Meanings of minor planet names: 128001–129000

This is a partial list of meanings of minor planet names. See meanings of minor planet names for a list of all such partial lists.

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.

Besides the Minor Planet Circulars (in which the citations are published), a key source is Lutz D. Schmadel's Dictionary of Minor Planet Names, among others.[1][2][3] Meanings that do not quote a reference (the "†" links) are tentative. Meanings marked with an asterisk (*) are guesswork, and should be checked against the mentioned sources to ensure that the identification is correct.

128001–128100

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
128022 Peterantreasian 2003 JV17 Peter Antreasian (b. 1961) is the Navigation Team Chief at KinetX, Inc. for the OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample return mission. He is responsible for leading the navigation team, and for defining the technical approach and results for navigation team products and deliveries. JPL
128036 Rafaelnadal 2003 KM18 Rafael Nadal, Spanish tennis player JPL
128054 Eranyavneh 2003 MR9 Eran Yavneh, Israeli student, dead of cancer at age 27 (and probably a friend of the discoverer) JPL
128062 Szrogh 2003 NW5 György Szrogh, Hungarian architect and professor of the Hungarian University of Arts and Design JPL
128065 Bartbenjamin 2003 OK Bart Benjamin, American curator at the Lakeview Museum of Arts and Sciences in Peoria, Illinois, later director of the Cernan Earth and Space Center at Triton College in west suburban Chicago, and member of the Peoria (Illinois) Astronomical Society JPL

128101–128200

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
128166 Carora 2003 QQ105 Carora, Venezuela JPL
128177 Griffioen 2003 RA11 Roger Griffioen, American former dean and physics department chair of Calvin College

128201–128300

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
128297 Ashlevi 2003 XD11 Ashlie Philpott and Levi Lemley, grandchildren of the discoverer JPL

128301–128400

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
128314 Coraliejackman 2004 CB109 Coralie Jackman (b. 1989), the lead optical navigation engineer at KinetX, Inc. for the OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample return mission. JPL
128315 Dereknelson 2004 DK22 Derek Nelson (b. 1993), a member of the optical navigation team at KinetX, Inc. for the OSIRIS-REx asteroid return mission. JPL
128321 Philipdumont 2004 EF43 Philip Dumont (b. 1949), the inventor and architect at KinetX, Inc. of the optical navigation suite of tools for simulation, operations and calibration of imagers for the OSIRIS-REx asteroid sample return mission. JPL
128323 Peterwolff 2004 ES72 Peter Wolff (b. 1961), a member of the navigation team at KinetX, Inc. for the OSIRIS-REx asteroid return mission. JPL
128327 Ericcarranza 2004 FP14 Eric Carranza (b. 1972), a member of the navigation team at KinetX, Inc. for the OSIRIS-REx asteroid return mission. JPL
128341 Dalestanbridge 2004 FR128 Dale Stanbridge (b. 1962), a member of the navigation team at KinetX, Inc. for the OSIRIS-REx asteroid return mission. He was also a member of the navigation team for the MESSENGER and New Horizons missions. JPL
128343 Brianpage 2004 GQ5 Brian Page (b. 1960), a member of the navigation team at KinetX, Inc. for the OSIRIS-REx asteroid return mission. He was also a member of the navigation team for the MESSENGER and New Horizons missions. JPL
128348 Jasonleonard 2004 GK27 Jason Leonard (b. 1987), a member of the navigation team at KinetX, Inc. for the OSIRIS-REx asteroid return mission. JPL
128372 Danielwibben 2004 JE2 Daniel Wibben (b. 1987), a member of the navigation team at KinetX, Inc. for the OSIRIS-REx asteroid return mission. JPL
128373 Kevinjohnson 2004 JV5 Kevin S. Johnson (b. 1956), the propulsion lead for the OSIRIS-REx mission. JPL
128389 Dougleland 2004 KG14 Doug Leland (b. 1962), the Avionics lead for the OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission. JPL

