amateur Astronomers' Association of Pittsburgh, became The Astronomical League's Executive Secretary in 1954.JPL · 15151
15155 Ahn2000 FB37Ryan J. Ahn, a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15155
15160 Wygoda2000 FK44Jennifer A. Wygoda, a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15160
15168 Marijnfranx2022 P-LMarijn Franx, Dutch astronomer in Leiden.JPL · 15168
15169 Wilfriedboland2629 P-LWilfried Boland, Dutch astronomer in Leiden.JPL · 15169
15170 Erikdeul2648 P-LErik Deul, Dutch astronomer in Leiden.JPL · 15170
15171 Xandertielens2772 P-LXander Tielens, Dutch astronomer in Leiden.JPL · 15171
15199 Rodnyanskaya1974 SE15199 Rodnyanskaya Discovered 1974 Sept. 19 by L. I. Chernykh at the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory. Larisa Zinov'evna Rodnyanskaya (1938–2004) was secretary of the board of the Ukrainian Filmmakers Union. In 1987 she founded the first independent documentary studio "Contact" and was its permanent director and producerJPL · 15199

15201–15300

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
15202 Yamada-Houkoku1977 EM5Yamada-Houkoku, 19th-century Japanese scholar and ConfucianJPL · 15202
15203 Grishanin1978 SS6Kirill Vladimirovich Grishanin, Russian hydrometeorologistJPL · 15203
15212 Yaroslavl'1979 WY315212 Yaroslavl' Discovered 1979 Nov. 17 by L. I. Chernykh at the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory. Founded in 1010, Yaroslavl' was the capital of an independent principality, incorporated into the Moscow principality in 1463. During the Polish occupation of Moscow in 1612 it was Russia's de facto capital. The historical center of Yaroslavl' has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage SitesJPL · 15212
15220 Sumerkin1981 SC7Yurij Vasil'evich Sumerkin, Russian scientist in the field of ship mechanical engineering, ship building and ship repairJPL · 15220
15224 Penttilä1985 JGAntti Penttilä (born 1977), a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Helsinki.JPL · 15224
15228 Ronmiller1987 DGRon Miller (born 1955), a forester for the Bureau of Indian Affairs.JPL · 15228
15230 Alona1987 RF1Alona (born 1997) is a daughter of Valentina Arkadievna Andreichenko, who performed the reductions for astrometric measurements by the discoverer and served as translator for the Tomsk-Uccle Observational Program.JPL · 15230
15231 Ehdita1987 RO5Ehdita Stanislavovna P'ekha (born 1937), a Russian singer.JPL · 15231
15238 Hisaohori1989 CQ15238 Hisaohori Discovered 1989 Feb. 2 by T. Seki at Geisei. Hisao Hori (born 1968) was born in Niihama City, Ehime prefecture, He is an amateur astronomer and member of Shikoku Astronomical Society. He works for Anan Science Center and observes with its 1.13-meter reflectorJPL · 15238
15239 Stenhammar1989 CR2Carl Wilhelm Eugen Stenhammar (1871–1927), a Swedish composer, conductor and pianist.JPL · 15239
15246 Kumeta1989 VS115246 Kumeta Discovered 1989 Nov. 2 by K. Endate and K. Watanabe at Kitami. Yasutaka Kumeta (born 1965) is a well known Japanese amateur astronomer and keen observer and photographer of comets, nebulae, star clusters and lunar eclipses. He has been a member of the Kuroishi Subaru Association since 1992JPL · 15246
15248 Hidekazu1989 WH315248 Hidekazu Discovered 1989 Nov. 29 by K. Endate and K. Watanabe at Kitami. Hidekazu Yamato (born 1956), became interested in astronomy through an event in which he participated at the age of 26. Star-field photography is his personal favorite activityJPL · 15248
15249 Capodimonte1989 YB5Capodimonte is the name of the astronomical observatory near Naples that was inaugurated in early November 1819.JPL · 15249
15250 Nishiyamahiro1990 DZ15250 Nishiyamahiro Discovered 1990 Feb. 28 by K. Endate and K. Watanabe at Kitami. Hiroshi Nishiyama (born 1962) has been a director of the Baienno Sato Observatory since 1998. He was previously a teacher of earth sciences in a high school. His interests include observations of various galaxies, searching for supernovae and astronomical teachingJPL · 15250
15252 Yoshiken1990 OD1Kenichi Yoshioka (born 1948), a primary school principal. He joined the staff of Geisei Observatory in 2008 and is involved in astronomy education for children. .JPL · 15252
15258 Alfilipenko1990 RN17Aleksandr Vasil'evich Filipenko (born 1950), a civil engineer at Khanty-Mansijsk in Siberia.JPL · 15258
15262 Abderhalden1990 TG4Emil Abderhalden, Swiss physiologist.JPL · 15262
15263 Erwingroten1990 TY7Erwin Groten (born 1935), a pioneer in modern geodesy.JPL · 15263
15264 Delbrück1990 TU11Max Delbrück, German biologist, joint winner with Salvador Luria and Alfred Hershey of the Nobel Prize for Physiology in 1969.JPL · 15264
15265 Ernsting1990 TG13Walter Ernsting, German science fiction author (who wrote also under the pseudonym Clark Darlton) †MPC · 15265
15267 Kolyma1990 VX415267 Kolyma Discovered 1990 Nov. 15 by E. W. Elst at the European Southern Observatory. The Kolyma, a river in northeastern Siberia, has a total length of 2129 km. It rises in the mountains north of the coast of Okhotsk and the Magadan area. Each winter the river is frozen to a depth of several metersJPL · 15267
15268 Wendelinefroger1990 WF315268 Wendelinefroger Discovered 1990 Nov. 18 by E. W. Elst at the European Southern Observatory. Wendeline Froger (born 1948) has a beautiful soprano voice and a preference for singing Schubert's Lieder. Educated as a professional singer, she performs regularly at church celebrations, weddings and for select audiences at her residenceJPL · 15268
15273 Ruhmkorff1991 GQ3Heinrich Daniel Ruhmkorff, German instrument makerJPL · 15273
15276 Diebel1991 GA10John Diebel (born 1943), a lifelong amateur astronomer and telescope enthusiast.JPL · 15276
