Catalogue of Minor Planet Names and Discovery Circumstances

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L.D. Schmadel, Dictionary of Minor Planet Names, DOI 10.1007/978-3-642-01965-4_2, © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2009 Title page of Giuseppe Piazzi’s book “On the discovery of the new planet CERES FERDINANDEA, the eighth of those known in our solar system”. The vignette, against the background of Monte Pelegrini and the city of Palermo, shows an angel observing the goddess Ceres sitting in a carriage drawn by two snakes. The inscription on the telescope “CERES ADDITA COELI” (Ceres was added to the heavens) celebrates this epoch-making discovery of the ﬁrst minor planets (Courtesy of A. Baldi, Bologne) (29) Amphitrite 15

(29) Amphitrite [2.55, 0.07, 6.1] que l’une de vos lectrices étrangères, dont la philosophie Discovered 1854 Mar. 1 by A. Marth at London. astronomique enseignée par vos ouvrages était devenue (* AN 38, 125) Independently discovered 1854 Mar. la religion, Mlle Antoinette Horneman, est décédée 2 by N. R. Pogson at Oxford and March 3 by dans le calme d’une conscience éclairée et tranquille J. Chacornac at Paris. sur l’evolution future, le 14 decembre dernier. Par Named after an Oceanid, wife of Poseidon {see testament authentique et pour aider à votre œvre planet (4341)} and mother of Triton. (H 5) si utile au progrès, si dévouée, si désinteressée, et Named by G. Bishop at whose private South quelle admirait au delàde toute expression, elle vous Villa Observatory in Regent’s Park the planet was a légu’e une somme de cinq mille florins (environ dix discovered. The symbol used for Amphitrite in ancient mille francs), exempte de tous droits et frais, destinée times was a shell and a star. àvotre fondation libre de l’Observatoire de Juvisy, (42) Isis [2.44, 0.22, 8.5] et elle lègue en meme temps, affranchie également Discovered 1856 May 23 by N. R. Pogson at Oxford. de tous droits de succession, une somme de cinq cents florins (environ mille francs) ainsi que sa lunette (* AN 43, 363) The part the river Thames flowing through Oxford is Bardou avec ses annexes, àla Sociétéastronomique known as Isis. It seems likely that Pogson’s daughter de France, par laquelle vous rendez, d’autre part, tant Elizabeth Isis Pogson, who was a member of the Royal de services àl’instruction générale, et qui va en se Astronomical Society was also named for the river. développant si sûrement... [S’ Gravenhague, den 19 (B. G. Marsden) dec. 1905].””Le nom d’Antoinette Horneman restera Named by Prof. Manuel J. Johnson, director of the inserit au livre d’or de la Société astronomique de Radcliffe Observatory, Oxford. France et de l’Observatoire de Juvisy. Il a étéplacé The planet is probably also named for the discoverer’s au ciel, dans celui de la planète Ornamenta, baptisée daughter, Elizabeth Isis Pogson, who was a member en son honneur.” (Bull. Soc. Astron. France, Vol. 20, of the Royal Astronomical Society. p. 59-60 (1906)) (816) Juliana [3.00, 0.11, 14.3] (45) Eugenia [2.72, 0.08, 6.6] 1916 YV. Discovered 1916 Feb. 8 by M. F. Wolf at Discovered 1857 June 27 by H. Goldschmidt at Paris. Heidelberg. ( AN 203, 377) ( AN 46, 221) * * Named presumably in honor of Queen Juliana (1909- Named by the discoverer in honor of the French 2004) of the Netherlands. T. Gehrels, in connection empress and Spanish noblewoman Eugenia de Montijo with his interpretation of the meaning of the name de Guzmán (1826-1920), wife of Napoleon III. (H 7) Wilhelmina (see planet (392)) pointed out that it seems This is the first example of assigning the name of a very consistent that Max Wolf named an asteroid after human being to a minor planet. William J. Merline et Queen Wilhelmina’s daughter, too. (LDS) al. reported the discovery of a satellite of (45) on 1998 Nov. 1. The moon with the preliminary designation (992) Swasey [3.02, 0.09, 10.9] S/1998 (45) 1 orbits the minor planet in a near-circular 1922 ND. Discovered 1922 Nov. 24 by O. Struve at ( ) orbit every 4.7 days IAUC 7129 . The IAU Working Williams Bay. (* AN 221, 161) Group on Planetary System Nomenclature adopted Named in honor of the optician Dr. Swasey {1846- the name ’Petit Prince’ for the satellite with the 1937} of the Warner and Swasey Works who built official designation (45) Eugenia I. A second satellite the 82-inch reflector of the McDonald Observatory. S/2004 (45) 1 with an estimated diameter of 6km was (H 95) discovered in February 2004 (IAUC 8817). Obituary published in Mon. Not. R. Astron. Soc., Vol. 98, p. 258 (1938). (80) Sappho [2.30, 0.20, 8.7] Discovered 1864 May 2 by N. R. Pogson at Madras. (1058) Grubba [2.20, 0.19, 3.7] (* AN 62, 89) 1925 MA. Discovered 1925 June 22 by G. Shajn at Named in honor of the renowned Greek lyric poetess Simeis. (* AN 232, 257) (610 B.C.) who threw herself into the ocean because of Named in honor of Sir Howard Grubb {1844-1932} of her unrequited love for the young Phaon. (H 12) Grubb Parson and Co., Newcastle on Tyne, England, The name was suggested by J. Herschel. manufacturer of the 40-inch reflector of the Simeis Observatory {see planet (748)}. (H 100) (350) Ornamenta [3.11, 0.16, 24.9] Obituary published in Mon. Not. R. Astron. Soc., 1892 U. Discovered 1892 Dec. 14 by A. Charlois at Vol. 92, p. 252 (1932). Nice. (* AN 132, 176) Named in honor of Antoinette Horneman, member (1139) Atami [1.95, 0.25, 13.1] of the SAF. President Caspari of the SAF on the 1929 XE. Discovered 1929 Dec. 1 by O. Oikawa and session from 1906 January 10 read a letter from K. Kubokawa at Tokyo. (* AN 240, 409) executors: ”Nous sommes chargés de vous annoncer Named after a harbor near Tokyo, Japan. (H 106) 16 (1421) Esperanto

Photometric observations of (1139) show sharp Named for the principal town of the province of Belgian attenuations up to 0.7 mag, characteristic of mutual Luxembourg, situated on a hill above the headwaters events in a binary system. The system is fully of the Semoise. The Orolaunum of the Romans was a synchronized with a period of 27.45 hours. The station on the Antoninian way connecting Reims and components have greatest dimensions of 5 and 6 km Trier. (M 8150) and a maximum separation of 15 km. (CBET 430) Photometric observations confirm that (1717) is a binary system with a synodic period of about 117 h (1421) Esperanto [3.10, 0.08, 9.8] and a secondary-to-primary mean-diameter ratio of 1936 FQ. Discovered 1936 Mar. 18 by Y. Väisäläat 0.5. (CBET 504). Turku. (* AN 268, 261) Named to commemorate the international language (1728) Goethe Link [2.56, 0.09, 7.2] which was proposed by L. L. Zamenhof {see planet 1964 TO. Discovered 1964 Oct. 12 at the Goethe Link (1462)} in 1887 for common scientific usage. The Observatory at Brooklyn, Indiana. (* M 2770) inventor used the pseudonym ”doktoro Esperanto”. Named in honor of Dr. Goethe Link {1879-1980}, (M 1350) eminent surgeon of Indianapolis, Indiana, enthusiastic amateur astronomer, generous patron of astronomy (1449) Virtanen [2.22, 0.14, 6.6] at Indiana University, and donor of the Goethe Link 1938 DO. Discovered 1938 Feb. 20 by Y. Väisäläat Observatory. (M 2882) Turku. (* AN 268, 263) Obituary published in Sky Telesc., Vol. 61, p. 301 Named by the discoverer in honor of Artturi Ilmari (1981). Virtanen {1895-1973}, famous Finnish biochemist, on the occasion of his 75th birthday. He was awarded the (1761) Edmondson [3.16, 0.24, 2.5] Nobel prize in chemistry in 1945, and was for many 1952 FN. Discovered 1952 Mar. 30 at the Goethe Link years president of the Academy of Finland. (M 3023) Observatory at Brooklyn, Indiana. (* M 3080) See also the remark to planet (1095). Named in honor of Prof. Frank K. Edmondson {1912-2008}, chairman of the Astronomy Department (1453) Fennia [1.90, 0.03, 23.7] of Indiana University since 1944, treasurer of the 1938 ED1. Discovered 1938 Mar. 8 by Y. Väisäläat American Astronomical Society (AAS) since 1954, Turku. (* AN 268, 263) Independently discovered 1938 program Director for astronomy of the National Mar. 23 by G. N. Neujmin at Simeis. Science Foundation (NSF), 1956-57, and chairman This is the Latin word for the country of Finland. of Section D (Astronomy) of the American Assoc. (H 130) for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), 1962. He (1453) is a binary system with an orbital period of was chairman, U.S. National Committee of the about 23 hours. The primary shows a period of 4.4121 International Astronomical Union (IAU), 1962-64. He hours. A lower limit for the secondary-to-primary was vice president, 1957-61, president, 1962-65 of the mean-diameter ratio of 0.28 was reported (CBET 1150). Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc. (AURA), and president of Comm. 20 of the (1551) Argelander [2.39, 0.07, 3.8] International Astronomical Union (IAU), 1970. In 1938 DC1. Discovered 1938 Feb. 24 by Y. Väisäläat 1964 he was decorated with the ”Order of Merit” by Turku. (* AN 274, 172) the government of Chile. (M 3143) Named in honor of F. W. A. Argelander (1799-1875), The proposal of this name was presented by the director of the ancient observatory of Turku (Abo), and entire departmental staff. later director of the Bonn Observatory, and author of the famous Bonner Durchmusterung. (M 2278; (1830) Pogson [2.19, 0.06, 4.0] M 60235) 1968 HA. Discovered 1968 Apr. 17 by P. Wild at Argelander is also honored by a lunar crater. Zimmerwald. (* M 3541) Named in memory of Norman Robert Pogson (1829- (1580) Betulia [2.20, 0.49, 52.1] 1891), astronomer at Oxford and later at Madras, 1950 KA. Discovered 1950 May 22 by E. L. Johnson discoverer of eight minor planets, including (42) Isis and at Johannesburg. (* M 768) (67) Asia, and inventor of the astronomical magnitude This planet has been named at the request of scale. (M 4236) Dr. S. J. Herrick in honor of his wife. (M 768) Pogson is also honored by a lunar crater. This minor The maiden name of Mrs. Herrick is Betulia Toro planet is a binary system with an orbital period of {see planet (1685)}. So two minor planets were named 24.24 hr. A lower limit on the secondary-to-primary after the same person. mean-diameter ratio of 0.32 is indicated (CBAT 957). (1717) Arlon [2.19, 0.13, 6.2] (1845) Helewalda [2.97, 0.05, 10.7] 1954 AC. Discovered 1954 Jan. 8 by S. Arend at Uccle. 1972 UC. Discovered 1972 Oct. 30 by P. Wild at (* M 2685) Zimmerwald. (* M 3545) (1877) Marsden 17

Named for two charming former schoolmates of the origin of the terrestrial planets, he has been a the discoverer, Susi {Gachnang} and Helen {Petit- leading student of the dynamical evolution of orbits Pierre}, both from the town of Wald (Canton Zurich) of meteorites and planet-crossing asteroids. (2128) is Switzerland. (M 4156) a Mars crosser that lies close to a secular resonance shown by Wetherill to be of importance in the delivery ( ) [ ] 1877 Marsden 3.95, 0.21, 17.5 of meteorites and asteroids into Earth-crossing orbits. 1971 FC. Discovered 1971 Mar. 24 by T. Gehrels at (M 4787) Palomar. (* M 3762) Named in honor of Brian G. Marsden {1937- }, (2142) Landau [3.16, 0.12, 0.7] Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, in recognition 1972 GA. Discovered 1972 Apr. 3 by L. I. Chernykh of his numerous contributions in the ﬁeld of orbit at Nauchnyj. (* M 4775) calculations for comets and minor planets, his improved Named in memory of Lev Davydovich Landau versions of the Catalogue of Cometary Orbits, and his (1908-1968), founder of the study of modern theoretical activities in the Central Bureau and in Commission physics in the U.S.S.R. Among his accomplishments 20 of the I.A.U. (M 3826) was fundamental research in quantum electrodynamics, Proposed by his colleagues, Elizabeth Roemer, Frank superconductivity and neutrino theory. (M 5284) Edmondson, Tom Gehrels and Paul Herget. Landau is also honored by the Nobel Prize in Physics Marsden was also honored by a series of minor 1962 and by a lunar crater. planets - see the citation for planet (5699). (2359) Debehogne [2.42, 0.12, 4.3] (1958) Chandra [3.10, 0.17, 10.6] 1931 TV. Discovered 1931 Oct. 5 by K. Reinmuth at ( ) 1970 SB. Discovered 1970 Sept. 24 by C. U. Cesco at Heidelberg. * M 5892 Named in honor of Henri Debehogne {1928-2007}, El Leoncito. ( M 3904) * astronomer at the Royal Observatory, Uccle, noted for Named for Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar {1910- his astrometric work on comets and minor planets. 1995}, the Indian-born distinguished service professor In recent years he has trained and collaborated with at the University of Chicago, generally regarded as the several astronomers in South America, and it was ( ) world’s leading theoretical astrophysicist. M 5013 during one of these collaborations that he rediscovered { Chandrasekhar, with W. A. Fowler see planet this minor planet in 1979. (M 6209) } (12137) , received the 1983 Nobel Prize for Physics. Name proposed by E. Bowell, who made the Obituaries published in Khagol, No. 24, p. 2 (1995); identiﬁcation. Orion, Jahrg. 53, Nr. 271, p. 323 (1995); Phys. Today, Vol. 48, No. 11, p. 106-108 (1995); Astrophys. J., (2434) Bateson [3.08, 0.17, 15.6] Vol. 454, No. 2, p. 551 (1995); Bull. Am. Astron. 1981 KA. Discovered 1981 May 27 by A. C. Gilmore Soc., Vol. 28, No. 4, p. 1448 (1996); Nature, Vol. 377, and P. M. Kilmartin at Lake Tekapo. (* M 6202) No. 6549, p. 484 (1995); Phys. Bl., Jahrg. 51, Heft 12, Named in honor of Frank Maine Bateson {1909- p. 1193 (1995); Zenit, Jaarg. 22, Nr. 12, p. 518-519 2007}, director of the Variable Star Section of the (1995); Zemlya Vselennaya, No. 1, p. 57-60 (1996); Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand since 1928. J. Astrophys. Astron., Vol. 17, No. 3-4, p. I-VII He led the site survey of New Zealand that resulted (1996); Zvaigznota Debess, No. 157, p. 30-34 (1997); in the establishment of the Mount John University Observatory, Vol. 116, No. 1131, p. 121-124 (1996); Observatory and was astronomer-in-charge there until 1968. Dr. Bateson and his wife Doris continue to Q.J.R. Astron. Soc., Vol. 37, No. 2, p. 261-263 (1996); support and encourage astronomy in New Zealand. Ciel Terre, Vol. 112, No. 3, p. 117-119 (1996). (M 6210) ( ) [ ] 1979 Sakharov 2.37, 0.10, 6.0 (2478) Tokai [2.23, 0.07, 4.1] 2006 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van 1981 JC. Discovered 1981 May 4 by T. Furuta at Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. Tokai. (* M 6466) (* M 3993) Named by the discoverer for the city in which he Named in honor of Academician Andrej Dmitrievich lives. (M 6650) Sakharov {1921-1989}, distinguished physicist and Photometric observations reveal that (2479) is a mathematician. (M 6207) binary system with a period of 25.885 hours. The Sakharov received the 1975 Nobel Peace Prize. secondary-to-primary mean-diameter was obtained to ( ) (2128) Wetherill [2.73, 0.38, 16.9] 0.72 CBET 824 . 1973 SB. Discovered 1973 Sept. 26 by E. F. Helin at (2482) Perkin [2.93, 0.06, 3.1] Palomar. (* M 4740) 1980 CO. Discovered 1980 Feb. 13 at the Harvard Named in honor of George W. Wetherill {1925-2006}, College Observatory at Harvard. (* M 6469) director of the Department of Terrestrial Magnetism, Named in honor of Richard S{cott} and Gladys Carnegie Institution of Washington. Noted for his T{almage} Perkin, long-time friends and supporters work on isotopic age determination, meteorites, and of astronomical research, particularly at the Harvard 18 (2549) Baker

College Observatory. Richard Perkin (1906-1969) (2754) Efimov [2.23, 0.23, 5.7] was a founder of the Perkin-Elmer Corporation, the 1966 PD. Discovered 1966 Aug. 13 by T. M. Smirnova company that has been responsible for the construction at Nauchnyj. (* M 7236) of a number of advanced astronomical instruments, Named in memory of the aviator Mikhail Nikiforovich including the Space Telescope. Gladys Perkin {1907- Efimov (1881-1919), who was the first to realize steep 2000} served for over a decade as a member of the turns and dives. (M 13173) Committee to Visit the Harvard University Department Photometric observations reveal that this planet is a of Astronomy. (M 6955) binary system with an orbital period of 14.765 hours. Richard Perkin is also honored by a lunar crater. A secondary-to-primary mean-diameter ratio of 0.20 Obituary for GTP published in Bull. Am. Astron. is indicated (CBET 617). Soc., Vol. 34, No. 4, p. 1371 (2002). (2845) Franklinken [2.26, 0.16, 6.0] 1981 OF. Discovered 1981 July 26 by E. Bowell at (2549) Baker [3.19, 0.18, 0.1] Anderson Mesa. (* M 7665) 1976 UB. Discovered 1976 Oct. 23 at the Harvard Named in honor of Kenneth Linn Franklin {1923- College Observatory at Harvard. (* M 6641) 2007}, astronomer at the Hayden Planetarium- Named in honor of James G. Baker {1914-2005}, American Museum in New York City. At the Carnegie astrophysicist, innovator, advisor. To many he is best Institution of Washington he was co-discoverer of known for his legendary designs of very demanding high-frequency radio emission from Jupiter, and while optical cameras and spectrographs. By some he at the American Museum he directed the Kalbfleisch is appreciated for his unselfish contributions to the Research Station on Long Island and designed a watch success of difficult endeavors, both on behalf of his that displays lunar time. (M 9215) fellow scientists and his country. (M 8800) Name proposed by the discoverer following a sug- Obituary published in Bull. Am. Astron. Soc., gestion by the Custer Institute. Citation prepared by Vol. 37, No. 4, p. 1545-1546 (2005). T. Carey. Obituary published in Bull. Am. Astron. Soc., Vol. 39, No. 4, p. 1058-1059 (2007). (2685) Masursky [2.57, 0.11, 12.1] 1981 JN. Discovered 1981 May 3 by E. Bowell at (2902) Westerlund [2.20, 0.20, 4.4] Anderson Mesa. (* M 7014) 1980 FN3. Discovered 1980 Mar. 16 by C.-I. Lagerkvist Named in honor of Harold Masursky {1922-1990}, at La Silla. (* M 8058) planetary geologist at the Branch of Astrogeologic Named in honor of Bengt E. Westerlund (1921-2008), Studies of the U.S. Geological Survey, Flagstaff. He director of the Uppsala Astronomical Observatory, on has been active in nearly every U.S. program of lunar the occasion of his retirement. Well known for his and planetary exploration including Ranger, Surveyor, study of the structure of the Milky Way and for his Lunar Orbiter, Apollo, Mariner 9, Viking, Pioneer work on the Magellanic Clouds, he has for many years Venus, and Voyager. He was involved in planning given strong moral support to the Uppsala program on future space missions, including the Galileo mission minor planets and comets, and he has even participated (Jupiter orbiter probe) and the Venus Radar Mapper. in the observations of minor planets with the Schmidt (M 7158) telescope at the Uppsala Southern Station. (M 12013) Obituaries published in Sky Telesc., Vol. 81, No. 2, ( ) [ ] p. 130-131 (1991); Bull. Am. Astron. Soc., Vol. 25, 2980 Cameron 2.57, 0.18, 7.3 No. 4, p. 1499 (1993). 1981 EU17 . Discovered 1981 Mar. 2 by S. J. Bus at Siding Spring. (* M 8398) Named in honor of Alastair G. W. Cameron {1925- (2725) David Bender [3.04, 0.15, 15.6] 2005}, astrophysicist and cosmogonist and currently 1978 VG3. Discovered 1978 Nov. 7 by E. F. Helin and associate director for theoretical astrophysics at the S. J. Bus at Palomar. (* M 7146) Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. Known Named in honor of David F. Bender {1913-2004}, to his colleagues as ”Big Al”, Cameron has, in his whose analytical techniques and innovations are widely long and distinguished career, been a prolific producer used to evaluate potential space missions to minor of cosmogonical theories, never hesitating to revise or planets. A pioneer in the generation of trajectories replace them when confronted with new data. He has for both flyby and rendezvous missions, and now a consistently emphasized that the origin of planetary septuagenarian, he is still actively involved in related systems must be understood in the context of star work at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where he has formation. He was among the first to advocate such long been a member of the Advance Project Group in concepts as a turbulent accretion disk solar nebula, the Mission Design Section. (M 8065) and the origin of the moon by a giant impact on the Obituary published in Bull. Am. Astron. Soc., proto-earth. Cameron has also contributed greatly Vol. 36, No. 5, p. 1665-1666 (2004). to studies of nucleosynthesis in stars and supernovae, (3007) Reaves 19 and to understanding the significance of the cosmic Named in honor of Sarah J. Hill {1909-1996}, professor abundances of nuclides. This work has been valuable of astronomy at Wellesley College (1952-1974) and for interpreting the meteoritic record of the early chairman of its astronomy department (1952-1971). history of the solar system. (M 18449) Her enthusiasm for teaching and for observational Citation provided by S. J. Weidenschilling. astronomy influenced the graduates to earn doctorates Obituary published in Bull. Am. Astron. Soc., and become professional astronomers. Many others Vol. 37, No. 4, p. 1547-1548 (2005). among her students earned advanced degrees in astronomy or related fields. (M 12013) (3007) Reaves [2.37, 0.13, 8.3] Name proposed by the discoverer following a 1979 UC. Discovered 1979 Oct. 17 by E. Bowell at suggestion by F. Vilas, who provided the citation. Anderson Mesa. (* M 8537) Obituary published in Bull. Am. Astron. Soc., { } Named in honor of Gibson Reaves 1923-2005 , Vol. 28, No. 4, p. 1451-1452 (1996). astronomer, historian and educator at the University of Southern California. Himself an expert on dwarf (3130) Hillary [2.46, 0.20, 4.2] galaxies in clusters, his students have made signal 1981 YO. Discovered 1981 Dec. 20 by A. Mrkos at ( ) contributions to the study of minor planets. M 9769 Kleˇt. (* M 9159) Citation prepared by D. T. Thompson. Named in honor of the New Zealand mountaineer Obituary published in Bull. Am. Astron. Soc., Sir Edmund Percival Hillary (1919-2008), who, with Vol. 37, No. 4, p. 1556-1557 (2005). Sherpa Tenzing Norgay {see planet (6481)}, was the (3034) Climenhaga [2.32, 0.21, 4.9] first to conquer Mt. Everest. The discoverer worked A917 SE. Discovered 1917 Sept. 24 by M. F. Wolf at with Hillary in Antarctica during the International Geophysical Year, 1957-1958. (M 23135) Heidelberg. (* M 8780) { } Named in honor of John L. Climenhaga 1916-2008 , (3167) Babcock [2.54, 0.11, 15.6] first head of physics at the University of Victoria, 1955 RS. Discovered 1955 Sept. 13 at the Goethe Link on the occasion of his seventieth birthday. Known Observatory at Brooklyn, Indiana. ( M 9351) for his work on the C12/C13 abundance ratio in * Named in memory of Harold D. Babcock (1882-1968) carbon stars and for studies of line blanketing and and in honor of his son Horace W. Babcock {1920- microturbulence in late-type stars, he has also long 2003}, astronomers at Mount Wilson Observatory, the had an interest in cometary spectra. On his retirement latter also serving as director of Palomar Observatory. in 1982 the University’s Observatory was named in his The elder Babcock’s precise laboratory studies of honor, and among the Observatory’s activities is the atomic spectra allowed others to identify the first only Canadian program of astrometric observations of ”forbidden” lines in the laboratory and to discover ( ) comets and minor planets. M 11441 the rare isotopes of oxygen. With C. E. St. John Following a suggestion from C. E. Spratt, the name and others, he extended Rowland’s tables of the was proposed by B. G. Marsden, who found the solar spectrum into the ultraviolet and infrared. The identifications involving this minor planet. Babcocks ruled excellent large gratings, including those Obituary published in Bull. Am. Astron. Soc., used in the coudé spectrographs of the 2.5-m and ( ) Vol. 41, p. 567 2009 . 5-m telescopes, and they measured the distribution of (3041) Webb [2.59, 0.15, 14.6] magnetic fields over the solar surface to unprecedented 1980 GD. Discovered 1980 Apr. 15 by E. Bowell at precision. The younger Babcock invented and Anderson Mesa. (* M 8782) built many astronomical instruments, including the Named for Thomas William Webb {1807-1885}, dis- solar magnetograph, microphotometers and automatic coverer of S Ori. Like many other English clergymen guiders. By combining his polarization analyzer with of his days, he was a keen amateur astronomer. His the spectrograph he discovered magnetic fields in other observations on many years formed the basis of his stars, and he developed important models of sunspots Celestial Objects for Common Telescopes (1859), a work and their magnetism. (M 15089) covering many aspects of astronomical observation and Name proposed by F. K. Edmondson. Citation destined to become a classic handbook for the amateur prepared by J. Tenn. astronomer. (M 9770) Obituary for Harold D. Babcock is published in Name suggested and citation prepared by B. Het- Q.J.R. Astron. Soc., Vol. 10, p. 68-72 (1969). Obituary herington. for Horace W. Babcock is published in Bull. Am. Obituary published in Mon. Not. R. Astron. Soc., Astron. Soc., Vol. 35, No. 5, p. 1454-1455 (2003). Vol. 46, p. 198 (1986). Harold Babcock is also honored by a lunar crater. (3065) Sarahill [2.72, 0.06, 4.3] (3169) Ostro [1.89, 0.07, 24.9] 1984 CV. Discovered 1984 Feb. 8 by E. Bowell at 1981 LA. Discovered 1981 June 4 by E. Bowell at Anderson Mesa. (* M 8792) Anderson Mesa. (* M 9352) 20 (3172) Hirst

Named in honor of Steven J. Ostro (1946-2008), in appreciation of her extraordinary contributions to planetary scientist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory the discovery of near-Earth minor planets. Her finding of the California Institute of Technology. Ostro has of 1976 AA (=2062 Aten) heralded the recognition of a specialized in radar studies of solar system objects, new class of planet-crossers, and her initiation of the including the Galilean satellites. He is the leader Palomar planet-crossing asteroid survey has resulted in radar research on minor planets and has used his in increased worldwide interest in the observation of observations to deduce their surface roughness and minor planets. Helin’s education and experience as a radar reflectivity. He has also combined his radar data geologist and in the analysis of meteorites has provided with optical rotational lightcurves to study the shapes a unique background for her interest in asteroids and and axial orientations of minor planets. (M 11749) comets. (M 11641) Citation prepared by the discoverer and A. W. Har- Citation prepared by R. Helin. ris. This planet is a binary system showing mutual (3360) Syrinx [2.47, 0.74, 21.4] eclipses and/or occultations. The orbital period is 1981 VA. Discovered 1981 Nov. 4 by E. F. Helin and 0.2701 day with a regular lightcurve amplitude of R. S. Dunbar at Palomar. (* M 10378) 0.35 mag and is synchronized with the eclipse events. In 1918 the Danish composer Carl Nielsen (1865-1931) Pan and Syrinx (CBET 320). composed the tone poem , based on a story in Ovid’s Metamorphoses. Syrinx was a river (3172) Hirst [2.43, 0.22, 3.6] nymph who was pursued by Pan. The gods, taking 1981 WW. Discovered 1981 Nov. 24 by E. Bowell at pity on her, transformed her into a collection of reeds. (M 57949) Anderson Mesa. (* M 9353) Named in honor of William P. Hirst {1903-1994}, The name was suggested by J. Meeus. computer of the orbits of several of the minor planets (3377) Lodewijk [2.91, 0.06, 1.3] discovered in Johannesburg. A Yorkshireman by birth, 4122 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van he worked for many years as Shell Oil’s chief chemist Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. in South Africa. He led the Cape Town Moonwatch (* M 10395) Team from its inception in 1957, and following his Named in honor of Lodewijk Woltjer, former editor retirement from Shell he served for several years at the of the Astronomical Journal and former director of Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory as Moonwatch the European Southern Observatory, well known for world coordinator. After returning to South Africa his studies on the Crab nebula. (M 16591; M 63317) he continued to lecture on celestial mechanics at Name proposed by J. H. Oort. the University of Cape Town until the age of 83. (M 12014) (3416) Dorrit [1.92, 0.21, 22.1] Name proposed by the discoverer, following a 1931 VP. Discovered 1931 Nov. 8 by K. Reinmuth at suggestion by R. Hurly and B. G. Marsden. Heidelberg. (* M 10610) Obituary published in Mon. Notes Astron. Soc. S. Named in honor of Dorrit Hoffleit {1907-2007}, Afr., Vol. 53, p. 42 (1994). renowned authority on variable stars, director of the Maria Mitchell Observatory from 1957 to 1978, (3252) Johnny [2.66, 0.11, 12.7] research astronomer at Harvard and later Yale. The 1981 EM . Discovered 1981 Mar. 2 by S. J. Bus at summer research internship program she conducted 4 at the M.M.O. provided training for more than 100 Siding Spring. (* M 9685) Named in honor of Johnny Carson (1925-2004), female students, many of whom subsequently became well-known astronomers. Her research at Harvard entertainer and host of television’s ”The Tonight also included stellar spectra and meteors. Author Show” from 1962 to 1992. Carson’s witty monologue of the third and fourth editions (1964, 1982) of the and unique, relaxed style of interviewing guests helped Yale Bright Star Catalogue, she was also in charge make this show a popular, late-night tradition in of the Yale astrometric zone work for several years. millions of American households. Away from the (M 11641) public spotlight, Johnny Carson is a devoted amateur Name proposed by B. G. Marsden, who found the astronomer. This interest in astronomy was shared identifications involving this planet. Citation prepared with his TV audience through numerous light-hearted in collaboration with J. A. Mattei. chats with guest Carl Sagan {see planet (2709)}. Obituary published in Bull. Am. Astron. Soc., (M 27124) Vol. 39, p. 1067 (2007). (3267) Glo [2.33, 0.29, 24.0] (3481) Xianglupeak [2.24, 0.14, 5.5] 1981 AA. Discovered 1981 Jan. 3 by E. Bowell at 1982 DS6 . Discovered 1982 Feb. 19 at the Beijing Anderson Mesa. (* M 9758) Observatory at Xinglong. (* M 10949) Named in honor of Eleanor F. (”Glo”) Helin ( -2009), Xianglupeak, the highest of the mountains northwest planetary scientist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, of Beijing, is a picturesque sight popular with both (3673) Levy 21 tourists and locals. The name ’Xianglu’ translates to Nigel Henbest (1951- ), author of more than 35 ’incense burner’ and is derived from the shape of the popular books on astronomy, co-founded Pioneer TV mountain, with its steep slopes and flat top. (M 57419) Productions in 1988. Specializing in international factual programming, his productions—on astronomy, (3673) Levy [2.35, 0.18, 7.1] meteorology, technology and travel—have featured on 1985 QS. Discovered 1985 Aug. 22 by E. Bowell at dozens of U.K. and U.S. channels and won a score of Anderson Mesa. (* M 12139) major awards. (M 56611) Named in honor of David H. Levy {1948- }, comet discoverer and observer, recognized for his (3852) Glennford [3.11, 0.19, 1.2] perseverance in observing comets using the oldest 1987 DR6. Discovered 1987 Feb. 24 by H. Debehogne visual and the newest electronic techniques. Author at La Silla. (* M 13300) of several books and articles, he is known for his An icon from the golden days of cinema, Canadian- biographies of astronomers. As an educator Levy has born actor Glenn Ford (1916-2006) appeared in more concentrated on bringing observational astronomy to than 100 movies covering virtually every genre, from both amateur astronomers and to children, and he has westerns (3:10 to Yuma, 1957) to science fiction (Virus, initiated school and camp programs for this purpose. 1980), via comedy (The Gazebo, 1959) and romance (M 12974) (Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, 1962). (M 57649) Citation prepared by S. J. Edberg at the request of the discoverer. (3862) Agekian [2.54, 0.25, 9.0] (3673) is a binary system with an orbital period of 1972 KM. Discovered 1972 May 18 by T. M. Smirnova 21.6 hr. A secondary-to-primary mean-diameter ratio at Nauchnyj. (* M 13444) of 0.28 is indicated. (CBET 1165) Named in honor of Tateos Artemjevich Agekian {1913-2006}, professor at the St. Petersburg University. (3707) Schröter [2.62, 0.16, 12.6] Agekian is a world famous scientist in stellar statistics, 1934 CC. Discovered 1934 Feb. 5 by K. Reinmuth at kinematics and dynamics. He has found two Heidelberg. (* M 12322) evolutionary sequences of stellar systems: nearly Named in honor of Egon Horst Schröter (1928-2002), spherical and strongly flattened. He initiated a German solar astronomer and director of the Freiburg numerical study of the dynamics of triple systems, Kiepenheuer-Institut, on the occasion of his retirement. developed a new approach to study the motion in the In 1976 he succeeded K.-O. Kiepenheuer at the Freiburg field of axially symmetric potential, and he suggested Institute for Solar Physics. An important achievement an essentially new method to investigate the structure during his directorship consisted in negotiations about and kinematics of the Milky Way Galaxy using radio the erection of two new tower telescopes at Teide observations of neutral hydrogen. His attractive book Observatory on Tenerife, Canary Islands. Schröter Stars, Galaxies, the Metagalaxy, translated into many served as president of the Astronomische Gesellschaft languages, is the lodestar for many young astronomers. from 1987 to 1990. In 1978 he became a member of His manuals on probability theory and the treatment the German Committee in COSPAR. (M 22499) of observations are reference books for astronomers Name proposed and citation prepared by J. Schubart, and physicists. (M 24121) endorsed by G. Klare and L. D. Schmadel. (3884) Alferov [3.11, 0.14, 1.2] (3749) Balam [2.24, 0.11, 5.4] 1977 EM1. Discovered 1977 Mar. 13 by N. S. Chernykh 1982 BG1 . Discovered 1982 Jan. 24 by E. Bowell at at Nauchnyj. (* M 13473) Anderson Mesa. (* M 12782) Named in honor of the outstanding physicist and Named in honor of David D. Balam, research academician Zhores Ivanovich Alferov (1930- ), assistant at the University of Victoria’s Climenhaga director of the Ioffe Physical and Technical Institute Observatory. In addition to being the observatory’s in St. Petersburg. Alferov made fundamental principal observer, Balam has developed most of the contributions to the physics of solid bodies and software for the astrometric program on minor planets semiconductors, semiconductor heterostructures and and comets. (M 13178) semiconductor and quantum electronics. (M 29143) Name suggested and citation provided by C. Spratt. Named by the discoverer following a suggestion by On 2002 Feb. 8.4 the discovery of S/2002 (3749) 1 - a the Institute of Theoretical Astronomy. satellite of minor planet (3749) Balam with an estimated Alferov was honored by the Nobel Prize in Physics diameter of 1.5 km - was reported (IAUC 7827). The 2000, together with H. Kroemer {see planet (24751)} central object is a binary system with a mutual orbital and J. S. Kilby. period of 33.4 hr and a separation of only 20 km (CBET 1297, IAUC 8928). (4029) Bridges [2.52, 0.13, 5.4] 1982 KC1. Discovered 1982 May 24 by C. S. Shoemaker (3795) Nigel [2.39, 0.18, 9.8] and S. J. Bus at Palomar. (* M 14334) 1986 GV1. Discovered 1986 Apr. 8 by E. F. Helin at Named in honor of Patricia M. Bridges, planetary Palomar. (* M 12957) cartographer with the U.S. Geological Survey. Based 22 (4036) Whitehouse on intimate familiarity with the Moon’s surface, (4099) Wiggins [2.57, 0.08, 15.6] gained from long hours at the eyepiece of the 0.6-m 1988 AB5. Discovered 1988 Jan. 13 by H. Debehogne Clark refractor at Lowell Observatory, and later on at La Silla. (* M 14609) minutely detailed knowledge gleaned from spacecraft Patrick Wiggins (1949- ) spent over 26 years images, Bridges’ shaded relief maps of the Moon, with Hansen Planetarium in Salt Lake City, educating other satellites and the terrestrial planets, rendered the children and adults of Utah through programs with extraordinary skill by means of the airbrush, are at the planetarium, in schools and via the media. generally regarded as unsurpassed. (M 15576) After retiring from the planetarium he continued as a Photometric observations revealed that (4029) is NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador. (M 58593) a binary with an orbital period of 16.3 h. The secondary-to-primary mean-diameter ratio of 0.24 was (4123) Tarsila [2.83, 0.07, 2.8] estimated. (CBET 507) 1986 QP1. Discovered 1986 Aug. 27 by H. Debehogne at La Silla. (* M 14775) (4036) Whitehouse [2.80, 0.15, 4.7] Tarsila do Amaral (1886-1973), known simply as Tarsila, is considered to be one of the leading Latin 1987 DW5. Discovered 1987 Feb. 21 by H. Debehogne American modernist artists, described as ”the Brazilian at La Silla. (* M 14337) As a science journalist and particularly as BBC painter who best achieved Brazilian aspirations for Online’s Science Editor David Whitehouse (1956- ) nationalistic expression in a modern style”. (M 61265) has had an important influence on science writing for The name was suggested by E. Neves. an international public. His Aliens beneath the Ice (4156) Okadanoboru [2.70, 0.19, 14.3] won a U.K. Glaxo award in 1998, and he received 1988 BE. Discovered 1988 Jan. 16 by T. Kojima at the European Internet Journalist of the Year award in Chiyoda. ( M 14940) 2002. (M 56611) * Noboru Okada (1953-2002?) was a Japanese adventurer, photographer, mountain-climber and amateur (4047) Chang’E [2.62, 0.21, 3.0] astronomer who installed a 0.5-m telescope at the 1964 TT2 . Discovered 1964 Oct. 8 at the Purple Yatsugatake {see planet (4033)} mountain base. In Mountain Observatory at Nanjing. (* M 14463) Jan. 2002 he disappeared while climbing alone in the Chang’E is not only the code name of the Chinese Japan North Alps. (M 55985) lunar probe, but in ancient Chinese legend it is the name of a beautiful goddess who flew to the moon. (4202) Minitti [3.02, 0.09, 10.3] The probe Chang’E 1 was launched successfully on 1985 CB2. Discovered 1985 Feb. 12 by H. Debehogne 2007 Oct. 24, initiating Chinese scientific exploration at La Silla. (* M 15228) of the moon. (M 61763) Michelle Minitti (1973- ) is a researcher at Arizona State University who studies the mineralogy (4084) Hollis [2.91, 0.01, 3.2] of Mars. She conducts experimental and analytical 1985 GM. Discovered 1985 Apr. 14 by E. Bowell at investigations of Martian analogue materials and has Anderson Mesa. (* M 14603) identified a new hematite formation mechanism for Named in honor of Andrew J. Hollis {1947-2005}, a Mars. (M 61265) member of the British Astronomical Association since The name was suggested by T. H. Burbine. 1961. As director of the Asteroids and Remote Planets (4206) Verulamium [2.86, 0.01, 1.2] section, he has encouraged amateur astronomers to make photoelectric photometric observations of minor 1986 QL. Discovered 1986 Aug. 25 by H. Debehogne ( ) planets and has published several light curves and at La Silla. * M 15230 Named for the Roman town in the province of phase curves. (M 17223) Obituary published in J. Br. Astron. Assoc., Britannia, now the site of the English city of St. Albans, Hertfordshire, and the Verulamium Museum. Vol. 116, p. 48 (2006). (M 55985) The name was suggested by M. M. Dworetsky. (4089) Galbraith [2.18, 0.13, 1.1] 1986 JG. Discovered 1986 May 2 at the Palomar (4210) Isobelthompson [2.99, 0.08, 10.4] Observatory at Palomar. (* M 14605) 1987 DY5. Discovered 1987 Feb. 21 by H. Debehogne Harvard University economist and polemicist John at La Silla. (* M 15232) Kenneth Galbraith (1908-2006), renowned for his use of The British archaeologist Isobel Thompson is co- irony and for stressing the human element in the study author of Alban’s Buried Towns: An Assessment of of economics, rejected ”the conventional wisdom” (a St. Albans’ Archaeology up to A.D. 1600, the first in term introduced in his 1958 best-seller The Affluent a series of studies of important archaeological sites in Society) and the idea that economics is a ”science”. England. (M 55985) (M 56957) The citation was prepared by M. M. Dworetsky. (4211) Rosniblett 23

