Meanings of minor planet names: 20001–21000
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published), a key source is Lutz D. Schmadel's Dictionary of Minor Planet Names, among others.[1][2][3] Meanings that do not quote a reference (the "†" links) are tentative.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.
20001–20100
Number–Name | Prov. Designation | Source of Name |
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20002 Tillysmith | 1991 EM | Tilly Smith, British girl who, by recognising the signs of a tsunami, saved many lives on the island of Phuket, December 26, 2004 JPL |
20004 Audrey-Lucienne | 1991 GS6 | Audrey-Lucienne Van Landeghem, last visitor at the "Space is For You" Exhibition in November 2001 at the Royal Observatory of Belgium in Uccle †[4] |
20006 Albertus Magnus | 1991 GH11 | Albertus Magnus, German theologian, philosopher and naturalist. JPL |
20007 Marybrown | 1991 LR | Mary J. Brown, American amateur astronomer who assisted in organizing the Palomar Observatory's 1.2-m Schmidt Oschin Telescope plate archive JPL |
20012 Ranke | 1991 RV4 | Leopold von Ranke, a professor of history in Berlin from 1825 to 1871. JPL |
20016 Rietschel | 1991 TU13 | Ernst Friedrich August Rietschel, German sculptor. JPL |
20017 Alixcatherine | 1991 TF14 | Alix Catherine de Saint-Aignan (born 2002) is the eldest daughter of the discoverer JPL |
20019 Yukiotanaka | 1991 VN | Yukio Tanaka, Japanese baseball infielder for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters JPL |
20024 Mayrémartínez | 1992 BT2 | Mayré Adriana Martínez Blanco, Venezuelan professional singer, winner of the 2006 "Latin American Idol" contest JPL |
20037 Duke | 1992 UW4 | Michael B. Duke, American selenologist areologist and meteoriticist, at one point curator of the lunar samples returned from the Moon, later chief of the Lunar and Planetary Sciences Division of the Johnson Spacecraft Center JPL |
20043 Ellenmacarthur | 1993 EM | Dame Ellen Patricia MacArthur, British solo long-distance yachtswoman JPL |
20044 Vitoux | 1993 FV1 | Frédéric Vitoux (b. 1944), a French writer and journalist known for his novel Bébert, Le chat de Louis-Ferdinand Céline (1976).JPL |
20060 Johannforster | 1993 PV5 | Johann Reinhold Forster, 18th-century German naturalist, who (with his son Georg) accompanied James Cook on his second Pacific Voyage JPL |
20070 Koichiyuko | 1993 XL | Koichi Takahashi, director of the Hiroshima Chapter of the Young Astronauts Club of Japan since 1998, and his wife Yuko (a medical doctor and a pharmacist, respectively) JPL |
20073 Yumiko | 1994 AN2 | Yumiko Fujii (born 1968) is the wife of the second discoverer JPL |
20074 Laskerschueler | 1994 AF16 | Else Lasker-Schueler, German author. JPL |
20081 Occhialini | 1994 EE3 | Giuseppe Occhialini, Italian physicist. JPL |
20084 Buckmaster | 1994 GU9 | Bill Buckmaster, American anchor of the news magazine program Arizona Illustrated JPL |
20101–20200
Number–Name | Prov. Designation | Source of Name |
---|---|---|
20102 Takasago | 1995 BP15 | Takasago, a port city at the mouth of the Kakogawa River, Hyogo prefecture, Japan JPL |
20103 de Vico | 1995 JK | Francesco de Vico, 19th-century Jesuit priest and astronomer, discoverer of seven comets, director of the Osservatorio del Collegio Romano (1838–1848) JPL |
20106 Morton | 1995 QG | Donald C. Morton, was director of the Anglo-Australian Observatory during 1976–1986 JPL |
20107 Nanyotenmondai | 1995 QY3 | Nanyotenmondai, the Nanyo Citizens' Observatory, in the Sosyou park of Nanyo, Yamagata, Japan JPL |
20109 Alicelandis | 1995 RJ | Alice Landis Tonry, American graduate of Tufts Medical School, realtor, farmer, and mother of the discoverer JPL |
20115 Niheihajime | 1995 VC1 | Hajime Nihei, member of the Nanyo Astronomy Lovers Club JPL |
20120 Ryugatake | 1995 WB5 | Ryugatake is a town in Kumamoto, on the east coast of the beautiful Amakusa-Kamishima Island, Japan JPL |
20135 Juels | 1996 JC | Charles W. Juels, public health physician/psychiatrist and an amateur astronomer JPL |
20136 Eisenhart | 1996 NA | Luther Pfahler Eisenhart (1876–1965), a prolific American mathematician and professor JPL |
20140 Costitx | 1996 QT1 | Costitx, Majorca † † ‡[5] |