15278 Pâquet1991 PG7Paul Pâquet (born 1937) has contributed to earth-rotation studies and interpretation of the earth rotation variations in relation to the atmosphere and solar activity. As director of the Royal Observatory of Belgium from 1990 to 2002, he increased the number of scientists and renovated and enlarged the center.JPL · 15278
15282 Franzmarc1991 RX4Franz Marc, expressionist painter and graphic artist.JPL · 15282
15294 Underwood1991 VD5Lynn Underwood, building plans examiner.JPL · 15294
15295 Tante Riek1991 VA915295 Tante Riek Discovered 1991 Nov. 4 by Spacewatch at Kitt Peak. Helena T. Kuipers-Rietberg ("Tante Riek", 1893–1944) was one of the founders of the Dutch resistance organization "Landelijke organisatie voor hulp aan Onderduikers", which helped to hide Jews and escaped prisoners of war during World War II. She was betrayed and died in the concentration camp RavensbrückJPL · 15295
15296 Tantetruus1992 AS215296 Tantetruus Discovered 1992 Jan. 2 by Spacewatch at Kitt Peak. Geertruida ("Truus") Wijsmuller-Meijer (1896–1978) was a member of the Dutch resistance who rescued some ten thousand Jewish children before and during WWII and smuggled them to safety. In 1966 she was named Righteous Among the Nations. Name suggested by W. A. FrögerJPL · 15296

15301–15400

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
15301 Marutesser1992 SC2Marianne Ute Esser, a member of the scientific staff of the Astronomisches Rechen-Institut in Heidelberg for more than 30 years.MPC · 15301
15303 Hatoyamamachi1992 UJ2Hatoyamamachi, a town in Saitama within the Tokyo metropolitan area.JPL · 15303
15304 Wikberg1992 UX4Leonard Wikberg III (born 1959), a well-known planetary animator and the creator of extraordinary space images.JPL · 15304
15316 Okagakimachi1993 HH1Okagakimachi is a small town in Fukuoka Prefecture, west Japan, where the Hokuto Sichisei (the Big Dipper) appears to dip into the Sea of Genkai at lower culmination in the early morning during the summer and autumn.JPL · 15316
15318 Innsbruck1993 KX1Innsbruck, capital of Tyrol in the heart of the Alps on the great route from Italy.JPL · 15318
15321 Donnadean1993 PE8With his wife Donna, Dean Koenig (born 1956) has devoted years to inspiring people to become interested in the night sky. Through observing sessions and other facilities of his store "Starizona", located in Tucson, Arizona, Koenig has a fine record of restoring and repairing telescopes.JPL · 15321
15329 Sabena1993 SN7Sabena, defunct Belgian airlineJPL · 15329
15330 de Almeida1993 TOAmaury Augusto de Almeida (born 1946) is a Brazilian astronomer with expertise in cometary science and astrochemistry. His major contributions include studies of gas and dust production in comets and theoretical determination of basic molecular data for simple radicals and ions of astrophysical importance.JPL · 15330
15332 CERN1993 TU24CERN (originally the Conseil européen pour la recherche nucléaire; now the Organisation européenne pour la recherche nucléaire, European Organization for Nuclear Physics), Geneva, Switzerland, the world's largest subatomic particle laboratory.JPL · 15332
15335 Satoyukie1993 UVYukie Sato (born 1962) is an expert on astronomical photography and one of the most active members of the Ota Astronomical Club.JPL · 15335
15338 Dufault1994 AZ4Michele Dufault (1988–2011), an outstanding astronomy and physics student at Yale College who died in an accident just weeks before graduation.JPL · 15338
15339 Pierazzo1994 AA9Elisabetta Pierazzo (1963–2011) was an expert in impact modeling, in particular of the Chicxulub impact, as well as in modeling the effects of impacts on Earth and Mars.JPL · 15339
15342 Assisi1994 GD10Saint Francis of Assisi.JPL · 15342
15346 Bonifatius1994 RT11Saint Boniface.JPL · 15346
15347 Colinstuart1994 UDColin Stuart (born 1986) is a British astronomy writer and presenter. He has given public astronomy talks to over 250,000 people in schools and at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, written many popular astronomy articles and space books. In 2014 he was runner up in the European Astronomy Journalism Prize.JPL · 15347
15350 Naganuma1994 VB2Naganuma, Hokkaido.JPL · 15350
15351 Yamaguchimamoru1994 VO6Mamoru Yamaguchi (born 1965), an amateur astronomer in Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.JPL · 15351
15353 Meucci1994 WAAntonio Meucci (1808–1889), an inventor of the telephone.JPL · 15353
15355 Maupassant1995 AZ3Guy de Maupassant (1850–1893), a French writerJPL · 15355
15358 Kintner1995 FM8Paul Kintner (1946–2010), professor of electrical and computer engineering at Cornell University.JPL · 15358
15359 Dressler1995 GV2Burkhard Dressler (born 1939), a Canadian geologist.JPL · 15359
15360 Moncalvo1996 CY715360 Moncalvo Discovered 1996 Feb. 14 by M. Tombelli and G. Forti at Cima Ekar. Moncalvo is a small town in the Monferrato Hills region of Piedmont, a land of ancient and noble traditions. In addition to its renowned gastronomical specialties, Moncalvo has been a sponsor of cultural-scientific initiatives in astronomy and space explorationJPL · 15360
15363 Ysaye1996 FT6Eugene Ysaye (1858–1931), a violinist and composer.JPL · 15363
15364 Kenglover1996 HT2Ken Glover (born 1964), a Canadian space historian.JPL · 15364
15368 Katsuji1996 JZ15368 Katsuji Discovered 1996 May 14 by R. H. McNaught and Y. Ikari at Moriyama. Katsuji Koyama (born 1945), a professor emeritus of Kyoto University, works in x-ray astronomy and cosmic ray physics. In particular, he has investigated the x-ray emission mechanisms and structures of supernova remnants. He was a vice-president of the Astronomical Society of Japan during 1999–2000JPL · 15368