(4211) Rosniblett [3.19, 0.20, 0.6] build a new observatory at a mountain site allowed the 1987 RT. Discovered 1987 Sept. 12 by H. Debehogne Harvard College Observatory to establish the Boyden at La Silla. (* M 15233) Observatory at Arequipa. It moved to Bloemfontein The British archaeologist Rosalind Niblett is co- in 1927. (M 57419) author of Alban’s Buried Towns: An Assessment of St. Albans’ Archaeology up to A.D. 1600, the first in (4333) Sinton [2.24, 0.15, 4.2] a series of studies of important archaeological sites in 1983 RO2 . Discovered 1983 Sept. 4 by E. Bowell at England. (M 55985) Anderson Mesa. (* M 15689) The citation was prepared by M. M. Dworetsky. Named in honor of William M. Sinton {1925-2004}, planetary astronomer at the Institute for Astronomy, (4239) Goodman [2.17, 0.19, 1.3] University of Hawaii, on the occasion of his retirement. 1980 OE. Discovered 1980 July 17 by E. Bowell at Sinton came to Hawaii in 1966 from the Lowell Anderson Mesa. (* M 15390) Observatory, where he had already established himself Named in honor of Neville J. Goodman {1917-2001}, in the field of infrared astronomy and was codiscoverer a member of the British Astronomical Association of CO in Alpha Orionis. Instrumental in the since 1944. Professionally, he was commissioning development of Mauna Kea as a premier astronomical editor for the British scientific publisher Adam Hilger observatory, Sinton was responsible for the specification for many years. Goodman’s service to astronomy and design of the computer operating environment dates from 1952, when he became editor of the for the University’s 2.24-m telescope, one of the first B.A.A. Journal, a post he filled with distinction for telescopes to be computer controlled. He has been eight years. From 1962 to 1972 he devoted himself a pioneer in bringing new technology and ideas to tirelessly to the position of business secretary of the the subject of thermal infrared studies of the planets, Association. President from 1972 to 1974, he again particularly Venus and Mars. He has habitually served as secretary from 1976 to 1984. Goodman selected technically difficult problems to work on, has contributed many ephemerides to the B.A.A. including some of the very earliest spectroscopy with Handbook and currently serves as Handbook editor. interferometers, thermal emission spectroscopy of the (M 17223) stars and planets, time-resolved radiometry of the Name suggested independently by the discoverer satellites of Jupiter, the first astronomical far-infrared and B. G. Marsden. Citation material provided by work with a helium-3 bolometer, near-infrared studies S. A. Mitton. of the dark hemisphere of Venus, and the thermal Obituary published in J. Br. Astron. Assoc., properties of the satellites of Jupiter during their Vol. 112, p. 224 (2002). mutual eclipses and occultations. (M 16444) (4252) Godwin [2.65, 0.14, 13.5] Citation prepared at the discoverer’s request by D. P. Cruikshank and D. J. Tholen. 1985 RG4. Discovered 1985 Sept. 11 by H. Debehogne at La Silla. ( M 15395) Obituary published in Bull. Am. Astron. Soc., * ( ) Richard Godwin (1955- ), a board member of Vol. 36, No. 5, p. 1685-1686 2004 . the Space Frontier Foundation, served as executive (4334) Foo [3.14, 0.19, 1.6] director of The Watch, a support organization for 1983 RO . Discovered 1983 Sept. 2 by H. Debehogne NEO detection. His brother Robert Godwin (1958- 3 at La Silla. ( M 15689) ) is a space expert and space-history researcher. * Lillian Foo (1972- ) is a consultant at the World Together they founded a space book company and Bank who helped develop a radio program that was write extensively on space. (M 61265) broadcast in Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. (4288) Tokyotech [2.63, 0.18, 14.0] She was previously a photojournalist at The Straits ( ) 1989 TQ1 . Discovered 1989 Oct. 8 by T. Kojima at Times in Singapore. M 61763 Chiyoda. (* M 15545) The name was suggested by T. H. Burbine. Founded in 1881 as the Tokyo Vocational School, what is now the Tokyo Institute of Technology was (4422) Jarre [2.24, 0.18, 4.8] made a degree-conferring university in 1929 and is the 1942 UA. Discovered 1942 Oct. 17 by L. Boyer at largest national institution of higher learning in Japan Algiers. (* M 16213) dedicated to science and technology. (M 63639) Named in honor of the French composers Maurice (1924-2009) and Jean Michel Jarre (1948- ). Maurice (4301) Boyden [3.10, 0.12, 2.3] studied composition at the Paris conservatoire, and 1966 PM. Discovered 1966 Aug. 7 at the Boyden wrote several music for concert works and boldly Observatory at Bloemfontein. (* M 15678) dramatic theatre music, before turning to film music, Massachusetts mechanical engineer Uriah Atherton winning Oscars for his score to Lawrence of Arabia Boyden (1804-1879) designed an improved turbine (1963) and for ’Lara’s Theme’ from Doctor Zhivago waterwheel for use in textile mills. His bequest to (1965). Jean Michel abandoned his musical studies 24 (4425) Bilk at the Conservatoire de Paris in 1967 to experiment (4536) Drewpinsky [2.19, 0.08, 4.2] with electronic music. His first commercial success 1987 DA6. Discovered 1987 Feb. 22 by H. Debehogne was Oxygene (1977). Further successful recordings at La Silla. (* M 16569) followed, and in 1981 he became the first Western David Drew Pinsky (”Dr. Drew”, b. 1958) cohosts rock artist to play concerts in China. Jean Michel is Loveline, a syndicated radio program that dispenses best known for his spectacular live shows. (M 17031; medical and relationship advice to millions of listeners. M 63083) He has also written a book detailing his experiences Name proposed by G. V. Williams, who made the in treating patients at an addiction rehab clinic. (M 56611) principal identification involving this object. The name was suggested by T. Burbine. ( ) [ ] 4425 Bilk 2.36, 0.16, 3.3 (4599) Rowan [3.07, 0.17, 3.5] 1967 UQ. Discovered 1967 Oct. 30 by L. Kohoutek at 1985 RZ2. Discovered 1985 Sept. 5 by H. Debehogne Bergedorf. ( M 16213) * at La Silla. (* M 17005) Bilk is the district in the city of Düsseldorf where in Michael Rowan-Robinson (1942- ), of Imperial 1843 Johann Benzenberg {see planet (6734)} established College, London, led the team evaluating the complete- a private observatory that he bequeathed to the city. ness and reliability of the IRAS {see planet (3728)} C. Robert Luther {see planet (1303)} discovered 24 deep-sky infrared survey. His work has been mainly minor planets from the observatory at Bilk during extragalactic, but he used the survey to set a strict 1852-1890. The observatory was destroyed in 1943. limit on the existence of undiscovered Jupiter-like ( ) M 60297 planets beyond the orbit of Neptune. (M 56957) (4444) Escher [2.32, 0.14, 7.4] (4600) Meadows [3.02, 0.09, 11.2] 1985 SA. Discovered 1985 Sept. 16 by H. U. Norgaard- 1985 RE4. Discovered 1985 Sept. 10 by H. Debehogne Nielsen and L. Hansen and P. R. Christensen at La at La Silla. (* M 17005) Silla. (* M 16220) Jack Meadows (1934- ), now retired from the The prints of Dutch graphic artist Maurits C. Escher Department of Information and Library Studies at (1898-1972) are characterized by their sophisticated Loughborough University, was responsible for initiating use of visual illusion. (M 56611) the program for detecting fast-moving objects using The name was suggested by J. Meeus. the infrared survey satellite IRAS {see planet (3728)}. He also carried out the first ultraviolet survey of minor (4493) Naitomitsu [3.03, 0.07, 9.0] planets using the IUE satellite. (M 56957) 1988 TG1. Discovered 1988 Oct. 14 by T. Kojima at Chiyoda. (* M 16415) (4608) Wodehouse [2.36, 0.22, 7.4] ( ) Mitsu Naito 1925- is the mother of the first 1988 BW3. Discovered 1988 Jan. 19 by H. Debehogne female Japanese astronaut, Chiaki Mukai. As ”Mother at La Silla. (* M 17008) of Astronauts”, she is deeply loved by all the Japanese The English writer Pelham Grenville Wodehouse astronauts. (M 63639) (1881-1975) is renowned for his humorous stories of the upper-class world of Bertie Wooster and his valet (4525) Johnbauer [2.57, 0.20, 13.5] Jeeves. (M 56611) 1982 JB3 . Discovered 1982 May 15 by E. F. Helin The name was suggested by J. Meeus. and E. M. Shoemaker and P. D. Wilder at Palomar. (* M 16565) (4662) Runk [2.80, 0.10, 6.1] John Bauer (1932-2003), who taught astronomy and 1984 HL. Discovered 1984 Apr. 19 by A. Mrkos at physics at San Diego City College for 37 years, dedicated Kleˇt. (* M 17416) his life, not to making discoveries himself, but to Ferdinand Runk (1764-1834) made many landscape inspiring hundreds of students to pursue astronomical paintings of the Czech and Austrian countryside as careers, helping them succeed and supporting their the court painter of the Schwarzenberg family. A scientific goals. (M 56611) beautiful circular view from the Kleˇt look-out tower The name was suggested by N. Butler. inspired him to make watercolors of this panoramic view in 1830. (M 61763) (4535) Adamcarolla [2.79, 0.16, 7.8] The name was suggested by J. Tichá. 1986 QV2. Discovered 1986 Aug. 28 by H. Debehogne at La Silla. (* M 16568) (4663) Falta [3.21, 0.06, 14.9] Adam Carolla (1964- ) co-hosted Loveline, a 1984 SM1. Discovered 1984 Sept. 27 by A. Mrkos at syndicated radio program that has dispensed medical Kleˇt. (* M 17417) and relationship advice to millions of listeners for over Josef Falta (1786-1847) was engineer and cartographer 20 years. Adam is a comedian who has also hosted of the Schwarzenberg court in CeskýKrumlov.ˇ In 1831 numerous television programs and currently has his he drew the first map of the panoramic views from own morning radio show. (M 56611) the Kleˇt look-out tower opened in 1825. (M 61764) The name was suggested by T. Burbine. The name was suggested by J. Tichá. (4786) Tatianina 25

(4786) Tatianina [2.36, 0.19, 7.3] was adopted in a 1992 NASA proposal to the U.S. 1985 PE2. Discovered 1985 Aug. 13 by N. S. Chernykh Congress for a dedicated program to survey the NEO at Nauchnyj. (* M 18095) population, as well as in the international foundation Named in honor of Tatiana Aleksandrovna Somova, established in Rome on 1996 Mar. 26. (M 27127; friend of the discoverer, nursery-school teacher in M 27147) St. Petersburg, an unusual and interesting person. Citation prepared with assistance from R. P. Binzel. (M 26762) Name independently suggested by D. I. Steel. This planet is a binary system with an orbital period of 21.67 hours and a 0.20 mag lightcurve (4937) Lintott [2.60, 0.16, 17.0] amplitude. The secondary-to-primary mean-diameter 1986 CL1 . Discovered 1986 Feb. 1 by H. Debehogne ratio is found to 0.19. (CBET 472) at La Silla. (* M 18791) Chris Lintott (1980- ), a junior fellow at Somerville (4878) Gilhutton [2.29, 0.15, 6.2] College, Oxford, works on star formation. Much 1968 OF. Discovered 1968 July 18 by C. Torres and involved in educating the public about astronomy, he S. Cofre at Cerro El Roble. (* M 18606) has since 2004 been co-presenter of the long-standing Argentine astronomer Ricardo Gil-Hutton (1958- BBC monthly television program The Sky at Night. ) works in solar-system research and is a specialist (M 63172) in the collisional evolution of minor bodies. (M 58593) The name was suggested by P. Moore. ( ) [ ] 4893 Seitter 3.15, 0.09, 13.7 (4951) Iwamoto [2.26, 0.17, 7.5] 1986 PT4. Discovered 1986 Aug. 9 by E. W. Elst and 1990 BM. Discovered 1990 Jan. 21 by Y. Mizuno and ( ) V. G. Ivanova at Rozhen. * M 18611 T. Furuta at Kani. ( M 18797) { } * Named in honor of Waltraud C. Seitter 1930-2007 , Named in honor of Masayuki Iwamoto (1954- ), director of the Münster (Westfalen) Astronomical who has discovered several minor planets at the Institute, famous for her spectroscopic researches on Tokushima Observatory. (M 26763) ( ) novae and a good friend of the discoverer. M 19341 (4951) is a synchronous binary system with a period Obituary published in Acta Hist. Astron., Vol. 36, of 118 hours. The estimated secondary-to-primary p. 246 (2008). mean-dimater ratio is 0.76. Assuming an albedo of (4913) Wangxuan [2.44, 0.19, 3.0] 0.20 mean diameters of 4.0 and 3.5km were derived 1965 SO. Discovered 1965 Sept. 20 at the Purple (IAUC 8836). Mountain Observatory at Nanjing. (* M 18782) (4995) Griffin [2.34, 0.31, 20.6] Chinese scientist Wang Xuan (1937-2006) specialized 1984 QR. Discovered 1984 Aug. 28 by S. Swanson at in computer science. An innovator of the Chinese Palomar. (* M 19281) Printing Industry, he was an academician at the Griffin Swanson (1997- ) is the son of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of discoverer. (M 61266) Engineering, and he devoted himself to education in computer science as a professor of Peking University. (5003) Silvanominuto [2.25, 0.09, 1.9] (M 61266) 1988 ER2. Discovered 1988 Mar. 15 by W. Ferreri at La Silla. (* M 19285) (4915) Solzhenitsyn [3.07, 0.29, 3.8] Amateur astronomer Silvano Minuto (1940- ) 1969 TJ2. Discovered 1969 Oct. 8 by L. I. Chernykh is founder of the Suno Observatory and promoter at Nauchnyj. (* M 18782) of several regional laws on light pollution in Italy. Named in honor of Aleksandr Isaevich Solzhenitsyn (M 65121) (1918-2008), world-renowned Russian writer and Nobel The name was suggested by S. Foglia. prize-winner {1970}. (M 23137) (5013) Suzhousanzhong [2.76, 0.07, 3.7] (4923) Clarke [2.14, 0.20, 6.7] 1964 VT1 . Discovered 1964 Nov. 9 at the Purple 1981 EO27 . Discovered 1981 Mar. 2 by S. J. Bus at Mountain Observatory at Nanjing. (* M 19484) Siding Spring. (* M 18785) Suzhousanzhong (Suzhou No. 3 Middle School) in Named in honor of Arthur C. Clarke (1917-2008), Jiangsu province is celebrating its one-hundredth renowned author and visionary. His optimistic anniversary. Founded in 1906, the school specializes in portrayal of the future and confidence in the human scientific and technological education. Many talented spirit are themes that pervade his writing. Clarke persons were trained there. (M 57420) is best known for his novel 2001: A Space Odyssey, which was simultaneously developed into a landmark (5038) Overbeek [2.31, 0.28, 10.9] film. In his 1973 science fiction novel Rendezvous with 1948 KF. Discovered 1948 May 31 by E. L. Johnson Rama, Clarke describes the development of Project at Johannesburg. (* M 19658) Spaceguard, a means for detecting and mitigating Michiel Daniel Overbeek (1920-2001) is a prolific South potentially hazardous objects in near-earth space. In African observer of variable stars and occultations. A recognition of Clarke’s foresight, the name Spaceguard past president of the Astronomical Society of Southern 26 (5062) Glennmiller

Africa and director of its occultation section, he is (5178) Pattazhy [2.23, 0.14, 4.0] actively involved in fostering amateur astronomers in 1989 CD4. Discovered 1989 Feb. 1 by R. Rajamohan Southern Africa. (M 41567) at Kavalur. (* M 20000) Indian environmentalist Sainudeen Pattazhy (1962- (5062) Glennmiller [2.26, 0.17, 3.3] ), senior lecturer on zoology at Kollam Sree 1989 CZ. Discovered 1989 Feb. 6 by E. F. Helin at Narayana College in Kerala, is known for his research on red rain, the control of mosquitos, the potential Palomar. (* M 19668) The American jazz trombonist, band-leader and health hazards of mobile phone towers and the ( ) composer Glenn Miller (1904-1944) was best known for ecobiology of sacred groves. M 56611 ( ) In the Mood and Moonlight Serenade. M 56611 (5193) Tanakawataru [3.18, 0.16, 2.7] The name was suggested by J. Meeus. 1992 ET. Discovered 1992 Mar. 7 by S. Ueda and H. Kaneda at Kushiro. (* M 20006) (5077) Favaloro [2.23, 0.18, 5.5] Wataru Tanaka (1939- ) was a professor at the 1974 MG. Discovered 1974 June 17 at the Félix Aguilar National Astronomical Observatory of Japan who Observatory at El Leoncito. (* M 19824) specialized in spectroscopic studies of planets and Rene Favaloro (1923-2000) was a well-known Argen- late-type stars. (M 59920) tinian cardiologist who first developed the coronary- artery bypass surgery technique. Thanks to this (5203) Pavarotti [2.23, 0.18, 2.8] approach a number of people have been able to recover 1984 SF1. Discovered 1984 Sept. 27 by Z. Vávrováat from serious heart conditions all over the world. Kleˇt. (* M 20133) (M 57949) Named in honor of Luciano Pavarotti (1935-2007), world-famous Italian opera singer. (M 22830) (5079) Brubeck [2.64, 0.20, 10.8] ( ) [ ] 1975 DB. Discovered 1975 Feb. 16 at the Carlos U. 5217 Chaozhou 2.38, 0.17, 2.9 Cesco Observatory at Flagstaff. ( M 19824) 1966 CL. Discovered 1966 Feb. 13 at the Purple * ( ) Dave Brubeck (1920- ), California-born pianist Mountain Observatory at Nanjing. * M 20316 and composer, is best known for his remarkable Located in the east of Guangdong Province, Chaozhou experiments with jazz, particularly his use of 5/4 is a famous historic city of China. Named originally in and other unusual time signatures in performances of the Sui Dynasty (A.D. 590), with now more than 1400 his famous quartet during 1958-1967. He has also years of history, Chaozhou is the cradle of ”Chaoshan composed cantatas and has combined the sounds of Culture”. (M 62353) jazz and a symphony orchestra. (M 55985) (5273) Peilisheng [2.31, 0.09, 6.3] 1982 DQ6 . Discovered 1982 Feb. 16 at the Purple (5081) Sanguin [2.32, 0.11, 13.2] Mountain Observatory at Xinglong. (* M 20617) 1976 WC1 . Discovered 1976 Nov. 18 at the Félix A leader in Chinese science and technology, Pei Aguilar Observatory at El Leoncito. (* M 19825) Lisheng (1906-2000) made a great contribution to Juan Sanguin (1933-2006) was an Argentinian projects involving satellite science and oceanography. astronomer who was in charge of the minor planet and (M 59920) comet programs at the El Leoncito Station for more than a quarter of a century. (M 57950) (5289) Niemela [3.01, 0.08, 10.4] 1990 KG2 . Discovered 1990 May 28 at the Félix Aguilar Observatory at El Leoncito. ( M 20623) (5113) Kohno [2.66, 0.22, 31.6] * Born in Helsinki, Virpi Niemela (1936-2006) moved 1988 BN. Discovered 1988 Jan. 19 by T. Seki at Geisei. to Argentina at the age of 17. She received her Ph.D. ( ) * M 19838 in astronomy at La Plata observatory, where she has Named in honor of Masaru Kohno (1926-1998), conducted her professional work. Her main field of Japanese guitarist. The discoverer delights in playing research is massive stars, an area to which she has a handmade guitar made by Kohno. (M 23137) contributed over 150 refereed papers. (M 57950)

(5152) Labs [2.62, 0.18, 12.9] (5298) Paraskevopoulos [2.99, 0.21, 2.2] 1931 UD. Discovered 1931 Oct. 18 by K. Reinmuth at 1966 PK. Discovered 1966 Aug. 7 at the Boyden Heidelberg. (* M 19990) Observatory at Bloemfontein. (* M 20784) Dietrich Labs (1921-2008) is a German astrophysicist After serving briefly as director of the Athens and professor at Heidelberg University and Königstuhl Observatory, John Stefanos Paraskevopoulos (1889- Observatory. He specialized in the exploration of the 1951) joined the Boyden Observatory staff and was solar spectral energy distribution and contributed to responsible for selecting the site at Mazelspoort, near the success of SOLSPEC on several space missions, Bloemfontein. When death ended his superintendency leading to the detection of solar ultraviolet variations. this was one of the finest observatories in the southern (M 58593) hemisphere. (M 57420) (5308) Hutchison 27

(5308) Hutchison [2.66, 0.21, 11.9] astronomers in his country. One of his main 1981 DC2 . Discovered 1981 Feb. 28 by S. J. Bus at contributions to the field was the observation of HII Siding Spring. (* M 20788) regions in the southern hemisphere. (M 60727) Robert Hutchison (1938-2007) recently retired as curator of meteorites at the Natural History Museum (5387) Casleo [2.44, 0.17, 1.6] in London. His chemical, mineralogical and petrological 1980 NB. Discovered 1980 July 11 at the University of studies of chondritic meteorites have advanced our Chile Observatory at Cerro El Roble. (* M 21242) understanding of the early solar system processes Casleo, the Complejo Astronómico El Leoncito, is leading to the formation of chondrites. (M 46005) the largest astronomical center in Argentina, located Obituary published in Astron. Geophys., Vol. 48, in San Juan province near the Andes mountains in the ( ) p. 39 2007 . west of the country. (M 59384) (5328) Nisiyamakoiti [2.41, 0.14, 6.9] The name was suggested by J. Reyes. 1989 UH1. Discovered 1989 Oct. 26 by S. Ueda and ( ) [ ] H. Kaneda at Kushiro. (* M 20796) 5397 Vojislava 2.53, 0.19, 12.4 Koichi Nishiyama (1938- ) is an amateur astron- 1988 VB5. Discovered 1988 Nov. 14 by Y. Oshima at omer who has observed meteors and searched for Gekko. (* M 21245) comets for many years. He discovered a nova in M33 Vojislava Protitch-Benishek (1946- ), daughter of in 2007. Also known as a mountaineer, he has climbed Milorad B. Protitch {see planet (22278)}, three times Kilimanjaro, Elbrus and Aconcagua. (M 62927) director of the Belgrade Observatory, has been a member of the Belgrade staff since 1972, continuing (5329) Decaro [2.61, 0.27, 13.4] her father’s work there on celestial mechanics and 1989 YP. Discovered 1989 Dec. 21 by R. H. McNaught minor planets, together with her husband and son. at Siding Spring. (* M 20796) (M 58593) Mario De Caro (1963- ) is a philosopher who studies the philosophy of mind, the free-will controversy (5402) Kejosmith [2.05, 0.14, 16.7] and naturalism at the University of RomaTre. Mario 1989 UK2. Discovered 1989 Oct. 27 by E. F. Helin at has also worked on the mathematical philosophy of Palomar. (* M 21247) Galileo and argued that Galileo believed that reality Named in honor of Keith C. Smith {1965-2000} is essentially mathematical. (M 56611) and Joan Furlong of University College, London, on The name was suggested by T. Burbine. the occasion of their wedding. Keith is a stellar spectroscopist whose work on abundance analyses (5332) Davidaguilar [2.16, 0.46, 25.5] of ultraviolet and optical spectra of HgMn stars 1990 DA. Discovered 1990 Feb. 16 by A. Sugie at and on non-LTE effects in OB stars is well-known Taga. (* M 20798) to his colleagues worldwide. Joan is a laboratory David Aguilar (1945- ), director of public affairs spectroscopist and has recently moved from UCL to at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, the metrology division of the U.K. National Physical has shown a lifelong devotion to astronomy and science Laboratory. (M 29670) communication as a public relations professional, Name suggested and citation prepared by M. M. Dwo- writer and space artist. He also is an astronomical retsky. photographer and an avid telescope maker. (M 64562) ( ) [ ] (5384) Changjiangcun [1.93, 0.10, 27.1] 5420 Jancis 2.68, 0.24, 8.7 1957 VA. Discovered 1957 Nov. 11 by C.-H. Chang at 1982 JR1 . Discovered 1982 May 15 at the Palomar Observatory at Palomar. ( M 21547) Nanjing. (* M 21240) * The village of Changjiangcun, at the harbor of Master of Wine and doyenne of British wine writers Zhangjiagan city in Jiangsu province, has the same and broadcasters, Jancis Robinson (1950- ) has a name in Chinese as what is known in English as the worldwide reputation. Editor of the Oxford Companion Yangtze River. With painstaking effort, the residents to Wine, weekly contributor to the Financial Times and promote their village as a ”window” on the river creator of a renowned webpage, she has enormously delta, calling it ”the famous flower of Yangtze River”. influenced academic and public understanding of good ( ) (M 62927) wine. M 57420 (5386) Bajaja [2.24, 0.14, 9.5] (5422) Hodgkin [2.97, 0.24, 6.6] 1975 TH6. Discovered 1975 Oct. 1 at the Félix Aguilar 1982 YL1 . Discovered 1982 Dec. 23 by L. G. Observatory at El Leoncito. (* M 21241) Karachkina at Nauchnyj. (* M 21547) Esteban Bajaja (1931- ) was in charge of the Named for the famous English chemist and biochemist installation and operation of the first radio telescope Dorothy Crowfoot-Hodgkin {1910-1994}, 1964 Nobel in Argentina, thus becoming one of the first radio prize-winner. (M 22509) 28 (5494) Johanmohr

(5494) Johanmohr [2.85, 0.08, 1.1] Japanese Government in 1973 for his work in education 1933 UM1. Discovered 1933 Oct. 19 by K. Reinmuth in various fields, including astronomy. (M 60727) at Heidelberg. (* M 21909) German-Dutch astronomer Johan Maurits Mohr (5758) Brunini [2.25, 0.06, 6.8] (1716-1775) made several successful meteorological and 1976 QZ1 . Discovered 1976 Aug. 20 at the Félix astronomical observations from his private observatory Aguilar Observatory at El Leoncito. (* M 22800) on the Molenvliet, Batavia, Dutch East Indies. The Adrián Brunini (1959- ) is head of the celestial observations included some of the transits of Venus in mechanics group at La Plata Observatory and is well 1761 and 1769. (M 60727) known for his research on the formation and evolution of the solar system. (M 60727) (5571) Lesliegreen [3.02, 0.07, 9.7] 1978 LG. Discovered 1978 June 1 by K. W. Kamper (5779) Schupmann [3.01, 0.07, 10.9] at La Silla. (* M 22205) 1990 BC1 . Discovered 1990 Jan. 23 by S. Ueda and Leslie Green (1931- ) has been treasurer of H. Kaneda at Kushiro. (* M 22804) the Junior Astronomical Society (now the Society In Die Medial-Fernrohre, Ludwig Schupmann (1851- for Popular Astronomy) continuously for 40 years, 1920) described a telescope incorporating reflecting and beginning in 1967. His work has enabled the society to refracting elements and Mangin mirrors that allow for continue its aim of bringing astronomy to the British the elimination of chromatic aberrations while using public at an affordable price. (M 59920) common optical glasses. Instruments of his design The name was suggested by R. A. Scagell. were used in early lunar studies and are used now in double-star work. (M 61266) (5588) Jennabelle [2.79, 0.14, 12.4] (5782) Akirafujiwara [2.28, 0.09, 5.6] 1990 SW3. Discovered 1990 Sept. 23 by B. Roman at Palomar. (* M 22212) 1991 AF. Discovered 1991 Jan. 7 by R. H. McNaught Jenna Belle Weathers Roman (1911-1992) was the at Siding Spring. (* M 22805) grandmother of the discoverer. She played a prominent Akira Fujiwara (1943- ) is the project scientist role in his upbringing and his pursuit of astronomy. for the successful Hayabusa mission to the near- (M 56957) earth object (25143) Itokawa. He is a pioneer of laboratory experiments studying the impact disruption (5608) Olmos [2.64, 0.05, 3.1] of minor solar-system bodies and the intact capturing 1993 EO. Discovered 1993 Mar. 12 by S. Ueda and H. of microparticles at hypervelocities. (M 56958) Kaneda at Kushiro. (* M 22219) Edward James Olmos (1947- ) is an award- (5793) Ringuelet [2.65, 0.18, 13.4] winning actor known for his roles as the dedicated 1975 TK6. Discovered 1975 Oct. 5 at the Félix Aguilar teacher in Stand and Deliver and as Admiral William Observatory at El Leoncito. (* M 22935) Adama in Battlestar Galactica. He is also a promoter Adela Ringuelet (1930- ) has conducted most of of humanitarian causes, such as the Lives in Hazard her professional work at the La Plata Observatory. Educational Project. (M 61764) Her main field of research is spectroscopy, an area to The name was suggested by T. H. Burbine. which she has contributed over 100 refereed papers. She is a co-founder of the Argentinian Astronomical (5620) Jasonwheeler [2.16, 0.42, 7.9] Association. (M 60727) 1990 OA. Discovered 1990 July 19 by B. Roman and (5840) Raybrown [2.75, 0.10, 3.3] E. F. Helin at Palomar. (* M 22392) Jason Wheeler Roman (1995- ) is the youngest 1978 ON. Discovered 1978 July 28 at the Perth ( ) son of the first discoverer. (M 56958) Observatory at Bickley. * M 23116 A brilliant and influential jazz bassist, Raymond (5709) Tamyeunleung [3.08, 0.25, 4.2] Matthews Brown (1926-2002) played in Dizzy Gillespie’s 1977 TS3 . Discovered 1977 Oct. 12 at the Purple {see planet (5831)} band and later with the Oscar Mountain Observatory at Nanjing. (* M 22670) Peterson trio. For a while married to and musical Fong Tamyeunleung (1924- ) is a lady held in director for Ella Fitzgerald {see planet (3665)}, he was great respect. Together with her husband, Fong part of the L.A. Four in the 1970s and led the Ray Yunwah, she has devoted herself over a long period Brown Trio from 1984 until the day he died. (M 55985) of time to charity in helping women, children and ( ) [ ] disabled persons. (M 57420) 5912 Oyatoshiyuki 2.40, 0.17, 3.4 1989 YR. Discovered 1989 Dec. 20 by T. Niijima and (5730) Yonosuke [2.91, 0.10, 1.9] T. Urata at Ojima. (* M 23333) 1988 TP1. Discovered 1988 Oct. 13 by Y. Oshima at Japanese amateur astronomer Toshiyuki Oya (1956- Gekko. (* M 22675) ) is a key member of the Tatebayashi Astronomical Yonosuke Nakano (1887-1974), a founder of the Club and volunteers on the staff of the Mukai Gekko Observatory, received the Silver Cup from the Chiaki Children’s Science Musium. He also works (5914) Kathywhaler 29 on the construction and improvement of observational (6013) Andanike [2.37, 0.15, 4.2] equipment for the amateur. (M 59384) 1991 OZ. Discovered 1991 July 18 by H. E. Holt at Palomar. (* M 23664) Andrew S. (1996- ), David S. (1994- ), Nicholas (5914) Kathywhaler [3.55, 0.09, 10.4] J. (1992- ) and Kevin M. Martinez (1989- ) are 1990 WK. Discovered 1990 Nov. 20 by R. H. McNaught grandsons of the discoverer. (M 59920) at Siding Spring. (* M 23333) Kathryn Anne Whaler (1956- ), professor of (6014) Chribrenmark [2.35, 0.14, 6.4] geophysics at the University of Edinburgh, is known 1991 PO10. Discovered 1991 Aug. 7 by H. E. Holt at for using geomagnetism to probe the dynamics and Palomar. (* M 23664) thermal history of the earth’s core, especially as Christopher W. (1988- ), Brendan J. (1989- ) observed from satellites, and for extending these and Mark E. Moeller (1990- ) are grandsons of the techniques to Mars. She is Royal Astronomical Society discoverer. (M 59920) president, 2004-2006. (M 56958) (6015) Paularego [2.44, 0.14, 7.3] 1991 PR . Discovered 1991 Aug. 7 by H. E. Holt at (5929) Manzano [2.36, 0.30, 23.0] 10 Palomar. (* M 23664) 1974 XT. Discovered 1974 Dec. 14 at the Félix Aguilar Paula Rego (1935- ) is a graphic artist, born Observatory at El Leoncito. (* M 23497) in Lisbon and resident in London since the 1960s. José Roberto Manzano (1928-1999) took part in Her paintings and print series have been displayed in almost all the cosmic radiation projects developed museums that include London’s National Gallery and in Argentina in the 1960s and was the initiator of Tate, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York ionospheric studies in the country. A researcher at the and the Prado in Madrid. (M 62928) Argentinian Commission of Atomic Energy, he was The name was suggested by M. Rowan-Robinson. also a visiting professor at the University of Minnesota. (M 60728) (6107) Osterbrock [1.87, 0.08, 26.2] 1948 AF. Discovered 1948 Jan. 14 by C. A. Wirtanen (5971) Tickell [2.60, 0.17, 12.4] at Mount Hamilton. (* M 24089) ( 1991 NT2. Discovered 1991 July 12 by H. E. Holt at Named in honor of Donald E. Osterbrock 1924- ) Palomar. (* M 23507) 2007 , professor of astronomy and astrophysics at British diplomat Crispin Tickell (1930- ), am- the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1958-1973) and bassador to Mexico (1981-1983) and to the U.N. at the University of California at Santa Cruz and ( ) (1987-1990), chaired the board of the Climate Institute UCO/Lick Observatory 1972-1992 and director of ( ) of Washington (1990-2002) and the Government Panel the Lick Observatory 1973-1981 . His research spans on Sustainable Development (1994-2000). He also gaseous nebulae, interstellar matter, galactic structure, served on the U.K. government’s Task Force on and quasars and active nuclei of galaxies, and he has authored a historical series on the life and work Near-Earth Objects. (M 56611) of several astronomers who played vital roles in the progress of American astronomy. Osterbrock served (5972) Harryatkinson [2.68, 0.08, 13.9] as president of the American Astronomical Society 1991 PS12. Discovered 1991 Aug. 5 by H. E. Holt at during 1987-1989. He is a member of the National Palomar. (* M 23507) Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of New Zealand-born physicist Harry Atkinson (1929- Arts and Sciences. (M 27735) ), on the staff of the U.K. government’s chief Citation prepared by A. R. Klemola. scientist (1969-1972), was head of astronomy and space for the Science Research Council (1972-1978) and chair (6109) Balseiro [2.35, 0.14, 6.8] of the European Space Agency Council (1984-1987). 1975 QC. Discovered 1975 Aug. 29 at the Félix Aguilar In 2000 he chaired the U.K. Task Force on Near-Earth Observatory at El Leoncito. (* M 24089) Objects. (M 56611) JoséAntonio Balseiro (1919-1962) was a key figure in the development of nuclear physics in Argentina. (5987) Liviogratton [2.43, 0.16, 5.4] From 1954 until his death, he was an active member of the national Atomic Energy Committee. In 1955 he 1975 LQ. Discovered 1975 June 6 at the Félix Aguilar became the first director of the prestigious Bariloche Observatory at El Leoncito. ( M 23658) * Institute of Physics. (M 60728) Born in Italy, Livio Gratton (1910-1991) spent many years in Argentina, where he was at various times (6130) Hutton [2.97, 0.54, 23.8] in charge of the astrophysics department of La Plata 1989 SL5. Discovered 1989 Sept. 24 by R. H. McNaught Observatory, director of Córdoba Observatory and at Siding Spring. (* M 24094) the first director of the Institute of Mathematics, James Hutton (1726-1797) was one of the key figures Astronomy and Physics of the Córdoba National of the Scottish Enlightenment. His Theory of the University. (M 60728) Earth demonstrated the great age of the earth and 30 (6137) Johnfletcher was thus one of the first books of the modern era of Robert Weber (1926-2008), a physicist at the Mas- geology. (M 58593) sachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory for 34 years, led the team that developed the deep (6137) Johnfletcher [3.22, 0.06, 15.4] space satellite tracking network. Co-developer of the 1991 BY. Discovered 1991 Jan. 25 by A. Natori and LINEAR project, he was responsible for the discoveries T. Urata at Yakiimo. (* M 24096) during its first year of operation, 1995-1996. (M 62353) British amateur astronomer John Fletcher (1947- ) lives in Tuffley, near Gloucester, where he (6207) Bourvil [2.33, 0.20, 3.0] regularly makes observations of minor planets. As 1988 BV. Discovered 1988 Jan. 24 by S. Ueda and H. a broadcaster and lecturer he is also very active in Kaneda at Kushiro. (* M 24554) educational work. (M 63172) The popular French entertainer Bourvil (André The name was suggested by P. Moore. Raimbourg, 1917-1970) was well known for his humoristic monologues, songs and films. (M 56611) (6144) Kondojiro [4.78, 0.36, 5.9] The name was suggested by J. Meeus. 1994 EQ3. Discovered 1994 Mar. 14 by K. Endate and (6244) Okamoto [2.16, 0.15, 5.4] K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* M 24097) As an amateur astronomer, Jiro Kondo (1951- ) 1990 QF. Discovered 1990 Aug. 20 by T. Seki at went to Siberia to observe the Draconid meteor shower Geisei. (* M 24729) ( ) in 1972. A professional Egyptologist since 1976, he has Named in honor of Hiroshi Okamoto 1915- , an entomologist and elementary-school teacher who excavated a number of archaeological sites. He also inspired the discoverer with a love of the stars. studies the history of ancient Egyptian astronomy. He (M 32093) ( ) is a professor at Waseda University. M 63639 Photometric observations reveal that this planet is (6173) Jimwestphal [2.56, 0.12, 10.0] a binary system with an orbital period of 20.32 hours. 1983 AD. Discovered 1983 Jan. 9 by B. A. Skiff at A secondary-to-primary mean-diameter ratio of 0.25 was estimated (CBET 681). Anderson Mesa. (* M 24376) Named in honor of James A. Westphal (1930- (6307) Maiztegui [2.58, 0.12, 15.6] ) 2004 , professor of planetary science at the California 1989 WL7 . Discovered 1989 Nov. 22 at the Félix Institute of Technology and director of the Palomar Aguilar Observatory at El Leoncito. (* M 25049) Observatory. After leading a geological research group Alberto Maiztegui (1920- ) is well known as an in the petroleum industry, Westphal went to Caltech in educator throughout Latin America. He has taken 1961, where he developed modern infrared detectors for part in numerous projects related to the teaching of use in astronomy, and (with Bruce Murray, see planet physics, mathematics and astronomy. He co-authored (4957)) made important early observations of stars and an introductory book in physics, and this has been planets. In later work (with Kristian and Sandage) used in most Spanish-speaking countries. (M 61266) he pioneered SIT spectroscopy and two-dimensional photometry of faint galaxy clusters. As principal (6312) Robheinlein [2.18, 0.07, 4.1] investigator (from 1977) for the Hubble Space Telescope 1990 RH4. Discovered 1990 Sept. 14 by H. E. Holt at WFPC camera system, Westphal has played a key Palomar. (* M 25050) role in the development of CCD detctors suitable for Missouri-born Robert A. Heinlein (1907-1988) was astronomical and space research. (M 27462) one of the most influential authors of science fiction. His By His Bootstraps (1941) is considered to be Citation provided by W. A. Baum following a one of the best science-fiction stories ever published, suggestion by A. W. Harris. exploring some of the inherent paradoxes that would Obituary published in Bull. Am. Astron. Soc., be caused by time travel. (M 56611) Vol. 36, No. 5, p. 1687-1688 (2004). The name was suggested by J. Meeus. ( ) [ ] 6175 Cori 3.19, 0.21, 0.4 (6326) Idamiyoshi [2.68, 0.13, 12.6] 1983 XW. Discovered 1983 Dec. 4 by A. Mrkos at 1991 FJ1 . Discovered 1991 Mar. 18 by A. Sugie at Kleˇt. ( M 24376) * Taga. (* M 25054) Carl Ferdinand Cori (1896-1984) and Gerty Theresa Miyoshi Ida (1953- ) is a schoolteacher and active Cori ({née Radnitz,} 1896-1957) were American bio- observer of occultations. He made the first observation chemists born in Prague, a husband-and-wife team who from Japan of an occultation by a minor planet, that studied the hormonal influence on the interconversion of a star by (106) Dione on 1983 Jan. 19. (M 41935; of sugars in an animal organism. They won the 1947 M 41935) Nobel Prize in medicine {together with B. A. Houssay - see planet (2550)}. (M 40701; M 40877) (6364) Casarini [2.75, 0.25, 9.7] The name was suggested by J. Tichá. 1981 ET. Discovered 1981 Mar. 5 by H. Debehogne and G. De Sanctis at La Silla. (* M 25195) (6181) Bobweber [2.43, 0.24, 7.6] Jeannine Casarini, a French teacher, participated 1986 RW. Discovered 1986 Sept. 6 by E. F. Helin at in the Tunguska99 scientific expedition to Central Palomar. (* M 24378) Siberia, contributing strongly to the organization and (6372) Walker 31 to the success of this difficult enterprise. (M 55985) Cosme y Damian, where he made observations in The name was suggested by M. Di Martino. particular of eclipses of Jupiter’s satellites. His Lunario de un Siglo included computations of eclipses and ( ) [ ] 6372 Walker 3.19, 0.16, 15.8 lunar phases. (M 60728) 1985 JW1. Discovered 1985 May 13 by C. S. Shoemaker and E. M. Shoemaker at Palomar. ( M 25197) * (6505) Muzzio [3.20, 0.19, 17.6] Named in honor of Robert M. Walker (1929-2004), a leading figure in the study of radiation damage in solids 1976 AH. Discovered 1976 Jan. 3 at the Félix Aguilar and in the investigation of interstellar grains recovered Observatory at El Leoncito. (* M 25519) from meteorites. His work on fission tracks with others Juan Carlos Muzzio (1946- ) is currently the opened a new approach to the dating of rocks on the director of the La Plata Institute of Astrophysics. His earth and the moon and led to new information on the main field of research is stellar dynamics, an area to energy spectrum, composition and flux of solar and which he has contributed over 100 refereed papers. galactic cosmic rays. He founded whole new methods (M 60728) of scientific study and created a premier center for research in these new fields at Washington University, (6515) Giannigalli [2.28, 0.15, 2.6] where he has provided inspiring leadership to a host 1988 MG. Discovered 1988 June 16 by E. F. Helin at of students and post-doctoral fellows. (M 34623) Palomar. (* M 25521) Obituary published in Bull. Am. Astron. Soc., Italian amateur astronomer Gianni Galli (1963- ) Vol. 36, No. 5, p. 1686-1687 (2004). is an assiduous observer of minor planets from GiaGa Observatory in Milan and from Suno in Novara. (6381) Toyama [2.26, 0.11, 6.1] (M 56958) 1988 DO1. Discovered 1988 Feb. 21 by T. Fujii and K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* M 25199) (6517) Buzzi [1.93, 0.05, 23.4] Japanese amateur astronomer Miyuki Toyama (1953- 1990 BW. Discovered 1990 Jan. 21 by E. F. Helin at ) has been explaining the night sky in planetaria Palomar. (* M 25521) for many years. He is also famous as an illustrator of Italian amateur astronomer Luca Buzzi (1982- ) space. (M 65121) is an assiduous observer of comets and minor planets from Schiaparelli Observatory in Varese. (M 56958) (6386) Keithnoll [2.27, 0.30, 8.7] 1989 NK1. Discovered 1989 July 10 by H. E. Holt at ( ) [ ] Palomar. (* M 25201) 6568 Serendip 2.55, 0.17, 8.4 The discoverer of numerous transneptunian binaries, 1993 DT. Discovered 1993 Feb. 21 by S. Ueda and H. Keith Noll (1958- ), of the Space Telescope Science Kaneda at Kushiro. (* M 25634) Institute, has also detected and exploited useful Serendip is the old Persian name for present-day Sri molecular tracers (such as carbon monoxide and ozone) Lanka, the island in the Indian Ocean, rich in history, in brown dwarfs and the giant planets. He is also the culture and natural beauty. The name was used in creator of the Hubble Heritage project of HST images. the fairy tale The Three Princes of Serendip, whose (M 57950) heroes were always making discoveries of things they were not seeking. (M 56958) (6391) Africano [2.64, 0.13, 14.3] The name was suggested by E. Goffin. 1990 BN2. Discovered 1990 Jan. 21 by E. F. Helin at ( ) Palomar. * M 25202 (6569) Ondaatje [1.63, 0.22, 22.6] { } Named in honor of John L. Africano 1951-2003 , 1993 MO. Discovered 1993 June 22 by J. Mueller at astronomer with the Air Force Maui Optical Station Palomar. ( M 25634) (AMOS), who has played a central role in the * Michael Ondaatje (1943- ), a Canadian novelist, JPL/AMOS program on minor planets. Previously poet and writer, was born in Sri Lanka into a Burgher he was involved with numerous photometric projects, family. Best known for his novel The English Patient, ranging from analyses of cool stars to the timing of adapted into an award-winning movie, he returned to occultations, as a staff observer at Kitt Peak National his Sri Lankan origins in two other books, Running in Observatory, and before that at the Cloudcroft the Family and Anil’s Ghost. (M 56958) Observatory. (M 26931) Obituary is published in Bull. Am. Astron. Soc., ( ) [ ] Vol. 39, No. 4, p. 1051 (2007). 6579 Benedix 2.61, 0.18, 15.9 1981 ES4 . Discovered 1981 Mar. 2 by S. J. Bus at (6438) Suárez [2.23, 0.19, 5.2] Siding Spring. (* M 25718) 1988 BS3. Discovered 1988 Jan. 18 by H. Debehogne Gretchen K. Benedix (1968- ) is curator of at La Silla. (* M 25319) meteorites at the Natural History Museum in London. Buenaventura Suárez (1678-1750), a Jesuit and Her work on primitive achondrites has provided new pioneer native astronomer of the Rio de la Plata, insights into the processes of melting and impacts on established the first observatory of the region in San minor planets. (M 57420) 32 (6580) Philbland