20141 Markidger | 1996 RL5 | Mark Richard Kidger, British-born astrophysicist of the Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias JPL |
20151 Utsunomiya | 1996 TO6 | Syogo Utsunomiya, farmer and renowned amateur astronomer in Japan JPL |
20155 Utewindolf | 1996 TS11 | Ute Windolf of Prescott, Arizona, is a very dear and generous friend who was particularly helpful and supportive during the long terminal illness of the discoverer's wife JPL |
20156 Herbwindolf | 1996 TU11 | Herbert Windolf of Prescott, Arizona, is a very dear and generous friend who was particularly helpful and supportive during the long terminal illness of the discoverer's wife JPL |
20164 Janzajíc | 1996 VJ2 | Jan Zajíc, Czech student who burned himself to death to protest the 1968 occupation of Czechoslovakia †[6] |
20174 Eisenstein | 1996 XD20 | Ferdinand Gotthold Max Eisenstein, German mathematician JPL |
20180 Annakolény | 1996 YG1 | Anna Kolény took part in the birth of Slovak sovereignty in the nineteenth century. The first session of the Slovak National Council was held in 1848 in her house in Myjava JPL |
20187 Janapittichová | 1997 AN17 | Jana Pittichová, Slovak-born American astronomer †[7] ‡ |
20193 Yakushima | 1997 BH8 | Yakushima is a small island located to the south of Kagoshima prefecture, Japan. JPL |
20194 Ilarialocantore | 1997 BH9 | Ilaria Locantore (b. 1984), an Italian chemist. JPL |
20197 Enriques | 1997 CK22 | Federigo Enriques, professor at the universities of Bologna and Rome JPL |
20200 Donbacky | 1997 DW | Don Backy is the artistic name of the Italian singer and composer Aldo Caponi JPL |
20201–20300
Number–Name | Prov. Designation | Source of Name |
---|---|---|
20204 Yuudurunosato | 1997 EV25 | Yuudurunosato is the nickname of Urushiyama, located in the western area of Nanyo city JPL |
20205 Sitanchen | 1997 EJ34 | Sitan Chen (born 1995) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his mathematics project. JPL |
20207 Dyckovsky | 1997 FB4 | Ari Misha Dyckovsky (born 1993) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his physics and space-science project. JPL |
20208 Philiphe | 1997 FC4 | Philip Cody He (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his plant-science project. JPL |
20211 Joycegates | 1997 GK8 | Joyce Gates mentored a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. JPL |
20212 Ekbaltouma | 1997 GR8 | Ekbal Touma mentored a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. JPL |
20213 Saurabhsharan | 1997 GE20 | Saurabh Sharan (born 1993) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his computer-science project. JPL |
20214 Lorikenny | 1997 GL21 | Lori Kenny mentored a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. JPL |
20217 Kathyclemmer | 1997 GK33 | Kathy Clemmer mentored a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. JPL |
20218 Dukewriter | 1997 GT34 | Duke Writer mentored a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. JPL |
20219 Brianstone | 1997 GP36 | Brian Stone mentored a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. JPL |
20224 Johnrae | 1997 JR13 | John Rae, Scottish explorer JPL |
20228 Jeanmarcmari | 1997 XG | Jean-Marc Mari, French electronics engineer JPL |
20230 Blanchard | 1997 XH5 | Guillaume Blanchard, French optician JPL |
20234 Billgibson | 1998 AV9 | William C. Gibson, the payload manager of the New Horizons Pluto Kuiper Belt mission JPL |
20242 Sagot | 1998 DN27 | Robert Sagot, amateur astronomer JPL |
20246 Frappa | 1998 ER6 | Éric Frappa, French amateur astronomer JPL |
20252 Eyjafjallajökull | 1998 EY13 | Eyjafjallajökull, volcano in southern Iceland JPL |
20254 Úpice | 1998 FE2 | Úpice is a small town in northeastern Bohemia JPL |
20256 Adolfneckař | 1998 FC3 | Adolf Neckař, former director of the Ondřejov Observatory |
20259 Alanhoffman | 1998 FV10 | Alan Hoffman, American engineer, a pioneer in infrared detectors JPL |
20264 Chauhan | 1998 FV20 | Neha Chauhan, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[8] |
20265 Yuyinchen | 1998 FP23 | Yuyin Chen, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[8] |
20266 Danielchoi | 1998 FK26 | Daniel Chimin Choi, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[8] |