15370 Kanchi1996 NWKanji Nagao, whose nickname is Kanchi, is the hero in Tokyo Love Story, originally a cartoon written by Fumi Saimon, and broadcast as a TV drama in 1991.JPL · 15370
15371 Steward1996 RZ18Steward Observatory †MPC · 15371
15372 Agrigento1996 TK41Agrigento, a town in the province of that name in Sicily which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site*MPC · 15372
15374 Teta1997 BGTeta, mythical fortune-teller and heathen priestess, second daughter of Bohemian prince Krok †MPC · 15374
15375 Laetitiafoglia1997 BO9Laetitia Foglia (born 2003), the elder daughter of Sergio and Paola Diomede, friends of the discoverers.JPL · 15375
15376 Marták1997 CT1Ján Marták, Slovak musician †MPC · 15376
15378 Artin1997 PJ2Emil Artin, an Austrian-German mathematician.JPL · 15378
15379 Alefranz1997 QG1Alessandro Bisentini and Francesco Villa, Italian comedian duo, friends of the second discovererJPL · 15379
15381 Spadolini1997 RB1Mauro (1941) and Barbara (1944) Spadolini, dedicated Italian secondary-school teachers who believe in cross-curricular work.MPC · 15381
15382 Vian1997 SNBoris Vian (1920–1959), French writer (L´ecume des jours, L´arrache-coeur), singer (Le déserteur) and jazz musician.JPL · 15382
15384 Samková1997 SC4Filomena Samková, Czech †MPC · 15384
15385 Dallolmo1997 SP4Umberto Dall'Olmo, Italian astronomer*MPC · 15385
15386 Nicolini1997 ST4Martino Nicolini, a nuclear engineer, is very active in amateur astronomy.JPL · 15386
15387 Hanazukayama1997 SQ17Hanazukayama is a 918-m mountain situated along the border between Kawamata town and Iitate village in Fukushima prefecture. It is officially recognized as the most northerly mountain from which Mt. Fuji is visible: 308 km away.JPL · 15387
15388 Coelum1997 ST17Coelum, the Italian astronomy journal*MPC · 15388
15389 Geflorsch1997 TL6Gérard Florsch, one of the founders of the Groupe de Lorraine of the Société Astronomique de France and of the public observatory of Sarreguemines. †MPC · 15389
15390 Znojil1997 TJ10Vladimír Znojil, Czech astronomer †MPC · 15390
15391 Steliomancinelli1997 TS16Stelio Mancinelli Degli Esposti (1931–2017) was a professor of chemistry in Terni. Deeply keen on mathematics, physics and astronomy, he designed and implemented large sundials in various Italian cities. He was well known for giving lectures about the history of astronomy and for training courses for teachers.JPL · 15391
15392 Budějický1997 TO19Jaromír Budějický, Czech radio-astronomer †MPC · 15392
15395 Rükl1997 UVAntonín Rükl, Czech astronomer †MPC · 15395
15396 Howardmoore1997 UG2Howard Moore (born 1943) of Chino Valley, Arizona, is an amateur astronomer and accomplished optician who made the 0.25-m telescope with which this minor planet was discovered.JPL · 15396
15397 Ksoari1997 UK7KSO-ARI Minor Planet Surveys † The KSO-ARI Minor Planet Surveys were conducted by Freimut Börngen (Karl Schwarzschild Observatory, Tautenburg) and Lutz D. Schmadel (Astronomisches Rechen-Institut, Heidelberg) with the Tautenburg Schmidt Telescope between 1990 and 1993. The surveys resulted in the discovery of 501 minor planets.MPC · 15397
15399 Hudec1997 VERené Hudec, Czech astronomer †MPC · 15399

15401–15500

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
15402 Suzaku1997 VY5Suzaku, an imaginary vermilion bird that guards the south of Kyoto.JPL · 15402
15403 Merignac1997 VH6Merignac, the city in southwestern France.JPL · 15403
15406 Bleibtreu1997 WV12Hermann Karl Bleibtreu (born 1933), professor emeritus of anthropology at the University of Arizona.JPL · 15406
15407 Udakiyoo1997 WM1615407 Udakiyoo Discovered 1997 Nov. 24 by Y. Ikari at Moriyama. Kiyoo Uda (1959–2009) was a potter at Shigaraki-ware and an amateur astronomer. He observed meteors, variable stars and occultations enthusiastically and made great contributions to astronomical popularization in Shiga prefectureJPL · 15407
15412 Schaefer1998 AU3John P. Schaefer (born 1934), founder, in association with Ansel Adams, of the Center for Creative Photography of the University of Arizona.JPL · 15412
15413 Beaglehole1998 BX9J.C. Beaglehole (1901–1971), a New Zealand historian and authority on the European exploration of the Pacific.JPL · 15413
15414 Pettirossi1998 BC35Silvio Pettirossi (1887–1917), a Paraguayan aviation pioneer and first president of the Aeroclub del Paraguay.JPL · 15414
15415 Rika1998 CA1Rika Akana, girlfriend of Kanchi, is the heroine in Tokyo Love Story. Some stories of the TV drama were filmed on location in Kuma Town, where this minor planet was discovered.JPL · 15415
15417 Babylon1998 DH34Babylon, one of the most famous cities of antiquity, was the capital of southern Mesopotamia, the region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.JPL · 15417
15418 Sergiospinelli1998 DU35Sergio Spinelli (born 1939), a very active volunteer promoting both music and astronomy in Italy.JPL · 15418
15420 Aedouglass1998 HQ31Andrew Ellicott Douglass, American astronomer*MPC · 15420
15421 Adammalin1998 HM81Adam Mikah Malin, 2003 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †MPC · 15421
15425 Welzl1998 SV26Jan Welzl, Czech arctic explorer †MPC · 15425
15427 Shabas1998 SP61Natalia Leonydivna Shabas (1969–2003), of the Kyiv Shevchenko National University, was a Ukrainian astronomer.JPL · 15427
15434 Mittal1998 VM25Alexander Chow Mittal, 2003 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †MPC · 15434
15438 Joegotobed1998 WF1Joseph Gotobed, network operations manager for the Lunar and Planetary Lab at the University of Arizona.JPL · 15438
15448 Siegwarth1998 XT21James David Siegwarth (born 1934), a physicist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Boulder.JPL · 15448