(6580) Philbland [2.63, 0.12, 1.1] planetary materials has been pivotal in unraveling the 1981 EW21. Discovered 1981 Mar. 2 by S. J. Bus at time scales for accretion, differentiation and impacts Siding Spring. (* M 25718) on meteorite parent bodies. (M 57420) Philip A. Bland (1969- ), a research scientist at London’s Imperial College, is involved in a variety of (6626) Mattgenge [3.02, 0.39, 2.1] planetary and meteoritical studies. His fireball camera 1981 EZ46 . Discovered 1981 Mar. 2 by S. J. Bus at network offers an important glimpse into links between Siding Spring. (* M 25940) meteorites and minor planets. (M 57420) Matthew Genge (1968- ) is a planetary scientist at Imperial College, London. He is an expert in the (6585) O’Keefe [2.37, 0.36, 22.4] study of micrometeorites and their possible sources 1984 SR. Discovered 1984 Sept. 26 by C. S. Shoemaker among the minor planets. (M 57420) and E. M. Shoemaker at Palomar. (* M 25719) Named in honor of John Aloysius O’Keefe (1916- (6636) Kintanar [2.27, 0.12, 2.3] 2000), American astronomer and a leading figure 1988 RK8. Discovered 1988 Sept. 11 by V. G. Shkodrov in establishing the Theoretical Division of NASA’s at Rozhen. (* M 25943) Goddard Space Flight Center. He is renowned for his Roman Lucero Kintanar (1929- ) directed the discovery of the ”pear shape” of the gravitational field Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical of the earth from observations of the first artificial Services Administration from 1958 to 1994. A satellites. He is one of the leading students of tektites dedicated public servant and distinguished scientist, and has stimulated much interest and research on these he was president of the U.N. World Meteorological natural glasses and played a key role in helping to Organization during 1979-1987. (M 59384) found the astrogeology program of the U.S. Geological Survey. (M 29671) (6639) Marchis [3.16, 0.13, 2.5] Obituary published in Bull. Am. Astron. Soc., 1989 SO8. Discovered 1989 Sept. 25 by H. Debehogne Vol. 32, No. 4, p. 1683-1684 (2000). at La Silla. (* M 25943) Franck Marchis (1973- ) exploited the high- ( ) [ ] 6600 Qwerty 2.26, 0.21, 2.8 resolution capabilities offered by adaptive optics from 1988 QW. Discovered 1988 Aug. 17 by A. Mrkos at ground-based telescopes to survey hundreds of main- Kleˇt. ( M 25723) * belt minor planets and Trojans. In 2004 he led the Qwerty is a popular name for the standard Roman- team that discovered (87) Sylvia II (Remus), the only alphabet typewriter keyboard, based on the first six of case where a main-belt object is known to have a the top row of letters. The Qwerty design was patented ( ) by Christopher Latham Sholes of Milwaukee, and the second satellite. M 59384 first typewriter was produced in 1874. (M 61266) (6642) Henze [3.16, 0.25, 4.3] The name was suggested by G. Schilling. 1990 UE3 . Discovered 1990 Oct. 26 by T. Urata at Oohira. ( M 25944) (6608) Davidecrespi [2.45, 0.19, 11.1] * Martin Henze (1981- ), an astronomer at the 1991 VC . Discovered 1991 Nov. 2 by E. F. Helin at 4 Max-Planck-Institut für extraterrestrische Physik, has Palomar. (* M 25725) Italian amateur astronomer Davide Crespi (1970- discovered many optical novae in M31 on archival ) is an assiduous observer of minor planets from photographic plates at the Tautenburg Observatory. Suno Observatory in Novara. (M 63639) He also works on the discovery and analysis of optical The name was suggested by S. Foglia. and x-ray transients in nearby galaxies. (M 64310) ( ) [ ] (6610) Burwitz [2.29, 0.17, 7.9] 6659 Pietsch 2.37, 0.11, 5.2 1992 YN. Discovered 1992 Dec. 24 by T. Urata at 1993 BL3. Discovered 1993 Jan. 28 by A. Natori and Oohira. ( M 25948) T. Urata at Yakiimo. (* M 25725) * At the Max-Planck-Institut für extraterrestrische Wolfgang Pietsch (1948- ), at the Max-Planck- Physik, Vadim Burwitz (1965- ) studies comets, Institut für extraterrestrische Physik, started his planets, stars, white dwarfs, neutron stars and active career in the Astronomisches Institut Tübingen/MPE galactic nuclei. He is also involved in the calibration hard-x-ray group, building and analyzing balloon and of experiments on board x-ray satellites and has set space-based experiments that led to the detection of up optical monitoring programs for discovering novae the cyclotron line in Her X-1 and hard x-ray emission in M31. (M 64310) from SN 1987A. (M 64311) (6625) Nyquist [3.16, 0.18, 1.3] (6689) Floss [2.21, 0.17, 4.4] 1981 EX41 . Discovered 1981 Mar. 2 by S. J. Bus at 1981 EQ24 . Discovered 1981 Mar. 2 by S. J. Bus at Siding Spring. (* M 25940) Siding Spring. (* M 26150) Laurence E. Nyquist (1939- ) is a planetary Christine Floss (1961- ) is a meteoriticist at scientist at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. His Washington University in St. Louis who studies the meticulous work on the chronometry of a wide range of trace element and isotopic signatures of interplanetary (6705) Rinaketty 33 dust particles, chondrites and differentiated meteorites (6789) Milkey [2.34, 0.14, 6.2] to understand their origins. (M 57420) 1991 RM6. Discovered 1991 Sept. 4 by E. F. Helin at Palomar. (* M 26389) (6705) Rinaketty [2.22, 0.12, 1.6] Robert Milkey (1944- ) served as executive officer 1988 RK5. Discovered 1988 Sept. 2 by H. Debehogne of the American Astronomical Society during 1995- at La Silla. (* M 26154) 2006. During his tenure he expanded and enhanced the French singer Rina Ketty (Cesarina Pichetto, 1911- society’s journals—especially their electronic versions, 1996) sang unforgettable songs, such as J’attendrai improved its financial health and increased the range of (1938), Sombreros et Mantilles (1938) and Montevideo its activities in education and public policy. (M 56958) (1939). (M 56611) The name was suggested by J. Meeus. (6810) Juanclariá [3.14, 0.06, 10.4] 1969 GC. Discovered 1969 Apr. 9 at the Félix Aguilar (6734) Benzenberg [2.99, 0.12, 11.4] Observatory at El Leoncito. (* M 26548) 1992 FB. Discovered 1992 Mar. 23 by S. Ueda and H. Juan José Clariá (1945- ) has carried out his Kaneda at Kushiro. (* M 26160) professional work at the Córdoba Observatory, where German physicist and astronomer Johann Friedrich he served as director during 1995-1998. His main field Benzenberg (1777-1846) organized a school for surveyors of research is galactic structure, an area to which he and made an early demonstration of the rotation of has contributed over 250 refereed papers. (M 60728) the earth. He wrote a Handbuch der angewandten (6814) Steffl [2.83, 0.04, 2.2] Geometrie (1815) and established the Bilk Observatory {see planet (4425]} at Düsseldorf. (M 60297) 1979 MC2 . Discovered 1979 June 25 by E. F. Helin and S. J. Bus at Siding Spring. (* M 26549) (6757) Addibischoff [2.90, 0.09, 3.4] Andrew J. Steffl (1965- ), an astronomer at the Southwest Research Institute in Boulder, Colorado, in 1979 SE15. Discovered 1979 Sept. 20 by S. J. Bus at July 2005 independently discovered Pluto’s second and Palomar. (* M 26381) Adolf Bischoff (1955- ) is a professor at the Institut third satellites, using Hubble Space Telescope images. für Planetologie, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität (M 56612) Münster. His work on meteorites, particularly their (6815) Mutchler [2.43, 0.19, 1.6] impact history, has led to significant advances in our 1979 MM5 . Discovered 1979 June 25 by E. F. Helin understanding of processes in minor planets. (M 57420) and S. J. Bus at Siding Spring. (* M 26550) ( ) (6761) Haroldconnolly [3.16, 0.15, 4.4] Max J. Mutchler 1965- , an astronomer at 1981 EV . Discovered 1981 Mar. 2 by S. J. Bus at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, 19 Maryland, in June 2005 was the first person to identify Siding Spring. ( M 26382) * Pluto’s second and third satellites, using Hubble Space Harold C. Connolly (1965- ) is a professor Telescope images. (M 56612) at Kingsborough Community College in New York. His work on petrologic and experimental studies of (6816) Barbcohen [2.29, 0.16, 2.1] meteorites has played a key role in understanding 1981 EB28 . Discovered 1981 Mar. 2 by S. J. Bus at the origin and evolution of chondrules and calcium- Siding Spring. (* M 26550) aluminum inclusions in the solar nebula. (M 57420) Barbara A. Cohen (1971- ) is a planetary scientist (6762) Cyrenagoodrich [2.17, 0.17, 3.7] at the University of New Mexico. Her work on impact 1981 EC . Discovered 1981 Mar. 2 by S. J. Bus at melt clasts in lunar meteorite breccias has provided 25 critical tests of the late heavy bombardment hypothesis Siding Spring. ( M 26383) * for the moon. (M 57420) Cyrena A. Goodrich (1955- ) is a professor at Kingsborough Community College in New York. She is (6830) Johnbackus [3.18, 0.13, 5.1] the leading expert on the formation of ureilites, studying 1991 JB1 . Discovered 1991 May 5 by S. Otomo and these meteorites as probes of the complex melting O. Muramatsu at Kiyosato. (* M 26553) and reduction they experienced during minor-planet John Backus (1924-2007) was a U.S. computer differentiation. (M 57420) scientist, best known for inventing the first high- level programming language FORTRAN in 1954. The (6773) Kellaway [2.99, 0.06, 11.4] language was widely adopted by scientists and engineers 1988 LK. Discovered 1988 June 15 by E. F. Helin at for numerical calculations and is still very widely used. ( ) Palomar. * M 26385 (M 59921) For her commentaries ridiculing management stu- The name was suggested by E. Goffin. pidities, Lucy Kellaway (1959- ) of the Financial Times received the 2006 British Press Award for (6899) Nancychabot [2.93, 0.02, 0.9] ”Columnist of the Year”. Her hand is also evident in 1988 RP10. Discovered 1988 Sept. 14 by S. J. Bus at the ongoing saga of e-mails as ”Martin Lukes” pathet- Cerro Tololo. (* M 26889) ically markets IntegethicsTM at the dysfunctional a-b Nancy Chabot (1972- ) is a planetary scientist glöbâl company. (M 56611) at the Applied Physics Laboratory of Johns Hopkins 34 (6906) Johnmills

University. Her work on siderophile element parti- (6973) Karajan [2.66, 0.15, 2.9] tioning has addressed questions about the origin and 1992 HK. Discovered 1992 Apr. 27 by S. Ueda and H. crystallization of the cores of both major and minor Kaneda at Kushiro. (* M 27096) planets. (M 57420) Herbert von Karajan (1908-1989), born in Salzburg, was one of the best-known conductors of the twentieth (6906) Johnmills [2.74, 0.27, 10.4] century. He was music director of the Berlin 1990 WC. Discovered 1990 Nov. 19 by R. H. McNaught Philharmonic Orchestra for thirty-five years and at Siding Spring. (* M 26891) realized many famous recordings with that orchestra. John Mills (1806-1899), twine manufacturer and (M 60728) amateur astronomer, left funds for the creation of Britain’s first public observatory. The Mills (6974) Solti [2.60, 0.14, 15.8] Observatory in his home town of Dundee was 1992 MC. Discovered 1992 June 27 by H. E. Holt at eventually built in 1935. (M 58593) Palomar. (* M 27096) Music director of the Chicago Symphony from (6907) Harryford [2.74, 0.20, 9.1] 1969 to 1991, Georg Solti (György Stern, 1912-1997) 1990 WE. Discovered 1990 Nov. 19 by R. H. McNaught conducted 999 performances with that orchestra. Born at Siding Spring. (* M 26891) in Budapest, he was music director of the Royal Harry Ford (1938- ) had a major influence on Opera House, Covent Garden, for ten years, and the development of popular astronomy in Scotland he also directed orchestras in Munich and Frankfurt. as the curator of the Mills Observatory. More (M 60728) recently he lectured at the Old Royal Observatory, Greenwich. He is distinguished for his clear exposition (7002) Bronshten [2.36, 0.33, 4.6] and encouragement of youngsters, among whom was 1971 OV. Discovered 1971 July 26 by N. S. Chernykh the discoverer. (M 61764) at Nauchnyj. (* M 27291) Vitalij Aleksandrovich Bronshten (1918-2004) is a (6921) Janejacobs [2.28, 0.08, 5.3] Moscow astronomer and specialist in physics and 1993 JJ. Discovered 1993 May 14 by S. Ueda and H. cosmogony of the minor bodies of the solar system. In Kaneda at Kushiro. (* M 26895) addition, he contributed extensively to the development Having moved to New York City during the of amateur astronomy in the former U.S.S.R. (M 38196) Depression, Jane Jacobs (1916-2006) was way ahead of her time in championing the idea that cities are (7004) Markthiemens [2.32, 0.18, 5.0] more important than nations in the ”real economic 1979 OB9 . Discovered 1979 July 24 by S. J. Bus at world”. Cities should not be laboratories for ill-placed Siding Spring. (* M 27292) expressways and housing projects but left to develop Mark H. Thiemens (1950- ) is a professor of by themselves. (M 56958) chemistry at the University of California, San Diego. He is known for his seminal work on the ”mass- (6947) Andrewdavis [2.40, 0.06, 3.9] independent isotope effect” and for his studies of 1981 ET8 . Discovered 1981 Mar. 1 by S. J. Bus at the early atmosphere of Mars based on isotopic Siding Spring. (* M 27090) measurements from Martian meteorites. (M 57421) Andrew M. Davis (1950- ) is a meteoriticist at the University of Chicago. His work on the trace (7005) Henninghaack [2.42, 0.10, 6.2] elemental and isotopic composition of meteorites has 1981 ET25 . Discovered 1981 Mar. 2 by S. J. Bus at addressed fundamental questions about timescales and Siding Spring. (* M 27292) processes in the solar nebula. (M 57420) Henning Haack (1961- ) is curator of meteorites at the Geological Museum in Copenhagen. His research (6948) Gounelle [2.40, 0.16, 2.6] includes the timing of formation, cooling history and 1981 ET22 . Discovered 1981 Mar. 2 by S. J. Bus at parent body structures of iron meteorites. (M 57421) Siding Spring. (* M 27090) Matthieu Gounelle (1971- )is curator of meteorites (7006) Folco [2.44, 0.12, 4.7] at Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle in Paris. His 1981 ER31 . Discovered 1981 Mar. 2 by S. J. Bus at research encompasses both physical and theoretical Siding Spring. (* M 27292) studies focused on the evolution of the early solar Luigi Folco (1965- ) is curator of meteorites at system. (M 57420) the Museo Nazionale dell’Artartide of the University of Siena. His research focuses on the thermal histories of (6949) Zissell [2.36, 0.16, 13.2] minor planets through the study of ordinary chondrites. 1982 RZ. Discovered 1982 Sept. 11 at the Oak Ridge (M 57421) Observatory at Harvard. (* M 27090) Ronald E. Zissell (1943- ) is an astronomer who (7007) Timjull [2.40, 0.16, 0.7] has dedicated much of his career to observations 1981 EK34 . Discovered 1981 Mar. 2 by S. J. Bus at of variable stars. Through his tireless work as a Siding Spring. (* M 27292) laboratory instructor, he has also enriched the life of A. J. Timothy Jull (1951- ) is a senior research students at Mount Holyoke College. (M 60297) scientist at the University of Arizona. In addition to The name was suggested by T. H. Burbine. running a world-class laboratory for the measurement (7048) Chaussidon 35 of terrestrial ages of meteorites, he is the editor of the (7110) Johnpearse [2.80, 0.21, 7.7] journal Meteoritics and Planetary Science. (M 57421) 1983 XH1 . Discovered 1983 Dec. 7 at the Perth Observatory at Bickley. (* M 27698) (7048) Chaussidon [2.91, 0.02, 1.7] John Marshall Pearse (1930-2006) was a mechanical 1981 EH34 . Discovered 1981 Mar. 2 by S. J. Bus at technician at the Perth Observatory from 1981 to 2006. Siding Spring. (* M 27435) Before working at the observatory he was employed by Marc Chaussidon (1961- ) is the Directeur the Western Australian state shipping service, and he de Recherches at CNRS, Centre de Recherches later built fishing boats for a company he co-owned. Petrographiques et Geochimiques, in Nancy. His (M 59384) research involves secondary ion mass spectrometry, and is focused on both early solar system processes (7146) Konradin [3.01, 0.12, 9.4] and terrestrial isotopic geochemistry. (M 57421) 3034 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. (7049) Meibom [2.24, 0.12, 2.8] (* M 27707) 1981 UV21. Discovered 1981 Oct. 24 by S. J. Bus at Named in honor of Konradin Ferrari d’Occhieppo Palomar. (* M 27435) (1907-2007), professor emeritus of astronomy of Vienna Anders Meibom (1970- ) is a research scientist University and full member of the Austrian Academy at the Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle in Paris. of Sciences, on his forthcoming ninetieth birthday. His work on metal in iron and chondritic meteorites Well known in Austria as a profound teacher and has triggered new ideas about the early history of the scientist, he is also a nobleman of extraordinary solar system. (M 57421) personal modesty and generosity. He has worked on variable stars, as well as on astrometric and calendrical (7088) Ishtar [1.98, 0.39, 8.3] problems and the history of astronomy. His main 1992 AA. Discovered 1992 Jan. 1 by C. S. Shoemaker interest has been in the astronomical aspects of the and E. M. Shoemaker at Palomar. (* M 27548) Star of Bethlehem, a subject to which he devoted a Named for the chief goddess of the Mesopotamian book and many articles. (M 28622) pantheon and a principal goddess of the Assyrians and Name suggested by H. F. Haupt (who prepared the Babylonians. She was a goddess of love, fertility, sex citation) and L. D. Schmadel. and war. Not only did she rule the moon, but Ishtar owned the morning and evening stars. As the morning (7157) Lofgren [2.20, 0.23, 4.1] star, the goddess arrayed herself in armor and hitched 1981 EC8 . Discovered 1981 Mar. 1 by S. J. Bus at her chariot to seven lions before setting off in the Siding Spring. (* M 27894) dawn to hunt animals or humans. As the evening star, Gary E. Lofgren (1941- ) is a planetary scientist she was seen as the goddess ”whose song is sweeter and curator of lunar materials at NASA’s Johnson than honey and wine, sweeter than sprouts and herbs, Space Center. His pioneering work in experimental superior even to pure cream”. (M 29671; M 29691) petrology provides clues to the formation of igneous (7088) is a binary system with an orbital period rocks on the earth, moon and minor planets. (M 57421) of 20.65 hours. A Rotation period of 2.6790 was found as well as a lightcurve amplitude of0.11 mag. (7170) Livesey [2.70, 0.18, 12.5] Observations indicate a secondary-to-primary mean 1987 MK. Discovered 1987 June 30 by R. H. McNaught diameter ratio of 0.42 (CBET 384). at Siding Spring. (* M 27897) Ron Livesey (1929- ) has had a major influence on (7093) Jonleake [2.44, 0.21, 12.9] amateur astronomy, particularly in his native Scotland. 1992 OT. Discovered 1992 July 26 by E. F. Helin at He has been a key figure in organizing astronomical Palomar. (* M 27550) societies and observational programs, particularly of As Science and Environment Editor for The Sunday aurorae. (M 58593) Times, British journalist Jonathan Richard Leake (1959- ) frequently writes on astronomical topics. (7174) Semois [3.99, 0.18, 12.7] He is unique in having received both a Post-Science 1988 SQ. Discovered 1988 Sept. 18 by H. Debehogne Journalism Award from The Number Watch website at La Silla. (* M 27898) in 2001 and a subsequent recantation. (M 57421) The Semois, a river in Wallonia, rises near the city of Arlon, Luxembourg. It flows from the Ardennes to (7102) Neilbone [3.08, 0.25, 18.6] the river Meuse {see planet (3016)}. (M 64311) 1936 NB. Discovered 1936 July 12 by C. Jackson at Johannesburg. (* M 27696) (7182) Robinvaughan [3.14, 0.16, 14.3] Neil Bone (1959- ), a British observer and author 1991 RV1. Discovered 1991 Sept. 8 by E. F. Helin at of several books, founded the Aurora Section of Palomar. (* M 27900) what is now the Society for Popular Astronomy in Robin M. Vaughan (1959- ) worked for the 1981 and became director of the British Astronomical Voyager 2, Galileo, Cassini and Mars Pathfinder Association’s Meteor Section in 1992. He also missions and was lead guidance and control system compiles the ”Society News” notes for Astronomy engineer for the MESSENGER spacecraft. In 2004 Now. (M 65121) she was accorded Engineer of the Year award by 36 (7187) Isobe the Baltimore chapter of the American Institute for (7237) Vickyhamilton [2.58, 0.17, 12.3] Aeronautics and Astronautics. (M 59384) 1988 VH. Discovered 1988 Nov. 3 by K. Suzuki and T. Furuta at Toyota. (* M 28063) (7187) Isobe [1.94, 0.09, 21.8] Victoria Hamilton (1971- ) is a researcher at 1992 BW. Discovered 1992 Jan. 30 by E. F. Helin at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa who studies the Palomar. (* M 27901) mineralogy and igneous histories of planetary bodies Syuzo Isobe (1942-2006), of the National Astronomical using infrared spectroscopy. She has found evidence for Observatory, has been instrumental in establishing extensive, olivine-rich bedrock on Mars. (M 61266) the Bisei Spaceguard Center, an observatory designed The name was suggested by T. H. Burbine. for the observation of near-earth objects and earth- orbiting space debris. He is also president of the Japan (7269) Alprokhorov [3.00, 0.10, 2.9] Spaceguard Association. (M 43762) 1975 VK2. Discovered 1975 Nov. 2 by T. M. Smirnova ( ) (7213) Conae [2.55, 0.25, 3.0] at Nauchnyj. * M 28282 ( ) 1967 KB. Discovered 1967 May 31 at the Félix Aguilar Aleksandr Mikhajlovich Prokhorov 1916-2002 , renowned for fundamental research in quantum elec- Observatory at El Leoncito. (* M 28057) CONAE, the Argentinian National Committee for tronics that led to the creation of masers and lasers, ( { Space Activities, was established in 1991. It is the was the 1964 recipient with N. G. Basov see planet ( )} ) government body in charge of the administration 3599 and C. H. Townes of the Nobel prize for physics and control of space projects throughout the country. and is honorary director of the Russian Academy of Sciences’ General Physics Institute. (M 36127) (M 60728) (7219) Satterwhite [2.63, 0.24, 2.1] (7272) Darbydyar [2.78, 0.10, 9.6] 1981 EZ47 . Discovered 1981 Mar. 3 by S. J. Bus at 1980 DD1. Discovered 1980 Feb. 21 by Z. Vávrováat Siding Spring. (* M 28059) Kleˇt. (* M 28282) Cecilia Satterwhite (1958- ) is a curator of M. Darby Dyar (1958- ) is a professor at meteorites at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Her Mount Holyoke College who specializes in Mössbauer work in the Antarctic Meteorite Processing Laboratory {see planet (48472)} spectroscopy of terrestrial and has been critical to the distribution of countless extraterrestrial material. Data from her laboratory have specimens for study by scientists around the world. been vital for understanding Mössbauer measurements (M 57421) by the Mars Exploration Rovers. (M 60298; M 60419) (7225) Huntress [2.34, 0.20, 6.9] 1983 BH. Discovered 1983 Jan. 22 by E. Bowell at (7273) Garyhuss [2.65, 0.19, 12.1] 1981 EK . Discovered 1981 Mar. 2 by S. J. Bus at Anderson Mesa. (* M 28060) 4 Named in honor of Wesley T. Huntress, Jr. (1942- Siding Spring. (* M 28283) ), planetary cosmochemist and highly regarded Gary R. Huss (1954- ) is director of the W. M. director of NASA space science programs during the Keck Cosmochemistry Laboratory at the University of 1990s. Gaining international recognition for pioneering Hawaii. His primary research interest is in the origin studies of chemical evolution in interstellar clouds, of chondrites and their components in the early solar comets and planetary atmospheres, Huntress was nebula, with a focus on using short-lived radionuclides instrumental in developing the astrochemical research to deduce time scales. (M 57421) group at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. During his six years as NASA Associate Administrator for (7279) Hagfors [3.11, 0.17, 5.3] Space Science, the rate at which science missions 1985 VD1 . Discovered 1985 Nov. 7 by E. Bowell at were launched increased dramatically, along with the Anderson Mesa. (* M 28284) public awareness of space science. The naming Named in honor of Tor Hagfors (1930-2007), in honors Huntress on his departure from NASA after an celebration of his 68th birthday and his retirement illustrious 29-year career with the agency. (M 32348) as director of the Max-Planck-Institut für Aeronomie. Name proposed by the discoverer following a In the 1960s, at the Massachusetts Institute of suggestion by M. S. Allen, who prepared the citation. Technology’s Lincoln Laboratory, Hagfors conducted This planet is a binary system with an orbital period extensive radar investigations of the moon. The radar of 14.67 hr. A secondary-to-primary mean-diameter backscattering function now called the Hagfors Law, of 0.21 was reported. (CBET 1233). which he derived to support his analysis of lunar echoes, remains the most widely applied model for interpreting (7233) Majella [2.67, 0.13, 12.2] quasispecular echoes from the moon, Mercury, Mars 1986 EQ5. Discovered 1986 Mar. 7 by G. De Sanctis and Venus. Hagfors served as director of operations at La Silla. (* M 28062) of the National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center’s The Majella National Park in Abruzzo, Italy, is Arecibo {see planet (4337)} Observatory from 1971 one of the largest, wildest and best preserved natural to 1973 and as director of NAIC during the time, reserves in Italy. (M 55985) 1982-1992, when Arecibo conducted 68 successful radar The name was suggested by M. Di Martino. experiments on minor planets. (M 34342) (7307) Takei 37

(7307) Takei [2.74, 0.08, 7.0] of aqueous alteration on minor planets and igneous 1994 GT9 . Discovered 1994 Apr. 13 by Y. Shimizu differentiation on Mars. (M 57421) and T. Urata at Nachi-Katsuura. (* M 28291) ( ) George Takei 1937- is an actor best known for (7400) Lenau [2.96, 0.10, 2.0] his role as Mr. Sulu in the original Star Trek television 1987 QW . Discovered 1987 Aug. 21 by E. W. Elst at series. He also has a lengthy record of public service 1 La Silla. (* M 28826) through his involvement with organizations such as the Nikolaus Lenau (N. F. Niembsch von Strehlenau, Japanese American Citizens League and the Human 1802-1850) was an Austrian poet. Unable to settle Rights Campaign. (M 60728) down to any profession, he started writing verses. The name was suggested by T. H. Burbine. Many poems (e.g., Herbst, Schilflieder) were inspired (7326) Tedbunch [2.40, 0.21, 11.0] by his hopeless passion for Sophie von Löwenthal. Liszt {see planet (3910)} used his Faust to compose 1981 UK22. Discovered 1981 Oct. 24 by S. J. Bus at Mephisto Walzer ( ) Palomar. (* M 28568) the . M 59921 Theodore E. Bunch (1936- ) is a meteoriticist at Northern Arizona University. He has used petrologic (7401) Toynbee [2.44, 0.19, 2.0] studies of a broad array of meteorites to understand 1987 QW7. Discovered 1987 Aug. 21 by E. W. Elst at the metamorphism and differentiation of minor planets La Silla. (* M 28826) and the moon. (M 57421) In his twelve-volume work A Study of History (1934- 1961), renowned British historian Arnold J. Toynbee (7372) Emimar [ ] 2.85, 0.04, 2.8 (1889-1975) analyzed the rise and fall of civilizations. 1979 HH. Discovered 1979 Apr. 19 by J. C. Muzzio at (M 61266) La Serena. (* M 28819) Geophysicist Mar´ıa Emilia Muzzio (1979- ) and ( ) [ ] anthropologist Marina Muzzio (1982- ) are two 7408 Yoshihide 2.23, 0.22, 3.2 Argentine scientists, daughters of the discoverer. 1989 SB. Discovered 1989 Sept. 23 by Y. Mizuno and ( ) (M 61764) T. Furuta at Kani. * M 28828 Yoshihide Hayashi (1959- ), an amateur astron- (7376) Jefftaylor [2.44, 0.18, 2.0] omer, works as a curator at a science museum. He 1980 UU1. Discovered 1980 Oct. 31 by S. J. Bus at contributes himself as a volunteer to the educational Palomar. (* M 28820) organization Fukorounokai and serves to popularize G. Jeffrey Taylor (1944- ) is a professor of astronomy among the citizens. (M 65121) planetary science at the University of Hawaii. His merging of data on lunar and meteorite petrology (7448) Pöllath [2.30, 0.16, 24.6] with remotely-sensed data from planetary missions 1948 AA. Discovered 1948 Jan. 14 by W. Baade at has unlocked vital clues to the earliest evolution of Mount Wilson. (* M 29076) planetary bodies, particularly the moon. (M 57421) Reinhard Pöllath (1948- ), a professor of tax (7377) Pizzarello [2.22, 0.17, 4.7] law at the University of Münster, is an authority 1981 EW . Discovered 1981 Mar. 1 by S. J. Bus at on corporate acquisitions and business successions. 9 As founder of the Exzellenz-Stiftung zur Max-Planck Siding Spring. (* M 28820) Sandra Pizzarello (1933- ) is a professor of Förderung der Max-Planck-Gesellschaft he inspires the chemistry at Arizona State University. Along with community with his fascination for sience, in particular colleagues, she has pioneered the study of organic for molecular biology. (M 61764; M 61917) material in meteorites. (M 57421) (7450) Shilling [2.62, 0.17, 27.4] (7378) Herbertpalme [3.14, 0.13, 1.3] 1968 OZ. Discovered 1968 July 24 by G. A. Plyugin 1981 EK18 . Discovered 1981 Mar. 2 by S. J. Bus at and Yu. A. Belyaev at Cerro El Roble. (* M 29077) Siding Spring. (* M 28820) Pavel L’vovich Shilling (1786-1837) was an outstand- Herbert Palme (1943- ) is a professor at the ing Russian inventor and orientalist. In 1832 he Institute of Mineralogy and Geochemistry, University became the first to invent an electromagnetic telegraph of Cologne. He is a geochemist interested in all suitable for practical use. He investigated the history aspects of meteoritics and planetary science, with an and languages of Asian peoples and gathered a large emphasis on understanding the origin of components collection of oriental manuscripts. (M 62928) in chondritic meteorites. (M 57421) (7379) Naoyaimae [2.66, 0.13, 2.7] (7454) Kevinrighter [3.17, 0.14, 0.9] 1981 EC29 . Discovered 1981 Mar. 1 by S. J. Bus at 1981 EW20. Discovered 1981 Mar. 2 by S. J. Bus at Siding Spring. (* M 28821) Siding Spring. (* M 29077) Naoya Imae (1964- ) is a curator at the National Kevin Righter (1965- ) is curator of Antarctic Institute of Polar Research in Tokyo, whose petrologic meteorites at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. His studies of carbonaceous chondrites and martian me- research focuses on the chemical processes occurring teorites have focused on understanding the processes during early planetary differentiation. (M 57421) 38 (7455) Podosek