20268 Racollier | 1998 FC28 | Rachael Theresa Collier, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[8] |
20270 Phildeutsch | 1998 FR30 | Phillip Thomas Deutsch, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[8] |
20271 Allygoldberg | 1998 FK32 | Allyson Molly Goldberg, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[8] |
20272 Duyha | 1998 FH33 | Duy Minh Ha, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[8] |
20274 Halperin | 1998 FZ40 | Bruce David Halperin, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist and 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[8] |
20278 Qileihang | 1998 FP45 | Qilei Hang, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search winner †[8] |
20279 Harel | 1998 FZ47 | Matan Harel, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[8] |
20281 Kathartman | 1998 FZ49 | Katherine Hartman, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[8] |
20282 Hedberg | 1998 FT51 | Herbert Mason Hedberg, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search winner †[8] |
20283 Elizaheller | 1998 FG55 | Elizabeth Rose Heller, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[8] |
20284 Andreilevin | 1998 FL58 | Andrei Joseph Levin, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[8] |
20285 Lubin | 1998 FU58 | Amos Benjamin Lubin, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[8] |
20286 Michta | 1998 FT59 | Maria Lynn Michta, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[8] |
20287 Munteanu | 1998 FT61 | Andrei Munteanu, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search winner †[8] and US Naval Observatory SEAP intern [9] |
20288 Nachbaur | 1998 FR62 | Moriah Katherine Nachbaur, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[8] |
20289 Nettimi | 1998 FQ64 | Divya Nettimi, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[8] |
20290 Seanraj | 1998 FJ65 | Sean Dilip Raj, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[8] |
20291 Raumurthy | 1998 FF67 | Rohini Subhadra Rau-Murthy, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[8] |
20292 Eduardreznik | 1998 FV70 | Eduard Reznik, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search winner †[8] |
20293 Sirichelson | 1998 FQ72 | Silas Isaac Richelson, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[8] |
20296 Shayestorm | 1998 FL76 | Shaye Perry Storm, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[8] |
20298 Gordonsu | 1998 FW77 | Gordon L. Su, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search winner †[8] |
20300 Arjunsuri | 1998 FE84 | Arjun Anand Suri, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[8] |
20301–20400
Number–Name | Prov. Designation | Source of Name |
---|---|---|
20301 Thakur | 1998 FY99 | Gaurav Subhash Thakur, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[8] |
20302 Kevinwang | 1998 FW100 | Kevin Yibo Wang, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[8] |
20303 Lindwestrick | 1998 FU101 | Linda Brown Westrick, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search winner †[8] |
20304 Wolfson | 1998 FA102 | Jayne Frances Wolfson, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search winner †[8] |
20305 Feliciayen | 1998 FU102 | Felicia Yuen-Lee Yen, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist †[8] |
20306 Richarnold | 1998 FC106 | Richard Arnold, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[8] |
20307 Johnbarnes | 1998 FH106 | John Barnes, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[8] |
20309 Batalden | 1998 FD110 | John Batalden, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[8] |
20311 Nancycarter | 1998 FH117 | Nancy Carter, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[8] |
20312 Danahy | 1998 FH118 | Thomas Danahy, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[8] |
20313 Fredrikson | 1998 FM122 | Robert Fredrikson, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[8] |
20314 Johnharrison | 1998 FN126 | John Harrison, English clock designer JPL |
20316 Jerahalpern | 1998 FU138 | Jerald Halpern, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[8] |
20317 Hendrickson | 1998 FD144 | Gary Hendrickson, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[8] |
20321 Lightdonovan | 1998 HJ19 | Donna Light-Donovan, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[8] |