15452 Ibramohammed1998 XL52Ibraheem Maqsood Mohammed, 2003 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †MPC · 15452
15453 Brasileirinhos1998 XD96Brasileirinhos ("Young Brazilians") was chosen by the winners of the third Grande Desafío organized by the Museu Exploratorio de Ciencias of the Universidade Estadual de Campinas to encourage all Brazilian students in their efforts to achieve the necessary goals in their studiesJPL · 15453
15460 Manca1998 YD10Francesco Manca, Italian amateur astronomer †MPC · 15460
15461 Johnbird1998 YT29John Bird, British astronomer and instrument-maker*MPC · 15461
15462 Stumegan1999 AV1Stewart A. Megan (born 1952) discovered the Near Earth Object 2004 BV18 in conjunction with the Spacewatch Fast-Moving-Object Project. This find, made using real-time images transferred to volunteers over the Internet, encouraged others to join the online search.JPL · 15462
15465 Buchroeder1999 AZ5Richard Alfred Buchroeder, American optical design engineer †MPC · 15465
15466 Barlow1999 AR23Nadine G. Barlow (born 1958), a planetary geoscientist at Northern Arizona University, studies planetary surface feature geology.JPL · 15466
15467 Aflorsch1999 AN24Alphonse Florsch, French astronomer*MPC · 15467
15468 Mondriaan1999 AT31Pieter C. Mondriaan (1872–1944), a Dutch Neo-plasticist painterJPL · 15468
15469 Ohmura1999 BCTsutomu Ohmura (born 1965), a computer engineer and amateur astronomer.JPL · 15469
15476 Narendra1999 BW24Varun Kumar Narendra, 2003 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †MPC · 15476
15492 Nyberg1999 CG89Michael Herbert Nyberg, 2003 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †MPC · 15492
15495 Bogie1999 DF2Humphrey Bogart (1899–1957), American actor.JPL · 15495
15497 Lucca1999 DE7Lucca, the ancient city on the banks of the river Serchio, in Tuscany.JPL · 15497
15499 Cloyd1999 FY8Marshall P. Cloyd, a businessman and philanthropist.JPL · 15499
15500 Anantpatel1999 FO26Anant Ramesh Patel, 2003 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †MPC · 15500

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
15501 Pepawlowski1999 NK10Peter Michal Pawlowski, 2003 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †MPC · 15501
15506 Preygel1999 RX132Anatoly Preygel, 2003 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †MPC · 15506
15507 Rengarajan1999 RC166Michelle Rengarajan, 2003 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †MPC · 15507
15510 Phoeberounds1999 TF127Phoebe Robeson Rounds, 2003 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †MPC · 15510
15512 Snyder1999 UK1Doug Snyder, American amateur astronomer and light pollution reducer †MPC · 15512
15513 Emmermann1999 UV38Axel Emmermann, Belgian amateur geologist, who helped uncover the purpetrator of a major theft of moon rocks from NASA (see Sex on the Moon)MPC · 15513
15522 Trueblood1999 XX136Mark Trueblood, American engineer and amateur astronomer.JPL · 15522
15523 Grenville1999 XE151Grenville Turner, a geochronologist and meteoriticist.JPL · 15523
15526 Kokura1999 XH229Kokura high school is in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.JPL · 15526
15530 Kuber2000 AV98Catharine M. Kuber, a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15530
15543 Elizateel2000 DD96Elizabeth A. Teel, a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15543
15548 Kalinowski 2000 EJ147Larry Kalinowski (1930–2007), a long time amateur astronomer with the Warren Astronomical Society of Detroit, Michigan.JPL · 15548
15550 Sydney2000 FR10Australia's largest city, Sydney is also the birthplace of the discoverer of this minor planet.JPL · 15550
15551 Paddock2000 FQ25George (born 1918) and Courtney (born 1914) Paddock have retained a decades-long, educated interest in astronomy, planetary sciences and both human and robotic exploration of space.JPL · 15551
15552 Sandashounkan2000 FO26Sandashounkan high school is in Sanda City, Hyoko Prefecture, Japan.JPL · 15552
15553 Carachang2000 FG45Cara A. Chang a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15553
15557 Kimcochran2000 GVWhile working for the Spacewatch Project, Kim Cochran (born 1977) showed exceptional talent and creativity at applying new computer technologies during the design and construction of upgraded cameras for the Spacewatch 0.9-m and 1.8-m telescopes.JPL · 15557
15559 Abigailhines2000 GR23Abigail M. Hines, a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15559
15563 Remsberg2000 GG48Jarrett R. Remsberg, a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15563
15565 Benjaminsteele2000 GM49Benjamin C. Steele for achievement as a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15565
15566 Elizabethbaker2000 GD50Elizabeth A. Baker, a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15566
15567 Giacomelli2000 GF53Hillary N. Giacomelli, a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15567
15569 Feinberg2000 GC60Rebecca M. Feinberg, a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15569
15574 Stephaniehass2000 GF66Stephanie A. Hass, a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15574
15576 Munday2000 GK68Emily S. Munday, a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15576
15577 Gywilliams2000 GN68Genevieve Y. Williams, a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15577
15582 Russellburrows2000 GZ73Russell T. Burrows, a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15582
15583 Hanick2000 GM74Andrea L. Hanick for achievement as a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15583
15594 Castillo2000 GG95Jesse L. Castillo for achievement as a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15594
15599 Richardlarson2000 GF99Richard W. Larson for achievement as a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15599