128401–128500

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
128408 Mikehughes 2004 LJ16 Mike Hughes (b. 1963), the Guidance, Navigation and Controls sub-system lead for the OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return mission. JPL
128417 Chrismccaa 2004 LK24 Chris McCaa (b. 1974) is the Assembly Test and Launch Operations manager for the OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission. He has made significant contributions to many of NASA’s interplanetary missions including MAVEN, Juno, Phoenix, Mars Odyssey and Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. JPL
128439 Chriswaters 2004 NA11 Christopher Waters (b. 1973) is the deputy flight system program manager for the OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Mission and is responsible for issue oversight and resolution. In addition, Chris supported the GOES-R program formulation. JPL
128474 Arbacia 2004 PD1 Patricio Dominguez Ärbaciä(1964–2013), professor of paleontology at the Complutense University of Madrid. JPL

128501–128600

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
128523 Johnmuir 2004 PX42 John Muir, Scottish-American conservationist JPL
128562 Murdin 2004 PM90 Paul Geoffrey Murdin (born 1942) held senior positions at the Royal Greenwich Observatory and other major institutions, and was a vice president and treasurer of the International Astronomical Union JPL
128586 Jeremias 2004 QW Jeremias Ries, godchild of the discoverer JPL

128601–128700

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
128602 Careyparish 2004 QL13 Carey Parish (b. 1971) was responsible for oversight of the Propulsion subsystem on the OSIRIS-REx mission, managing all aspects of the effort. In addition Carey has contributed directly to the success of the GRAIL, Phoenix and MRO Missions. JPL
128604 Markfisher 2004 QO14 Mark Fisher (b. 1964) is responsible for developing the mission control area for the OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission. Mark also led the Spitzer flight operations team to safely operate the mission well past its intended design life. JPL
128607 Richhund 2004 QJ18 Rich Hund (b. 1956) is the lead for the Structures, Mechanisms, Propulsion, Sample Return Capsule, and Touch-and-Go Sample Acquisition Mechanism development on the OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission. He was also responsible for the development and delivery of the MSL aeroshell. JPL
128608 Chucklove 2004 QR18 Charles Love (b. 1955) is the Flight System Mission Assurance Manager for the OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission. He also contributed to the success of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, Spitzer, Odyssey, Stardust, Genesis and Phoenix missions. JPL
128610 Stasiahabenicht 2004 QR20 Anastasia Habenicht (b. 1971) is the software lead for the flight system on the OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission. Stasia also contributed directly to the success of many NASA missions including MAVEN, Phoenix, the Orbital Space Plane and NASA’s advanced space transportation efforts. JPL
128611 Paulnowak 2004 QB21 Paul Nowak (b. 1957) is the Flight System Business Manager for the OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission. In addition, Paul has been the business manager contributing significantly to other NASA missions by overseeing the development on the MAVEN, JUNO, GRAIL and the Phoenix Lander missions.JPL
128614 Juliabest 2004 QO24 Julia Best (b 1975) is the planning lead for the flight system on the OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission. Prior to serving in this role she was a member of the GOES-R development team. JPL
128615 Jimharris 2004 QR24 Jim Harris (b. 1953) is the OSIRIS-REx Touch and Go Sample Acquisition Mechanism Certified Principal Engineer. He was also the mechanism designer on the MSL aeroshell program, Genesis sample return mission and Stardust sample return mission. JPL
128622 Rudiš 2004 RU Viktor Rudiš, Czech architect JPL
128627 Ottmarsheim 2004 RM8 Ottmarsheim, Alsace, France JPL
128633 Queyras 2004 RF12 Queyras, a valley of the French Alps JPL

128701–128800

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
There are no named minor planets in this number range

128801–128900

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
128895 Bright Spring 2004 TW Bright Spring, the title of an essay by Summer Vigil, a second-grade student in Albuquerque, New Mexico, about the fictitious discovery of a new major planet JPL

128901–129000

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
128925 Conwell 2004 TJ70 James Conwell, professor at Eastern Illinois University since 1985, and the director of the Eastern Illinois University observatory since founding it in 2004 JPL

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.
Preceded by
127,001–128,000
Meanings of minor planet names
List of minor planets: 128,001–129,000
Succeeded by
129,001–130,000
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