(7455) Podosek [2.85, 0.01, 2.4] of the solar system, particularly through geochemical 1981 EQ26 . Discovered 1981 Mar. 2 by S. J. Bus at studies of noble gases. (M 57422) Siding Spring. (* M 29078) Frank A. Podosek (1941- ) is a professor at (7551) Edstolper [3.21, 0.10, 6.9] Washington University in St. Louis. His research 1981 EF26 . Discovered 1981 Mar. 2 by S. J. Bus at centers on the uses of isotopic analysis of natural Siding Spring. (* M 29589) materials in elucidating the character and history of Edward M. Stolper (1952- ) is a professor of our planet and our planetary system. (M 57422) geology at the California Institute of Technology. He has pioneered the use of experimental, analytical, (7459) Gilbertofranco [2.60, 0.15, 5.3] theoretical, and computational studies aimed at 1984 HR1. Discovered 1984 Apr. 28 by V. Zappalàat understanding the origin and evolution of igneous La Silla. (* M 29079) rocks on the earth and other planets. (M 57422) Gilberto Franco (1952- ), a medical doctor at San Damiano, Asti, is a very good friend of the discoverer (7552) Sephton [2.55, 0.06, 3.5] and an enthusiastic amateur astronomer. (M 61764) 1981 EB27 . Discovered 1981 Mar. 2 by S. J. Bus at Siding Spring. (* M 29589) (7468) Anfimov [3.04, 0.12, 4.4] Mark A. Sephton (1967- ) is a researcher in 1990 UP11. Discovered 1990 Oct. 17 by L. I. Chernykh organic geochemistry and meteoritics at Imperial at Nauchnyj. (* M 29081) College, London. Through his research, he has Nikolaj Apollonovich Anfimov (1935- ), co- determined new techniques for the analysis of organics chairman of the Russian-American cosmic committee, in meteorites. (M 57422) is a well-known scientist in space technology and the theory of heat-mass exchange. He received an award (7559) Kirstinemeyer [2.41, 0.24, 8.4] from NASA and is an officer of the Légion d’honneur. 1985 VF. Discovered 1985 Nov. 14 by P. Jensen at (M 56612) Brorfelde. (* M 29591) In 1892 Kirstine Bjerrum Meyer (1861-1941) became (7469) Krikalev [3.06, 0.11, 7.8] the first woman in Denmark to obtain a degree in 1990 VU14. Discovered 1990 Nov. 15 by L. I. Chernykh physics. In 1899 she obtained the Gold Medal of at Nauchnyj. (* M 29081) the Royal Danish Academy of Science for a paper Russian cosmonaut Sergej Konstantinovich Krikalev examining whether there exists a general equation of (1958- ) worked aboard the space missions Discovery state for all fluid bodies. In 1902 she founded Fysisk and Endeavor and was commander of the crews of Mir Tidsskrift. (M 59384) and the International Space Station. He spent 803 days in space during six flights. He was awarded a (7564) Gokumenon [2.77, 0.20, 10.8] special medal by NASA. (M 56612) 1988 CA. Discovered 1988 Feb. 7 by R. Rajamohan at Kavalur. (* M 29592) (7511) Patcassen [3.20, 0.16, 1.3] M. G. K. (”Goku”) Menon (1928- ), Vikram 1981 EX24 . Discovered 1981 Mar. 2 by S. J. Bus at Sarabhai Distinguished professor of the Indian Space Siding Spring. (* M 29289) Research Organization, is renowned for his experi- Patrick Cassen (1940- ) is a planetary scientist at mental cosmic-ray work at the Tata Institute. He NASA’s Ames Research Center. His research focuses on provided strong support for building the 2.3-m tele- star and planet formation, the physics of circumstellar scope at Kavalur and the radioastronomy facility at disks, and the application of astrophysical models to Ootacamund. (M 63639) the formation of the solar system. (M 57422) (7565) Zipfel [3.06, 0.13, 3.3] (7527) Marples [2.28, 0.19, 5.5] 1988 RD11. Discovered 1988 Sept. 14 by S. J. Bus at 1993 BJ. Discovered 1993 Jan. 20 by T. Urata at Cerro Tololo. (* M 29592) Oohira. (* M 29293) Jutta Zipfel (1964- ) is curator of meteorites Australian amateur astronomer Peter Marples (1958- at Forschungsinstitut Senckenberg in Frankfurt. Her ) discovered the supernova 2008fa in NGC 6722. research focuses on petrologic and geochemical studies He lives in Loganholme, Queensland, and is a very of meteorites and she played a key role in deciphering active member of the Southern Astronomical Society. the early partial melting of minor planets. (M 57422) (M 64311) The name was suggested by T. Urata and I. Makino. (7626) Iafe [3.16, 0.09, 9.9] 1976 QL2 . Discovered 1976 Aug. 20 at the Félix (7550) Woolum [2.29, 0.19, 5.5] Aguilar Observatory at El Leoncito. (* M 29893) 1981 EV8 . Discovered 1981 Mar. 1 by S. J. Bus at The Instituto de Astronom´ıa y F´ısica del Espacio Siding Spring. (* M 29589) was established in April 1971 as part of a restructuring Dorothy S. Woolum (1942- ) is professor emeritus project of the former Argentinian Center of Cosmic at California State University, Fullerton. She is Radiation. Today IAFE is a leading institute that deals a leader in merging the fields of astrophysics and with theoretical as well as experimental astronomy. meteoritics to understand the origin and evolution (M 60728) (7648) Tomboles 39

(7648) Tomboles [2.16, 0.11, 2.7] cosmologist. The couple now live in Toulouse. 1989 TB1. Discovered 1989 Oct. 8 by Y. Mizuno and (M 31298; M 31457) T. Furuta at Kani. (* M 29899) Name suggested and citation prepared by H. Haupt. British amateur astronomer Tom Boles (1944- ) operates his robotic telescopes from Coddenham, (7724) Moroso [2.26, 0.22, 4.8] Suffolk, every clear night. His 116 supernovae 1970 OB. Discovered 1970 July 24 at the Félix Aguilar represent a record for an observer in the U.K. Observatory at El Leoncito. (* M 30251) President of the British Astronomical Association For over 30 years Pascuala Moroso (1934-1996) and during 2003–2005, he discovered (84417) Ritabo in her husband, Rafael Villalobos (1930-1998), were in 2002. (M 64311) charge of the farm where the El Leoncito station was established in 1965. The help and support of the ( ) [ ] 7691 Brady 2.37, 0.19, 3.3 couple were essential during the site search, as well as 3186 T-3. Discovered 1977 Oct. 16 by C. J. van during the first years of the observatory’s operation. Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. (M 60728) (* M 29909) Named in honor of Charles E. ”Chuck” Brady, Jr. (7730) Sergerasimov [2.85, 0.29, 8.0] (1951-2006), captain in the U.S. Navy, NASA astronaut, 1978 NN1. Discovered 1978 July 4 by L. I. Chernykh surgeon, experienced amateur radio operator and close at Nauchnyj. (* M 30252) friend to the name proposer. As a mission specialist, Sergei Appolinarievich Gerasimov (1906-1985), actor Chuck flew on the Life and Microgravity Spacelab and pedagogue, was one of the most reputable Soviet mission aboard ”Columbia” and has logged over 405 film directors and scenario writers. He made tens of hours in space. In 1997, Chuck organized a radio films acknowledged as classics of the Soviet cinema. expedition to Palmyra Island and the Kingman Reef Among them were Masquerade, The Young Guard and in the Pacific. His ham call sign, N4BQW, could have And Quiet Flows the Don. (M 58594) been heard around the globe. (M 32790) Name proposed and citation prepared by L. D. Schma- (7734) Kaltenegger [2.37, 0.21, 3.9] del, DK8UH, who contacted him on Palmyra. 1979 MZ6 . Discovered 1979 June 25 by E. F. Helin and S. J. Bus at Siding Spring. (* M 30253) (7692) Edhenderson [3.19, 0.20, 20.6] Austrian-born Lisa Kaltenegger (1977- ), at the 1981 EZ25 . Discovered 1981 Mar. 2 by S. J. Bus at Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics since Siding Spring. (* M 30067) 2005, is involved in the use of space-based instruments Edward P. Henderson (1898-1992) was the curator of to collect sufficient photons from extrasolar planets to meteorites at the Smithsonian Institution. During his characterize their physical and chemical composition tenure, he focused on studies of iron meteorites, growth and examine their potential habitability. (M 61764) of the meteorite collection, and providing material to the scientific community. (M 57422) (7735) Scorzelli [2.76, 0.16, 8.3] 1980 UL1 . Discovered 1980 Oct. 31 by S. J. Bus at ( ) [ ] 7708 Fennimore 2.40, 0.15, 2.6 Palomar. (* M 30253) 1994 GF9 . Discovered 1994 Apr. 11 by S. Ueda and Rosa Scorzelli (1940- ) is a meteoriticist at the H. Kaneda at Kushiro. (* M 30071) Centro Brasileiro de Pesquisas F´ısicas. Her research Guy Fennimore (1952- ) has worked on behalf of has focused on Mössbauer {see planet (48472)} studies the Society for Popular Astronomy (formerly the Junior of metallic meteorites to understand the complex Astronomical Society) since 1972. He is currently cooling histories they experienced during the core the society’s secretary and plays a pivotal role in its formation of minor planets. (M 57422) success. He also broadcasts about astronomy on BBC Radio Nottingham. (M 59921) (7754) Gopalan [2.89, 0.07, 1.5] The name was suggested by R. Scagell. 1989 TT11 . Discovered 1989 Oct. 2 by S. J. Bus at Cerro Tololo. (* M 30259) (7721) Andrillat [2.61, 0.14, 4.0] Gopalan Srinivasan (1964- ) is a professor in the 6612 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van department of geology at the University of Toronto. Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. His research focuses on understanding the formation (* M 30074) and evolution of the solar system through chemical Named in honor of Yvette Marie Josette Andrillat and isotopic studies of meteorites. (M 57422) (1925-2009), French spectroscopist who works mainly on infrared spectra of early-type stars. She has also (7806) Umasslowell [2.42, 0.19, 2.7] contributed to the spectroscopy of galaxies, novae, 1971 UM. Discovered 1971 Oct. 26 by L. Kohoutek at planetary nebulae and comets. Near the end of her Bergedorf. (* M 30433) renowned career she became acting director of the The University of Massachusetts at Lowell is an Observatoire de Haute Provence. The planet is named educational and research institution with roots dating also in honor of her husband, Henri Andrillat, who back to the 1890s. UMass Lowell faculty and is a retired professor of astronomy and a prominent students conduct pioneering work in such fields as 40 (7807) Grier nanotechnology, advanced polymers, life sciences and on the identification of pre-solar molecular cloud radar imaging. (M 63639) material in interplanetary dust particles. (M 57422) The name was suggested by E. Aguirre and I. Joson. (7862) Keikonakamura [2.84, 0.07, 2.4] (7807) Grier [3.17, 0.10, 13.2] 1981 EE28 . Discovered 1981 Mar. 2 by S. J. Bus at 1975 SJ1 . Discovered 1975 Sept. 30 by S. J. Bus at Siding Spring. (* M 30634) Palomar. (* M 30433) Keiko Nakamura Messenger (1973- ) is a space Jennifer Grier (1968- ) is involved in numerous scientist at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Her aspects of planetary science education and research. work revealed the existence of organic globules in the Her research has focused on planetary surface ages via Tagish Lake meteorite, furthering our understanding crater counting and radiometric dating. In 2006 she of organic material in the solar system. (M 57422) became the Education Officer for the AAS Division of Planetary Sciences. (M 59384) (7869) Pradun [2.27, 0.19, 3.6] 1987 RV3. Discovered 1987 Sept. 2 by L. I. Chernykh (7808) Bagould [2.56, 0.16, 6.5] at Nauchnyj. (* M 30636) 1976 GL8. Discovered 1976 Apr. 5 by M. R. Cesco at Valentin Panteleevich Pradun (1956- ) is a El Leoncito. (* M 30433) Ukrainian economist and professor at Tavrichesky Benjamin Apthorp Gould (1824-1896), founder of National University. As president of the Crimean the Astronomical Journal (1849) and associated with academy of humanties he has been directing a program ”Gould’s Belt” of bright stars (1879), was the first for supporting talented schoolchildren and young director of the Córdoba Observatory and initiator of academics. (M 58594) astronomical and meteorological studies in Argentina, ( ) [ ] including the Uranometria Argentina. (M 62928) 7931 Kristianpedersen 2.43, 0.14, 3.1 1988 EB1 . Discovered 1988 Mar. 13 by P. Jensen at (7811) Zhaojiuzhang [2.68, 0.10, 13.6] Brorfelde. (* M 30743) 1982 DT6 . Discovered 1982 Feb. 23 at the Purple Danish astrophysicist Kristian Pedersen (1966- ) Mountain Observatory at Xinglong. (* M 30434) is known for his research on how stars, galaxies and Chinese physicist Zhao Jiuzhang (1907-1968) special- clusters of galaxies form. In 2004 he was awarded the ized in geophysics and space physics. A founder of Tycho Brahe Gold Medal as an acknowledgment of his dynamical meteorology in China, he was one of the outstanding public outreach skills. (M 59384) most important pioneers of Chinese satellite programs, ( ) [ ] and he proposed the establishment of a new institute 7959 Alysecherri 1.94, 0.09, 19.3 dedicated to space research. (M 59921) 1994 PK. Discovered 1994 Aug. 2 by C. W. Hergenrother at Tucson. (* M 30749) (7817) Zibiturtle [2.78, 0.04, 0.6] Alyse Cherri Hergenrother (1984- ), maiden name 1988 RH10. Discovered 1988 Sept. 14 by S. J. Bus at Alyse Cherri Smith, is the wife of the discoverer. She La Serena. (* M 30435) has worked for the state of Arizona to prevent the Elizabeth ”Zibi” Turtle (1967- ), a planetary abuse and neglect of Arizona’s children. (M 64311) scientist at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics ( ) [ ] Laboratory, has contributed to the Galileo and Cassini 8071 Simonelli 2.34, 0.06, 3.3 projects, and her research has spanned the solar system 1981 GO. Discovered 1981 Apr. 5 by E. Bowell at ( ) from the ice shell on Jupiter II (Europa) to the geology Anderson Mesa. * M 30960 ( of Saturn VI (Titan) and the mountains of Jupiter I Named in honor of Damon P. Simonelli 1959- ) (Io). (M 59384) 2004 , planetary scientist at Cornell University and an expert in the study of minor-planetlike bodies using (7835) Myroncope [2.55, 0.23, 12.9] spacecraft photometry. Simonelli was developer of 1993 MC. Discovered 1993 June 16 by T. B. Spahr at the standard photometric model of Phobos, and a Tucson. (* M 30440) major contributor to the analysis of ground-based and Sports journalist Myron Cope (1929-2008) was Galileo observations of (951) Gaspra and (243) Ida. broadcaster for the Pittsburgh Steelers American (M 35489) football team, creator of ”The Terrible Towel” and Name suggested by B. E. Clark and citation provided organizer of charities addressing autism. He was by J. Veverka. the first professional-football announcer elected to the Obituary published in Bull. Am. Astron. Soc., National Radio Hall of Fame. (M 62928) Vol. 37, No. 4, p. 1557-1558 (2005). The name was suggested by E. E. Mamajek. (8116) Jeanperrin [2.25, 0.16, 5.4] (7861) Messenger [2.44, 0.17, 2.0] 1996 HA15. Discovered 1996 Apr. 17 by E. W. Elst at 1981 EK25 . Discovered 1981 Mar. 2 by S. J. Bus at La Silla. (* M 30970) Siding Spring. (* M 30634) Named in memory of the French physicist Jean Scott R. Messenger (1969- ) is a space scientist at Perrin (1870-1942), who studied Brownian motion and NASA’s Johnson Space Center. He pioneered research thereby confirmed the atomic nature of matter. At the (8126) Chanwainam 41 same time he formed his ideas about the atom and its (8207) Suminao [2.19, 0.17, 6.7] electrons, envisaging an atom as a small solar system, 1994 YS1. Discovered 1994 Dec. 31 by T. Kobayashi thereby anticipating the model by Rutherford. In 1926 at Oizumi. (* M 31088) he was honored with the Nobel prize in physics. The Suminao Murakami (1935- ), the son and grandson Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique and the of astronomers, is a representative of the Laboratory Palais de la Découverte in Paris were created through of Urban Safety Planning in Tokyo and a former his efforts. French astronomers especially honor him professor at the Yokohama National and other for his creation of the Observatoire de Haute Provence Universities. He established the new field of urban in 1936. (M 31299) scale countermeasures design against disaster and This planet is a binary system with an orbital period environmental risk. (M 57950) of 36.15 hr. A lower limit for the secondary-to-primary (8214) Mirellalilli [2.64, 0.05, 14.3] ( ) mean-diameter of 0.33 was reported. CBET 1127 . 1995 FH. Discovered 1995 Mar. 29 by S. Mottola at La Silla. (* M 31090) (8126) Chanwainam [2.78, 0.17, 7.0] Named by the discoverer for his wife, Mirella Lilli 1966 BL. Discovered 1966 Jan. 20 at the Purple (1959- ), on the occasion of their twentieth wedding ( ) Mountain Observatory at Nanjing. * M 31070 anniversary, 2007 Aug. 5. (M 60298) Chan Wainam (1919- ), who lives in Hong Kong, has devoted his energies to education and charity in (8261) Ceciliejulie [3.04, 0.17, 1.4] China. He established many high schools, primary 1985 RD. Discovered 1985 Sept. 11 at the Brorfelde schools and country hospitals. His maxim is ”The Observatory at Brorfelde. (* M 31210) value of life is dedication”. (M 62928) Cecilie Ida Cetti Hansen and Julie Liv Cetti Hansen are the twin daughters (1992- ) of Danish (8127) Beuf [2.55, 0.05, 14.1] astrophysicist Anja C. Andersen. (M 59384) 1967 HA. Discovered 1967 Apr. 27 by C. U. Cesco at El Leoncito. (* M 31070) (8313) Christiansen [2.61, 0.17, 14.7] French astronomer Francisco Beuf (1834-1889) was 1996 YU1 . Discovered 1996 Dec. 19 at the Beijing invited by the Argentinian government in 1880 to Observatory at Xinglong. (* M 31221) participate in the organization of the Argentinian Navy Named in honor of Wilbur N. Christiansen (1913- School. In 1883 he took part in the organization and 2007), foreign member of the Chinese Academy of foundation of La Plata Observatory, of which he was Sciences and unfailing friend of Chinese astronomers. the first director. (M 62928) A pioneer in radio astronomy, he invented and developed a series of radio telescopes that in their (8132) Vitginzburg [2.63, 0.10, 14.2] time provided the highest angular resolution. These 1976 YA6. Discovered 1976 Dec. 18 by L. I. Chernykh were the ”grating telescope”, the ”grating cross” and at Nauchnyj. (* M 31071) the ”rotational synthesis telescope”. His textbook on Vitaly Lazarevich Ginzburg (1916- ), winner of radio telescopes, with Högbom, was translated into the Nobel Prize for physics in 2003, is an outstanding Russian and Chinese. Immediately after the discovery specialist in theoretical physics. His main achievements of the 21-cm hydrogen line in space, he confirmed this 3 are in the theory of particles with spin 2 and in the and went on to make the first map that showed we quantum theory of Cerenkovˇ radiation. (M 57422) live in a spiral galaxy. He served as a vice president of the IAU and as president of URSI, and he now is (8143) Nezval [2.43, 0.20, 3.0] an honorary president of URSI. (M 33388) 1982 VN. Discovered 1982 Nov. 11 by A. Mrkos at ( ) [ ] ˇ 8328 Uyttenhove 2.29, 0.11, 5.5 Klet. (* M 31074) 1981 QQ . Discovered 1981 Aug. 23 by H. Debehogne V´ıtˇezslav Nezval (1900-1958) was one of the most 2 at La Silla. (* M 31349) prolific Czech poets. He was the founder of the Poetism Jozef Uyttenhove (1944- ), an authority on the movement and later the founder of the surrealist group history of the exact sciences during the nineteenth of Czechoslovakia. His best imaginative works come and twentieth centuries, has recently retired as a from the interwar period. (M 62928) professor of physics and as director of the Museum The name was suggested by J. Tichá. for the History of Sciences at the University of Ghent. (M 57422) (8188) Okegaya [3.16, 0.13, 12.1] 1992 YE3. Discovered 1992 Dec. 18 by Y. Mizuno and (8329) Speckman [3.17, 0.13, 2.3] T. Furuta at Kani. (* M 31084) 1982 FP3. Discovered 1982 Mar. 22 by H. Debehogne Okegaya Marsh is located in the western part of at La Silla. (* M 31350) Shizuoka prefecture. Many species of plants, birds and Mark Speckman (1955- ), football coach at insects, including the endangered species of dragonfly, Willamette University, was born without hands. Bekkoutonbo (Libellula angelina), inhabit the Okegaya He has turned his physical handicap into positive Marsh. (M 65121) affirmation, touching many with his uplifting story 42 (8330) Fitzroy about never giving up, helping others and always doing III (Ganymede) and the rings of Uranus. Also an the very best you can regardless of the circumstances. eminent solar astronomer, he was director of the (M 57422) Indian Institute of Astrophysics in Bangalore and was instrumental in the completion of the 2.3-m telescope (8330) Fitzroy [3.17, 0.11, 5.3] at Kavalur. (M 63639) 1982 FX3. Discovered 1982 Mar. 28 by H. Debehogne at La Silla. (* M 31350) (8409) Valentaugustus [3.21, 0.15, 4.3] British Naval Officer, hydrographer and meteorologist 1995 WB43. Discovered 1995 Nov. 28 by R. Weber at Robert FitzRoy (1805-1865) was captain of the HMS Socorro. (* M 31367) Beagle {see planet (656)}, which sailed around the Valentin Augustus Weber (1867-1940) was a grand- world with Charles Darwin {see planet (1991)} aboard father of the team leader. Born in Germany, he moved as naturalist. FitzRoy was governor of New Zealand to the U.S. in 1889, where he designed and constructed (1843-1848) and in 1854 established and directed what stained-glass windows for cathedrals and mahogany is now the British Meteorological Office. (M 57422) furniture for his friends and neighbors in Brooklyn, New York. (M 63172) (8335) Sarton [2.23, 0.11, 3.2] (8447) Cornejo [2.31, 0.12, 7.1] 1984 DD1. Discovered 1984 Feb. 28 by H. Debehogne 1974 OE. Discovered 1974 July 16 at the Félix Aguilar at La Silla. (* M 31351) Belgian-born mathematician George Alfred Leon Observatory at El Leoncito. (* M 31483) Sarton (1884-1956) moved to the U.S. in 1915. Founder Antonio Cornejo (1930- ) was the founder and of the magazines Isis and Osiris, author of influential director for over 30 years of the Galileo Galilei books and a professor at Harvard University, he is Planetarium in Buenos Aires. He took part in numerous credited with introducing the history of science as an international meetings sponsored by planetarium ( ) important field of study in the U.S. (M 57422) associations. M 62928 (8493) Yachibozu [2.47, 0.17, 3.1] (8338) Ralhan [2.26, 0.19, 7.9] 1990 BY1. Discovered 1990 Jan. 30 by M. Matsuyama 1985 FE3. Discovered 1985 Mar. 27 at the Brorfelde and K. Watanabe at Kushiro. ( M 31494) ( ) * Observatory at Brorfelde. * M 31351 Yachibozu, or tussocks, are often seen in the Kushiro Danish physicist Philip Ralhan Bidstrup (1979- Marsh on the island of Hokkaido. The name was ) obtained a doctorate from the University of selected among other candidates proposed by children Copenhagen in 2008 based on a feasibility study for who attended the Fureai Space Festival, held in Kushiro detecting and observing small minor planets by a city on the 2007 Japanese Space Day. (M 62353) spacecraft in deep space. (M 62928) The name was suggested by A. C. Andersen. (8540) Ardeberg [3.13, 0.21, 4.7] 1993 FK80 . Discovered 1993 Mar. 17 by the (8339) Kosovichia [3.18, 0.17, 0.2] Uppsala-ESO Survey at La Silla. (* M 31505) 1985 RM6. Discovered 1985 Sept. 15 by N. S. Chernykh Arne Ardeberg (1940- ), professor emeritus of at Nauchnyj. (* M 31352) astronomy at Lund Observatory, was director of the Aleksandr Georgievich Kosovichev (1953- ), solar European Southern Observatory at La Silla between physicist and helioseismologist, has worked at the 1979 and 1984. He played a very important role in the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory and at Stanford development of future extremely large telescopes with University. The naming also honors his wife, Tatiana primary mirrors of aperture 30-50 meters. (M 62928) Ivanovna Kosovicheva, a doctor who worked in the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory’s medical office. (8561) Sikoruk [3.11, 0.21, 2.0] (M 41383; M 41427) 1995 SO29 . Discovered 1995 Sept. 26 by T. V. Kryachko at Zelenchukskaya. (* M 31510) (8344) Babette [2.38, 0.16, 0.4] Leonid Leonidovich Sikoruk (1937- ) is an astron- 1987 BB. Discovered 1987 Jan. 25 by T. Niijima and omy popularizer, telescope builder, astrophotographer T. Urata at Ojima. (* M 31353) and film director in Russia. (M 65121) Babette (”Babbie”) Whipple (née Samelson, b. 1918) The name was suggested by forum users on was a teacher, researcher and psychotherapist, and as www.astronomy.ru, many of whom became amateur the wife of astronomer Fred L. Whipple {see planet astronomers owing to Leonid Sikoruk. (1940)} was a firm believer in supporting science and in encouraging social contacts among scientists (8574) Makotoirie [2.14, 0.18, 1.2] (and scientists’ spouses) as a way of promoting 1996 VC2 . Discovered 1996 Nov. 6 by T. Kobayashi interdisciplinary discussion. (M 63639) at Oizumi. (* M 31514) Makoto Irie (1939- ) is known for his outstanding (8348) Bhattacharyya [1.87, 0.07, 19.0] coronal observations with the coronagraph at the 1988 BX. Discovered 1988 Jan. 26 by R. Rajamohan Norikura Solar Observatory. He also made countless at Kavalur. (* M 31354) sunspot drawings at the National Astronomical Ob- Jagadish Chandra Bhattacharyya (1930- ) partic- servatory of Japan during his service there from 1963 ipated in the discoveries of the atmosphere of Jupiter to 2001. (M 57950) (8578) Shojikato 43

(8578) Shojikato [3.00, 0.10, 11.0] (8707) Arakihiroshi [2.37, 0.05, 0.6] 1996 WZ. Discovered 1996 Nov. 19 by T. Kobayashi 1994 CE2. Discovered 1994 Feb. 12 by T. Kobayashi at Oizumi. (* M 31515) at Oizumi. (* M 31689) Shoji Kato (1935- ), professor emeritus of Kyoto Hiroshi Araki (1935- ) has been an amateur University, has been engaged in studying theories astronomer for more than half a century. During the concerning oscillations and waves in accretion disks close approach of Mars in 1956 he made many beautiful embedded in active galactic nuclei and proto-planetary sketches of the planet. He is also an enthusiast in disks. He served as a member of the Japanese National orbital calculation and optical designing. (M 59921) Committee of the IAU during 1985-1994. (M 59921) (8724) Junkoehara [2.39, 0.20, 2.1] (8579) Hieizan [2.48, 0.19, 1.9] 1996 SK8. Discovered 1996 Sept. 17 by S. Otomo at 1996 XV19. Discovered 1996 Dec. 11 by T. Kobayashi Kiyosato. ( M 31693) ( ) * at Oizumi. * M 31515 Junko Ehara (1957- ) is a cellist who since she Hieizan is a famous mountain located to the northeast was a child has loved to see the night sky. (M 63639) of Kyoto and to the west of Lake Biwa. Enryaku-ji The name was suggested by S. Horiuchi. Temple was constructed on the summit of Hieizan in the eighth century. It has played an important role, (8726) Masamotonasu [3.17, 0.07, 8.7] not only in Buddhism, but also in the history and 1996 VP5. Discovered 1996 Nov. 14 by T. Kobayashi culture of Japan. (M 59921) at Oizumi. (* M 31693) ( ) (8582) Kazuhisa [3.13, 0.22, 4.1] Masamoto Nasu 1942- is president of the 1997 AY. Discovered 1997 Jan. 2 by T. Kobayashi at Japanese Association of Writers for Children. He has published about 200 books, mostly of stories for Oizumi. (* M 31515) Kazuhisa Mishima (1970- ), the astronomy cu- children, and many of them became television dramas rator at the Kurashiki Science Center, is an eager and animated cartoons. Nasu received many prizes for planetarium educator who spreads astronomy in an literature. (M 60728) enjoyable way. He makes available predictions for (8731) Tejima [2.31, 0.12, 7.3] viewing artificial satellites. (M 59921) 1996 WY. Discovered 1996 Nov. 19 by T. Kobayashi (8608) Chelomey [2.27, 0.14, 11.1] at Oizumi. (* M 31694) ( ) 1976 YO2. Discovered 1976 Dec. 16 by L. I. Chernykh During the 1870s Seiichi Tejima 1849-1918 con- at Nauchnyj. (* M 31665) tributed to the development of the Educational Museum Vladimir Nikolaevich Chelomey (1914-1984), an (now the National Science Museum of Japan). He outstanding designer of space technology, created advocated the importance of technological education. space systems for Salyut manned stations and various He was also a founder of the Vocational School for other applications. (M 56612) Girls (now Kyoritsu Women’s University). (M 61266) (8668) Satomimura [2.42, 0.10, 11.1] (8733) Ohsugi [2.79, 0.08, 2.7] 1991 HM. Discovered 1991 Apr. 16 by S. Otomo and 1996 YB1. Discovered 1996 Dec. 20 by T. Kobayashi O. Muramatsu at Kiyosato. (* M 31679) at Oizumi. (* M 31695) Satomi village is famous for the starry sky in Ibaraki Takashi Ohsugi (1944- ), currently director of the prefecture, 150 km north of Tokyo. A large star party Hiroshima Astrophysical Science Center, is an expert is held there each autumn. (M 62353) on the development of semiconductor detectors for (8702) Nakanishi [2.21, 0.10, 4.6] high-energy astrophysics. He developed silicon sensors 1993 VX . Discovered 1993 Nov. 14 by M. Hirasawa for the LAT instrument on the γ-ray large-area space 3 telescope GLAST. (M 61764) and S. Suzuki at Nyukasa. (* M 31687) ( ) Akio Nakanishi 1964- , one of the best-known (8735) Yoshiosakai [3.20, 0.20, 1.9] astrophotographers in Japan, has contributed to 1997 AA . Discovered 1997 Jan. 2 by T. Kobayashi Japanese amateur astronomy by developing cooled 1 at Oizumi. ( M 31695) CCD cameras. He is a member of Mt. Nyukasa * ( ) station, where this minor planet was discovered. Sakai Yoshio 1923-2002 is a pioneer in building (M 56612) astronomical observatories for the general public. He established the Hidahiko Tenmondai at his own expense. (8706) Takeyama [2.85, 0.09, 8.6] He also toiled as director of Ogawa Astronomical 1994 CM. Discovered 1994 Feb. 3 by T. Kobayashi at Observatory (founded in 1991), contributing much to Oizumi. (* M 31688) education in astronomy. (M 57950) Japanese physicist Haruo Takeyama (1915- ) was president of Hiroshima University from 1977 to 1981. (8736) Shigehisa [2.48, 0.26, 2.8] From 1954 to 1964 he served as president of the 1997 AD7 . Discovered 1997 Jan. 9 by T. Kobayashi Hiroshima Amateur Astronomers and Weathermen at Oizumi. (* M 31695) Club, one of the forerunners of the Hiroshima Osao Shigehisa (1936- ) has actively observed Astronomical Society. (M 59921) variable stars since 1952. An enthusiastic recorder 44 (8737) Takehiro of the activities of Japanese amateur astronomers, he and humanism. As director general of the European played an important role in compiling a History of Space Research Organization he was a leader in space Amateur Astronomy in Japan in 1987, as well as a research. (M 60298) sequel in 1994. (M 62353) (8819) Chrisbondi [2.78, 0.17, 9.4] (8737) Takehiro [3.12, 0.11, 11.5] 1985 RR4. Discovered 1985 Sept. 14 by H. Debehogne ( ) 1997 AL13. Discovered 1997 Jan. 11 by T. Kobayashi at La Silla. * M 31903 ( ) at Oizumi. (* M 31696) Christine Bondi née Stockman, b. 1923 carried Takehiro Hayashi (1951- ) is a professor at out research with Fred Hoyle in Cambridge on Hiroshima University. His main research field is the internal constitution of stars and later taught education in astronomy and earth science, and mathematics at the Reigate Sixth Form College. Active he has given children, students and adults alike in humanism, she served on the British Humanist many opportunities to observe celestial objects with Education Committee for many years. (M 60298) ( ) telescopes. M 63172 (8820) Anjandersen [2.35, 0.06, 4.0] (8739) Morihisa [3.12, 0.25, 4.7] 1985 VG. Discovered 1985 Nov. 14 by P. Jensen at 1997 BE . Discovered 1997 Jan. 30 by T. Kobayashi Brorfelde. (* M 31904) 3 The research of Danish astrophysicist Anja C. at Oizumi. (* M 31696) In addition to his own petrological research, Morihisa Andersen (1965- ) is an unusual combination of ex- Suzuki (1944- ), a professor at Hiroshima University, perimental, theoretical and observational work related has taught earth science, using rocks and meteorites to the properties and implications of dust particles. he himself collected in Antarctica. This effective way In 2005 she received the European Commission’s of using the relationship between space and the earth Descartes Prize for outstanding excellence in science ( ) resulted in the education of many excellent science communication. M 59384 teachers. (M 63639) (8824) Genta [2.80, 0.17, 7.0] (8741) Suzukisuzuko [3.02, 0.05, 9.5] 1988 BH. Discovered 1988 Jan. 18 by M. Matsuyama ( ) 1998 BR . Discovered 1998 Jan. 25 by T. Kobayashi and K. Watanabe at Kushiro. * M 31905 8 Genta Yamamoto (1942- ), began creating pottery at Oizumi. ( M 31697) * at the age of 20 and is known for his efforts to revive In 1975 Suzuko Suzuki (1927-1985) published a ”Hoshino ware”, one of the traditional pottery styles of collection of poetic essays on her love for the beauty Japan. His works have a motif that imitates heavenly and wonders of the starry night sky. She made many bodies. Known in Japan as ”The Man who bakes a accurate and beautiful color sketches of Mars with planet”, he is working on a design in the style of a a small refractor in 1971 and 1973 and continued ”star”. (M 59384) counting micrometeorites from 1972 to 1978. (M 64562) (8943) Stefanozavka [2.80, 0.19, 7.9] (8780) Forte [2.22, 0.20, 3.8] 1997 BH . Discovered 1997 Jan. 30 by A. Vagnozzi at 1975 LT. Discovered 1975 June 13 by M. R. Cesco at 3 Stroncone. (* M 31933) El Leoncito. (* M 31894) Stefano Zavka (1972-2007), born in Terni, was an Juan Carlos Forte (1949- ) has conducted most of Alpine guide. He also took part in two expeditions on his professional work at the La Plata Observatory. His K2. After reaching the Himalayan peak for the second main field of research is the galactic and extragalactic time he disappeared during the descent. (M 62354; system of globular clusters, an area to which he has M 64971) contributed over 120 refereed papers. (M 63172) (9009) Tirso [2.26, 0.14, 3.0] ( ) [ ] 8805 Petrpetrov 2.34, 0.15, 2.8 1984 HJ1. Discovered 1984 Apr. 23 by V. Zappalàat 1981 UM11 . Discovered 1981 Oct. 22 by N. S. La Silla. (* M 32176) Chernykh at Nauchnyj. (* M 31900) Tirso, the scepter of Dionysus {see planet (3671)}, Petr Petrovich Petrov (1945- ), a leading scientist aided the enjoyment of life. As an acronym meaning, at the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory, is widely in Italian, ”all together enjoying, studying, observing”, known for his work on the variability of young stars it represents a scientific and cultural circle, where having solar mass. He investigated magnetic and people share experiences for a better understanding accretive activity in T Tauri stars and developed of values, with the dissemination of astronomy as the a concept for the magnetic activity of young stars. main motivating force. (M 62928) (M 57423) (9010) Candelo [2.28, 0.11, 2.5] ( ) [ ] 8818 Hermannbondi 2.79, 0.08, 1.8 1984 HM1. Discovered 1984 Apr. 27 by V. Zappalàat 1985 RW2. Discovered 1985 Sept. 5 by H. Debehogne La Silla. (* M 32176) at La Silla. (* M 31903) Candelo, a small town in northern Piedmont, is British cosmologist Hermann Bondi (1919-2005), famous for its Ricetto, a fortified village containing 200 known for work on the steady-state theory of the medieval small houses that have been perfectly restored. universe, had an impressive career that encompassed Cultural and astronomical events are organized there. mathematics, radar technology, energy, defence, ecology (M 62928) (9123) Yoshiko 45