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
15604 Fruits2000 GT108Benjamin R. Fruits, a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15604
15606 Winer2000 GU122Irvin M. Winer (1935–1982), a physicist, teacher and mentor.JPL · 15606
15608 Owens2000 GK124Alexander C. Owens, a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15608
15609 Kosmaczewski2000 GP124Named in 2002 after Sara Kosmaczewski, a Hamden student, after she won the third annual Discovery Young Scientist Challenge, a national science contest.[5]MPC · 15609
15614 Pillinger2000 GA143Colin T. Pillinger (born 1943), a planetary geochemist.JPL · 15614
15617 Fallowfield2000 HK10Heather L. Fallowfield, a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15617
15618 Lorifritz2000 HF11Lori A. Fritz, a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15618
15619 Albertwu2000 HE13Albert Y. Wu, a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15619
15620 Beltrami2000 HQ14Eugenio Beltrami (1835–1900), an Italian mathematician.JPL · 15620
15621 Erikhovland2000 HO20rik Hovland (born 1970), a computer programmer at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.JPL · 15621
15622 Westrich2000 HY20Bradford J. Westrich, a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15622
15624 Lamberton2000 HB31Melissa L. Lamberton, a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15624
15627 Hong2000 HW52Danny Hong, a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15627
15628 Gonzales2000 HA53Eric A. Gonzales, a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15628
15629 Sriner2000 HK53Kimberly A. Sriner, a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15629
15630 Disanti2000 HT56Michael A. DiSanti (born 1954) has advanced the understanding of molecular processing and chemistry in comets, in particular of carbon monoxide and oxygen-processing mechanisms, through his studies at the Goddard Space Flight Center.JPL · 15630
15631 Dellorusso2000 HT57Neil Dello Russo (born 1966) has advanced the understanding of molecular processing and chemistry in comets, in particular of ethane and water, through his studies at the Catholic University of America and Goddard Space Flight Center.JPL · 15631
15632 Magee-Sauer2000 HU70Karen Magee-Sauer, American astronomer †MPC · 15632
15635 Andrewhager2000 JV27Andrew T. Hager, a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition.JPL · 15635
15651 Tlepolemos9612 P-LTlepolemos, king of Rhodes, son of Heracles and was one of the first kings to join the army against Troy.JPL · 15651
15663 Periphas4168 T-2The Greek hero Periphas from Aetolia was killed by the god Ares. Ares tried to get the armor of Periphas, but Diomedes wounded Ares, with the help of Pallas Athene.JPL · 15663
15669 Pshenichner1974 ST115669 Pshenichner Discovered 1974 Sept. 19 by L. I. Chernykh at the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory. Boris Grigor'evich Pshenichner (born 1933) dealt with space education for 50 years. Since 1958 he worked in the Moscow planetarium, and since 1962 in the Moscow palace for children's creativity. A member of the Russian space academy, he is head of the Moscow scientific-educational program "Experiment in Space"JPL · 15669
15671 Suzannedébarbat1977 EP6Suzanne Débarbat (born 1928), an astronomer of the Observatory of the Paris.JPL · 15671
15672 Sato-Norio1977 EX7Norio Sato, 19th-century Japanese educatorJPL · 15672
15673 Chetaev1978 PV2Nikolaj Gur'evich Chetaev (1902–1959), a Soviet mathematician and mechanician and a professor at the universities in Kazan and Moscow.JPL · 15673
15675 Goloseevo1978 SP5The Main Astronomical Observatory of the Ukrainian National Academy of Sciences is located in the Goloseevo district in Kiev.JPL · 15675
15676 Almoisheev1978 TQ515676 Almoisheev Discovered 1978 Oct. 8 by L. I. Chernykh at the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory. Alexandr Alexandrovich Moisheev (born 1943) was a designer of the space observatory ASTRON that successfully operated during 1983–1989. As deputy designer general of the Lavochkin Association he significantly contributed to the implementation of a series of Soviet and Russian space missions to Mars and VenusJPL · 15676
15691 Maslov1982 TF1Vladimir Anatol'evich Maslov (born 1965), an engineer in Simferopol and an inventor in the area of storage and transport of oil, is a friend of the discoverer's family.JPL · 15691
15695 Fedorshpig1985 RJ5Fedor Ivanovich Shpig, Ukrainian economist, and president of the Ukraine amateur football associationJPL · 15695
15699 Lyytinen1986 VM6Esko Lyytinen (born 1942), a Finnish amateur astronomer.JPL · 15699

15701–15800

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
15702 Olegkotov1987 RN3Oleg Kotov (born 1965), a Russian cosmonaut and physician. He took part in training the crews for the space station Mir.JPL · 15702
15703 Yrjölä1987 SU1Ilkka Yrjölä (born 1959), a long-term dedicated amateur astronomer in Kuusankoski, FinlandJPL · 15703
15705 Hautot1988 AH5Antoine Hautot (1909–1998) was the discoverer's physics professor at the University of Liège. He did seminal work on the study of the photographic process and on the foundations of subatomic physics. The name was suggested by C. SterkenJPL · 15705
15710 Böcklin1989 AV6Arnold Böcklin (1827–1901), a Swiss painterJPL · 15710
15716 Narahara1989 WY1Hiroshi Narahara, Japanese coach for the Chunichi Dragons baseball team, and a friend of the first discoverer.JPL · 15716
15718 Imokawa1990 BB2Satoshi Imokawa (born 1965) is an astronomy instructor at the public astronomical observatory Hoshino Bunkakan in Yame city, Fukuoka prefecture. His main interests are observing comets, nebulae, star clusters and solar eclipse.JPL · 15718