20323 Tomlindstom | 1998 HC21 | Tom Lindstom, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[8] |
20324 Johnmahoney | 1998 HF22 | John Mahoney, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[8] |
20325 Julianoey | 1998 HO27 | Julian Oey (b. 1964), a prolific asteroid photometrist, observing from Australia. JPL |
20329 Manfro | 1998 HQ43 | Nina Manfro, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[8] |
20330 Manwell | 1998 HY44 | Anne Manwell, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[8] |
20331 Bijemarks | 1998 HH45 | Billie Jean Marks, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[8] |
20333 Johannhuth | 1998 HH51 | Johann Sigismund Huth, 18th-19th-century Ukrainian astronomer JPL |
20334 Glewitsky | 1998 HL51 | Grigori Vasil'evich Lewitzky, 19th-20th-century Russian founder and first director of the Astronomical Observatory of Kharkov National University, later director of Tartu Observatoorium (Tartu Observatory) JPL |
20335 Charmartell | 1998 HK57 | Charles Martell, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[8] |
20336 Gretamills | 1998 HY61 | Greta Mills, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[8] |
20337 Naeve | 1998 HP83 | Larry Naeve, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[8] |
20338 Elainepappas | 1998 HA86 | Elaine Pappas, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[8] |
20339 Eileenreed | 1998 HM88 | Eileen Reed, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[8] |
20340 Susanruder | 1998 HR91 | Susan Ruder, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[8] |
20341 Alanstack | 1998 HX91 | Alan Stack, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[8] |
20342 Trinh | 1998 HB97 | Jonathan Trinh, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[8] |
20343 Vaccariello | 1998 HC100 | Michael Vaccariello, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[8] |
20345 Davidvito | 1998 HH114 | David Vito, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[8] |
20347 Wunderlich | 1998 HM121 | Daniel Wunderlich, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search †[8] |
20351 Kaborchardt | 1998 HN127 | Kasey Lynn Borchardt, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20352 Pinakibose | 1998 HC129 | Pinaki Bose, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20354 Rebeccachan | 1998 HA139 | Rebecca Ann Chan, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20355 Saraclark | 1998 HD146 | Sara Catherine Clark, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20357 Shireendhir | 1998 HP147 | Shireen Dhir, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20358 Dalem | 1998 HD148 | Henri Dalem, French historian, specialist in data processing, and webmaster of the international Holbach foundation JPL |
20360 Holsapple | 1998 JO2 | Keith A. Holsapple, American professor of engineering at the University of Washington, who has developed scaling laws for asteroid cratering and explored the relationship between asteroidal shape, spin rates and internal strength JPL |
20361 Romanishin | 1998 JD3 | William Romanishin, American professor of astronomy at the University of Oklahoma JPL |
20362 Trilling | 1998 JH3 | David E. Trilling, American assistant astronomer at the University of Arizona JPL |
20363 Komitov | 1998 KU1 | Boris Petrov Komitov, Bulgarian planetary scientist and popularizer JPL |
20364 Zdeněkmiler | 1998 KC5 | Zdeněk Miler, Czech film-maker and illustrator, best known for the character Krtek ("Little Mole") †[10] ‡ |
20366 Bonev | 1998 KP8 | Boncho P. Bonev, American research assistant professor at the Catholic University of America JPL |
20367 Erikagibb | 1998 KT8 | Erika Gibb, American assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Missouri JPL |
20371 Ekladyous | 1998 KE30 | Nicholas Samir Ekladyous, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20372 Juliafanning | 1998 KS35 | Julia Alexine Fanning, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20373 Fullmer | 1998 KX37 | Austin Tracey Fullmer, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20375 Sherrigerten | 1998 KU38 | Sherri Ann Gerten, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20376 Joyhines | 1998 KB44 | Joy Ellen Hines, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20377 Jakubisin | 1998 KX46 | Daniel James Jakubisin, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20379 Christijohns | 1998 KS47 | Christine Elizabeth Johns, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20392 Mikeshepard | 1998 MA8 | Michael Shepard, American geologist, specializing in radar and optical remote sensing of the minor and terrestrial planets JPL |