(9123) Yoshiko [2.59, 0.21, 11.9] of Canary Islands. He has been president of the 1998 FQ11 . Discovered 1998 Mar. 24 by T. Kagawa Italian Astronomical Society, a member of the scientific at Gekko. (* M 32202) committee of the National Council of Researchers, Yoshiko Nakano (1933- ), a director of the president and vice-president of solar commissions in Gekko Observatory, received the Medal with a Blue the IAU. (M 35492) Ribbon in 1997 from the Japanese Government for her Obituaty published in Sol. Pys., Vol. 62, p. 3 (1979). contribution to astronomical activities and education. (M 60728) (9515) Dubner [2.42, 0.22, 23.7] 1975 RA2. Discovered 1975 Sept. 5 by M. R. Cesco at (9128) Takatumuzi [2.21, 0.19, 3.1] El Leoncito. (* M 32867) 1998 HQ52. Discovered 1998 Apr. 30 by T. Okuni at Gloria Dubner (1950- ) has conducted most of Nanyou. (* M 32203) her professional work at the Argentinian Institute of The 693-m Mount Takatumuzi is located in the east Radioastronomy and at the Argentinian Institute of of Nanyo city, Yamagata prefecture. The mountain is Astronomy and Physics. Her main field of research well suited for astronomical observations and is also is supernova remnants, an area to which she has ( ) known as a base for hang gliders. M 63639 contributed over 120 refereed papers. (M 63172) (9162) Kwiila [1.50, 0.60, 9.0] (9555) Frejakocha [2.36, 0.08, 7.2] 1987 OA. Discovered 1987 July 29 by J. E. Mueller at 1985 GC. Discovered 1986 Apr. 2 at the Brorfelde Palomar. ( M 32415) * Observatory at Brorfelde. (* M 32877) Kwiila is one of the First People in the Luiseno Freja Koch Augustesen (2008- ) is the grand- creation story. Kwiila means ”black oak”, which is daughter of one of the discoverers. (M 65121) indigenous to Palomar Mountain, where the Luiseno traditionally gathered acorns during the summer (9556) Gaywray [2.32, 0.18, 23.6] months. (M 64311) 1986 GF. Discovered 1986 Apr. 8 at the Palomar Observatory at Palomar. ( M 32877) ( ) [ ] * 9272 Liseleje 2.68, 0.12, 5.2 Gay Firestone Wray is an enthusiastic contributor 1979 KQ. Discovered 1979 May 19 by R. M. West at ( ) to astronomy research through the Firestone post- La Silla. * M 32598 doctoral fellowship at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Liseleje is a small town in Halsnaes Kommune, on Observatory. A volunteer leader with many charitable the north coast of the island of Zealand, Denmark. Located near protected areas of great natural beauty, organizations, she has contributed greatly to the it is also known for its marvelous beaches and dunes. Smithsonian’s mandate for the ”increase and diffusion ( ) (M 65121) of knowledge”. M 65121 ( ) [ ] (9325) Stonehenge [2.43, 0.06, 5.9] 9578 Klyazma 2.42, 0.15, 1.6 1989 GG . Discovered 1989 Apr. 3 by E. W. Elst at 1989 GA3. Discovered 1989 Apr. 3 by E. W. Elst at 4 La Silla. ( M 32883) La Silla. (* M 32611) * Stonehenge, a prehistoric circular complex of large The Klyazma river, with its source north of Moscow standing stones, is located north of the city of Salisbury, and a total length of 686 km, flows gently in an England. Some parts of Stonehenge may have been easterly direction. It has always been an important used for astronomical observation. (M 61266) river for transportation, since it is connected by the Oka river with the Volga {see planets (16494) and (9418) Mayumi [2.19, 0.20, 0.9] (1149), respectively} at Nizhny Novgorod {see planet 1995 WX5. Discovered 1995 Nov. 18 by N. Sato and (7736)}. (M 61266) T. Urata at Chichibu. (* M 32634) Mayumi Sato is the wife of the first discoverer, who (9604) Bellevanzuylen [2.41, 0.14, 5.4] has received much support from her for his discoveries 1991 YW. Discovered 1991 Dec. 30 by E. W. Elst at and observations. (M 65121) St. Michel. (* M 32890) Belle van Zuylen, pseudonym for Isabella Agneta (9427) Righini [3.00, 0.10, 10.9] Elisabeth van Tuyll van Serooskerken (1740-1805), 1996 CV7 . Discovered 1996 Feb. 14 by M. Tombelli descendant of ancient noblemen, was a Dutch writer and U. Munari at Cima Ekar. (* M 32636) from the Enlightenment. Primarily known from her Named in memory of Guglielmo Righini (1908-1978), extensive correspondence with the Scottish author Italian solar physicist. In 1934 he went to Utrecht James Boswell, she wrote also novels, plays and to work with Minnaert. In 1953 he became full pamphlets. (M 60298) professor of astronomy at the University of Florence and director of the Arcetri Astrophysical Observatory, (9617) Grahamchapman [2.22, 0.11, 6.1] from which he retired in 1980. As a solar physicist he 1993 FA5. Discovered 1993 Mar. 17 by the Uppsala-ESO followed many total solar eclipses. With A. Deutsch Survey at La Silla. (* M 32893) he discovered the cold regions in the solar corona. Graham Chapman (1941-1989) was a member of He was one of the most active supporters of the ”Monty Python’s Flying Circus”, the internationally Joint Organization for Solar Observations, and this popular British television series of the 1970s known resulted in a solar observatory built on the heights for its pioneering irreverent comedy. (M 39653) 46 (9667) Amastrinc

(9617) is a binary system with an orbital period of favor during the 1970s, they were widely revived of 19.385 hours. A secondary-to-primary mean- in 2007–2008 as a cure for the worldwide recession. diameter ratio of 0.27 is indicated by the observations (M 65121) (CBET 414). (9936) Al-Biruni [3.07, 0.19, 15.5] [ ] (9667) Amastrinc 2.44, 0.18, 2.4 1986 PN4. Discovered 1986 Aug. 8 by E. W. Elst and 1997 HC16. Discovered 1997 Apr. 29 by the Spacewatch V. Ivanova at Rozhen. (* M 33656) at Kitt Peak. (* M 32905) The Persian scientist Al-Biruni (973-1048) made Amateur Astronomers, Inc., was founded in 1949 important contributions to anthropology, mathematics and incorporated in 1956. After 1961 the AAI moved and astronomy. He developed methods for the to Union College, Cranford, New Jersey, where it summation of series, for solving algebraic equations built and instrumented the fine William Miller Sperry and for the triangulation of distances on the earth’s Observatory and is involved in research and education. surface. (M 60728) (M 56958) The name was suggested by J. Montani. (10002) Bagdasarian [3.15, 0.16, 3.0] 1969 TQ1. Discovered 1969 Oct. 8 by L. I. Chernykh ( ) [ ] 9668 Tianyahaijiao 2.79, 0.06, 6.1 at Nauchnyj. (* M 33858) 1997 LN. Discovered 1997 June 3 at the Beijing Alexandr Sergeevich Bagdasarian (1946- ) is di- Observatory at Xinglong. (* M 32905) rector of Elco, a research-and-development corporation ”Tianya Haijiao”, which literally means ”edge of in Moscow. He is a prominent specialist in the science the sky, rim of the sea”, is the name of a famous of radio and electronics. (M 57423) rocky outcrop of historical significance on the south coast of Hainan Island just to the west of Sanya, the (10007) Malytheatre [3.15, 0.11, 13.4] southernmost city in China. (M 57950) 1976 YF3. Discovered 1976 Dec. 16 by L. I. Chernykh at Nauchnyj. (* M 33859) (9705) Drummen [3.05, 0.13, 10.7] The oldest Russian theater, Maly Theatre in Moscow, 3137 T-3. Discovered 1977 Oct. 16 by C. J. van also known as Ostrovsky’s house and ”The Second Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. Moscow University”, celebrated its 250th anniversary (* M 32915) in 2006. The theater became famous due to the Since 1975, Mat Drummen (1945- ) has been great actors M. Schepkin, P. Mochalov, A. Lensky, director of ”de Koepel”, the Dutch center for G. Fedotova, M. Ermolova {see planet (3657)},V. dissemination of information on astronomy, space Pashennaya, M. Tsarev and many others. (M 58594) science and meteorology. He is author of the annual Sterrengids and copublisher of the Dutch popular (10015) Valenlebedev [2.20, 0.20, 0.8] ( ) journal Zenit. M 41570; M 42005 1978 SA5. Discovered 1978 Sept. 27 by L. I. Chernykh The name was suggested by C. de Jager. at Nauchnyj. (* M 33861) Valentin Vital’evich Lebedev (1942- ), a Russian (9718) Gerbefremov [2.36, 0.15, 5.9] cosmonaut who participated in two space missions, 1976 YR . Discovered 1976 Dec. 16 by L. I. Chernykh 1 is a scientist working in geoinformation. Among his at Nauchnyj. ( M 33191) * books is Diary of a cosmonaut, published in many Gerbert Alexandrovich Efremov (1933- ), a well- countries. He is founder and director of the Scientific known designer of space technology, created the Geoinformation Center of the Russian Academy of Proton and Almaz space stations. He is a member of ( ) Tsiolkovsky Russian Academy of Cosmonautics and Sciences. M 60298 was decorated with the Leonardo da Vinci Medal of (10024) Marthahazen [2.45, 0.09, 2.0] the International Association of Peace Foundations. 1980 EB. Discovered 1980 Mar. 10 at the Harvard (M 56612) College Observatory at Harvard. (* M 33864) (9891) Stephensmith [2.59, 0.14, 14.1] Known for her research on galaxies, planetary nebulae and variable stars, Martha Hazen (1931- 1995 XN1. Discovered 1995 Dec. 15 by T. Kobayashi 2006) tirelessly tended Harvard’s unique archive of at Oizumi. (* M 33467) Stephen Smith published The Shallow Sky Bulletin photographic plates for 33 years. She also edited from 1986 to 2000. He published cometary ephemerides the old Harvard Announcement Cards before the IAU in the SSB and distributed them promptly for newly- Central Bureau for Astronomical Telegrams moved to discovered comets. (M 56612) Massachusetts. (M 43684) Obituary published in Bull. Am. Astron. Soc., (9917) Keynes [2.37, 0.13, 6.4] Vol. 39, No. 4, p. 1064-1065 (2007). 1999 MK. Discovered 1999 June 26 by C. Torres at Cerro El Roble. (* M 33652) (10031) Vladarnolda [2.59, 0.20, 12.9] British economist John Maynard Keynes (1883-1946) 1981 RB2. Discovered 1981 Sept. 7 by L. G. Karachkina set down the foundations of macroeconomics with at Nauchnyj. (* M 33865) his General Theory of Employment, Interest and Vladimir Igorevich Arnold (1937- ) is an authority Money (1936). Although his ideas fell largely out on the theories of dynamical systems, functions, (10049) Vorovich 47 differential equations and the mathematical methods (10126) Lärbro [2.21, 0.18, 1.2] of classical mechanics. (M 39654; M 40877) 1993 FW24 . Discovered 1993 Mar. 21 by the The name was suggested by V. I. Yudovich. Uppsala-ESO Survey at La Silla. (* M 33887) At the church in the Gotland village of Lärbro there (10049) Vorovich [3.11, 0.14, 5.0] is a well-preserved defense tower from the eleventh 1986 TZ11. Discovered 1986 Oct. 3 by L. G. Karachkina century. Close to the village there is a spring well at Nauchnyj. (* M 33869) known from a Swedish poem. (M 56958) Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Iosif Izrailevich Vorovich (1920- ) is a prominent (10127) Fröjel [2.21, 0.13, 4.3] mathematician. He developed topological and variation 1993 FF26 . Discovered 1993 Mar. 21 by the methods of nonlinear analysis for the investigation of Uppsala-ESO Survey at La Silla. (* M 33888) plates and shells. (M 39654; M 40877) At Gannarve in Fröjel, a small parish on Gotland, The name was suggested by V. I. Yudovich. there is a 29-m-long stone ship from the Bronze Age. (M 59384) (10061) Ndolaprata [2.71, 0.20, 12.1] 1988 PG1. Discovered 1988 Aug. 11 by A. J. Noymer (10128) Bro [2.27, 0.23, 5.6] ( ) at Siding Spring. * M 33872 1993 FT31 . Discovered 1993 Mar. 19 by the ( ) Ndola de Jesus Veiga Prata 1965- , an Angolan Uppsala-ESO Survey at La Silla. (* M 33888) medical doctor and public health expert, is a lecturer In Bro, a small parish on Gotland, there is among at the School of Public Health of the University of other things an old cairn from the bronze age. More California at Berkeley. (M 56612) than 40 meters in diameter, it is said to be the burial (10107) Kenny [2.33, 0.27, 22.6] site of chief Baldur. (M 56958) 1992 FW1. Discovered 1992 Mar. 27 by D. I. Steel at (10129) Fole [2.17, 0.08, 2.0] ( ) Siding Spring. * M 33883 1993 FO . Discovered 1993 Mar. 19 by the Kenneth Robert Steel (1929- ) is the father of 40 Uppsala-ESO Survey at La Silla. ( M 33888) the discoverer. (M 60298) * In the small parish of Fole there is the house Vatlings, (10121) Arzamas [3.20, 0.16, 0.9] one of the best-preserved residences from the middle 1993 BS4. Discovered 1993 Jan. 27 by E. W. Elst at ages in the Gotland countryside. (M 56958) Caussols. (* M 33886) Arzamas, on the Tesha river, was founded in 1578 by (10130) Ardre [2.16, 0.03, 2.1] Ivan the Terrible. It became a major transit center on 1993 FJ50 . Discovered 1993 Mar. 19 by the the road from Moscow to the eastern parts of Russia. Uppsala-ESO Survey at La Silla. (* M 33888) Its main industry has always been the production of Ardre is a small parish on the eastern side of Gotland. leather and the dyeing of fabrics. (M 61266) Two teachers from Uppsala discovered the beautiful beaches there at the beginning of the twentieth century, (10122) Fröding [3.22, 0.17, 0.5] and since then the village of Ljugarn has been a 1993 BC5. Discovered 1993 Jan. 27 by E. W. Elst at popular summer resort. (M 56958) Caussols. (* M 33887) The Swedish poet Gustav Fröding (1860-1911) (10131) St˚anga [2.30, 0.18, 2.8] suffered from inherited mental illness. A journalist for 1993 FP73 . Discovered 1993 Mar. 21 by the Karlstad-Tidningen the radical newspaper , he became Uppsala-ESO Survey at La Silla. (* M 33888) inspired by Nietzsche’s {see planet (7014)} work. The St˚anga has hosted annual games typical of Gotland highly vocal elements in his poems inspired Sibelius every summer since 1924. (M 56958) {see planet (1405)} to set several of them to music. (M 58594) (10132) Lummelunda [2.22, 0.16, 8.1] (10124) Hemse [2.26, 0.17, 8.8] 1993 FL84 . Discovered 1993 Mar. 20 by the 1993 FE . Discovered 1993 Mar. 21 by the Uppsala-ESO Survey at La Silla. (* M 33889) 23 In Lummelunda, about 15 km north of Visby, the Uppsala-ESO Survey at La Silla. (* M 33887) Hemse, the second largest town on the island of capital of Gotland, there can be found a 4-km long Gotland, is the central node of the southern region. cave in the limestone. (M 56958) Close to the town there are two pastoral meadows (10149) Cavagna [2.18, 0.03, 6.1] typical of the island. (M 56958) 1994 PA. Discovered 1994 Aug. 3 by M. Tombelli and (10125) Stenkyrka [2.19, 0.18, 4.8] A. Boattini at San Marcello Pistoiese. (* M 33893) ( ) 1993 FB24 . Discovered 1993 Mar. 21 by the Named in honor of Marco Cavagna 1958-2005 , Uppsala-ESO Survey at La Silla. (* M 33887) Italian amateur astronomer. He began observing Stenkyrka, a coastal parish on Gotland, hosts one comets, variable stars and occultations at an early of the largest church towers on the island. In the age. In 1989 he was one of the promoters of the church can be found the oldest dated gravestone on follow-up program, with special interest in NEOs, at the island, from the year 1200. (M 56958) Sormano {see planet (6882)} Observatory. Cavagna 48 (10171) Takaotengu introduced the discoverers to the Italian astrometric (10300) Tanakadate [2.23, 0.10, 5.5] community during its first meeting, held in Verona in 1989 EG1 . Discovered 1989 Mar. 6 by T. Seki at 1991. (M 35494) Geisei. (* M 34136) Obituary published in Astronomia UAI, No. 6, p. 44 Physicist Aikitu Tanakadate (1856-1952) was a (2005). pioneer in geophysical research in Japan. He started his study by measuring gravity and geomagnetism at many points. The International Latitude Observatory (10171) Takaotengu [2.62, 0.12, 15.1] at Mizusawa {see planet (7530)} was founded in 1899 1995 EE8 . Discovered 1995 Mar. 7 by M. Hirasawa following his proposal. (M 55985) and S. Suzuki at Nyukasa. (* M 33898) Takaotengu is a legendary supernatural creature on (10321) Rampo [2.33, 0.09, 6.1] Mt. Takao, the history of which dates back to 1300 or 1990 UN2 . Discovered 1990 Oct. 26 by T. Seki at earlier as a holy place in the western part of Tokyo. Geisei. (* M 34141) Tall and strong, Takaotengu had a long nose on his Rampo Edogawa (Hirai Taro, 1894-1965), born red face and wings on his back. He was able to fly and in Nabari city, Mie prefecture, was a writer who had the power to spawn thunderstorms. (M 64311) specialized in Japan’s mystery genre. He was popular with young readers, and one of his best-known novels (10250) Hellahaasse [2.34, 0.04, 6.6] is The Boy Detectives Club. (M 58594) 1252 T-1. Discovered 1971 Mar. 25 by C. J. van (10334) Gibbon [2.88, 0.07, 0.9] Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. 1991 PG5. Discovered 1991 Aug. 3 by E. W. Elst at ( ) * M 33918 La Silla. (* M 34144) Hella S. Haasse (1918- ) is one of the greatest British historian Edward Gibbon (1737-1794), cele- Dutch novelists. She wrote over 25 novels, many brated for his six-volume work The Decline and Fall of them historical, and they have been translated of the Roman Empire (1776-1789), attributed the fall into numerous languages. Some of her most widely of the Roman Empire to the loss of civil virtue among read novels, such as Oeroeg, Heren van de thee and its citizens. (M 61266) Sleuteloog, are set in the Dutch East Indies, where ( ) [ ] she grew up. (M 56959) 10347 Murom 2.39, 0.22, 1.1 1992 HG4. Discovered 1992 Apr. 23 by E. W. Elst at La Silla. (* M 34147) (10251) Mulisch [2.33, 0.09, 2.1] Murom is a historic Russian city on the left bank of 3089 T-1. Discovered 1971 Mar. 26 by C. J. van the Oka river. It was founded in 862 by a settlement Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. of Eastern Slavs in the land of Finno-Ugric people. (* M 33918) During medieval times the city was an important Harry Mulisch (1927- ) is one of the great post-war trade center on the Oka-Volga {see planets (16494) and Dutch writers. He has written novels, plays, essays, (1149)} water route. (M 61266) poems and philosophical reflections. The Discovery of Heaven (1992) is his magnum opus. (M 56959) (10350) Spallanzani [2.64, 0.14, 5.2] 1992 OG2. Discovered 1992 July 26 by E. W. Elst at La Silla. ( M 34148) (10252) Heidigraf [2.85, 0.06, 2.3] * Italian biologist Lazzaro Spallanzani (1729-1799) was 4164 T-1. Discovered 1971 Mar. 26 by C. J. van known for his research on the spontaneous generation Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. of cellular life. He also proved that microbes come (* M 33918) from the air, paving the way for Pasteur {see planet Heidi Graf (1941- ), head of the ESA/ESTEC (4804)}. His masterpiece was Dissertationi de fisica public relations office from 1977 to 2006 and an animale e vegetale (1780), an interpretation of the enthusiastic supporter of the Space Expo at Noordwijk, process of digestion. (M 61266) was always looking for new ways to draw the attention of the public to the wonders of astronautics and space (10374) Etampes [2.21, 0.22, 4.6] science. (M 57950) 1996 GN19. Discovered 1996 Apr. 15 by E. W. Elst at The name was suggested by F. P. Israel. La Silla. (* M 34153) Etampes, a city on the beautiful Chalouette river (10287) Smale [2.44, 0.24, 4.6] near Paris, was founded at the beginning of the seventh century. It is the birthplace of the naturalist Etienne 1982 UK . Discovered 1982 Oct. 21 by L. G. 7 Geoffroy St. Hilaire. (M 63172) Karachkina at Nauchnyj. (* M 34133) American mathematician Stephen Smale (1930- ) (10426) Charlierouse [2.63, 0.16, 13.6] is a member of National Academy of Sciences. He 1999 BB27. Discovered 1999 Jan. 16 by the Spacewatch concentrates on the junction of algebraic topology and at Kitt Peak. (* M 34166) theory of differential equations and on problems of Charles (Charlie) Rouse (1924-1988) was an American complexity of algorithms. (M 39654; M 40877) jazz tenor saxophonist, born in Washington, D.C. The name was suggested by V. I. Yudovich. Recording first in 1947, he played in Thelonious (10445) Coster 49

Monk’s {see planet (11091)} quartet during 1959-1970, Ginko Ogino (1851-1913), the first registered woman exemplifying the ”modern” style steeped in bop that doctor in Japan, opened doors for women into the Monk stressed. His final recording was a Monk tribute. medical world. While working as a doctor, she greatly (M 57950) contributed to the improvement of the position of women in society. (M 62354) (10445) Coster [2.47, 0.16, 3.8] 4090 T-2. Discovered 1973 Sept. 29 by C. J. van (10544) Hörsnebara [2.23, 0.18, 7.7] Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. 1992 DA9. Discovered 1992 Feb. 29 by the Uppsala-ESO (* M 34170) Survey at La Silla. (* M 34448) With de Hevesy {see planet (10444)}, Dutch physicist The small Gotland parishes of Hörsne and Bara Dirk Coster (1889-1950) received the Nobel Prize for joined to become a single parish in 1883. In Bara, chemistry in 1943, largely for their discovery of the there is a church in ruins, one of few such ruins on the metallic element 72 hafnium, which closely resembles island outside Visby. (M 62928) 40 zirconium in that it is resistant to high temperatures. (M 43044) (10547) Yosakoi [2.29, 0.22, 4.7] The name was suggested by W. A. Fröger. 1992 JF. Discovered 1992 May 2 by T. Seki at Geisei. The 1943 Nobel Prize for chemistry was only awarded (* M 34448) to de Hevesy and not to Coster. Yosakoi is a popular Japanese folk song, loved and sung by the people of Kochi prefecture since the (10446) Siegbahn [2.22, 0.11, 6.7] mid-nineteenth century. The song tells of forbidden 3006 T-3. Discovered 1977 Oct. 16 by C. J. van love between a monk and a girl. (M 59385) Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. (* M 34170) (10554) Västerhejde [3.20, 0.16, 7.4] Swedish physicist Kai M. Siegbahn (1918-2007) 1993 FO34 . Discovered 1993 Mar. 19 by the was awarded the Nobel Prize for physics in 1981 Uppsala-ESO Survey at La Silla. (* M 34450) {with N. Bloembergen and A. L. Schawlow} for his Västerhejde is a parish on the west coast of Gotland. contribution to the development of high-resolution Its church, originating from the thirteenth century, is electron spectroscopy. (M 43044) the only one on Gotland with a church tower of a The name was suggested by W. A. Fröger. type normally found only in the southern provinces of Sweden. (M 62928) (10450) Girard [2.38, 0.20, 7.9] 1967 JQ. Discovered 1967 May 6 by C. U. Cesco and (10586) Jansteen [2.34, 0.26, 3.8] A. R. Klemola at El Leoncito. (* M 34424) 1996 KY4. Discovered 1996 May 22 by E. W. Elst at Terrence Girard (1957- )joined the Yale University La Silla. (* M 34459) Astronomy Department in 1985 and since then has Jan Havickszoon Steen (1626-1679) was a genre been in charge of the development of specialized painter during the Dutch Golden Age. He is well astrometric software used at Yale and at other research known for his sense of humor, psychological insight and institutions. His main responsibility is the reduction the abundance of color in his paintings. (M 63639) and analysis of the Yale-San Juan Southern Proper The name was suggested by W. Fröger. Motions program. (M 62928) (10587) Strindberg [2.69, 0.08, 10.1] (10459) Vladichaika [2.39, 0.21, 5.8] 1996 NF3. Discovered 1996 July 14 by E. W. Elst at 1978 SJ5. Discovered 1978 Sept. 27 by L. I. Chernykh La Silla. (* M 34459) at Nauchnyj. (* M 34426) Swedish playwright and novelist Arthur Strindberg Vladimir Dmitrievich Chaika (1948- ) is a (1849-1912) made important contributions to the Ukrainian marine architect and doctor of engineering naturalistic, symbolic and expressionistic theater. His sciences. He contributed greatly to the improvement of works include Röda Rummet (”The Red Room”, 1879), the economy and the development of sciences, culture Fröken Julie (”Miss Julie”, 1888) and Dödsdansen and sport in Nikolaev {see planet (8141)}. (M 59384) (”The Dance of Death”, 1900). (M 58594) (10510) Maxschreier [2.22, 0.09, 4.9] (10612) Houffalize [2.93, 0.01, 2.3] 1989 GQ4. Discovered 1989 Apr. 3 by E. W. Elst at 1997 JR17. Discovered 1997 May 3 by E. W. Elst at La Silla. (* M 34439) La Silla. (* M 34466) In 1938 Max Schreier (1907-1997) emigrated from Houffalize, a small city on the Ourthe river in Vienna to Bolivia, where he became a driving force the province of Luxemburg (Belgium), was completely for the study of astronomy. Founder of observatories destroyed at the end of 1944. Rebuilt, it is now a in Santa Ana and Patacamaya, he is particularly tourist attraction. (M 61266) well known for his book Einstein desde los Andes de ( ) [ ] Bolivia. (M 63639) 10616 Inouetakeshi 2.63, 0.19, 2.9 1997 UW8 . Discovered 1997 Oct. 25 by K. Endate (10526) Ginkogino [2.25, 0.17, 4.2] and K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* M 34467) 1990 UK1. Discovered 1990 Oct. 19 by T. Hioki and Takeshi Inoue (1969-2004) is astronomy curator S. Hayakawa at Okutama. (* M 34443) of Akashi Municipal Planetarium, where he has 50 (10628) Feuerbacher been engaged in popularizing astronomy since 1997. (10728) Vladimirfock [2.13, 0.18, 3.0] (M 45233) 1987 RT5. Discovered 1987 Sept. 4 by L. V. Zhuravleva at Nauchnyj. (* M 34751) (10628) Feuerbacher [3.11, 0.12, 5.8] Vladimir Alexandrovich Fock (1898-1974) was an 1998 BD5. Discovered 1998 Jan. 18 by the OCA-DLR outstanding Russian physicist, author of classical works Asteroid Survey at Caussols. (* M 34470) in quantum mechanics and electrodynamics, general Berndt Feuerbacher (1940- ) was for two decades relativity, propagation of radio waves and of numerous head of the Institute of Space Simulation at the works in mathematical physics. (M 64562; M 64683) German Aerospace Center in Cologne. His institute has performed pioneering research work in space. He (10730) White [2.16, 0.11, 3.8] initiated the development of the comet lander Philae as 1987 SU. Discovered 1987 Sept. 19 by E. Bowell at part of the European Space Agency’s Rosetta mission. Anderson Mesa. (* M 34752) (M 56959) An astronomer at Lowell Observatory from 1969 until 2007, Nathaniel Miller White (1941- ) studied (10658) Gretadevries [2.79, 0.08, 4.7] close binaries and measured stellar angular diameters 2281 T-1. Discovered 1971 Mar. 25 by C. J. van using high-speed photometry of lunar occultations. Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. From 1992 until his retirement, he was Lowell’s lead (* M 34477) scientist in the Navy Prototype Optical Interferometer Greta de Vries (1967-2006) was the assistant to project. (M 59921) the director of the Kapteyn Astronomical Institute in Groningen, when she tragically died while on holiday. (10753) van de Velde [2.71, 0.07, 3.5] She was a beloved key staff member of the institute. 1989 WU4 . Discovered 1989 Nov. 28 by F. Börngen (M 57950) at Tautenburg. (* M 34758) The Belgian architect and painter Henry Clemens (10660) Felixhormuth [3.16, 0.14, 6.9] van de Velde (1863-1957), who worked at the court 4348 T-1. Discovered 1971 Mar. 26 by C. J. van of Weimar during 1900-1914, founded and directed Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. the Arts and Crafts School, later changed into the { } (* M 34478) Bauhaus see planet (8502) . To his regret, critics Felix Hormuth (1975- ) is a developer of auxiliary labeled ”Der Neue Stil” of his art as ”Jugendstil”. instruments at Calar Alto Observatory. An observer of (M 36950) minor planets for many years, he is also a supporter of (10776) Musashitomiyo [ ] { ( )} 2.43, 0.13, 5.1 the Faulkes see planet 47144 Telescope Educational 1991 CP . Discovered 1991 Feb. 12 by M. Arai and Project. (M 59385) 1 H. Mori at Yorii. (* M 34764) The name was suggested by L. Kurtze and L. D. Musashitomiyo, ”minor stickleback” in English, is a Schmadel. fish about five centimeters long known for building a (10662) Peterwisse [2.76, 0.10, 4.2] nest in the shape of a bird’s nest. Nowadays seen only 3201 T-2. Discovered 1973 Sept. 30 by C. J. van in the Kumagaya river, the fish has been protected Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. by the citizens of Japan and designated as a natural ( ) (* M 34478) treasure. M 62354 ( ) Peter Wisse 1943- studied astronomy in Leiden (10803) Caléyo [2.63, 0.03, 4.0] and Groningen. For 10 years he was a teacher of 1992 UK . Discovered 1992 Oct. 21 by T. Seki at physics and astronomy in secondary schools and for 9 Geisei. (* M 34771) 22 years curator at ”Museon”, the Dutch Center for Jose M. Caléyo (1938- ) is a jazz composer educational exhibitions. (M 63639) living in Havana. Inspired by the striking image of The name was suggested by P. Barthel. comet C/1965 S1 (Ikeya-Seki) on its approach to the sun, he improvised music that vividly depicts the (10667) van Marxveldt [1.96, 0.09, 20.3] remarkable sunbound comet and sent the score to the 1975 UA. Discovered 1975 Oct. 28 by T. Gehrels at two discoverers. (M 64311; M 64433) Palomar. (* M 34736) The humorous ”Joop ter Heul” novels for teenage (10807) Uggarde [3.16, 0.14, 2.6] ( girls by Dutch writer Cissy van Marxveldt Setske 1993 FT4. Discovered 1993 Mar. 17 by the Uppsala-ESO ) de Haan, 1889-1948 had a notable influence on the Survey at La Silla. (* M 34772) writings of Anne Frank, who addressed her diary With a diameter of 50 meters, Uggarde Rojr is letters to an imaginary friend based on one of van the largest of the 1400 cairns on Gotland that were Marxveldt’s characters. (M 61266) constructed between 2000 and 400 B.C. (M 42361; The name was suggested by L. E. Timmerman. M 42427) (10726) Elodie [2.39, 0.16, 2.5] (10811) Lau [2.92, 0.22, 7.2] 1987 BS2. Discovered 1987 Jan. 28 by E. W. Elst at 1993 FM19 . Discovered 1993 Mar. 17 by the La Silla. (* M 34751) Uppsala-ESO Survey at La Silla. (* M 34773) Elodie Bouteille (1990- ) studied at the Lycée Lau is a parish on southern Gotland. The resonating Diderot, section scientifique, in Langres, in the French echo in its large church lasts for up to twelve seconds. département of Haute-Marne. (M 64311) (M 55985) (10812) Grötlingbo 51

(10812) Grötlingbo [3.03, 0.11, 1.9] project ”Digitization of the Palomar-Leiden Survey 1993 FZ25 . Discovered 1993 Mar. 21 by the and the T-n Trojan Surveys” of the van Houtens. Uppsala-ESO Survey at La Silla. (* M 34773) (M 56959) In the small parish of Grötlingbo on southern The name was suggested by L. D. Schmadel. Gotland there is a well-preserved farm, Kattlunds, from the Middle Ages. Its first known owner from (10955) Harig [2.72, 0.03, 5.2] 1412 was Botulf Kattlund. (M 55985) 5011 P-L. Discovered 1960 Oct. 22 by C. J. van Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. (* M 34811) (10813) Mästerby [3.21, 0.05, 21.7] Ludwig Harig (1927- ) is a German writer. 1993 FE31 . Discovered 1993 Mar. 19 by the Besides experimental texts and poetry, he also wrote Uppsala-ESO Survey at La Silla. (* M 34773) narrative prose. A trilogy about his father and himself, In the Mästerby parish on Gotland a beautiful rural with their lives projected against the background of meadow can still be seen, like those formerly seen all historic events in a German-French border region, is over the island. (M 55985) especially noteworthy. (M 58594) (10837) Yuyakekoyake [2.66, 0.07, 21.8] The name was suggested by H. Duerbeck. 1994 EJ1 . Discovered 1994 Mar. 6 by M. Hirasawa (10964) Degraaff [2.76, 0.03, 2.1] and S. Suzuki at Nyukasa. (* M 34780) 3216 T-1. Discovered 1971 Mar. 26 by C. J. van Yuyakekoyake is one of the most popular nursery Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. rhymes in Japan. The song described the twilight (* M 34813) scenery of the suburbs of Hachioji City. This was Willem de Graaff (1923-2004) was a Dutch astro- written by Uko Nakamura, who was born and grew up nomical researcher at Utrecht University who unveiled there. (M 64311) the wonders of the universe to thousands of people in The name was suggested by the local citizens. over 625 lectures in 42 years. (M 56612) (10886) Mitsuroohba [3.18, 0.02, 6.6] (10966) van der Hucht [3.13, 0.11, 1.4] 1996 VR30. Discovered 1996 Nov. 10 by T. Okuni at 3308 T-1. Discovered 1971 Mar. 26 by C. J. van Nanyou. (* M 34793) Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. ( ) The adventurer Mitsuro Ohba 1953- was born in (* M 34814) Mogami, Yamagata prefecture. He crossed Antarctica Karel A. van der Hucht (1946- ) is an astronomer in 1997 and the Arctic Ocean in 1999, in each case at the space research center in Utrecht. An authority alone and on foot. (M 59921) on Wolf-Rayet stars, he compiled the Catalogue of Galactic Wolf-Rayet Stars. He was appointed assistant (10950) Albertjansen [3.23, 0.12, 8.0] general secretary of the IAU in 2003. (M 55985) 4049 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. (10967) Billallen [2.77, 0.31, 9.0] (* M 34810) 4349 T-1. Discovered 1971 Mar. 26 by C. J. van Albert Jansen (1940-2004), first director of The Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. Hague Planetarium, was an exceptional teacher and (* M 34814) talented experimenter. Living later in South Africa, William H. Allen (1938- ), an electrical engineer he built a private observatory for use by advanced and amateur astronomer, erected his private observa- amateur astronomers. Shortly before his death he tory with a 0.32-m telescope in Rapaura, New Zealand. published Star Maps for Southern Africa, the first He has participated in photometric campaigns on southern night-sky guide. (M 56612) cataclysmic variables, notably η Carinae, as well as on stellar occultations by minor planets. (M 55985) (10953) Gerdatschira [2.22, 0.18, 5.5] 4276 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van (10968) Sterken [3.12, 0.12, 2.4] Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. 4393 T-1. Discovered 1971 Mar. 26 by C. J. van (* M 34810) Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. Gerda Tschira (1943- ) is the founder and (* M 34814) director of the Heidelberg Carl Bosch {see planet Christiaan Sterken (1946- ), an astronomer at the (7414)} Museum, built in memory of the great German Free University of Brussels, has a particular interest chemist and 1931 Nobel laureate. She is very much in β Sct, δ Sct and S Dor stars. He established interested in the natural sciences including astronomy. the working group on Long-Term Photometry of (M 55985) Variables at the European Southern Observatory and The name was suggested by L. D. Schmadel. was co-founder of the Journal of Astronomical Data (1995). (M 55986) (10954) Spiegel [2.95, 0.03, 1.4] 4545 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van (10969) Perryman [2.80, 0.15, 8.6] Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. 4827 T-1. Discovered 1971 May 13 by C. J. van (* M 34811) Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. Beate Spiegel (1960- ) serves as head of the (* M 34814) office of the Klaus Tschira {see planet (13028)} Michael Perryman (1954- ), project scientist of Foundation. She was instrumental in supporting the the HIPPARCOS and GAIA missions of the European 52 (10970) de Zeeuw