15723 Girraween1990 SA2Girraween National Park, Queensland, Australia.JPL · 15723
15724 Zille1990 TW3Heinrich Zille (1858–1929), graphic artist and photographer.JPL · 15724
15727 Ianmorison1990 TO9Ian Morison (born 1943), a radio astronomer at the University of Manchester's Jodrell Bank Observatory.JPL · 15727
15728 Karlmay1990 TG11Karl May (1842–1912), Saxonian author of splendid fantasies.JPL · 15728
15729 Yumikoitahana1990 UBYumiko Itahana (born 1965), who worked together with Japanese astronomer Atsushi Takahashi (first discoverer), and greatly influenced his astronomical career.JPL · 15729
15732 Vitusbering1990 VZ5Vitus Bering, Danish navigator and explorerJPL · 15732
15735 Andakerkhoven1990 WF2Melisande Kerkhoven (1919–1945), a Dutch medical student at Groningen University, active in the Dutch Resistance during World War IIJPL · 15735
15736 Hamanasu1990 XNHamanasu, the name of a Japanese rose, is also the name of a sleeper train that connects Aomori and Sapporo (a 480-km distance) in 7.5 hours. Hamanasu is the only sleeper express train that passes through Seikan, the longest tunnel in the world. The train will be retired in the spring of 2016.JPL · 15736
15739 Matsukuma1991 ERTakehiko Matsukuma (1890–1950), an astronomer.JPL · 15739
15740 Hyakumangoku1991 EG1Japanese for the « one million koku domain », the nickname of the wealthy Kaga han (Kaga Province) in the Edo periodJPL · 15740
15742 Laurabassi1991 LB4Laura Bassi (1711-1778) was the first woman to receive a philosophical degree in physics at a European university (Bologna). Not allowed to teach, she gave lectures on physics and performed experimental demonstrations, based on Newton's Principia, at her home. Name suggested by K. Leterme.JPL · 15742
15745 Yuliya1991 PM5Yuliya Germanova (born 1986), studied English and Chinese at the Ural University in Chelyabinsk. During the 2013 "First International Conference on the Chelyabinsk/Chebarkul Meteor/Meteorite", she did live Russian translations of the discoverer's talk, as well as live English translations of Russian talks.JPL · 15745
15752 Eluard1992 BD2Paul Éluard, 20th-century French surrealist poet.JPL · 15752
15760 Albion1992 QB1Albion is the island-dwelling primordial man who divided himself into the Four Zoas (Urthona, Urizen, Luvah and Tharmas), in the creation mythology of William Blake (1757–1827). Each Zoa represents important aspects of human character.JPL · 15760
15761 Schumi1992 SM16German ace Michael ("Schumi") Schumacher (born 1969) is recognized as being among the world's best racing drivers.JPL · 15761
15762 Rühmann1992 SR24Heinz Rühmann, German actor.JPL · 15762
15763 Nagakubo1992 UO5Nagakubo Sekisui (1717–1801), a Japanese geographer and Confucian scholar.JPL · 15763
15766 Strahlenberg1993 BD13Philip Johan von Strahlenberg, Swedish officer and geographerJPL · 15766
15779 Scottroberts1993 OA3Scott Roberts (born 1959) for many years has encouraged amateur astronomers to pursue their love of the night sky, spending much time teaching people how to use and enjoy their telescopes. JPLMPC · 15779
15783 Briancox1993 PZ2Brian Edward Cox (born 1968), an English particle physicist. JPLMPC · 15783
15785 de Villegas1993 QO3Esteban Manuel de Villegas (1585–1669), a Spanish poet, became famous for his lyrical work Las Eréoticas (1618), setting with its purely formal poetry a precedent for neoclassism. The naming honors also Jean-Baptiste de Villegas (1721–1806), a member of the Gezelschap van den Heiligen Bloede in BrugesJPL · 15785
15790 Keizan1993 TCKeizan Zenji (1268–1325), a Japanese priest who practiced asceticism at the Eiheiji Temple in Fukui prefecture. He contributed to the spread of Zen Buddhism by founding several temples including the Sojiji Temple in 1321.JPL · 15790
15791 Yoshiewatanabe1993 TM1Yoshie Watanabe (born 1963) is a Japanese writer for popular Japanese astronomy magazines. She has published, with her husband Junichi, several popular books on astronomy and general science.JPL · 15791

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
15804 Yenisei1994 EY5Yenisei river, flowing from near the Mongolian border to eventually join the Kara SeaJPL · 15804
15805 Murakamitakehiko1994 GB1Takehiko Murakami (born 1956) is a well-known amateur astronomer in Kanagawa Prefecture.JPL · 15805
15806 Kohei1994 GN1Kohei Mori (born 1956), an amateur astronomer and junior high school teacher.JPL · 15806
15808 Zelter1994 GF10Composer Carl Friedrich Zelter (1758–1834) set Goethe's poems to music and wrote songs for male choirs. As director of the Berliner "Singakademie" beginning in 1800, he performed in particular the music of Bach. He founded in Berlin the first "Liedertafel", the prototype for choral societies in cities and towns around the world.JPL · 15808
15810 Arawn1994 JR1The Middle Welsh Pedair Cainc Y Mabinogi (Four Branches of the Mabinogi) describes Arawn as the ruler of the Celtic otherworld, Annwn.JPL · 15810
15811 Nüsslein-Volhard1994 ND1Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard, German geneticist and Nobelist †*MPC · 15811
15817 Lucianotesi1994 QCLuciano Tesi, Italian amateur astronomer †MPC · 15817
15818 DeVeny1994 RO7James B. ("Jim") DeVeny (1943–2004), born in Alliance, Ohio, joined the staff of Kitt Peak National Observatory in 1967 and became leader of the Instrument Support Group, playing a major role in the success and development of the observatory for more than 30 years.JPL · 15818
15819 Alisterling1994 SN9Alister Ling (born 1962) is a meteorologist with Environment Canada.JPL · 15819