20393 Kevinlane | 1998 MZ8 | Kevin Nelson Lane, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20394 Fatou | 1998 MQ17 | Pierre Joseph Louis Fatou (1878–1929) was employed at the observatory of Paris JPL |
20399 Michaelesser | 1998 OO | Michael Lesser, American scientist, specialist in high quantum efficiency CCDs JPL |
20401–20500
Number–Name | Prov. Designation | Source of Name |
---|---|---|
20403 Attenborough | 1998 OW11 | Englishman David Attenborough (born 1927) is by common consent the world's foremost naturalist and broadcaster of wildlife documentaries JPL |
20405 Barryburke | 1998 QP6 | Barry Burke, American CCD sensor designer JPL |
20415 Amandalu | 1998 RL61 | Amanda Jane Lu, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20416 Mansour | 1998 RR65 | Philip George Mansour, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20420 Marashwhitman | 1998 SN129 | David I. Marash-Whitman, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20430 Stout | 1999 AC3 | Earl Douglas Stout (c. 1895–1985), a music professor at Louisiana State University and a great-grandfather of the second discoverer. JPL |
20433 Prestinenza | 1999 CL12 | Luigi Prestinenza (born 1929) is a very active, appreciated and popular Italian amateur astronomer. JPL |
20440 McClintock | 1999 JO31 | Shannon Noel McClintock, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20441 Elijahmena | 1999 JH50 | Elijah Login Mena, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20444 Mamesser | 1999 JK63 | Mary Anne Messer, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20450 Marymohammed | 1999 JJ111 | Maryam Khadijah Mohammed, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20451 Galeotti | 1999 JR134 | Piero Galeotti, Italian astrophysicist JPL |
20454 Pedrajo | 1999 LD4 | Ana Cristina Pedrajo, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20455 Pennell | 1999 LE4 | Jordan William Pennell, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20460 Robwhiteley | 1999 LO28 | Robert J. Whiteley, American astronomer JPL |
20461 Dioretsa | 1999 LD31 | "Asteroid" backwards, due to retrograde orbit (this is the first such numbered asteroid) JPL |
20465 Vervack | 1999 MJ1 | Ronald J. Vervack, Jr., American planetary scientist of Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory JPL |
20467 Hibbitts | 1999 MX1 | Charles A. Hibbitts, American planetary scientist of Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory JPL |
20468 Petercook | 1999 NK4 | Peter Edward Cook, 20th-century British satirist, writer and comedian performer JPL |
20469 Dudleymoore | 1999 NQ4 | Dudley Moore, 20th-century British musician, actor and comedian JPL |
20472 Mollypettit | 1999 NL7 | Molly Loren Pettit, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20474 Reasoner | 1999 NV9 | Jonathan William Reasoner, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20476 Chanarich | 1999 NH12 | Chana Leora Rich, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20477 Anastroda | 1999 NQ18 | Anastasia Nast Roda, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20478 Rutenberg | 1999 NJ20 | Michael Lev Rutenberg-Schoenberg, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20479 Celisaucier | 1999 NO22 | Celine Michelle Saucier, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20480 Antonschraut | 1999 NT31 | Anton H. Schraut, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20481 Sharples | 1999 NW37 | David R. Sharples, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20482 Dustinshea | 1999 NH40 | Dustin James Shea, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20483 Sinay | 1999 NK41 | Daniella Sinay, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20484 Janetsong | 1999 NL41 | Janet Song, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20488 Pic-du-Midi | 1999 OL | Observatoire du Pic-du-Midi. JPL |