Space Agency and a professor at Leiden University, is (10981) Fransaris [2.79, 0.24, 6.2] known for his leadership in the development of space 1148 T-3. Discovered 1977 Oct. 17 by C. J. van astrometry. (M 56959) Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. (* M 34818) Frans Saris (1942- ), Dean of Sciences at Leiden (10970) de Zeeuw [2.72, 0.13, 1.9] University and a distinguished atomic and molecular 1079 T-2. Discovered 1973 Sept. 29 by C. J. van physicist, is well known for his advocacy of the role Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. of science and technology for sustainable development (* M 34815) and as a facilitator for fundamental research including Pieter Timotheus (Tim) de Zeeuw (1956- ) is that in astronomy. (M 58594) currently director of Leiden Observatory and of the The name was suggested by T. de Zeeuw. Netherlands Research School for Astronomy (NOVA). He has made substantial contributions to galaxy (10982) Poerink [3.20, 0.28, 13.2] dynamics and has been awarded an honorary doctorate 2672 T-3. Discovered 1977 Oct. 11 by C. J. van by the Claude Bernard University of Lyon. (M 55986) Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. (* M 34818) (10971) van Dishoeck [2.45, 0.16, 1.8] A Dutch meteor researcher for more than 20 years, 1179 T-2. Discovered 1973 Sept. 29 by C. J. van Urijan Poerink (1953- ) was particularly involved Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. in expeditions to southern France for observing the (* M 34815) Perseids in 1993 and to South Korea, Jordan and Ewine Fleur van Dishoeck (1955- ) is director Spain for the Leonids during 1998-2002. (M 59921) of the Raymond and Beverly Sackler Laboratory for The name was suggested by H. van Woerden, S. van Astrophysics at Leiden Observatory. She has made Leverink and A. van der Brugge. important contributions to molecular astrophysics and astrochemistry and holds a prestigious Dutch Spinoza (10983) Smolders [2.42, 0.19, 2.3] award. (M 55986; M 56101) 3196 T-3. Discovered 1977 Oct. 16 by C. J. van Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. (* M 34818) (10972) Merbold [2.45, 0.09, 2.3] The Dutch scientist, writer and journalist Petrus 1188 T-2. Discovered 1973 Sept. 29 by C. J. van L. L. Smolders (1940- ) has contributed to the Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. popularization of spaceflight and astronomy in the (* M 34815) Netherlands. (M 60298) In 1983 and 1988, the German physicist Ulf Merbold The name was suggested by W. A. Fröger. was the first European astronaut to perform research on board the Space Shuttle with the European Space (10984) Gispen [2.17, 0.33, 5.9] Agency’s Spacelab. This was followed in 1994 by four 3507 T-3. Discovered 1977 Oct. 16 by C. J. van weeks as an ESA astronaut on the Russian Mir Space Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. Station. (M 62928) (* M 34819) The name was suggested by H. Graf. Willem Hendrik Gispen (1943- ) is a well-known Dutch scientist in the field of neurosciences, and from (10973) Thomasreiter [2.24, 0.08, 3.5] 2001 to 2007 he was rector of Utrecht University. He 1210 T-2. Discovered 1973 Sept. 29 by C. J. van contributed to establishing the Sonnenborgh museum Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. and observatory as a place for communication and education in astronomy and meteorology. (M 60298) (* M 34816) German test-pilot Thomas Reiter (1958- ) was ( ) [ ] the first European astronaut to fly long-duration space 10985 Feast 2.19, 0.05, 5.3 missions onboard the Mir Space Station (1984-1985) 4017 T-3. Discovered 1977 Oct. 16 by C. J. van and the International Space Station (2006). He is a Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. strong advocate for human spaceflight, including that (* M 34819) ( ) beyond low-earth orbit. (M 62929) Michael Feast 1926- has had a distinguished The name was suggested by H. Graf. career in stellar studies of the Milky Way and the Magellanic Clouds. As director of the South African Astronomical Observatory he kept research at a high (10980) Breimer [2.26, 0.12, 2.8] level during the difficult years when South Africa 4294 T-2. Discovered 1973 Sept. 29 by C. J. van suffered because of its apartheid policies. (M 59921) Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. (* M 34818) (10986) Govert [2.23, 0.13, 3.0] Douwe Breimer (1943- ), is Rector Magnificus 4313 T-3. Discovered 1977 Oct. 16 by C. J. van and President of Leiden University, a world-renowned Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. pharmaceutical scientist and long-time supporter of (* M 34819) astronomy in Leiden. (M 58594) Govert Schilling (1956- ) is a Dutch amateur The name was suggested by T. de Zeeuw. astronomer and science writer. He has been (10988) Feinstein 53 popularizing astronomy since the early 1970s, later as is in the National Park of Yoshino-Kumano and was editor of the Dutch astronomical magazine Zenit and registered as a UNESCO world heritage site in 2004. as leader of the Amsterdam planetarium. (M 60729) (M 56612) The name was suggested by C. E. Koppeschaar. (11152) Oomine [2.19, 0.24, 3.6] (10988) Feinstein [2.28, 0.26, 24.0] 1997 YH5. Discovered 1997 Dec. 25 by T. Kobayashi 1968 OL. Discovered 1968 July 28 at the Félix Aguilar at Oizumi. (* M 35251) Observatory at El Leoncito. (* M 35209) The Oomine mountain chain, located in the middle Alejandro Feinstein (1928- ), an astronomer at of the Kii peninsula, is in the National Park of Yoshino- La Plata Observatory, is one of the originators of Kumano and one of the 100 celebrated mountains in astronomical photometry in Argentina. His main Japan. It is famous as an ancient religious site, and research field is galactic structure, an area to which he many ascetics have visited it. This area was registered has contributed around 200 refereed papers. Feinstein as a UNESCO world heritage site in 2004. (M 56612) is a cofounder of the Argentinian Astronomical (11154) Kobushi [2.32, 0.11, 5.2] Association. (M 62929) 1997 YD10. Discovered 1997 Dec. 28 by T. Kobayashi (10992) Veryuslaviya [2.36, 0.24, 4.9] at Oizumi. (* M 35251) 1974 SF. Discovered 1974 Sept. 19 by L. I. Chernykh Kobushi mountain (height 2475 meters) is located at Nauchnyj. (* M 35210) in the Oku-Chichibu area. The name means that the This name is formed from the names of three mountain stretches over three states, Koshu, Bushu members of the Chubenko family: Vera Ivanovna and Shinshu. Kobushi, one of the 100 most celebrated (1951- ) and her sons Vyacheslav (1973- ), an mountains in Japan, has three riverheads, which astronomer and fanciful writer, and Yury (1978- ), flow into the Fuefuki, Chikuma and Arakawa rivers. a journalist who made a great contribution to the (M 56612) social rehabilitation of children and people with specific (11155) Kinpu [2.29, 0.12, 5.4] physical facilities. (M 59385) 1997 YW13. Discovered 1997 Dec. 31 by T. Kobayashi at Oizumi. ( M 35251) (11005) Waldtrudering [2.66, 0.20, 8.4] * Kinpu, one of the 100 most celebrated mountains 1980 PP . Discovered 1980 Aug. 6 by R. M. West at 1 of Japan, is located in the Oku-Chichibu area. From La Silla. ( M 35212) * its 2595-m peak the view is beautiful. Kinpu presents Waldtrudering is a beautiful residential area in a gentle mountainous profile, and a characteristic Munich, Bavaria, where the discoverer and his family projection made by a large rock is known as Gojo-iwa. have lived since 1980, with many good friends in a (M 56612) wonderful neighborhood. (M 65121) (11159) Mizugaki [2.33, 0.23, 5.4] (11050) Messiaen [2.97, 0.10, 9.1] 1998 BH1. Discovered 1998 Jan. 19 by T. Kobayashi 1990 TE7 . Discovered 1990 Oct. 13 by F. Börngen at Oizumi. (* M 35252) and L. D. Schmadel at Tautenburg. (* M 35224) Mizugaki mountain is located at the western end of Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) was organist at Ste. the Oku-Chichibu mountain chain. Composed of large, Trinitéin Paris, as well as a composer and teacher of a humped rocks, the mountain has a particularly strange whole generation of young composers. In his works for appearance. It is one of the 100 most celebrated organ and orchestra numerous influences are merged, mountains of Japan. (M 57950) such as rhythms from oriental civilizations. (M 38200; M 38949; M 39699) (11161) Daibosatsu [2.34, 0.01, 3.0] 1998 BA8. Discovered 1998 Jan. 25 by T. Kobayashi (11082) Spilliaert [3.22, 0.07, 12.6] at Oizumi. (* M 35253) 1993 JW. Discovered 1993 May 14 by E. W. Elst at Daibosatu mountain, which has a 2057-m peak, La Silla. (* M 35233) is located on the northern end of the Koganesawa Léon Spilliaert (1881-1946) was a self-taught Belgian mountain chain. There is particularly beautiful scenery painter who developed his art far beyond the symbolism toward the south, in the direction of Mt. Fuji {see of the fin de siècle. Precursors of geometrical planet (1584)}. Daibosatu is one of the 100 most abstractions, his La Baigneuse and La Digue show the celebrated mountains of Japan. (M 57950) strong influence of the surroundings of Ostend, where he was living. (M 59385) (11243) de Graauw [2.78, 0.12, 3.7] 2157 T-1. Discovered 1971 Mar. 25 by C. J. van (11151) Oodaigahara [2.60, 0.12, 12.2] Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. 1997 YZ2. Discovered 1997 Dec. 24 by T. Kobayashi (* M 35274) at Oizumi. (* M 35250) Dutch astronomer Matthijs W. M. de Graauw (1942- Oodaigahara is located on the southern end of ) is known for his tireless enthusiasm in pushing the mountain-chain boundary between Nara and Mie Dutch and European infrared and submillimeter prefectures. It affords beautiful views and is one of astronomy forward, both on the ground and in space. the 100 celebrated mountains in Japan. Oodaigahara (M 60298) 54 (11244) Andrékuipers

(11244) Andrékuipers [2.43, 0.17, 3.6] president of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech 4314 T-2. Discovered 1973 Sept. 29 by C. J. van Republic (1993-2001). (M 62354) Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. (* M 35274) (11426) Molster [3.15, 0.28, 15.1] Dutch physician André Kuipers (1958- ) is a 2527 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van European Space Agency astronaut who has had an Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. inspiring role in promoting space among young people. (* M 35598) (M 60298) Lucia Glen Molster (2007 Apr. 26-27) was the beloved daughter of Dutch astronomers Frank and ( ) [ ] 11245 Hansderijk 2.43, 0.12, 3.0 Nathalie Molster. (M 60298) 3100 T-3. Discovered 1977 Oct. 16 by C. J. van Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. (11427) Willemkolff [3.17, 0.09, 5.5] (* M 35274) 2611 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van Johannes A. F. de Rijk (1926- ) is a gifted Dutch Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. science writer. Better known under the pseudonym (* M 35598) Bruno Ernst, he has made contributions to astronomy, Born in Leiden, Willem Johan Kolff (1911- ) mathematics, physics, art and natural science, sundials invented the first kidney dialysis machine while working and the art of M. C. Escher {see planet (4444)}. in harsh conditions in Kampen during World War (M 60298) II. After the war he moved to the U.S. and in 1967 became professor of surgery at the University of Utah, (11256) Fuglesang [2.40, 0.18, 1.2] working with his student Robert Jarvik on an artificial 1978 RO8. Discovered 1978 Sept. 2 by C.-I. Lagerkvist heart. (M 60729) at La Silla. (* M 35556) Christer Fuglesang (1957- ) was the first Swedish (11430) Lodewijkberg [2.20, 0.12, 3.9] astronaut. (M 59385) 9560 P-L. Discovered 1960 Oct. 17 by C. J. van Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. ( M 35598) ( ) [ ] * 11296 Denzen 2.49, 0.09, 5.1 Lodewijk van den Berg (1932- ) is the first 1992 KA. Discovered 1992 May 24 by T. Seki at Geisei. Dutch-born citizen to participate in spaceflight. Born (* M 35565) in Sluiskil, he was on Challenger flight STS-51B in Aoudou Denzen (1748-1822) was a western-style 1985. As payload specialist he performed several painter of the Edo period born in Sukagawa in Oshu experiments on crystals for the Spacelab 3 mission. (now Sukagawa city, Fukushima prefecture). He was the (M 60729) first artist in Japan to perfect elaborate western-style The name was suggested by W. A. Fröger. copper plate engraving. (M 64562) The name was suggested by H. Sato. (11431) Karelbosscha [3.15, 0.13, 5.9] 4843 T-1. Discovered 1971 May 13 by C. J. van (11336) Piranesi [2.54, 0.09, 2.5] Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. 1996 NS . Discovered 1996 July 14 by E. W. Elst at 3 (* M 35599) La Silla. (* M 35574) Karel Albert Rudolf Bosscha (1865-1928) was a Giambattista Piranesi (1720-1778), a Venetian archi- notable Dutch tea planter in Malabar, West Java, who, tect and etcher who lived and worked in Rome for with his nephew Rudolf Albert Kerkhoven {see planet almost all his life, became with his archaeological works (11432)}, greatly contributed to the establishment of an and polemic interventions one of the most famous astronomical observatory in Lembang, near Bandung. intellectual figures of eighteenth-century Rome and (M 60729) one of the main inspirers of neoclassicism. (M 64562) (11432) Kerkhoven [3.13, 0.14, 0.7] (11404) Wittig [3.16, 0.13, 1.5] 1052 T-2. Discovered 1973 Sept. 29 by C. J. van 1999 BX4. Discovered 1999 Jan. 19 by the OCA-DLR Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. ( ) Survey at Caussols. * M 35591 (* M 35599) Sigmar Wittig (1940- ), chairman of the Executive Rudolf Albert Kerkhoven (1879-1940) was a notable Board of the German Aerospace Center during 2002- Dutch tea planter in Malabar, West Java, who, with 2007, has been head of the Institute for Thermal his uncle Karel Albert Rudolf Bosscha {see planet Turbomachinery at the University of Karlsruhe, vice (11431)}, greatly contributed to the establishment president of the German Research Foundation and of the Lembang Observatory. His legacy continues chair of the European Space Agency Council. (M 58594) to support astronomical research in Indonesia and Holland. (M 60729) (11408) Zahradn´ık [3.17, 0.14, 0.8] 1999 EG3. Discovered 1999 Mar. 13 by L. Sarounováˇ (11437) Cardalda [1.86, 0.10, 22.9] at Ondˇrejov. (* M 35594) 1971 SB. Discovered 1971 Sept. 16 by J. Gibson and Rudolf Zahradn´ık (1928- ), co-founder of the C. U. Cesco at El Leoncito. (* M 35816) Czech school of quantum chemistry, became the Carlos Cardalda (1883-1961) was an enthusiastic founding father and the first president of the Learned amateur astronomer who cofounded the Argentinian Society of the Czech Republic (1994-1997) and the first Association of Amateur Astronomers in Jan. 1929, (11449) Stephwerner 55 since which time it has amassed over ten thousand Orlande de Lassus (Roland Delattre, 1532-1594), a members. Cardalda was also instrumental in founding Franco-Flemish composer, is considered one of the most a similar association in Uruguay in 1952. (M 65121) prolific and versatile composers of the late Renaissance. His 2000 works include motets, madrigals, chansons (11449) Stephwerner [2.91, 0.03, 1.1] and lieder. Many of his masses are based on secular 1979 QP. Discovered 1979 Aug. 22 by C.-I. Lagerkvist and even obscene themes. (M 63639) at La Silla. (* M 35819) German geophysicist Stephanie C. Werner (1974- (11602) Miryang [2.68, 0.13, 10.6] ) has investigated the chronostratigraphy and 1995 ST54. Discovered 1995 Sept. 28 by R. Weber at geologic evolutionary history of Mars. (M 56959) Socorro. (* M 35859) A small town in South Korea, just north of Daegu, ( ) [ ] 11494 Hibiki 2.44, 0.17, 7.1 Miryang was the birthplace of the team leader’s wife, 1988 VM9. Discovered 1988 Nov. 2 by M. Yanai and Chung-hi Koh (Helen) Weber. (M 63172) K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* M 35831) The Sea of Hibiki is an open-sea region between (11626) Church Stretton [2.27, 0.10, 4.8] the Fukuoka and Yamaguchi prefectures. The name 1996 VW . Discovered 1996 Nov. 8 by S. P. Laurie at was selected from candidates proposed by children 2 Church Stretton. (* M 35865) who attended the Fureai Space Festival, held in The small town of Church Stretton, where this Kita-kyuushuu city on the Japanese Space Day in minor planet was discovered, is set amidst the South 2005. (M 56612) Shropshire hills of western England. (M 62354) (11500) Tomaiyowit [1.08, 0.35, 10.3] 1989 UR. Discovered 1989 Oct. 28 by J. E. Mueller (11628) Katuhikoikeda [2.23, 0.05, 6.4] and J. D. Mendenhall at Palomar. (* M 35833) 1996 VB5 . Discovered 1996 Nov. 13 by Y. Ikari at Tomaiyowit is Earth Mother in the Luiseno creation Moriyama. (* M 35866) story. She, together with Tukmit {see planet (12711)}, Katuhiko Ikeda (1958- ) is a Japanese amateur gave birth to the First People, which are all things astronomer and professional engineer. As a developer and features of the earth forming the basis of Luiseno and repairer of electrical devices, he helps maintain existence. (M 64311) the Moriyama Observatory. (M 62354)

(11516) Arthurpage [2.29, 0.11, 7.3] (11681) Ortner [2.19, 0.10, 2.0] 1991 ED. Discovered 1991 Mar. 6 by T. Seki at Geisei. 1998 EP6. Discovered 1998 Mar. 1 by the OCA-DLR ( ) * M 35837 Survey at Caussols. (* M 35879) Arthur Page (1922- ) is an Australian astronomer Johannes Ortner (1933- ) is founder and unique who has made a significant contribution to the study director of the Summer School Alpbach. Held annually of flare stars. He also founded the Astronomical Asso- since 1975, Alpbach provides in-depth teaching on all ciation of Queensland to promote amateur astronomy. aspects of space science and technology for European (M 64562) students, culminating in the design of innovative The name was suggested by E. Kato. space-mission proposals. (M 64311) (11574) d’Alviella [2.29, 0.25, 11.8] (11755) Paczynski [2.38, 0.16, 2.8] 1994 BP . Discovered 1994 Jan. 16 by E. W. Elst at 3 2691 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van Caussols. ( M 35851) * Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. Count Eugène Goblet d’Alviella (1846-1925) was a ( M 35899) Belgian historian. A Grandmaster of the Grand-Orient * Polish-born astrophysicist Bohdan Paczynski (1940- Belgian Masonic Lodge, he wrote a manual for the 2007), at Princeton University since 1982, is known for higher grades of freemasonry. He presided over the his theoretical work on γ-ray bursters— he was an early Belgian Academy and was a rector and professor at proponent of their being at cosmological distances— the UniversitéLibre de Bruxelles. (M 40707; M 40735) and for leading searches for gravitational lensing by (11577) Einasto [2.45, 0.14, 4.0] low-mass stars and substellar objects. (M 51187) 1994 CO17. Discovered 1994 Feb. 8 by E. W. Elst at ( ) [ ] La Silla. (* M 35852) 11757 Salpeter 3.14, 0.24, 29.6 Estonian astronomer Jaan Einasto (1929- ) dis- 2799 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van covered the presence of dark matter in the universe in Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. 1974, and he noted the regular cell-like structure in (* M 35899) the large scale-distribution of superclusters of galaxies Edwin E. Salpeter (1924-2008), born in Austria, in 1977. Still a very active scientist, he has written educated in Australia and the U.K., has been at more than 250 scientific papers. (M 65121) Cornell University since 1948. A generalist, he worked with Hans Bethe {see planet (30828)} in quantum (11585) Orlandelassus [2.87, 0.08, 2.6] electrodynamics and nuclear physics and is best known 1994 RB17. Discovered 1994 Sept. 3 by E. W. Elst at for the triple-α helium-burning reaction and for the La Silla. (* M 35854) initial mass function of stars. (M 51187) 56 (11760) Auwers

(11760) Auwers [3.16, 0.10, 4.7] system and extended it using photography at Mt. 4090 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van Wilson Observatory. He measured and interpreted Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. color indices of stars. (M 61267) (* M 35900) Arthur Auwers (1838-1915), Potsdam Observatory (11767) Milne [2.25, 0.05, 7.4] director from 1881, established the first reference 3224 T-1. Discovered 1971 Mar. 26 by C. J. van catalogue of fundamental star positions and observed Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. the 1874 and 1882 transits of Venus to measure the (* M 35902) solar parallax. (M 60729) E. Arthur Milne (1896-1950) was a British mathematician and astrophysicist who made important (11761) Davidgill [3.04, 0.19, 1.8] studies of radiative equilibrium and stellar atmo- 4868 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van spheres, including limb darkening. He attempted an Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. alternative to general relativity. (M 61267) (* M 35900) David Gill (1843-1914) was a British astronomer (11768) Merrill [3.16, 0.06, 9.3] and instrument designer who directed the observatory 4107 T-1. Discovered 1971 Mar. 26 by C. J. van at the Cape of Good Hope and carried out all the Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. observations to measure distances to the stars in terms (* M 35902) of the standard meter. (M 60729) Paul W. Merrill (1887-1961), a Mt. Wilson Observa- tory spectroscopist, was the first to detect a short-lived (11762) Vogel [2.90, 0.02, 1.3] isotope, of technetium, in the atmospheres of stars, 6044 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van thus confirming that nucleosynthesis must occur in Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. stars. (M 61267) (* M 35900) Hermann Carl Vogel (1841-1907) was a German (11769) Alfredjoy [2.60, 0.04, 3.1] astronomer and spectroscopist. He invented an early 2199 T-2. Discovered 1973 Sept. 29 by C. J. van scheme to classify stellar spectra and confirmed the Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. sun’s rotation. He directed the Potsdam Astrophysical (* M 35902) Observatory from 1882 to 1907. (M 60729) Alfred H. Joy (1882-1973) was an astronomer at the Mount Wilson Observatory from 1915 to 1973 who (11763) Deslandres [2.88, 0.01, 2.3] measured spectroscopic parallaxes and radial velocities 6303 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van of stars and studied variable stars. He invented the T Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. Tauri classification. (M 61267) (* M 35901) Henri Deslandres (1853-1948) was a French astro- (11770) Rudominkowski [3.18, 0.13, 3.5] physicist and observatory director. An independent 3163 T-2. Discovered 1973 Sept. 30 by C. J. van inventor of the spectroheliograph, he investigated Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. molecular spectra in the laboratory and observed the (* M 35902) solar chromosphere. (M 60729) Rudolph Minkowski (1895-1976) was a German- born American astronomer who investigated planetary (11764) Benbaillaud [2.19, 0.07, 4.7] nebulae, supernovae (specifying the Types I and II) 6531 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van and some of the earliest-discovered radio sources. This Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. led to the Palomar Sky Survey. (M 61267) ( M 35901) * ( ) [ ] Benjamin Baillaud (1848-1934) was a director of the 11781 Alexroberts 2.36, 0.12, 7.3 Toulouse (1878-1907) and Paris (1907-1926) Observa- 1966 PL. Discovered 1966 Aug. 7 at the Boyden tories. He founded the Pic du Midi Observatory Observatory at Bloemfontein. (* M 36213) and served as first president of the International Scots-born Alexander William Roberts (1857-1938) Astronomical Union. (M 60729) emigrated in 1883 to South Africa, where he taught at and became principal of Lovedale Training School (11765) Alfredfowler [2.33, 0.11, 3.3] in Eastern Cape Province. He was one of the most 9057 P-L. Discovered 1960 Oct. 17 by C. J. van Houten prolific observers of variable stars in the southern and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. (* M 35901) hemisphere, and his records are maintained at the Alfred Fowler (1868-1940) was a British astrophysicist Boyden Observatory. (M 57423) who measured spectral lines in the laboratory, the earth’s atmosphere, comets and stars. He was the first (11782) Nikolajivanov [2.41, 0.18, 2.4] general secretary of the International Astronomical 1969 TT1. Discovered 1969 Oct. 8 by L. I. Chernykh Union. (M 61267) at Nauchnyj. (* M 36214) Nikolaj Mikhajlovich Ivanov (1937- ), a specialist (11766) Fredseares [3.14, 0.16, 4.9] in ballistics, is head of the Russian Ballistic Center, 9073 P-L. Discovered 1960 Oct. 17 by C. J. van Houten which controls missions of manned and unmanned and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. (* M 35901) spacecraft in near, middle and deep space. He is the Frederick H. Seares (1873-1964) was an American author of many scientific articles, monographs and astronomer who standardized the stellar magnitude popular scientific brochures. (M 60298) (11789) Kempowski 57

(11789) Kempowski [1.95, 0.05, 21.4] (11875) Rhône [3.17, 0.14, 15.0] 1977 RK. Discovered 1977 Sept. 5 by H.-E. Schuster 1989 YG5. Discovered 1989 Dec. 28 by E. W. Elst at at La Silla. (* M 36216) St. Michel. (* M 36239) Walter Kempowski (1929-2007) is one of the most The Rhône, a major river in France, has been important contemporary German writers. He has an important highway for the transportation of published more than 40 books that deal mainly merchandise since the time of the Greeks and Romans. with German history during the twentieth century. Rising in the Swiss Alps, the river flows through Lake (M 52767) Geneva and the cities of Lyon, Valence and Avignon, reaching the Mediterranean Sea at Marseille after 813 (11795) Fredrikbruhn [2.87, 0.12, 1.0] km. (M 63639) 1979 QM1. Discovered 1979 Aug. 22 by C.-I. Lagerkvist at La Silla. (* M 36217) (11878) Hanamiyama [2.39, 0.14, 3.9] Fredrik Bruhn is a specialist in miniaturized 1990 HJ. Discovered 1990 Apr. 18 by T. Seki at Geisei. multifunctional system architecture for satellites and (* M 36240) robotics. (M 55986) Hanamiyama Mountain in Fukushima city is famous for the production of flowering plants. In spring the (11824) Alpaidze [2.64, 0.30, 1.7] mountain is completely covered with colorful flowers 1982 SO5. Discovered 1982 Sept. 16 by L. I. Chernykh of cherry trees, peaches and golden bells attracting at Nauchnyj. (* M 36225) large numbers of tourists. (M 59921) Galaktion Eliseevich Alpaidze (1916-2006) was chief The name was suggested by H. Ohno. of the cosmodrome in Plesetsk from 1963 to 1975. Under his leadership the cosmodrome was developed (11927) Mount Kent [2.57, 0.06, 14.8] for testing space vehicles, and it became the most 1993 BA. Discovered 1993 Jan. 16 by T. Seki at Geisei. active launch site in the world. (M 59385) (* M 36253) Mt. Kent Observatory is a facility for astronomical (11844) Ostwald [3.18, 0.16, 1.3] education, research and outreach operated by the 1987 QW2. Discovered 1987 Aug. 22 by E. W. Elst at University of Southern Queensland. It provides La Silla. (* M 36231) remote and robotic observing, in partnership with the Wilhelm Ostwald (1853-1932) was a Baltic-German University of Louisville, the University of Queensland chemist who established the discipline of physical and Automated Patrol Telescopes Australia. (M 61267) chemistry. In 1887 he founded the Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie. Well known for his dilution (11945) Amsterdam [3.04, 0.13, 10.4] law of electrolytes, he was awarded the Nobel prize in 1993 PC5. Discovered 1993 Aug. 15 by E. W. Elst at 1909 for his work on catalysis. (M 60729) Caussols. (* M 36258) Amsterdam, Dutch financial-business capital, started (11846) Verminnen [2.53, 0.12, 4.7] its existence in Oct. 1275 as a small fishing settlement 1987 SE3. Discovered 1987 Sept. 21 by E. W. Elst at on the Amstel river. By the seventeenth century it Rozhen. (* M 36232) experienced its ”golden age” as a mercantile center, Johan Verminnen (1951- ) is a Flemish artist, and in the eighteenth century it was a center of well known for his song Rue des Bouchers, named after tolerance for the publication of clandestine works. a street in Brussels. This city is often the inspiration (M 58594) source for his songs, in Flemish and French, but also in (12005) Delgiudice [3.17, 0.16, 10.9] the Brussels’ dialect. Since 2007 he has been director 1996 KA . Discovered 1996 May 19 by R. Weber at of Sabam, the organization for the rights of artists. 3 Socorro. (* M 36274) (M 64562) Maria del Giudice (1964- ) was a good and great (11848) Paullouka [2.65, 0.13, 1.2] friend of one of the team’s observers and measurers, Frank Shelly. She is now his wife. (M 63172) 1988 CW2. Discovered 1988 Feb. 11 by E. W. Elst at La Silla. (* M 36232) (12084) Unno [2.58, 0.10, 13.4] Vital-Paul Delporte (1936- ) alias Paul Louka, is 1998 FL . Discovered 1998 Mar. 22 by T. Seki at a Wallonian artist who expresses himself in composing, 125 Geisei. (* M 36296) poetry, songs and painting. Following an encounter Juza Unno (Sano Shoichi, 1897-1949) was a mystery with Jacques Brel {see planet (83918)}, he spent three writer and pioneer of Japanese science fiction. The years in Paris, where he performed in cabarets and Martian Army, published in 1940, aroused the curiosity theaters. He was director of the artists’ organization of young Japanese about space. A monument dedicated Sabam for several years. (M 64563) to him stands in the park in Tokusima, his native city. (M 56613) (11868) Kleinrichert [2.98, 0.13, 9.2] 1989 TY. Discovered 1989 Oct. 2 by R. P. Binzel at (12131) Echternach [2.90, 0.02, 1.0] Kitt Peak. (* M 36238) 2085 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van Michelle Kleinrichert Binzel (1959- ) is an adjunct Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. professor of business at Bentley College who also raises (* M 36310) and trains guide dogs for the blind. She is the wife of As assistant editor of the Dutch astronomical the discoverer. (M 55986) magazine Zenit, Dutch science writer Eddy Echternach 58 (12132) Wimfröger

(1961- ) has been popularizing astronomy since (12137) Williefowler [2.65, 0.02, 5.3] the late 1980s. He is co-author of numerous books 4004 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van on astronomy and astronomical exercises for use in Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. primary and high schools. (M 60729) (* M 36311) The name was suggested by C. E. Koppeschaar. William Alfred Fowler (1911-1995) was a nuclear astrophysicist who measured in the laboratory at Caltech the nuclear reactions that occur at lower (12132) Wimfröger [2.66, 0.14, 3.0] energies in stars. He also worked on theories of 2103 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van supernovae and early nucleosynthesis. (M 61267) Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. Fowler was honored with the Nobel Prize in Physics (* M 36310) 1983 together with S. Chandrasekhar {see planet Willem Albertus Fröger (1962- ) is a Dutch (1958)}. amateur astronomer who lives in Argentina. He suggested names and prepared citations for more than (12138) Olinwilson [2.48, 0.11, 6.3] 60 minor planets, one lunar crater and two craters on 4053 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van Mars. (M 60729) Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. (* M 36311) (12133) Titulaer [3.14, 0.16, 5.1] Olin C. Wilson (1909-1994) was an American 2558 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van spectroscopist who worked on solar and stellar activity Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. cycles. With M. K. V. Bappu he found a method of (* M 36310) determining a star’s luminosity from the widths of two Dutch astronomer and science writer Chriet Titulaer spectral lines. (M 61267) (1943- ) is a popularizer of astronomy and space { travel. Together with Henk Terlingen see planet (12139) Tomcowling [2.32, 0.12, 3.1] (12135)}, he prepared impressive television programs ( ) 4055 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van on the Apollo moon missions. M 60729 Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. (* M 36312) (12134) Hansfriedeman [3.16, 0.08, 22.2] Thomas G. Cowling (1906-1990), British astrophysi- 2574 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van cist, was the first to compute a stellar model with Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. a convective core and a radiative envelope. He also (* M 36310) developed much of the theory of magnetic fields in Dutch journalist Johannes Lambertus Maria (”Hans”) stars and magnetospheres. (M 61267) Friedeman (1937-1996) enthusiastically reported on space travel, science and the environment. In 1977 he (12140) Johnbolton [2.48, 0.11, 2.0] started his own weekly page, and in 1981 this led to 4087 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van the first complete section on science and society in a Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. ( ) Dutch newspaper. M 61267 (* M 36312) John G. Bolton (1922-1993) was a pioneer radio (12135) Terlingen [3.15, 0.09, 12.3] astronomer in Australia who used interferometry with 3021 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van direct and sea-reflected signals to identify the first Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. radio sources with optical objects. He directed two major radio observatories. (M 61267) (* M 36311) Dutch journalist Henk Terlingen (1941-1994) presented the Apollo moon missions on Dutch television. (12141) Chushayashi [2.64, 0.04, 1.9] Since the 1960s, his broadcasts in collaboration with 4112 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van Chriet Titulaer {see planet (12133)} promoted a great Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. interest in astronomy and space science in the Nether- (* M 36312) lands. (M 60730) Chushiro Hayashi (1920- ) is a Japanese astro- The name was suggested by C. E. Koppeschaar. physicist who made pioneering models of star formation and significant discoveries related to the formation of elements in the early universe. (M 60730) (12136) Martinryle [2.64, 0.16, 12.7] 3045 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. (12142) Franklow [3.14, 0.17, 4.1] (* M 36311) 4624 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van Martin Ryle (1918-1984) was a British astrophysicist Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. who developed the aperture synthesis technique of (* M 36313) interferometry and constructed large radio telescopes, American physicist Frank J. Low (1933- ) invented using them to discover and catalogue numerous radio the gallium-doped germanium bolometer and became sources. (M 61267) a leader in infrared astronomy. He pioneered open- Ryle was honored by the Nobel Prize in Physics port airborne astronomy and helped develop infrared 1974 together with A. Hewish. spaceborne astronomy. (M 60730) (12143) Harwit 59