15821 Iijimatatsushi1994 TM2Tatsushi Iijima (1963–2015) was a journalist who worked at Kyodo News for about 28 years. He was a professional photographer who loved motorbikes. He supported the Japanese space missions Hayabusa and Hayabusa2.JPL · 15821
15828 Sincheskul1995 BSBoris Fillipovich Sincheskul, Ukrainian astronomer.JPL · 15828
15834 McBride1995 CT1Neil McBride, British astronomerJPL · 15834
15837 Mariovalori1995 DG13Mario Valori (1930–2000) was an amateur astronomer in the Montelupo Group.JPL · 15837
15838 Auclair1995 FU12Raymond Auclair, Canadian amateur astronomer †MPC · 15838
15840 Hiroshiendou1995 KH115840 Hiroshiendou Discovered 1995 May 31 by T. Okuni at Nanyo. Hiroshi Endou (born 1939) is a confectionery manufacturer and amateur astronomer, active in the Nanyo Astronomy Lovers Club since 1983JPL · 15840
15841 Yamaguchi1995 OXYamaguchi prefecture, where the discoverer was born.JPL · 15841
15843 Comcom1995 SO3Com Com is the science museum in Fukushima, Japan.JPL · 15843
15845 Bambi1995 UC17Bambi, fictional young deer in Walt Disney's 1942 animated eponymous filmJPL · 15845
15846 Billfyfe1995 UK28William Fyfe, Canadian geochemist †MPC · 15846
15849 Billharper1995 YM10Bill Harper, Canadian philosopher of science † ‡*MPC · 15849
15851 Chrisfleming1996 AD10Chris Fleming, Canadian amateur astronomer † ‡*MPC · 15851
15853 Benedettafoglia1996 BB13Benedetta Foglia (born 2006) is the second daughter of Sergio and Paola Diomede, friends of the discoverers. Benedetta is an amateur astronomer.JPL · 15853
15854 Numa1996 CX2Numa Pompilius, second king of Rome, reigned from 715 to 672 B.C.JPL · 15854
15855 Mariasalvatore1996 CP7Maria Salvatore (born 1963) is an enthusiast of small Solar System bodies, who has played a major role in promoting astronomy to the public. She has organized astronomical and scientific events, especially conferences and seminars for the study of asteroids. Name suggested by Claudio Casacci.JPL · 15855
15856 Yanokoji1996 ELKoji Yano, Japanese amateur astronomer.JPL · 15856
15857 Touji1996 EK1Yasuo Touji, Japanese amateur astronomer.JPL · 15857
15858 Davidwoods1996 EK15David Woods (born 1959), a Scottish space historian.JPL · 15858
15860 Siráň1996 HOGustáv Siráň, Slovak geophysicist †MPC · 15860
15861 Ispahan1996 HB12Ispahan, IranJPL · 15861
15868 Akiyoshidai1996 OLAkiyoshidai, located at the center of Yamaguchi prefecture, is the biggest karst plateau in Japan.JPL · 15868
15869 Tullius1996 PLTullius Hostilius, third king of Rome, reigned from 672 to 640 B.C.JPL · 15869
15870 Obůrka1996 QDOto Obůrka, Czech astronomer †MPC · 15870
15884 Maspalomas1997 DJ15884 Maspalomas Discovered 1997 Feb. 27 by N. Sato at Chichibu. Maspalomas is a town in Gran Canaria Island, Spain. The Maspalomas Tracking Station of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency is located there to conduct command operations and receive telemetry from satellites that observe the earth and the moonJPL · 15884
15887 Daveclark1997 ER26David L. Clark, Canadian amateur astronomer † ‡*MPC · 15887
15889 Xiaoyuhe1997 FD4Xiaoyu He (born 1994), a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his mathematics project.JPL · 15889
15890 Prachatice1997 GYPrachatice, a town in southern Bohemia, the Czech Republic †MPC · 15890
15891 Alissazhang1997 GG7Alissa Yuan Zhang (born 1994), a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her chemistry project.JPL · 15891
15896 Birkhoff1997 LX5George Birkhoff, American mathematician †*MPC · 15896
15897 Beňačková1997 PD3Gabriela Beňačková, Slovak soprano †MPC · 15897
15898 Kharasterteam1997 QPThe asteroid group at the Astronomical Observatory of Kharkiv National University has made important contributions to studies of the physical properties of minor planets. The group's photometric and polarimetric techniques, as well as its numerical and laboratory modeling, are known worldwide.JPL · 15898
15899 Silvain1997 RR1Jacques Silvain (1926–1987) was an enthusiastic amateur astronomer.JPL · 15899

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
15902 Dostál1997 RA9Víta Dostál, Czech farmer and globetrotting cyclist, first Czech to cycle alone 60,000 km around the worldJPL · 15902
15903 Rolandflorrie1997 RP10Roland (1914–1999) and Florrie (1912–2000) Handley were the parents of the discoverer.JPL · 15903
15904 Halstead1997 SD11Susan Ruth Halstead (born 1959) is the sister of the discoverer.JPL · 15904
15905 Berthier1997 SV15Jérôme Berthier (born 1968) works on minor planets at the Institut de Mécanique Céleste in Paris. His main goal is to develop both accurate ephemerides and the reduction package PRIAM to predict stellar occultations by minor planets.JPL · 15905
15906 Yoshikaneda1997 SX2115906 Yoshikaneda Discovered 1997 Sept. 30 by T. Okuni at Nanyo. Yosibumi Kaneda (born 1937), a retired teacher of high school, is an amateur astronomer, active in the Nanyo Astronomy Lovers Club since 1983JPL · 15906
15907 Robot1997 TG10Robot, word coined by Josef Čapek †MPC · 15907
15908 Bertoni1997 TE12Mosé Giacomo Bertoni (1857–1929), a Swiss-Paraguayan botanist, anthropologist and writer.JPL · 15908
15910 Shinkamigoto1997 TU1715910 Shinkamigoto Discovered 1997 Oct. 6 by K. Endate and K. Watanabe at Kitami. Shinkamigoto is a town located in the north of the Goto Islands, a group of 140 islands located in the west of Nagasaki prefecture in southwest JapanJPL · 15910
15911 Davidgauthier1997 TL21David Gauthier, philosopher.JPL · 15911
15913 Telemachus1997 TZ27Telemachus, Greek mythological figure.JPL · 15913
15916 Shigeoyamada1997 UL715916 Shigeoyamada Discovered 1997 Oct. 25 by N. Sato at Chichibu. Shigeo Yamada (1942–2002), an aerospace engineer at the National Space Development Agency of Japan, managed the lunar explorer KAGUYA and the engineering test satellites ETS-VII. Generous and thoughtful, he devoted himself to working on NASDA projects until the "fuel" of his life was finally exhaustedJPL · 15916