20491 Ericstrege | 1999 OA5 | Eric William Strege, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20495 Rimavská Sobota | 1999 PW4 | Rimavská Sobota, a small town with a rich history, lies in the Rimava river valley. JPL |
20496 Jeník | 1999 QA2 | Jeník is the nickname of the main tenor character in Smetana's The Bartered Bride. JPL |
20497 Mařenka | 1999 RS | Marenka is the nickname of the main soprano character in Smetana's The Bartered Bride. JPL |
20501–20600
Number–Name | Prov. Designation | Source of Name |
---|---|---|
20503 Adamtazi | 1999 RX14 | Adam Ryoma Tazi, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20512 Rothenberg | 1999 RW32 | Eckehard Rothenberg, German amateur astronomer, technical director of the Archenhold Sternwarte (Archenhold Observatory) †[11] ‡[12] |
20513 Lazio | 1999 RC34 | Lazio is the Italian region containing Rome, the everlasting city. JPL |
20517 Judycrystal | 1999 RB35 | Judy Crystal (Andrews) Robinson (born 1949) is the wife of the discoverer. JPL |
20518 Rendtel | 1999 RC36 | Jürgen Rendtel, German solar physicist and amateur astronomer †[11] ‡[13] |
20522 Yogeshwar | 1999 RK40 | Ranga Yogeshwar (born 1959), a physicist and scientific journalist. JPL |
20524 Bustersikes | 1999 RJ42 | Leon R. Sikes, III ("Buster", b. 1959), is a Florida businessman and amateur astronomer. JPL |
20526 Bathompson | 1999 RZ45 | Blake Alexander Thompson, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20527 Dajowestrich | 1999 RO48 | David John Westrich, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20528 Kyleyawn | 1999 RL50 | Kyle James Yawn, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20529 Zwerling | 1999 RM53 | Blake Gordon Zwerling, 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge finalist †[8] |
20530 Johnayres | 1999 RG55 | John Ayres, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20531 Stevebabcock | 1999 RW57 | Steven Babcock, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20532 Benbilby | 1999 RL64 | R. Ben Bilby, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20533 Irmabonham | 1999 RO72 | Irma Bonham, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20534 Bozeman | 1999 RU74 | Melissa Bozeman, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20535 Marshburrows | 1999 RV74 | Marsha Burrows, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20536 Tracicarter | 1999 RF81 | Traci A. Carter, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20537 Sandraderosa | 1999 RO82 | Sandra DeRosa, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20539 Gadberry | 1999 RT86 | Sandra Gadberry, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20540 Marhalpern | 1999 RV86 | Marcia Halpern, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20544 Kimhansell | 1999 RG100 | Kim Hansell, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20545 Karenhowell | 1999 RS104 | Karen Howell, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20553 Donaldhowk | 1999 RQ113 | Donald Howk, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20555 Jennings | 1999 RC115 | Barbara Jennings, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20556 Midgekimble | 1999 RZ115 | Midge Kimble, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20557 Davidkulka | 1999 RB116 | David Kulka, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20559 Sheridanlamp | 1999 RJ118 | Sheridan Lamp, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20564 Michaellane | 1999 RT122 | Michael Lane, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20566 Laurielee | 1999 RV125 | Laurie Lee, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20567 McQuarrie | 1999 RS129 | Kerry Ann McQuarrie, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20568 Migaki | 1999 RC130 | Janet Migaki, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20570 Molchan | 1999 RV133 | Bonnie Molchan, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20571 Tiamorrison | 1999 RA135 | Tiana Morrison, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20572 Celemorrow | 1999 RN137 | Celeste Morrow, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20573 Garynadler | 1999 RW137 | Gary