(12143) Harwit [2.33, 0.05, 7.2] (12167) Olivermüller [2.39, 0.22, 9.6] 4631 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van 4306 T-2. Discovered 1973 Sept. 29 by C. J. van Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. (* M 36313) (* M 36320) Czech-born American astrophysicist Martin O. Oliver Müller (1971- ), a cardiologist in the stroke Harwit (1931- ) pioneered infrared observations department of the Heidelberg University Hospital, and spectroscopy from space. He has helped plan convinced the second discoverer in a personal dialogue several space-based observatories for NASA and the that her life was still valuable and that the coronary European Space Agency. From 1987 to 1995 he was catheterization was necessary. (M 64311) director of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum. (M 60730) (12168) Polko [3.01, 0.10, 9.5] 5141 T-2. Discovered 1973 Sept. 25 by C. J. van (12150) De Ruyter [2.99, 0.05, 10.5] Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. 1051 T-1. Discovered 1971 Mar. 25 by C. J. van (* M 36320) Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. Norbert Polko (1944- ) has scanned more than (* M 36315) 200 000 glass plates—a world record—from the largest Michiel Adriaenszoon de Ruyter (1607-1676), in European astronomical plate archive, at the Sonneberg Dutch history a famous admiral, played a decisive role Observatory. (M 64311) in the Anglo-Dutch Wars of the seventeenth century. The name was suggested by R. Hudec. De Ruyter was of humble origin but much loved by (12169) Munsterman [2.21, 0.02, 4.3] ( ) his sailors and soldiers. M 61267 2031 T-3. Discovered 1977 Oct. 16 by C. J. van The name was suggested by C. E. Koppeschaar. Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. ( M 36320) ( ) [ ] * 12151 Oranje-Nassau 2.43, 0.14, 1.5 Henk Munsterman (1946- ), an amateur as- 1220 T-1. Discovered 1971 Mar. 25 by C. J. van trophotographer in the Netherlands, is known for Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. his photographs of planets, minor planets, comets, (* M 36315) nebulae, starclusters and galaxies. (M 64312) Willem I, Prince van Oranje-Nassau (1533-1584), led The name was suggested by M. Drummen. the Netherlands provinces in their war of liberation against Spain during 1568-1648. ”The Father of the (12170) Vanvollenhoven [3.06, 0.30, 3.0] Fatherland” was assassinated and is entombed in the 2372 T-3. Discovered 1977 Oct. 16 by C. J. van Nieuwe Kerk in Delft. The Dutch national anthem, Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. the Wilhelmus, was written in his honor. (M 61764) (* M 36321) Pieter van Vollenhoven (1939- ) is a professor of (12156) Ubels [2.65, 0.12, 1.9] risk management at the Technical University of Twente. 1042 T-2. Discovered 1973 Sept. 29 by C. J. van The Netherlands Ambassador of the International Year Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. of Astronomy (2009), he has actively supported the (* M 36317) popularization of astronomy and space science in the Egbert Ubels (1969-2008) was a fantastic father to Netherlands for many years. (M 64563) Nick and Dagmar and the beloved husband of Sandra. He was a fireman through and through, who perished (12173) Lansbergen [2.74, 0.06, 3.4] in his harness while trying to extinguish a huge fire. 3135 T-3. Discovered 1977 Oct. 16 by C. J. van He will always be remembered by this special place in Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. the sky. (M 65121) (* M 36321) Philippus Lansbergen (1561-1632), Calvanist minister (12165) Ringleb [2.99, 0.02, 9.8] and active astronomical researcher in Middelburg, The 3289 T-2. Discovered 1973 Sept. 30 by C. J. van Netherlands, in 1629 wrote the first popular book Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. on astronomy in the Dutch language. The book (* M 36319) promoted the Copernican system and became a best Peter Ringleb (1965- ), a neurologist in the seller. (M 65121) apoplectic department of the Heidelberg University (12197) Jan-Otto [2.56, 0.19, 5.3] hospital, is a great leader who brings lots of experience 1980 FR . Discovered 1980 Mar. 16 by C.-I. Lagerkvist to his outstanding team. (M 64311) 2 at La Silla. (* M 36658) Jan-Otto Carlsson (1943- )is professor of inorganic (12166) Oliverherrmann [2.65, 0.18, 6.6] chemistry at Uppsala University and has for nine years 3372 T-2. Discovered 1973 Sept. 25 by C. J. van been the dean of the Faculty of Sciences and Technology. Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. (M 62929) (* M 36319) Neurologist Oliver Herrmann (1973- ) displays (12219) Grigor’ev [2.23, 0.17, 3.3] unbelievable energy and persistence in his care for his 1982 SC8. Discovered 1982 Sept. 19 by L. I. Chernykh patients (including the second discoverer in April 2008) at Nauchnyj. (* M 36665) in the stroke department of the Heidelberg University From 1957 to 1962 Mikhail Grigor’evich Grigor’ev hospital. (M 64311) (1917-1981) was chief of the space-vehicle launch site 60 (12267) Denneau now known as the Plesetsk cosmodrome. Under (12357) Toyako [3.13, 0.09, 11.2] his leadership and thanks to his strong will this 1993 ST1. Discovered 1993 Sept. 16 by K. Endate and cosmodrome in the Archangelsk region of Russia K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* M 36701) became the most active in the world. (M 59385; Lake Toya (Toyako) is part of Shikotsu-Toya National M 59551) Park in Hokkaido. (M 62929) (12362) Mumuryk [3.13, 0.10, 14.0] (12267) Denneau [1.93, 0.07, 19.1] 1993 TS . Discovered 1993 Oct. 15 by K. Endate and 1990 KN . Discovered 1990 May 31 by the Spacewatch 1 1 K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* M 36702) at Kitt Peak. (* M 36677) Mumuryk Keiko Yuharo (1959- ) is a painter and Larry Denneau (1968- ) graduated in electrical illustrator. Having started painting as a 4-year-old, engineering from the University of Arizona, plays she works in oil, water, engraving and relief. Her keyboards and joined Pan-STARRS as software engineer illustrations were used for posters by the Japanese for the Moving Object Processing System. (M 56959) International Space Station and the STS-123 Mission. (M 63173) (12272) Geddylee [2.66, 0.17, 11.6] ( ) [ ] 1990 SZ3. Discovered 1990 Sept. 22 by B. Roman at 12366 Luisapla 2.28, 0.11, 3.4 Palomar. (* M 36679) 1994 CD8. Discovered 1994 Feb. 8 by O. A. Naranjo Geddy Lee (Gary Lee Weinrib, b. 1953) is the at Mérida. (* M 36703) bassist, vocalist and keyboardist for the Canadian band Born in Villarrobledo, Spain, Luisa Pla (1926- ) Rush. Geddy is the son of Polish concentration-camp was a devoted teacher of French. After moving to survivors. He has become one of the most influential Venezuela, she and her husband, Manuel Sanchez bass guitarists in rock music, and his voice is one of Jordan, founded the Lope de Vega high school in the most distinctive attributes of the band. (M 60298) Valencia and established the study of Spanish history at La Universidad de Carabobo. (M 62354) ( ) [ ] 12278 Kisohinoki 2.68, 0.17, 6.6 (12367) Ourinhos [2.25, 0.14, 2.3] 1990 WQ2 . Discovered 1990 Nov. 21 by K. Endate ( ) 1994 CN8. Discovered 1994 Feb. 8 by O. A. Naranjo and K. Watanabe at Kitami. * M 36680 at Mérida. ( M 36704) (hinoki) * Japanese cypresses , especially the Kiso Ourinhos, a city in the state of SaõPaulo, Brazil, cypresses, were used as building materials for castles is prone to forest fires. The name was chosen for this during the Edo era. They were protected like human minor planet by a team of local high school students beings. The Kiso cypresses form a natural forest 400 who won a contest in which the participants were years old. (M 61267) challenged to develop equipment able to fight forest fires. (M 62354) (12309) Tommygrav [2.72, 0.03, 0.7] 1992 DD3. Discovered 1992 Feb. 25 by the Spacewatch (12369) Pirandello [2.29, 0.09, 5.0] at Kitt Peak. (* M 36688) 1994 CJ16. Discovered 1994 Feb. 8 by E. W. Elst at Tommy Grav (1973- ) earned a Ph.D. in astronomy La Silla. (* M 36704) at the University of Oslo in 2004, in collaboration with Luigi Pirandello (1867-1936) was a Sicilian writer the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, who suffered from personal tragedy, leading him to and started work as Junior Scientific Researcher explore madness, illusion and isolation. In 1925 he with Pan-STARRS. He is an experienced observer of received the French Legion of Honor. In his well-known transneptunian objects and outer satellites of the giant play Henri IV Pirandello’s protagonist loses his mind, planets. (M 56959) after falling from a horse. (M 51188) Priandello was honored by the Nobel Prize in (12323) Haeckel [2.20, 0.15, 4.2] Literature 1934. 1992 RX. Discovered 1992 Sept. 4 by F. Börngen and (12383) Eboshi [3.07, 0.13, 8.3] L. D. Schmadel at Tautenburg. (* M 36692) 1994 TF . Discovered 1994 Oct. 2 by K. Endate and The naturalist Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919), a pro- 1 K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* M 36708) fessor of zoology in Jena, was the greatest German Eboshi-iwa is the common name of Uba Shima, representative of the theory of evolution. He extended located off Chigasaki beach. Kanagawa prefecture. this theory by inclusion of humans, as well as by The name was the highest-ranked favorite supported formulation of the biogenetic law. In 1908 he founded by citizens through a questionnaire. The Space Jena’s Phyletic Museum. (M 40709) Summit in Chigasaki selected the name on 2008 Aug. 9. (M 65121) (12326) Shirasaki [2.26, 0.19, 5.8] 1992 SF. Discovered 1992 Sept. 21 by K. Endate and (12387) Tomokofujiwara [2.74, 0.06, 17.0] K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* M 36693) 1994 UT11 . Discovered 1994 Oct. 28 by K. Endate Shuichi Shirasaki (1958- ), an anesthesiologist in and K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* M 36709) Sapporo city, was the finalist in the selection of a Tomoko Fujiwara (1975- ) is an assistant professor Japanese astronaut candidate by the National Space at the Kyushu University. Her main interest consists Development Agency of Japan in 1999. (M 63172) of the long-term variability of stars and historical (12388) Kikunokai 61 records of astronomy. She has been a member of IAU (12418) Tongling [2.97, 0.13, 11.6] Commission 27 since 2006. (M 64563) 1995 UX2 . Discovered 1995 Oct. 23 at the Beijing The name was suggested by M. Hirai and K. Observatory at Xinglong. (* M 36717) Hurukawa. Tongling, famous as a major copper producer since the Western Han Dynasty, is a city on the southern (12388) Kikunokai [2.93, 0.12, 3.0] bank of the Changjiang river. (M 57950) 1994 VT6. Discovered 1994 Nov. 1 by K. Endate and K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* M 36709) The traditional dance troupe ”Kikunokai” was (12440) Koshigayaboshi [3.06, 0.04, 12.1] established in 1972 by Michiyo Hata (Onoe Kikunori). 1996 CF3. Discovered 1996 Feb. 11 by K. Endate and The Kikunokai has created numerous dance numbers K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* M 36723) that are based on classical Japanese dance and have Koshigayaboshi, ”the star of Koshigaya”, is a city been performed in many countries. (M 65122) in the southeast region of Saitama prefecture, 25 km from Tokyo. During the Edo Period Koshigaya (12391) Ecoadachi [2.75, 0.21, 9.1] was the third lodge town from Nihonbashi to Nikko. ( ) 1994 WE2 . Discovered 1994 Nov. 26 by K. Endate M 64563 and K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* M 36710) The name was suggested by the people of Koshigaya Adachi Ward is one of 23 wards of Tokyo and is in honor of the city’s fiftieth anniversary in 2008. located in a natural environment in the city. The public administration and its inhabitants proceed together (12492) Tanais [2.87, 0.05, 3.5] to preserve the native environment so that it may be 1997 JP . Discovered 1997 May 3 by E. W. Elst at passed to the next generation. (M 63639) 16 La Silla. (* M 36737) The Don, known to the Greeks as the Tanais, is a (12405) Nespoli [2.37, 0.11, 5.2] major Russian river. From its source near the city 1995 RK. Discovered 1995 Sept. 15 by F. Manca and of Tula {see planet (8985)}, the river flows generally V. Giuliani at Sormano. (* M 36714) ( ) in a southeasterly direction, turning to the west near Paolo Angelo Nespoli 1957- joined the European Volgograd near its closest point to the Volga {see Space Agency’s European Astronaut Center in 1991 planet (1149)}. The river empties into the sea of Azov. and its European Astronaut Corps in 1998. The (M 60298) second Italian Mission Specialist, he made his first flight aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery in 2007 for the construction of the International Space Station. (12568) Kuffner [3.06, 0.06, 1.3] (M 61267) 1998 VB5. Discovered 1998 Nov. 11 by K. Korlevićat Viˇsnjan. (* M 36760) (12411) Tannokayo [2.33, 0.08, 5.7] Moriz von Kuffner (1854-1939) was a brewer, alpinist 1995 SQ3 . Discovered 1995 Sept. 20 by K. Endate and the founder of a private observatory in Vienna. and K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* M 36716) The Kuffner Observatory was a leading scientific Kayo Tanno (1967- ), an elementary school teacher institution in the late nineteenth century and is now since 1989, is a leader in science education. Her used for public education. It is serving as host for extensive experience includes designing a planetarium the May 2006 Meeting on Asteroids and Comets in program, and she worked on the staff of the Saga Europe. (M 56613) prefecture Space and Science Museum during 2002– 2006. (M 64563) The name was suggested by M. Hirai and K. (12606) Apuleius [2.46, 0.26, 5.8] Hurukawa. 2043 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. (12412) Muchisachie [2.37, 0.15, 6.9] (* M 36771) 1995 ST4. Discovered 1995 Sept. 20 by K. Endate and Lucius Apuleius (ca. 125-ca. 180) was a Roman writer K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* M 36716) and orator. His most important work is the satirical Muchi Sachie (1919- ) is a music teacher. Metamorphoses, popularly known as The Golden Ass, Originally a high-school teacher, she led the choral in which a young man is magically changed into a group at the Asakura High School, Fukuoka, during donkey. The work also contains the story of Amor and 1940-1986 and won numerous awards. She also led Psyche. (M 61268) the Mixed Chorus Suite Asakura Hymn, composed by Akira Miyoshi. (M 64563) The name was suggested by M. Hirai and K. (12607) Alcaeus [2.65, 0.04, 2.2] Hurukawa. 2058 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. (12415) Wakatatakayo [2.28, 0.17, 4.7] (* M 36771) 1995 SW52 . Discovered 1995 Sept. 22 by K. Endate Alcaeus (ca. 620 B.C.-ca. 580 B.C.) was a Greek poet and K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* M 36717) from the island of Lesbos. His songs are as famous as Takayo Wakata (1933- ) was born in Hita city, those of Sappho {see planet (80)}. Many of his songs Oita prefecture. Her eldest son, Koichi, is an astronaut. were translated into Latin and influenced Theocrites (M 63640) and Horace {see planet (4294)}. (M 61268) 62 (12608) Aesop

(12608) Aesop [2.32, 0.12, 3.5] (12614) Hokusai [2.18, 0.22, 4.4] 2091 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van 4119 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. (* M 36771) (* M 36773) Herodotus Aisopos of Sardes (Aesop) was a slave who Japanese wood-carver amd painter Katsushika Hoku- lived around 550 B.C. on the island of Samos. The sai (1760-1849) carved some 35 000 sheets and painted people loved his fine fables so much that he became a mainly landscapes in dramatic form. Although his free man. Aesop’s fables are full of wisdom and have bridges and waterfalls are most famous, he also painted been translated into many languages. (M 63640) street scenes. He strongly influenced the European art of Impressionism and Jugendstil. (M 61268) (12609) Apollodoros [3.12, 0.18, 0.9] 2155 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van (12616) Lochner [2.64, 0.10, 3.4] Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. 4874 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 26 by C. J. van (* M 36772) Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. Apollodoros of Athens (c. 180 B.C.-c. 110 B.C.), a (* M 36774) universal scholar and stoic, was author of a much used Stephan Lochner (?-1451) is a well-known painter of Chronika. (M 63640) the Cologne school. He painted altar pictures and madonnas at the same time as the brothers van Eyck. (M 63640) (12610) Hãfez [2.84, 0.10, 1.7] 2551 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van (12617) Angelusilesius [2.64, 0.12, 8.1] Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. ( ) 5568 P-L. Discovered 1960 Oct. 17 by C. J. van Houten * M 36772 ( ) ( ) and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. * M 36774 Schamsoddin Mohammed Hãfez 1324-1390 was a ( ) Persian poet. Hãfez means ”a person who knows Angelus Silesius Johannes Scheffler, 1624-1677 was The Koran by heart”. He wrote in Persian and a German baroque poet. His wisdom was expressed Arabic. When the Mongolians came to Persia they in short verses that are still read and used today. respected Hãfez. His lyric poetry is admired in Europe, His best known collection starts with ”Mensch werde wesentlich ...” (M 63640) and it influenced Goethe {see planet (3047)} in his West-östlicher Divan. (M 61268) (12618) Cellarius [3.11, 0.14, 16.0] 6217 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van (12611) Ingres [3.11, 0.22, 2.4] Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. 2555 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van (* M 36774) Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. Andreas Cellarius (c. 1596-1665), a German (* M 36772) schoolmaster from Neuhausen near Worms, settled in Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres (1780-1867) was a Amsterdam in the early 1620s, becoming rector of French painter whose work embraced both classicism the Latin School in Hoorn in 1637. His Harmonia and romanticism. Under the influence of J. L. Macrocosmica, published 1660 in Amsterdam, ranks David, he made large religious and historical paintings. amongst the most spectacular celestial atlases of the (M 61268) seventeenth century. (M 61764)

(12612) Daumier [2.46, 0.09, 5.3] (12619) Anubelshunu [2.45, 0.07, 5.5] 2592 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van 6242 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. (* M 36772) (* M 36774) Honor´e Daumier (1808-1879) was a great French Anu Belshunu (249 B.C.-c. 185 B.C.) was lamentation painter and lithographer. Among his many satirical priest and interpreter of the astrological omen series and socially critical works is Parisians Waiting for the Enuma Anu Enlil at the Temple of Anu in Uruk. A Famous Comet, 1857, a comet that had been predicted collection of astrological cuneiform tablets from his to strike the earth but that never materialized. library contains some of the earliest realistic depictions (M 61268) of the Babylonian constellations. (M 61764)

(12613) Hogarth [2.64, 0.14, 3.0] (12620) Simaqian [3.10, 0.14, 0.9] 4024 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van 6335 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. (* M 36773) (* M 36774) William Hogarth (1697-1764) was an English painter Sima Qian (c. 145 B.C.-c. 85 B.C.) was a Chinese and copper-plate engraver. His rendition of life at historian, counselor and court astrologer of the Han his time was often humorous and satirical. He emperor Wu Di. He wrote a treatise on the Chinese fought to ensure copyright protection for designers calendar. His Shiji (”Records of the Grand Historian”) and engravers, and ”Hogarth’s Act” was passed by contains the earliest systematical description of the Parliament in 1735. (M 61268) Chinese constellations. (M 61764) (12621) Alsuﬁ 63

(12621) Alsufi [3.10, 0.13, 2.4] Delft, a city dating from 1246 in the southern part 6585 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van of The Netherlands, is famous for its blue pottery, its Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. typical Dutch canal system and its highly esteemed (* M 36775) University of Technology. (M 63640) The Persian astronomer Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi (Azophi; 903-986) worked in Isfahan. His influential (12751) Kamihayashi [2.37, 0.17, 3.1] star atlas, completed around 964 and based on both 1993 EU. Discovered 1993 Mar. 15 by K. Endate and Ptolemy’s Almagest and pre-Islamic star lore, contains K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* M 37051) the earliest description of the Andromeda Galaxy, Kamihayashi is a village of 10 000 in the heart M31. (M 61764) of Japan’s rice-growing region in northern Niigata prefecture. From its mountains to its coastline, Kami- (12622) Doppelmayr [2.64, 0.08, 2.8] hayashi features an abundance of natural topography. 6614 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van (M 61268) Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. (* M 36775) (12758) Kabudari [3.13, 0.19, 1.8] German mathematician, astronomer and cartogra- 1993 SM3. Discovered 1993 Sept. 22 by O. A. Naranjo pher Johann Gabriel Doppelmayr (1677-1750) worked at Mérida. (* M 37053) in Nürnberg. His Atlas Coelestis, published in 1742, Kabudari, or ”big tree” in the Arawak indigenous was one of the major celestial atlases of the eighteenth language, is a native name from the municipality of century. (M 61764) Palavecino, in the Lara state of Venezuela. Sadly, the great forests in this area, so rich in wildlife, are (12687) de Valory [2.56, 0.12, 13.0] gradually disappearing. The name was chosen by 1987 YS1. Discovered 1987 Dec. 17 by E. W. Elst and two young girls from a primary school in the area. G. Pizarro at La Silla. (* M 37034) (M 62354) Guy Louis Henri, Marquis de Valory (1692-1774), was a French aristocrat, well known from his friendship (12769) Kandakurenai [2.26, 0.14, 6.0] with Voltaire {see planet (5676)}. He became an 1994 FF. Discovered 1994 Mar. 18 by K. Endate and ambassador for the Prussian King Frederic II. (M 63173) K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* M 37056) Japanese actress Kurenai Kanda (1952- ) became (12709) Bergen op Zoom [2.64, 0.12, 12.6] a disciple of the second-generation Sanyo Kanda, being 1990 VN4. Discovered 1990 Nov. 15 by E. W. Elst at captivated by his manner of talking. In 1989 she La Silla. (* M 37040) became a professional storyteller, performing with Bergen op Zoom, a city dating from 1287 in the songs and dancing. She is a member of the executive southern part of The Netherlands, was a fortress board of the Japan Space Forum. (M 62354) held by the Geuzen during the Eighty Years War. Unsuccessfully besieged by Farnese in 1587 and by (12771) Kimshin [2.24, 0.16, 4.8] Spinola in 1622, this famous rebellion is archived in 1994 GA1. Discovered 1994 Apr. 5 by K. Endate and the beautiful hymn Merck toch hoe sterck. (M 63640; K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* M 37057) M 63761) Japanese synthesizer performer Kim Shin (1955- ) played a requiem melody at the memorial (12710) Breda [2.59, 0.06, 8.7] ceremony for the crew of the space shuttle Columbia 1990 VQ5. Discovered 1990 Nov. 15 by E. W. Elst at in 2003. In October 2000 his compact disk Everlasting La Silla. (* M 37040) Space traveled into space with the shuttle Discovery. Breda, a city dating from 1252 in the southern part (M 62354) of The Netherlands, was captured in 1581 by the Spaniards during the Eighty Years War. In 1590 the (12775) Brackett [2.65, 0.24, 3.7] town fell again into the hands of Maurice of Nassau, 1994 PX22. Discovered 1994 Aug. 12 by E. W. Elst at using a handful of men hidden under the turf of a La Silla. (* M 37058) peat-boat. (M 63640) U.S. physicist Frederick Sumner Brackett (1896- 1988) predicted the far-infrared lines of the hydrogen (12711) Tukmit [1.19, 0.27, 38.5] spectrum. (M 53175; W. R. Dick) 1991 BB. Discovered 1991 Jan. 19 by J. E. Mueller at Brackett is also honored by a lunar crater. Palomar. (* M 37041) Tukmit is Father Sky in the Luiseno creation story. (12780) Salamony [3.16, 0.11, 5.7] He was made from nothingness and together with 1995 CE1. Discovered 1995 Feb. 9 by D. di Cicco at Tomaiyavit {see planet (11500)} bore the First People. Sudbury. (* M 37059) The First People became all the people, animals, As creative director for Sky Publishing for 10 years, plants and inanimate objects of the earth, the basis of Sandra Noel Salamony (1962- ) guided the overall Luiseno existence. (M 64312) look of publications such as Sky & Telescope {see planet (3243)}, Night Sky and Beautiful Universe. Her (12716) Delft [3.06, 0.04, 9.3] talents and enthusiasm for the subject have helped 1991 GD8. Discovered 1991 Apr. 8 by E. W. Elst at bring the science and hobby of astronomy to the La Silla. (* M 37042) general public. (M 58594) 64 (12787) Abetadashi

(12787) Abetadashi [2.26, 0.18, 6.2] Evgenij Aleksandrovich Vasil’ev (1935-2003) was a 1995 SR3. Discovered 1995 Sept. 20 by K. Endate and talented educator, the creator and permanent head of K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* M 37061) the pioneer camp ”Lesnoj” in a complex of ”Artek” Tadashi Abe (1943- ), a Japanese amateur pioneer camps in the Crimea. (M 59385) astronomer, taught high school from 1966 to 2004. He poured his considerable observational talents into (12999) Toruń [2.27, 0.19, 5.8] the field of astronomical photometry, producing a 1981 QJ2 . Discovered 1981 Aug. 30 by E. Bowell at number of scientific papers and a thesis based on his Anderson Mesa. (* M 37486) discoveries. (M 62354) Toruń, Poland, is the birthplace of Nicolas Coperni- cus. In 1997, the gothic Old Town became a UNESCO ( ) [ ] 12788 Shigeno 2.35, 0.24, 6.1 World Heritage Site. The university, which bears 1995 SZ3 . Discovered 1995 Sept. 22 by T. Okuni at Copernicus’ name, houses the largest observatory in ( ) Nanyou. * M 37061 Poland. (M 62354) Toramatsu Shigeno (1898-1986), the discoverer’s The name was suggested by T. Michalowski. father-in-law, had a keen interests in astronomy and participated in the construction of the Nanyou (13003) Dickbeasley [2.56, 0.21, 26.6] Observatory. (M 57423) 1982 FN. Discovered 1982 Mar. 21 by E. Bowell at Anderson Mesa. ( M 37487) ( ) [ ] * 12810 Okumiomote 2.58, 0.23, 14.1 Richard (”Dick”) E. Beasley (1934-1992) was a 1996 BV. Discovered 1996 Jan. 17 by K. Endate and noted calligrapher and multi-media artist. A teacher K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* M 37066) and administrator at Northern Arizona University, Okumiomote is the site, in northern Niigata Flagstaff, Beasley was in demand for workshops prefecture, of a community among the mountains in and symposia worldwide and garnered numerous { } Asahi see planet (8747) village. Many underground commissions. (M 65122) ruins and a stone circle, built 4000 years ago, have been discovered. The site was submerged by the (13031) Durance [2.60, 0.13, 4.3] damming of a river in 2000. (M 64312) 1989 SN4. Discovered 1989 Sept. 26 by E. W. Elst at La Silla. (* M 37495) (12838) Adamsmith [2.89, 0.07, 1.2] The Durance, a river in southeastern France, has its 1997 EL55. Discovered 1997 Mar. 9 by E. W. Elst at source in the Alps. Flowing through the départements La Silla. (* M 37074) of Haute-Alpes, Haute-Provence and Vaucluse, it passes Adam Smith (1723-1790), a key figure in the Scottish the cities of Sisteron, Manosque and Cavaillon, finally Enlightenment, is renowned for An Enquiry into the meeting the Rhône river near Avignon. (M 63640) Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (1767). In this work he introduced the principle of the division (13032) Tarn [2.72, 0.04, 4.9] of labor and suggested that self interest is the only 1989 TU3. Discovered 1989 Oct. 7 by E. W. Elst at way to reach socially beneficial results. (M 60299) La Silla. (* M 37495) The Tarn, a 375-km-long river in southern France, (12845) Crick [2.79, 0.02, 3.0] has its source on the 1550-m-high Lozère montain in 1997 JM15. Discovered 1997 May 3 by E. W. Elst at the Cévennes. Famous for its brutal and dangerous La Silla. (* M 37076) flooding, the Tarn is particularly appreciated for its Francis Crick (1916-2004) was a British scientist who beautiful gorges and canyons. (M 63640) proposed, together with J. D. Watson, the double- helical structure for DNA {see planet (55555)} in 1953. (13033) Gardon [2.68, 0.04, 6.5] Subsequently a general theory for the structure of small 1989 TB5 . Discovered 1989 Oct. 7 by E. W. Elst at viruses was worked out. He has also investigated the La Silla. (* M 37496) nature of consciousness in The astonishing hypothesis The Gardon (or Gard) is a river in southern France. (1994). (M 53175) It rises in the mountains of the Cévennes. After Crick was honored by the Nobel Prize for Medicine passing the cities of Saint Jean and Alès in the Gard 1962 together with J. D. Watson and M. M. F. Wilkins. département, the river ends its 133-km journey at the Rhône. A Roman aqueduct crosses the river at Pont (12916) Eteoneus [5.21, 0.02, 26.3] du Gard. (M 63640) 1998 TL15. Discovered 1998 Oct. 13 by the OCA-DLR ( ) [ ] Survey at Caussols. (* M 37096) 13039 Awashima 3.18, 0.17, 11.4 Eteoneus, the son of Boethous, was King Menelaus 1990 FK1. Discovered 1990 Mar. 27 by K. Endate and {see planet (1647)} of Sparta’s weapon-carrier during K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* M 37497) the Trojan War. He helped Odysseus {see planet Awasima is a small island, 20 km in circumference, (1143)} in his attempts to return home. (M 64312) in Niigata prefecture, in the Sea of Japan. The island hosts a population of about 400. Its key industries are (12979) Evgalvasil’ev [2.27, 0.18, 5.3] fishing and tourism. The inhabitants have inherited 1978 SB8 . Discovered 1978 Sept. 26 by L. V. from their predecessors a traditional culture, rich in Zhuravleva at Nauchnyj. (* M 37481) local color. (M 64312) (13044) Wannes 65

(13044) Wannes [2.54, 0.14, 12.2] (13217) Alpbach [2.38, 0.17, 3.5] 1990 QO8. Discovered 1990 Aug. 16 by E. W. Elst at 1997 ML2. Discovered 1997 June 30 by the OCA-DLR La Silla. (* M 37498) Survey at Caussols. (* M 37544) Wannes van de Velde (1937-2008) was a Flemish Alpbach, the beautiful mountain village situated in singer, musician and poet. He sang his rebellious the Tyrolean Alps, hosts the annual Summer School songs in the local dialect of Antwerp, a choice that Alpbach. It is also famous for the international was not always appreciateid by the city’s intelligentia. congress European Forum Alpbach, organized there His song Ik wil deze nacht in de straten verdwalen every summer since 1945 to provide an important (”This night I want to stray through the city”) became platform for economists, scientists, politicians and popular. (M 64563) artists. (M 65122) (13045) Vermandere [2.56, 0.09, 0.6] (13224) Takamatsuda [3.16, 0.01, 6.6] 1990 QP8. Discovered 1990 Aug. 16 by E. W. Elst at 1997 PL5 . Discovered 1997 Aug. 10 by T. Okuni at La Silla. (* M 37499) Nanyou. (* M 37546) Willem Vermandere (1940- ), a Flemish singer of Takashi Matsuda (1956- ) is a primary-school countryside songs, performs in the colorful West Flemish teacher and amateur astronomer, active in the Nanyo dialect ”Westhoek”. Although barely understood by Astronomy-Lovers Club since 1986. (M 59385) his fellow countrymen, he is esteemed for his critical ( ) [ ] views on society, the church and World War I. His 13235 Isiguroyuki 2.31, 0.04, 4.0 song Blance and his horse is well known. (M 64563) 1998 HT42. Discovered 1998 Apr. 30 by T. Okuni at Nanyou. (* M 37550) (13059) Ducuroir [2.59, 0.09, 6.6] Amateur astronomer Nobuyuki Ishiguro (1959- ) 1991 BD1. Discovered 1991 Jan. 18 by E. W. Elst at has been active in the Nanyo Astronomical Amateurs ( ) St. Michel. (* M 37502) Club since 1984. M 63173 ( ) Amateur astronomer Marc Ducuroir 1932-2003 , (13477) Utkin [2.45, 0.14, 8.5] secretary of the Société Royale Belge d’Astronomie 1975 VW . Discovered 1975 Nov. 5 by L. I. Chernykh during 1968-1977, participated in nine eclipse expedi- 5 at Nauchnyj. (* M 38310) tions. His enthusiasm and sense of humor were much Russian engineer and scientist Vladimir Fedorovich appreciated. He built a 0.15-m astrograph, now at Utkin (1923-2000) was the designer of numerous the Peiresc Observatory, near St. Hubert, Belgium. carrier rockets and spacecraft. He was chair of (M 56613) Russia’s Advisory Expert Council, which conducted (13094) Shinshuueda [2.30, 0.16, 3.8] joint assessments of the safety of Shuttle-Mir missions together with the Thomas P. Stafford Council. 1992 UK8. Discovered 1992 Oct. 19 by K. Endate and ( ) K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* M 37512) M 60299 The Ueda area of Nagano prefecture, located at the (13479) Vet [2.31, 0.19, 7.0] center of Japan, is called Shinshu and is surrounded by 1977 TO . Discovered 1977 Oct. 8 by L. I. Chernykh the 2000-meter-high mountains of Joshin-etsu highland 6 at Nauchnyj. (* M 38310) national park. Ueda city has a population of more The mathematician Vladimir Evgen’evich Tretyakov than 200 000 and precious cultural assets and historic (”VET”, b. 1936) is a co-author of the Repin-Tretyakov places. (M 63640) method for the stabilization of dynamical systems. (13176) Kobedaitenken [3.20, 0.13, 18.7] As rector he provides unceasing support for the 1996 HE . Discovered 1996 Apr. 21 by R. H. McNaught development of astronomy at the Ural University and 1 for the annual Student Winter Astronomical School. and H. Abe at Yatsuka. ( M 37533) * ( ) Kobedaitenken, short for Kobe-Daigaku Tenmon M 59921 Kenkyu-kai, means ”Kobe University astronomy club”, (13482) Igorfedorov [3.08, 0.24, 7.6] which popularizes astronomy in Hyogo prefecture. The 1979 HN5. Discovered 1979 Apr. 25 by N. S. Chernykh second discoverer belonged to this club during his at Nauchnyj. (* M 38311) student days. (M 61268) Igor’ Borisovich Fedorov (1940- ) is a prominent scientist in the field of radio-wave propagation and ( ) [ ] 13177 Hansschmidt 2.91, 0.06, 2.3 over-the-horizon radar and is the author of more than 1996 HS11. Discovered 1996 Apr. 17 by E. W. Elst at 180 scientific publications. He has worked at the La Silla. (* M 37534) Bauman Moscow State Technical University since 1963 ( ) Hans Schmidt 1923-2003 was the founder, together and has been rector since 1991. (M 57423) with Friedrich Becker (1900-1990), of the Hoher List {see planet (14872)} observatory. He specialized in the (13493) Lockwood [2.67, 0.20, 12.9] observation and reduction of eclipsing stars. Later, he 1985 PT. Discovered 1985 Aug. 14 by E. Bowell at became general director of the Bonner Universitäts- Anderson Mesa. (* M 38314) Sternwarte. (M 50251) George W. (”Wes”) Lockwood (1941- ), an Obituary published in Mitt. Astron. Ges., Nr. 87, astronomer at Lowell Observatory since 1973, is an p. 11 (2004). expert on high-precision photometry. Central to his 66 (13497) Ronstone research has been a decades-long study of the seasonal (13989) Murikabushi [2.38, 0.29, 14.6] variability of Saturn VI (Titan), Uranus, and Neptune, 1993 BG. Discovered 1993 Jan. 16 by T. Seki at Geisei. as well as activity cycles in the sun and solar-type (* M 39048) stars. (M 65122) Murikabushi (”a swarm of stars” in the Okinawa dialect) is the name of the 1.05-m infrared-optical (13497) Ronstone [2.32, 0.23, 23.3] telescope at the Ishigakijima Astronomical Observatory. 1986 EK1 . Discovered 1986 Mar. 5 by E. Bowell at The telescope was named following a popular suggestion Anderson Mesa. (* M 38315) from Okinawa citizens. (M 57950) Ronald C. Stone (1946-2005) joined the U.S. Naval Observatory in 1981, working in Washington D.C., in (14016) Steller [3.07, 0.05, 8.5] New Zealand and in Flagstaff, Arizona. He developed 1994 BJ4. Discovered 1994 Jan. 16 by E. W. Elst and the Flagstaff Astrometric Scanning Transit Telescope C. Pollas at Caussols. (* M 39055) (FASTT) and obtained extremely accurate positions Appointed naturalist on Vitus Bering’s second Kam- for thousands of minor planets. (M 54174) chatka expedition, German botanist Georg Wilhelm Obituary published in Bull. Am. Astron. Soc., Steller (1709-1746) collected some 1100 unknown plants Vol. 38, No. 4, p. 1282-1283 (2006). in the vicinity of Irkutsk. He joined Bering in Okhotsk on Kamchatka’s western coast and followed him on the (13551) Gadsden [2.53, 0.42, 5.3] expedition that led to the discovery of southeastern 1992 FL1. Discovered 1992 Mar. 26 by R. H. McNaught Alaska. (M 55986; M 56101) at Siding Spring. (* M 38329) Michael Gadsden (1933-2003) worked during the (14032) Mego [2.56, 0.21, 7.3] International Geophysical Year on airglow and aurorae 1994 XP. Discovered 1994 Dec. 4 by M. Koishikawa at in New Zealand and Antarctica and later at Boulder and Ayashi. (* M 39060) Aberdeen. He was an authority on noctilucent clouds Princess Mego (1568-1653) was the wife of Datemasa- and secretary general of the International Association mune {see planet (6859)}, a feudal lord in the Sendai of Geomagnetism and Aeronomy. (M 58594) {see planet (3133)} area. After marriage she took the name Yotuko-in. Her birthplace in Miharu, (13569) Oshu [ ] 2.41, 0.08, 7.1 Fukushima prefecture, is famous for a very old cherry 1993 EJ. Discovered 1993 Mar. 4 by T. Seki at Geisei. tree, Takisakura. A seedling planted near the Sendai ( ) * M 38335 Observatory is known as the ”Princess Mego Cherry Oshu City is situated in the southern inland region Tree”. (M 60299) of Iwate prefecture. It was formed on 2006 Feb. 20 as an amalgamation of five Japanese cities and (14077) Volfango [3.11, 0.13, 4.9] towns. The Mizusawa Astrogeodynamics Observatory 1996 PF1. Discovered 1996 Aug. 9 by A. Vagnozzi at is located in the new city. (M 56959) Stroncone. (* M 39072) ( ) (13641) de Lesseps [3.07, 0.16, 0.8] Volfango Montanari 1931- was a competitor 1996 GM . Discovered 1996 Apr. 15 by E. W. Elst during the Olympic Games in Helsinki in 1952. A 20 teacher of physical education, he passionately and at La Silla. (* M 38354) Jean-Baptiste de Lesseps (1766-1834), a French tenaciously spreads sport in Italian schools, especially ( ) diplomat and writer, was a member of the scientific in the younger grades. M 62354 expedition of La Pérouse. Reaching the port of Avatcha (14104) Delpino [3.16, 0.06, 9.0] (Kamchatka) on 1787 Sept. 30, he was transported over land by horses and sledges to get the reports of 1997 TV. Discovered 1997 Oct. 2 by V. Giuliani at ( ) the voyage so far to Paris. This took him more than Sormano. * M 39080 ( ) one year. (M 65122) Federico Ernesto Delpino 1946-2007 , an astronomer at the Bologna Observatory, began his scientific career (13643) Takushi [2.59, 0.11, 13.8] by studying x-ray and γ-ray sources and the microwave 1996 HC1 . Discovered 1996 Apr. 21 by H. Abe at cosmic background. He contributed to the creation of Yatsuka. (* M 38354) the electronic network at the University of Bologna and Takushi Yokota (1958- ) was the leader of Kobe participated in astronomical popularization. (M 61268) University astronomy club. He was also an observing partner of the discoverer. (M 61268) (14310) Shuttleworth [2.71, 0.16, 2.6] 1966 PP. Discovered 1966 Aug. 7 at the Boyden (13933) Charleville [2.78, 0.14, 8.3] Observatory at Bloemfontein. (* M 39792) 1988 VE1 . Discovered 1988 Nov. 2 by T. Seki at South African businessman Mark Shuttleworth (1973- Geisei. (* M 39033) ) was the first citizen of a country in Africa to Charleville is the largest town in Queensland’s venture into space. A civilian cosmonaut on a Soyuz outback in Australia. It is the home of Charleville mission in 2002, he spent eight days aboard the Cosmos Centre, which, blessed with very dark skies, International Space Station, where he participated introduces the public to astronomy. (M 57423) in experiments involving AIDs and genome research. The name was suggested by E. Kato. (M 57423) (14318) Buzinov 67

(14318) Buzinov [2.19, 0.21, 4.5] a length of nearly 2500 km, it forms with the Ural 1978 SD3 . Discovered 1978 Sept. 26 by L. V. mountains the traditional boundary between Europe Zhuravleva at Nauchnyj. (* M 39794) and Asia. (M 56613) Victor Mikhajlovich Buzinov (1934-2006) was a St. Petersburg journalist. About three thousand of his (14564) Heasley [2.85, 0.22, 4.7] Radio walks through the city won the recognition of 1998 BX13. Discovered 1998 Jan. 26 by the Spacewatch citizens and promoted their civic consciousness. He at Kitt Peak. (* M 39865) wrote several books on the history of St. Petersburg James N. Heasley (1947- ) completed his Ph.D. at that were awarded prestigious prizes. (M 58594) Yale University in 1973 and studies stellar pulsations and populations at the Institute for Astronomy in (14354) Kolesnikov [2.85, 0.24, 5.7] Honolulu. (M 57423) 1987 QX7. Discovered 1987 Aug. 21 by E. W. Elst at La Silla. (* M 39805) (14612) Irtish [3.16, 0.09, 7.3] ( ) Evgenij Kolesnikov 1935- is a Russian scientist 1998 SG164. Discovered 1998 Sept. 18 by E. W. Elst { who has conducted research at the Tunguska see at La Silla. (* M 39880) planet (5471)} impact site near Vanavara. (M 55986; The Irtish river has its source on the icy slopes M 56101) of the Mongolian Altai Montains in China. About 600 km of its 4250-km length pass through Chinese ( ) [ ] 14479 Plekhanov 3.15, 0.14, 5.9 territory and 1200 km traverse the arid steppes of 1994 CQ13. Discovered 1994 Feb. 8 by E. W. Elst at Kazakhstan. Entering Russia near Omsk, it passes ( ) La Silla. * M 39841 the city of Tobolsk and eventually flows into the Ob. ( ) Gennadij Plekhanov 1926- is a Russian scientist (M 56613) from Tomsk University who has conducted scientific investigations for 30 years at the Tunguska {see planet (14664) Vandervelden [3.14, 0.06, 15.9] (5471)} impact site near Vanavara. In July 1995 the 1999 BY25. Discovered 1999 Jan. 25 by T. Urata at discoverer accompanied him on an excursion to the Oohira. (* M 39894) Tunguska explosion area. (M 55986; M 56101) Erwin Van der Velden (1966-2005) was an active and valued member of the Brisbane and Southern (14501) Tetsuokojima [2.20, 0.14, 5.3] (Australian) Astronomical Societies. He developed 1995 WA8. Discovered 1995 Nov. 29 by T. Kobayashi supreme imaging techniques for planetary and deep- ( ) at Oizumi. * M 39847 sky objects taken by a Digital SLR camera and a Tetsuo Kojima (1945- ) is a Japanese amateur Web-Cam. (M 56613) astronomer and an active member of Ota Astronomical Club. (M 55986) (14789) GAISH [3.12, 0.09, 5.8] (14505) Barentine [2.36, 0.17, 3.3] 1969 TY1. Discovered 1969 Oct. 8 by L. I. Chernykh at Nauchnyj. ( MPO 1) 1996 AW4. Discovered 1996 Jan. 12 by the Spacewatch * at Kitt Peak. ( M 39848) Moscow University’s Sternberg Astronomical Insti- * ( ) John Caleb Barentine (1976- ) has served as an tute GAISh is a leading astronomical institute in observing specialist at the Apache Point Observatory Russia and one of the principal educational facilities 3.5-m telescope and Sloan Digital Sky Survey. Trained for teaching professional astronomers. The institute in stellar astronomy, he was introduced to planetary was founded in 1931 on the site of the observatory work by colleagues Gil Esquerdo and Carol Neese, who established by the university in 1831. (M 58595) suggested this name. (M 58594) (14794) Konetskiy [3.02, 0.11, 9.6] (14513) Alicelindner [2.65, 0.06, 4.4] 1976 SD5. Discovered 1976 Sept. 24 by N. S. Chernykh ( ) 1996 GK17. Discovered 1996 Apr. 15 by E. W. Elst at at Nauchnyj. * MPO 2 ( ) La Silla. (* M 39851) Victor Victorovich Konetskiy 1929-2002 was a Alice Lindner (1948- ) is the secretary at the Russian writer who also became the captain of an Hoher List Observatory {see planet (14872)}. For ocean-going ship in the Arctic Ocean. He was the many years she always has been very helpful in author of more than 50 well-known novels, stories and preparing the observations made at at Hoher List by film scripts. (M 58595) the present discoverer. Very reliable in her duties, she is appreciated by all colleagues at Hoher List. (14812) Rosario [2.45, 0.21, 14.0] (M 57423) 1981 JR1. Discovered 1981 May 9 at the Félix Aguilar Observatory at El Leoncito. (* MPO 7) (14519) Ural [3.20, 0.15, 2.3] One of the largest cities in Argentina, Rosario is 1996 TT38. Discovered 1996 Oct. 8 by E. W. Elst at located near the Parana River. The city has a La Silla. (* M 39852) planetarium, and astronomical activities are carried The Ural river with its source in the Ural mountains out at the Physics Institute of the Rosario National flows from north to south through the Ural region University. (M 60730) and Kazakhstan, flowing into the Caspian Sea. With The name was suggested by W. A. Fröger. 68 (14819) Nikolaylaverov