15917 Rosahavel1997 UX715917 Rosahavel Discovered 1997 Oct. 28 by L. Šarounová at Ondřejov. Josef Havel (1930–2008) was a significant personality in Czech rose breeding. A diligent and modest man, he detected and preserved several color mutations and obtained numerous awards in international rose contests, including the gold medal in Rome for Nette IngeborgJPL · 15917
15918 Thereluzia1997 UE9Theresia Luzia Ehring (born 1949) is the wife of the discoverer.JPL · 15918
15921 Kintaikyo1997 VPKintaikyo is one of the three most famous bridges in Japan, known collectively as Sanmeikyo.JPL · 15921
15922 Masajisaito1997 VRMasaji Saito, Japanese architectural restorer, free-lance photographer and amateur astronomerJPL · 15922
15924 Axelmartin1997 VE515924 Axelmartin Discovered 1997 Nov. 7 by B. Koch at Solingen. Axel Martin (born 1968) is a longtime German amateur astronomer and co-founder of the Turtle Star Observatory. As a member of the VdS Fachgruppe "Kleine Planeten" he works on the astrometry and photometry of minor planetsJPL · 15924
15925 Rokycany1997 VM615925 Rokycany Discovered 1997 Nov. 10 by L. Šarounová at Ondřejov. Rokycany is a town in West Bohemia about which the first written evidence dates from 1110. In 1947 a public observatory was founded there, concentrating on occultation observations, work with youth, teachers and amateur telescope makingJPL · 15925
15929 Ericlinton1997 WQ11Eric John Clinton (born 1955), an amateur astronomer active in the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, London Centre.JPL · 15929
15938 Bohnenblust1997 YA8de:Frederic Bohnenblust (Henri Frederic Bohnenblust) (1906–2000), Swiss-born American mathematician.JPL · 15938
15939 Fessenden1997 YP8Reginald Aubrey Fessenden (1866–1932) invented amplitude modulation as a means of transmitting sounds by radio. He was a professor at Purdue University and the University of Pittsburgh.JPL · 15939
15941 Stevegauthier1997 YX15Steven Maurice Gauthier (born 1957), a Canadian amateur astronomer.JPL · 15941
15945 Raymondavid1998 AZ5Raymond David (born 1941), ski teacher by vocation and electronics specialist and amateur astronomer by avocation.JPL · 15945
15946 Satinský1998 AP7Július Satinský, Slovak comedian †MPC · 15946
15947 Milligan1998 AL10Spike Milligan (born 1918) is best known for his off-the-planet sense of humor in the groundbreaking BBC radio comedy series The Goon Show.JPL · 15947
15949 Rhaeticus1998 BQRheticus (Georg Joachim von Lauchen), Austrian humanist, physician, mathematician and astronomer † ‡MPC · 15949
15950 Dallago1998 BA2Giovanni Dal Lago (born 1964), Vicenza amateur astronomer.JPL · 15950
15955 Johannesgmunden1998 BS13Johannes von Gmunden, Austrian priest, humanist, mathematician and astronomer †MPC · 15955
15957 Gemoore1998 BB27George Edward Moore, English philosopher.JPL · 15957
15960 Hluboká1998 CHHluboká nad Vltavou, château in South Bohemia †MPC · 15960
15963 Koeberl1998 CY3Christian Koeberl, Austrian professor of geochemistry and cosmochemistryJPL · 15963
15964 Billgray1998 DUBill Gray (born 1965) has made several contributions to astrometry, in particular with his Guide series of starcharting software, his Charon astrometry program and his reduction of the GSC 1.1 star catalog to the ACT frame (GSC-ACT).JPL · 15964
15965 Robertcox1998 DU7Robert E. Cox, American long time editor of Gleanings for ATMs (Amateur Telescope Makers) in Sky & Telescope magazine.JPL · 15965
15967 Clairearmstrong1998 DN20Claire Armstrong, collaborator and wife of the discoverer, supernova hunter M. ArmstrongJPL · 15967
15968 Waltercugno1998 DX35Walter Cugno (born 1950) works in the Italian space industry. During his career, he developed projects for the International Space Station and space exploration. He supported satellite projects including Sax, Hipparcos and ExoMars. Name suggested by Ilaria Locantore.JPL · 15968
15969 Charlesgreen1998 EW11Charles Green, 18th-century British astronomer, who observed the 1769 transit of Venus from TahitiJPL · 15969
15970 Robertbrownlee1998 FA9Robert Brownlee (born 1924), an American astronomer.JPL · 15970
15971 Hestroffer1998 FA11Daniel Hestroffer, French astronomerJPL · 15971
15986 Fienga1998 XU1Agnes Fienga, French astronomerJPL · 15986
15988 Parini1998 XD24Eduardo Parini (born 1926), a Paraguayan amateur astronomer.JPL · 15988
15992 Cynthia1998 YL4Cynthia Hug, the discoverer's wife; Cynthia is also an alternate name for the Moon goddess Artemis (from her birthplace, Mount Cynthus on Delos), and this minor planet was imaged many times with the Moon above the horizonJPL · 15992
16000 Neilgehrels1999 AW16Neil Gehrels (1952), an astrophysicist.JPL · 16000

References

  1. ↑ Schmadel, Lutz D. (2003). Dictionary of Minor Planet Names. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. ISBN 978-3-540-00238-3. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
  2. ↑ Schmadel, Lutz D. (2006). Dictionary of Minor Planet Names – Addendum to Fifth Edition: 2003–2005. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. ISBN 978-3-540-34360-8. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
  3. ↑ "MPC/MPO/MPS Archive". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
  4. ↑ Liukkonen, Petri. "Will Cuppy". Books and Writers (kirjasto.sci.fi). Finland: Kuusankoski Public Library. Archived from the original on 29 August 2005.
  5. ↑ http://www.ctcase.org/bulletin/17_2.pdf
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14,001–15,000		 Meanings of minor planet names
List of minor planets: 15,001–16,000		 Succeeded by
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