Nadler, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20574 Ochinero | 1999 RZ139 | Marcia Collin Ochinero, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20576 Marieoertle | 1999 RG148 | Marie Oertle, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20580 Marilpeters | 1999 RG151 | Marilyn Peters, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20581 Prendergast | 1999 RQ152 | Dana Prendergast, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20582 Reichenbach | 1999 RP154 | Edith Reichenbach, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20583 Richthammer | 1999 RK158 | James Richthammer, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20584 Brigidsavage | 1999 RP159 | Brigid Savage, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20585 Wentworth | 1999 RG160 | Sandra Wentworth, mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †[8] |
20586 Elizkolod | 1999 RR160 | Elizabeth Kolod, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[8] |
20587 Jargoldman | 1999 RD162 | Jarett Goldman, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[8] |
20589 Hennyadmoni | 1999 RQ168 | Henny Admoni, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[8] |
20590 Bongiovanni | 1999 RN172 | Brice Bongiovanni, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[8] |
20591 Sameergupta | 1999 RC177 | Sameer Gupta, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[8] |
20593 Freilich | 1999 RM180 | Janet Freilich, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[8] |
20595 Ryanwisnoski | 1999 RT188 | Ryan Wisnoski, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[8] |
20600 Danieltse | 1999 RC197 | Daniel Tse, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[8] |
20601–20700
Number–Name | Prov. Designation | Source of Name |
---|---|---|
20604 Vrishikpatil | 1999 RW205 | Vrishikumar Patil, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[8] |
20606 Widemann | 1999 RM214 | Thomas Widemann, French planetary scientist at the Observatoire de Paris and associate professor at Versailles University JPL |
20607 Vernazza | 1999 RR219 | Pierre Vernazza, Italian(?) planetary scientist at the European Space Agency's European Space Research and Technology Centre in Noordwijk JPL |
20608 Fredmerlin | 1999 RH224 | Frédéric Merlin, French planetary scientist at the Observatoire de Paris JPL |
20613 Chibaken | 1999 RE240 | Chiba prefecture is located east of Tokyo. JPL |
20616 Zeeshansayed | 1999 SH6 | Zeeshan Sayed, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[8] |
20618 Daniebutler | 1999 SG7 | Danielle Butler, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[8] |
20623 Davidyoung | 1999 TS11 | David Young JPL |
20624 Dariozanetti | 1999 TB12 | Dario Zanetti, Swiss(?) artisan, who helped build the observatory where this minor planet was discovered †[14] |
20625 Noto | 1999 TG20 | The Noto Peninsula is located in Japan's geographical center, facing the Sea of Japan. JPL |
20631 Stefuller | 1999 TW91 | Stephen Fuller, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[8] ‡ |
20632 Carlyrosser | 1999 TC92 | Carly Rosser, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[8] |
20634 Marichardson | 1999 TP94 | Matthew Richardson, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[8] |
20638 Lingchen | 1999 TV108 | Ling Chen, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[8] |
20639 Michellouie | 1999 TD109 | Michelle Louie, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[8] |
20641 Yenuanchen | 1999 TF121 | Yen Uan-Chen, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner and Intel Foundation Achievement Award recipient †[8] |
20642 Laurajohnson | 1999 TC124 | Laura Johnson, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[8] ‡ |
20643 Angelicaliu | 1999 TK142 | Angelica Liu, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[8] |
20644 Amritdas | 1999 TN144 | Amrit Das, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[8] |
20646 Nikhilgupta | 1999 TM150 | Nikhil Gupta, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[8] |
20649 Miklenov | 1999 TP170 | Mikhail Klenov, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[8] |
20657 Alvarez-Candal | 1999 TL261 | Alvaro Alvarez-Candal, Argentinian planetary scientist at the Observatoire de Paris. JPL |
20658 Bushmarinov | 1999 TY270 | Ivan Bushmarinov, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[8] |
20673 Janelle | 1999 VW | Janelle Burgardt (b. 1954), secretary and past president of the North East Kansas Amateur Astronomer's League. JPL |
20686 Thottumkara | 1999 VX54 | Arun Thottumkara, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[8] |
20687 Saletore | 1999 VQ60 | Yogesh Saletore, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[8] |
20689 Zhuyuanchen | 1999 VF63 | Zhu Yuanchen, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[8] |
20690 Crivello | 1999 VY66 | Joseph Crivello, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[8] |
20693 Ramondiaz | 1999 VV81 | Jose Ramon Diaz Navarrete, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[8] |
20696 Torresduarte | 1999 VJ95 | Luis Eduardo Torres Duarte, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner †[8] |
20701–20800
20801–20900
20901–21000
Number–Name | Prov. Designation | Source of Name |
---|---|---|
20901 Mattmuehler | 2000 XO6 | Matthew Muehler, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner, for his zoology project. JPL |
20902 Kylebeighle | 2000 XY6 | Kyle Beighle, 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair winner, for his zoology project. JPL |
20936 Nemrut Dagi | 4835 T-1 | Nemrut Dagi, the volcano in Turkey. JPL |
20947 Polyneikes | 2638 T-2 | Son of Oedipus, who was to alternate kingship over Thebes with his brother Eteokles. This led to the Seven against Thebes. JPL |
20952 Tydeus | 5151 T-2 | Son of Oeneus, killed in the expedition of the Seven against Thebes JPL |
20961 Arkesilaos | 1973 SS1 | King Arkesilaos of Cyrene JPL |
20963 Pisarenko | 1977 QN1 | Georgij Stepanovitsch Pisarenko, member of the International Academy of Culture †[17] |
20964 Mons Naklethi | 1977 UA | First known name of Kleť Mountain †[18] |
20965 Kutafin | 1978 SJ7 | Oleg Emel'yanovich Kutafin, Russian rector of the Moscow State Academy of Law JPL |
20969 Samo | 1979 SH | Samo, French merchant and founder of the first Bohemian state †[19] ‡[20] + |
20991 Jánkollár | 1984 WX1 | Ján Kollár, Slovak poet, priest and diligent promoter of Slavic culture †[21] |
20994 Atreya | 1985 TS | Prakash Atreya (b. 1985), a meteor astronomer and programming specialist at the Arecibo Observatory. JPL |
21000 L'Encyclopédie | 1987 BY1 | The Encyclopédie or Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers (1751-1772), by Diderot and d´Alembert, may be considered the principal work of the Age of Enlightenment. JPL |
References
- ↑ Schmadel, Lutz D. (2003). Dictionary of Minor Planet Names. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. ISBN 978-3-540-00238-3. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "MPC/MPO/MPS Archive". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
- ↑ http://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/sbdb.cgi?sstr=20004
- ↑ http://www.oam.es/info/noticies.htm
- ↑ http://www.klet.org/citation/20164.html
- ↑ http://www.klet.org/names/view.php3?astnum=20187
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207 208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215 216 217 218 http://www.ll.mit.edu/LINEAR/winners_2004.html
- ↑ "The USNO Asteroid Connection" (PDF). The USNO Transit. April–May 2009. Retrieved 2014-09-04.
- ↑ http://www.klet.org/names/view.php3?astnum=20364
- 1 2 http://www.kleinplanetenseite.de/Versch/kphimmel.htm
- ↑ http://www.minorplanets.de/20512/rothenberg.html
- ↑ http://www.minorplanets.de/20518/rendtel.html
- ↑ http://web.ticino.com/sposetti/Citations.pdf
- ↑ http://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/sbdb.cgi?sstr=20789
- ↑ http://www.exposciencesbell.qc.ca/photosesb2004/
- ↑ http://home.ripway.com/2004-11/200089/GePoeTxt.htm Archived February 12, 2005, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ http://www.klet.org/citation/20964.html
- ↑ http://www.hvezcb.cz/jmena/viewcz.php3?astnum=20969
- ↑ http://www.klet.org/names/view.php3?astnum=20969
- ↑ http://planetky.astro.cz/detail.phtml?number=20991
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Meanings of minor planet names List of minor planets: 20,001–21,000 |
Succeeded by 21,001–22,000 |