(14819) Nikolaylaverov [2.52, 0.21, 3.4] (14909) Kamchatka [2.58, 0.16, 13.4] 1982 UC11 . Discovered 1982 Oct. 25 by L. V. 1993 PY3. Discovered 1993 Aug. 14 by E. W. Elst at Zhuravleva at Nauchnyj. (* MPO 9) Caussols. (* MPO 36) Nikolay Pavlovich Laverov (1930- ), vice-president The Kamchatka peninsula, between the Pacific Ocean of the Russian Academy of Sciences, is an outstanding and the sea of Okhotsk, was investigated by S. P. scientist, author of classical works in uranium geology Krasheninnikov {see planet (14069)} during 1735-1741. and geochemistry, radiogeoecology, new energy sources A belt of 160 valcanoes, of which about 30 are active, and environmental protection. (M 64563) stretches along its shore. Very sparsely populated, the region is one of the few remaining pristine wilderness (14829) Povalyaeva [2.38, 0.28, 8.8] areas in the world. (M 56613) 1986 TR11 . Discovered 1986 Oct. 3 by L. G. (14925) Naoko [2.26, 0.19, 6.8] Karachkina at Nauchnyj. ( MPO 13) * 1994 VU2. Discovered 1994 Nov. 4 by K. Endate and Marina Petrovna Povalyaeva (1956- ) is head of K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* MPO 40) the program ”Telephone communication for invalids” Astronaut Yamazaki (Sumino) Naoko (1970- ) and organizer of charitable help to the children’s was chosen in 1999 to represent the National Space branch of the central clinical hospital of the Simferopol Development Agency of Japan in the management area. She was decorated with the Order of Saint Peter and application of the International Space Station. and Paul and Order ”For patriotism”. (M 56959) In particular, he has been engaged in the system integration of the Japanese Experiment Module. (14834) Isaev [2.28, 0.24, 4.5] (M 59922) 1987 SR17. Discovered 1987 Sept. 17 by L. I. Chernykh (14926) Hoshide [2.31, 0.23, 4.0] at Nauchnyj. (* MPO 14) Aleksej Mikhajlovich Isaev (1908-1971), the general 1994 VB3. Discovered 1994 Nov. 4 by K. Endate and designer and a laureate of many awards, was involved K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* MPO 41) in the construction of liquid-propellant engines for Astronaut Hoshide Akihiko (1968- ) was involved many spacecraft, space apparatus and orbital stations. in the development of the H-II launch vehicle, prior (M 62354) to supporting development of the Japanese astronaut training program and the evaluation of crew interface designs. He also represents his country in the ( ) [ ] 14873 Shoyo 2.39, 0.22, 8.5 management and application of the International 1990 UQ2. Discovered 1990 Oct. 28 by K. Kawanishi Space Station. (M 59922) and M. Sugano at Minami-Oda. (* MPO 26) Shoyo Senior High School in Takasago has depart- (14927) Satoshi [2.25, 0.19, 7.1] ments in home economics, commercial studies and 1994 VW6. Discovered 1994 Nov. 1 by K. Endate and general education. Shoyo means the evergreen pine K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* MPO 41) tree and the glorious sun. To be spirited, progressive, Furukawa Satoshi (1964- ), a Japanese astronaut autonomous and cooperative is the motto of this involved with the International Space Station, trained comprehensive school, of which the second discoverer as a Soyuz-TMA Flight Engineer and NASA mission is a graduate. (M 41387; M 58727) specialist to assemble and manage the Japanese Experiment Module. From 1989 to 1999 he practised (14877) Zauberflöte [3.04, 0.06, 12.3] clinical surgery and undertook medical research. ( ) 1990 WC9. Discovered 1990 Nov. 19 by E. W. Elst at M 59922 La Silla. ( MPO 27) * (14977) Bressler [2.92, 0.09, 1.7] Mozart’s opera Die Zauberflöte (”The Magic Flute”) celebrates love, forgiveness and the brotherhood of 1997 SE4 . Discovered 1997 Sept. 26 by E. Meyer at ( ) man. It was his last opera, composed in 1791. The Linz. * MPO 55 ( opera depicts many symbols of freemasonary, since Austrian amateur astronomer Martin Bressler 1912- ) Mozart was himself a freemason. This naming is on 2008 started his astrometric program on minor planets the occasion of the 250th anniversary of Mozart’s {see in 1982. Always eager to learn new techniques, he enthusiastically switched from photographic emulsions planet (1034)} birth. (M 56613) to a CCD in 1993. (M 41387)

(14888) Kanazawashi [2.22, 0.17, 5.8] (14980) Gustavbrom [3.06, 0.13, 2.9] 1991 SN1. Discovered 1991 Sept. 30 by K. Endate and 1997 TW9 . Discovered 1997 Oct. 5 by L. Sarounováˇ K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* MPO 30) at Ondˇrejov. (* MPO 56) Kanazawa, also known as ”Little Kyoto”, is located Gustav Brom (Gustav Frkal, 1921-1995) was a almost at the center of Ishikawa prefecture. In the popular Czech jazz musician, conductor, composer and Edo era, the city prospered as a castle town of the singer. After a very difficult youth he established in Kaga Domain and was known as ”Kaga one million Brno in 1941 a famous big band bearing his name. koku”, the highest unit of controlling power among Under his direction it became the leading Czech jazz the feudal lords in the Edo era. (M 59921) orchestra for more than fifty years. (M 59922) (15199) Rodnyanskaya 69

(15199) Rodnyanskaya [2.22, 0.16, 2.9] planet (4003)} Lieder. Educated as a professional 1974 SE. Discovered 1974 Sept. 19 by L. I. Chernykh singer, she performs regularly at church celebrations, at Nauchnyj. (* MPO 823) weddings and for select audiences at her residence. Larisa Zinov’evna Rodnyanskaya (1938-2004) was (M 64563; M 64683) secretary of the board of the Ukrainian Filmmakers Union. In 1987 she founded the first independent (15273) Ruhmkorff [2.60, 0.15, 12.1] documentary studio ”Contact” and was its permanent 1991 GQ . Discovered 1991 Apr. 8 by E. W. Elst at director and producer. (M 61764) 3 La Silla. (* MPO 843) (15202) Yamada-Houkoku [2.39, 0.21, 9.6] Heinrich D. Ruhmkorff (1803-1877) was a German researcher who invented the Ruhmkorff coil, used in 1977 EM5. Discovered 1977 Mar. 12 by H. Kosai and many physical experiments where high voltages are K. Hurukawa at Kiso. (* MPO 823) Yamada-Houkoku (1805-1877) was a Confucian and needed. The coil was applied for energizing discharge Japanese scholar of the late Edo period, born in tubes, notably for generating x-rays. (M 56613) Okayama prefecture. (M 57423) (15332) CERN [2.55, 0.05, 7.0] ( ) [ ] 15203 Grishanin 2.43, 0.19, 2.7 1993 TU24. Discovered 1993 Oct. 9 by E. W. Elst at 1978 SS6. Discovered 1978 Sept. 26 by L. V. Zhuravleva La Silla. (* MPO 860) at Nauchnyj. (* MPO 823) With its 27-km cyclotron, CERN (the European Kirill Vladimirovich Grishanin (1909-2002), an em- Organization for Nuclear Physics), located in Geneva, inent specialist in the field of hydrometeorology, is the world’s largest particle laboratory. It is currently delivered lectures at the St. Petersburg State Univer- involved with the search for how particles become sity for Water Communications for nearly 50 years. mass. (M 64312) He is author of numerous scientific works and some textbooks, one of which was reprinted three times. (15379) Alefranz [2.46, 0.10, 5.4] (M 55986) 1997 QG1. Discovered 1997 Aug. 29 by P. Sicoli and (15212) Yaroslavl’ [2.79, 0.14, 10.3] P. Chiavenna at Sormano. (* MPO 873) 1979 WY . Discovered 1979 Nov. 17 by L. I. Chernykh Alessandro Bisentini and Francesco Villa met in 3 Milan at the Center School of Theatre in 1995. In a at Nauchnyj. (* MPO 825) Founded in 1010, Yaroslavl’ was the capital of an short time they became a popular Italian comedian independent principality, incorporated into the Moscow duo, and their success was consolidated by a book in principality in 1463. During the Polish occupation of 2001 and a movie in 2005. (M 56613) Moscow in 1612 it was Russia’s de facto capital. The The name was suggested by the second discoverer, historical center of Yaroslavl’ has been included in the a long-time friend of both comedians. UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. (M 91765) (15469) Ohmura [2.91, 0.07, 2.1] (15239) Stenhammar [2.98, 0.06, 9.1] 1999 BC. Discovered 1999 Jan. 16 by T. Kobayashi at 1989 CR2. Discovered 1989 Feb. 4 by E. W. Elst at Oizumi. (* MPO 899) La Silla. (* MPO 834) Tsutomu Ohmura (1965- ) is a computer engineer Carl Wilhelm Eugen Stenhammar (1871-1927) was and amateur astronomer. He is a key member a Swedish composer, conductor and pianist. His of Ota Astronomical Club and very active in the work includes two piano concertos, two symphonies popularization of astronomy. (M 57950) and several quartets. His Sensommarnätter (”Late Summer Nights”, 1900-1904) includes beautiful episodes (15669) Pshenichner [2.43, 0.20, 2.8] of quiet gestures that are sprinkled throughout the 1974 ST1. Discovered 1974 Sept. 19 by L. I. Chernykh piece. (M 57950) at Nauchnyj. (* MPO 1671) ( ) (15267) Kolyma [2.40, 0.23, 12.8] Boris Grigor’evich Pshenichner 1933- dealt 1990 VX . Discovered 1990 Nov. 15 by E. W. Elst at with space education for 50 years. Since 1958 he 4 worked in the Moscow planetarium, and since 1962 in La Silla. (* MPO 842) The Kolyma, a river in northeastern Siberia, has a the Moscow palace for children’s creativity. A member total length of 2129 km. It rises in the mountains of the Russian space academy , he is head of the Moscow scientific-educational program ”Experiment in north of the coast of Okhotsk {see planet (4042)} and ( ) the Magadan area. Each winter the river is frozen to Space”. M 64563 a depth of several meters. (M 65122) (15672) Sato-Norio [2.43, 0.14, 2.3] (15268) Wendelinefroger [2.37, 0.23, 2.8] 1977 EX7. Discovered 1977 Mar. 12 by H. Kosai and 1990 WF3. Discovered 1990 Nov. 18 by E. W. Elst at K. Hurukawa at Kiso. (* MPO 1672) La Silla. (* MPO 842) Sato-Norio (1865-1942), a Japanese educator in Wendeline Froger (1948- ) has a beautiful soprano the Meiji period, was born in Okayama prefecture. voice and a preference for singing Schumann’s {see (M 57423) 70 (15695) Fedorshpig

(15695) Fedorshpig [2.43, 0.25, 2.8] of Kaga in the Edo Era. This name was selected 1985 RJ5. Discovered 1985 Sept. 11 by N. S. Chernykh from candidates proposed by children attending the at Nauchnyj. (* MPO 1677) Fureai Space Festival 2006, held in Kanazawa city to Fedor Ivanovich Shpig (1955- ), a qualified celebrate Space Day in Japan. (M 59385) specialist in economical sciences, is the president of the amateur football association in Ukraine. He promotes (15752) Eluard [3.16, 0.23, 10.8] the development of sport and a healthy life-style among 1992 BD2. Discovered 1992 Jan. 30 by E. W. Elst at teenagers in Ukraine. (M 56613) La Silla. (* MPO 1693) French poet Paul Eluard (Eugène Grindel, 1895-1952) (15702) Olegkotov [2.73, 0.14, 8.0] played an important role in the surrealistic movement. 1987 RN3. Discovered 1987 Sept. 2 by L. I. Chernykh His early poems are colored by fervent pacifism at Nauchnyj. (* MPO 1679) (Poèmes de la Paix), but his greatness comes from the Russian cosmonaut and physician Oleg Valer’evich inspiration of his muses, particularly his second wife Kotov (1965- ) took part in training the crews Nush (Capitale de la douleur, 1926). (M 59385) for the space station Mir. In Apr. 2007 he traveled into space as commander of the spaceship Soyuz. He (15766) Strahlenberg [3.16, 0.05, 5.1] worked on board as an engineer for 196 days, spending 1993 BD13. Discovered 1993 Jan. 22 by E. W. Elst at 11 hours in open space. (M 64563) La Silla. (* MPO 1696) Philip Johan von Strahlenberg (1676-1747), a Swedish (15716) Narahara [2.78, 0.19, 15.2] officer and geographer, was kept prisoner in 1709 at 1989 WY1. Discovered 1989 Nov. 29 by A. Takahashi Poltawa and during 1711-1721 sent to Tobolsk, where and K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* MPO 1683) he investigated the geography and nature of Siberia. Hiroshi Narahara (1968- ) is a coach for the He also studied the languages of the Tatars and Chunichi Dragons and a friend of the first discoverer. Mongols. (M 56959) (M 60730) (15785) de Villegas [3.14, 0.06, 14.2] (15723) Girraween [2.27, 0.13, 1.4] 1993 QO3. Discovered 1993 Aug. 18 by E. W. Elst at 1990 SA2 . Discovered 1990 Sept. 20 by T. Seki at Caussols. (* MPO 1701) Geisei. (* MPO 1685) Esteban Manuel de Villegas (1585-1669), a Spanish Girraween is an Australian Aboriginal word meaning poet, became famous for his lyrical work Las Eréoticas ”Place of flowers”. In southeastern Queensland, (1618), setting with its purely formal poetry a precedent Girraween National Park is famous for massive granite for neoclassism. The naming honors also Jean-Baptiste outcrops, spectacular wild flowers and a wide variety de Villegas (1721-1806), a member of the Gezelschap of wildlife. (M 59922) van den Heiligen Bloede in Bruges. (M 65122) The name was suggested by E. Kato. (15804) Yenisei [2.74, 0.05, 6.3] (15732) Vitusbering [3.17, 0.05, 10.4] 1994 EY5. Discovered 1994 Mar. 9 by E. W. Elst at 1990 VZ5. Discovered 1990 Nov. 15 by E. W. Elst at Caussols. (* MPO 1706) La Silla. (* MPO 1687) Rising near the Mongolian border, two headstreams Danish navigator and explorer Vitus Bering (1681- of the Yenisei proceed westward across Siberia and 1741) worked in the service of the Russian navy. converge at Kyzyl. Then flowing generally northward, During the second Kamchatka Expedition (1733-1743) the river passes Krasnoyarsk and reaches the Kara Sea. he reached the west coast of Alaska. On the way home Of its many tributaries the Podkamennaya Tunguska his ship was stranded, and he and his crew had to {see planet (5471)} is known from its proximity to the spend the winter on a small, bare island, where many 1908 impact event. (M 56959) of them died. (M 56959) (15861) Ispahan [2.99, 0.14, 13.6] (15735) Andakerkhoven [3.18, 0.07, 10.5] 1996 HB12. Discovered 1996 Apr. 17 by E. W. Elst at ( ) 1990 WF2. Discovered 1990 Nov. 18 by E. W. Elst at La Silla. * MPO 1721 La Silla. (* MPO 1688) Ispahan is an old and beautiful Persian-Iranian city Melisande T. M. ”Anda” Kerkhoven (1919-1945), a about 340 km from Teheran. Van Eyck’s poem De medical student at Groningen University, was active in Tuinman en de Dood tells the story of a gardener who the Dutch Resistance during World War II. Providing met Death in the garden of his master. Frightened by help and shelter for allied aircraft pilots, she was the prospect he requested his master’s horse and fled finally captured and shot by Dutch Nazi collaborators. to Ispahan, where Death was awaiting him. (M 57423) (M 63173) (15902) Dostál [2.26, 0.09, 5.7] (15740) Hyakumangoku [2.58, 0.13, 14.9] 1997 RA9. Discovered 1997 Sept. 13 by L. Sarounováˇ 1991 EG1. Discovered 1991 Mar. 15 by K. Endate and at Ondˇrejov. (* MPO 1733) K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* MPO 1689) Czech globetrotter V´ıˇta Dostál (1959- ) became One million ”koku”, or five million bushels of rice, a legend as the first person in his country to cycle signify the extreme wealth of the Japanese province alone 60 000 km around the world. He described the (15922) Masajisaito 71

1994-1997 adventure in Lucky Planet. A professional launching site in the former Soviet Union. About farmer, during 2006-2007 he made the Panamericana 2000 satellites—one third of the world’s total—were solo bike tour from Anchorage to Ushuaia in 223 days. launched from Plesetsk during the half century of its (M 60730) existence. (M 59385) (15922) Masajisaito [2.26, 0.19, 3.0] (16368) Cittàdi Alba [3.16, 0.10, 12.9] 1997 VR. Discovered 1997 Nov. 1 by K. Endate and 1981 DF. Discovered 1981 Feb. 28 by H. Debehogne K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* MPO 1738) and G. De Sanctis at La Silla. (* MPO 2813) Amateur astronomer Masaji Saito (1955- ) makes Alba is an ancient town, capital of the historical his living constructing and restoring traditional region of Langhe in Piedmont. It is famous for Japanese structures, shrines and temples. Active the excellence of its gastronomy, including ”tartufi”, in astronomical education and popularization in his sweets and some of the best Italian wines. The Cittá native area, he is also a free-lance photographer. di Alba was a partisan stronghold during World War II (M 62354) and is very active now in cultural activities. (M 65122)

(15963) Koeberl [2.68, 0.17, 13.3] (16413) Abulghazi [2.96, 0.09, 12.1] 1998 CY3. Discovered 1998 Feb. 6 by E. W. Elst at 1987 BA2. Discovered 1987 Jan. 28 by E. W. Elst at La Silla. (* MPO 1749) La Silla. (* MPO 2826) Christian Koeberl (1959- ) is a professor of During 1643-1663 the historian Abulghazi Bahadur geochemistry and cosmochemistry at the University (1603-1663) ruled the khanate of Khorezm (now of Vienna. His work involves the study of impact Uzbekistan). A copy of his writings on Mongols and structures due to asteroidal bodies, as well as the Tatars fell into the hands of German naturalist D. G. investigation of the chemistry of tektites, impact Messerschmidt {see planet (16450)} during a Siberian glasses and lunar meteorites. (M 56959) voyage and was published as Histoire généralogique des Tatars (Leiden, 1726). (M 56959) (15969) Charlesgreen [3.16, 0.07, 8.6] 1998 EW11. Discovered 1998 Mar. 1 by E. W. Elst at (16439) Yamehoshinokawa [2.65, 0.10, 12.2] La Silla. (* MPO 1751) 1989 BZ. Discovered 1989 Jan. 30 by T. Fujii and K. Charles Green (1735-1771) was the official astronomer Watanabe at Kitami. (* MPO 2834) on Cook’s {see planet (3061)} expedition aboard the Yamehoshinokawa is a river in the southern part Endeavour to Tahiti to observe the 1769 transit of of Fukuoka prefecture. It passes from east to west Venus. After the successful observation of the event, through the center of Hoshino (”star field”) village, in the expedition left Tahiti and sailed for Australia and Yame district, renowned for its beautiful starry sky. Jakarta. In Batavia Green caught malaria and was (M 59922) buried at sea. (M 57423) (16445) Klimt [3.19, 0.19, 12.1] (16232) Chijagerbs [3.94, 0.11, 7.9] 1989 GN3. Discovered 1989 Apr. 3 by E. W. Elst at 2000 ED152 . Discovered 2000 Mar. 6 by the JPL La Silla. (* MPO 2835) NEAT Program at Haleakala. (* MPO 1826) Austrian painter Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) was one James ”Gerbs” Bauer (1968- ) is a planetary of the most prominent members of the Vienna Art scientist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory whose Nouveau movement. His paintings, characterized by research focuses on the physical nature of outer elegant gold and colorful ornamentation, express subtle solar system bodies. Chija Bauer (1977- ) is a erotic feelings, as in Die Jungfrau (1907) and Dana physics teacher who helps to develop future scientists. (1913). (M 58595) (M 62354) (16447) Vauban [2.69, 0.20, 7.2] (16356) Univbalttech [3.15, 0.13, 2.8] 1989 RX. Discovered 1989 Sept. 3 by E. W. Elst at 1976 GV2. Discovered 1976 Apr. 1 by N. S. Chernykh St. Michel. (* MPO 2836) at Nauchnyj. (* MPO 2810) Sébastien Le Prestre, Seigneur de Vauban (1633- The Baltic State Technical University of Russia is 1707) was a French marshal and strategist of genius, well known for its scientific schools in missiles and space buiding many forts for the defense of his country. technology, gas dynamics, ballistics and durability. Renowned for his great humanity, he investigated Among its outstanding graduates are space-system the causes of poverty in France, made proposals for designers D. I. Kozlov, V. F. Utkin and G. A. Efremov an equitable tax-system and pleaded for religious and cosmonauts G. M. Grechko and S. K. Krikalev. tolerance. (M 58595) (M 57423) (16449) Kigoyama [3.18, 0.17, 4.9] (16358) Plesetsk [2.70, 0.19, 13.5] 1989 SO. Discovered 1989 Sept. 29 by T. Fujii and K. 1976 YN7. Discovered 1976 Dec. 20 by N. S. Chernykh Watanabe at Kitami. (* MPO 2837) at Nauchnyj. (* MPO 2811) The 546-m Mount Kigoyama is located to the The Plesetsk (Plesetzk) cosmodrome was founded in southeast of Kanazawa, Iahikawa prefecture. At its 1957. By the end of the 1960s it had become the main summit a planetarium and observatory are open for 72 (16450) Messerschmidt the public, and there is a display of the history (16555) Nagaomasami [2.58, 0.16, 15.6] of Japanese space development and the International 1991 US3. Discovered 1991 Oct. 31 by K. Endate and Space Station. (M 59922) K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* MPO 2868) Masami Nagao (1966-1984) was a Japanese amateur (16450) Messerschmidt [3.21, 0.10, 5.9] astronomer who died in a traffic accident. His parents, 1989 SY2. Discovered 1989 Sept. 26 by E. W. Elst at friends of one of the discoverers, constructed an La Silla. (* MPO 2837) astronomical observatory and donated its equipment During 1719-1728 German naturalist Daniel Gottlieb to a company active in the popularization of astronomy. Messerschmidt (1685-1735) was sent by Peter the Great (M 57423) on a expedition to Siberia. The first person to study systematically the ”rumors” about ”frozen” (16563) Ob [3.13, 0.09, 12.5] mammoths, he investigated thoroughly Siberian fauna 1992 BF2. Discovered 1992 Jan. 30 by E. W. Elst at and flora, as well as its mineralogy and geography. La Silla. (* MPO 2870) (M 56960) The 3700-km-long Ob river has its source in the Altai mountains of central Asia. After passing Novosibirsk (16479) Paulze [2.98, 0.10, 10.4] and the swampy forests of the Tomks region, the Ob 1990 QK7. Discovered 1990 Aug. 20 by E. W. Elst at joins the Irtish. In Apr. 1740, on his way to observe a La Silla. (* MPO 2846) transit of Mercury, Joseph-Nicolas Delisle {see planet Marie-Anne Pierrette Paulze (1758-1836) was the (12742)} traveled on the frozen Ob with horses and wife and scientific collaborator of the chemist Antoine sledges. (M 56960) Lavoisier {see planet (6826)}. Her heritage is found in the fine detailed drawings she made of the apparatus (16564) Coriolis [2.98, 0.08, 10.3] invented by her husband for his chemical investigations. 1992 BK2. Discovered 1992 Jan. 30 by E. W. Elst at (M 59385) La Silla. (* MPO 2871) Gaspard Gustave de Coriolis (1792-1843) was a (16494) Oka [3.06, 0.04, 10.4] French mathematician and physicist who showed that 1990 SP8. Discovered 1990 Sept. 22 by E. W. Elst at the laws of motion could be used in a rotating frame by La Silla. (* MPO 2850) adding an extra force, the coriolis acceleration, to the The Oka river has its source in the central Russian équations of motion (Sur les équations du mouvement Upland. With a total length of 1490 km, it is the relatif des systèmes des corps, 1835). (M 57950) largest right tributary of the Volga. At the confluence with the Volga {see planet (1149)} it meets the city of (16578) Essjayess [2.26, 0.11, 24.7] Nizhny Novgorod {see planet (7736)}. (M 56960) 1992 FM1. Discovered 1992 Mar. 29 by D. I. Steel at Siding Spring. (* MPO 2874) (16498) Passau [2.77, 0.10, 17.2] Shirley June Steel (née Parsons, b. 1932) is the 1990 SX8. Discovered 1990 Sept. 22 by E. W. Elst at mother of the discoverer. (M 60299) La Silla. (* MPO 2851) The Bavarian city of Passau is at the confluence of (16587) Nagamori [2.57, 0.28, 12.8] the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz. Originally a Celtic 1992 SE. Discovered 1992 Sept. 21 by K. Endate and settlement, and later a Roman camp, it was civilized K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* MPO 2877) by St. Boniface in 739 and made a city in 1225. St. Kyouji Nagamori (1932- ) was involved in the Stephan’s Cathedral houses the largest church organ calculation of planetary ephemerides in the Japan in the world (17 774 pipes, 233 stops and 4 consoles). Hydrographic Department for some 30 years. After his (M 57423) retirement, he joined the nautical information center that provides tide tables and other astronomical data. (16513) Vasks [2.59, 0.06, 12.7] (M 57424) 1990 VP6. Discovered 1990 Nov. 15 by E. W. Elst at ( ) [ ] La Silla. (* MPO 2855) 16594 Sorachi 2.61, 0.04, 10.7 Latvian composer and contra-bassist Peteris Vasks 1992 UL4. Discovered 1992 Oct. 26 by K. Endate and (1946- ) studied composition at the Latvian State K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* MPO 2879) Conservatory, including in his work a great sense of Sorachi, a central district of Hokkaido, had been nature, both pristine and destroyed, as in his String developed by coal-mining and its related businesses and Quartet No. 2 (1984). In 1997 he received the Latvian industries. But after the termination of coal-mining it Grand Music Award for his violin concerto. (M 56960) is now in a great depression. (M 58595)

(16552) Sawamura [2.42, 0.13, 2.5] (16596) Stephenstrauss [2.39, 0.15, 2.1] 1991 SB. Discovered 1991 Sept. 16 by K. Endate and 1992 UN7. Discovered 1992 Oct. 18 by the Spacewatch K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* MPO 2867) at Kitt Peak. (* MPO 2880) Tsuneo Sawamura (1928- ) invented a new anti- Stephen Strauss (1943- ) graduated from the corrosion solder in Japan. It is being used by NASA University of Colorado and moved to Canada in 1968, for the electrical systems in space shuttles. (M 55986) where he has been a science writer at the Toronto (16624) Hoshizawa 73

Globe & Mail. Strauss received the first Connaught (16869) Koˇsinár [2.22, 0.12, 4.2] medal for medical reporting in 1995. (M 54176; 1998 AV8. Discovered 1998 Jan. 10 by A. Galád and M 57747) A. Pravda at Modra. (* MPO 2958) The name was suggested by P. Jedicke and R. Jedicke. Ladislav Koˇsinár (1929- ), mentor of amateur astronomy in Slovakia, founded the astronomical (16624) Hoshizawa [2.41, 0.04, 3.0] observatory in Sobotiˇste in 1972. Long-time chairman 1993 HX. Discovered 1993 Apr. 16 by K. Endate and of the Slovak Union of Amateur Astronomers, he is K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* MPO 2888) now an honorary member of the SUAA and of the Sachiko Hoshizawa (1951- ) appears daily on a Slovak Astronomical Society. (M 64563) Japanese television program about cooking and has The name was suggested by P. Rapavý. introduced more than 3800 dishes using the produce of Hokkaido. A great space enthusiast, she developed and (17060) Mikecombi [2.55, 0.15, 12.2] in 2000 presented to the astronaut Kouichi Wakata a 1999 GX7. Discovered 1999 Apr. 9 by the LONEOS special soybean soup for space. (M 59922) at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 3015) Michael R. Combi (1952- ), of the University of (16625) Kunitsugu [2.15, 0.08, 3.1] Michigan, is a planetary astronomer who specializes in 1993 HG1. Discovered 1993 Apr. 20 by K. Endate and the detailed modeling of cometary comae. His model K. Watanabe at Kitami. (* MPO 2888) for the distribution of water molecules and associated Kunitsugu Terakado (1942- ) was involved in the byproducts has been invaluable in understanding a establishment and improvement of rules and regulations wide variety of coma observations. (M 54563; M 54919) for the National Space Development Agency of Japan. He was also involved in the launch of the rockets (17081) Jaytee [2.32, 0.21, 6.4] N-1 and H-II and was in charge of a project 1999 JT1 . Discovered 1999 May 8 by the Catalina for launching meteorological and communications Sky Survey at Tucson. (* MPO 3021) satellites. (M 59922) Joseph T. (”J.T.”) Williams (1936- ) is an engineer at the Multiple-Mirror Observatory who was (16646) Sparrman [2.35, 0.08, 6.6] instrumental in the development of the original cluster 1993 SJ5. Discovered 1993 Sept. 19 by E. W. Elst at of six 1.8-m telescopes on Mt. Hopkins, Arizona, as Caussols. (* MPO 2895) well as of the 6.5-m retrofit. He also developed the Anders Erikson Sparrman (1748-1820) studied technique of aluminizing large telescope mirrors in medicine and botany and became one of the most situ. (M 56960) outstanding pupils of Linnaeus. In 1772 he joined James Cook {see planet (3061)} on his second voyage (17427) Poe [3.56, 0.09, 10.8] around the world, later writing about this in A voyage 1989 CQ2. Discovered 1989 Feb. 4 by E. W. Elst at to the Cape of Good Hope, towards the Antarctic La Silla. (* MPO 4048) polar circle, and round the world (1789). (M 58595) Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849), born to a Scots-Irish family in Boston, Massachusetts, is known for his (16689) Vistula [3.15, 0.16, 11.6] macabre and mysterious writings. The tales of the 1994 PZ26. Discovered 1994 Aug. 12 by E. W. Elst at Grotesque and Arabesque (1839) enormously influenced La Silla. (* MPO 2906) artists from many disciplines. His famous poem The The Vistula river, 1047 km long, rises in the Beskidy Raven is a reminiscence on the early death of his wife. mountains of southern Poland and flows to the Baltic (M 60299) Sea past Krakóv, Warsaw and Gdańsk. (M 57424) (17428) Charleroi [3.93, 0.11, 8.4] (16711) Ka-Dar [3.19, 0.17, 2.8] 1989 DL. Discovered 1989 Feb. 28 by H. Debehogne 1995 SM29 . Discovered 1995 Sept. 26 by T. V. at La Silla. (* MPO 4048) Kryachko at Zelenchukskaya. (* MPO 2912) Charleroi, built in 1666 on both sides of the Sambre The astronomical observatory of Ka-Dar scientific river, is the largest city in Wallonia. Traces of center is the first private observatory in Russia open to metallurgy and commercial activity from prehistoric the public. Founded on 2004 June 8, the observatory times have been found there, and the Romans built works for the popularization of scientific activity by several temples and villas in the vicinity. The amateur astronomers and their collaboration with area is also known for its coal-mining industry, now professional astronomers. (M 64563) terminated. (M 64312) (16760) Masanori [2.60, 0.26, 6.9] (17445) Avatcha [3.17, 0.26, 15.2] 1996 TY7 . Discovered 1996 Oct. 11 by H. Abe at 1989 YC5. Discovered 1989 Dec. 28 by E. W. Elst at Yatsuka. (* MPO 2926) St. Michel. (* MPO 4053) Masanori Sato (1952- ) is a member of Matsue Avatcha Bay, on the southeastern coast of the Astronomy Club. He has popularized astronomy in Kamchatka peninsula, was used by Vitus Bering as Shimane prefecture and is an observing partner of the a base during the expeditions that resulted in the discoverer. (M 61268) discovery of Alaska. The French astronomer Louis 74 (17452) Amurreka

Delisle de la Croyère (1690-1741) died from scurvy (17779) Migomueller [2.91, 0.06, 1.1] during the second expedition and was buried at the 1998 FK12. Discovered 1998 Mar. 26 by the OCA-DLR edge of the bay. (M 57424) Survey at Caussols. (* MPO 4149) German physicist Michael (”Migo”) Mueller (1974- (17452) Amurreka [2.95, 0.07, 5.6] ) has advanced knowledge of the thermal properties 1990 QE . Discovered 1990 Aug. 16 by E. W. Elst of minor planets, including modeling the thermal 10 behavior of an eclipsing binary. He determined at La Silla. (* MPO 4055) The Amour river in Russia flows across northern the thermal inertia of a double minor planet from Asia from the mountains of northeastern China to the mid-infrared observations of mutual eclipses from the Sea of Okhotsk {see planet (4042)}. With a length of Spitzer Space Telescope. (M 60730) 4444 km, the Amurreka drains diverse landscapes of ( ) [ ] desert, steppe, tundra and taiga. The river forms the 18032 Geiss 2.83, 0.14, 11.7 border between the Russian Far East and northeastern 1999 MG1. Discovered 1999 June 20 by the LONEOS ( ) China. (M 65122) at Anderson Mesa. * MPO 4225 Johannes Geiss (1926- ) is a leading Swiss space (17519) Pritsak [2.65, 0.12, 11.9] scientist. He was PI on the Solar Wind Composition 1992 YE . Discovered 1992 Dec. 18 by E. W. Elst at experiment aboard Apollo 11-16. The recipient of 2 medals from learned societies of the U.S. and Europe, Caussols. (* MPO 4074) Omeljan Pritsak (1919-2006), renowned for his Geiss is a foreign member of the U.S. Academy of ( ) Turkish and Ukrainian studies, cofounded the Ukrainian Sciences. M 56960 Research Institute at Harvard University and taught The name was suggested by T. C. Owen. there during 1964-1989. In 1990 he oversaw the (18115) Rathbun [2.99, 0.09, 10.3] opening of a branch of the Kiev Oriental Studies 2000 NT . Discovered 2000 July 5 by the LONEOS Institute in the Crimea. (M 57424) 19 at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 4249) Donald Rathbun (1923- ) is a distinguished (17521) Kiek [2.81, 0.06, 0.0] neurologist. Founder of the Epilepsy Association of El 1993 BR . Discovered 1993 Jan. 27 by E. W. Elst at 4 Paso, Rathbun also served on the Texas state board Caussols. ( MPO 4075) * of United Cerebral Palsy, served as vice president of Israël David Kiek (1811-1899) was a famous photog- the State Development Disabilities Council and was rapher in Leiden. The Dutch phrase een kiekje maken elected to the Explorers Club. (M 56960) is still widely used to mean ”to take a snapshot”. (M 63640) (18119) Braude [2.27, 0.12, 0.8] 2000 NZ . Discovered 2000 July 4 by the LONEOS (17543) Sosva [3.23, 0.11, 18.0] 24 at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 4250) 1993 PA3. Discovered 1993 Aug. 14 by E. W. Elst at Semen Ya. Braude (1911-2003) was a founder of Caussols. (* MPO 4081) decametric radioastronomy in the former U.S.S.R. The Sosva river in western Siberia is one of the many and creator of the UTR-2 decametric radio telescope. { ( )} ( ) tributaries of the Ob see planet 16563 . M 57951 (M 55986) The citation was provided by L. N. Lytvynenko. (17602) Dr. G. [3.15, 0.16, 21.3] 1995 SO1. Discovered 1995 Sept. 19 by T. B. Spahr (18121) Konovalenko [3.23, 0.22, 0.0] ( ) at Tucson. * MPO 4098 2000 NF25. Discovered 2000 July 4 by the LONEOS Stephen Gottesman (1939- ), a radio astronomer at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 4251) at the University of Florida for 35 years, was an Alexandr A. Konovalenko (1951- ) is an academi- advisor to 18 students and a teacher and friend to cian at the Ukrainian National Academy of Sciences many others. His research involved galactic structure and a well-known radioastronomer. He is active in and dynamics, but his celestial namesake honors the astrophysics and instrumentation using the largest endless enthusiasm and respect ”Dr. G.” afforded his decameter radio telescope (UTR-2). (M 55986) students. (M 60299; M 60839) The name was suggested by D. F. Lupishko.

(17770) Baumé [2.55, 0.27, 8.3] (18122) Forestamartin [2.93, 0.12, 2.3] 1998 EU11. Discovered 1998 Mar. 1 by E. W. Elst at 2000 NL27. Discovered 2000 July 4 by the LONEOS La Silla. (* MPO 4146) at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 4251) Antoine Baumé (1728-1804) was a chemist at the Franco Foresta Martin (1945- ), an excellent Ecole de Pharmacie in Paris. Famous for his invention science popularizer, both in print and on television, of the scale hydrometer for measuring the density of has for the past 30 years been the scientific editor for liquids (subsequently expressed in degrees Baumé), he the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera. (M 56960) wrote the three-volume practical work on pharmacy The name was suggested by S. Montebugnoli and Chimie expérimentale et raisonnée (1773). (M 59385) V. Zappalà. (18123) Pavan 75

(18123) Pavan [2.96, 0.07, 1.3] (18293) Pilyugin [2.35, 0.22, 4.5] 2000 NS27. Discovered 2000 July 4 by the LONEOS 1978 SQ4. Discovered 1978 Sept. 27 by L. I. Chernykh at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 4251) at Nauchnyj. (* MPO 5151) Luciano Pavan (1956- ), an Italian musician, Nikolaj Alekseevich Pilyugin (1908-1982) was the writer, painter and amateur astronomer, is well known general designer of autonomous control systems and in the scientiﬁc minor-planet community for his help computers for space rocketry. His inventions allowed at several meetings in Belgirate. (M 56960) the realization of programs such as Sputnik, Luna, The name was suggested by M. Di Martino and Vostok and many others. (M 62355) D. F. Lupishko. (18295) Borispetrov [2.66, 0.26, 10.4] (18148) Bellier [3.14, 0.14, 1.2] 1978 TT7. Discovered 1978 Oct. 2 by L. V. Zhuravleva 2000 OZ57. Discovered 2000 July 29 by the LONEOS at Nauchnyj. (* MPO 5152) at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 4258) Boris Mikhajlovich Petrov (1946- ), director of Guy and Caroline Bellier are renowned French the St. Petersburg regional center of the Russian orthopedic surgeons. The naming also honors their News Agency ITAR-TASS, is a well-known Russian sons Thomas and Margaux. (M 56960) journalist who has made an important contribution to The name was suggested by M. Fulchignoni and M. the development of the mass media of the new Russia. A. Barucci. (M 58595)

(18149) Colombatti [2.84, 0.03, 3.1] (18349) Dafydd [2.89, 0.23, 16.4] 2000 OB58. Discovered 2000 July 29 by the LONEOS 1990 OV4. Discovered 1990 July 25 by H. E. Holt at at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 4259) Palomar. (* MPO 5167) Giacomo Colombatti (1972- ), of the University Dafydd (c. 1215-1246) succeeded his father Llywelyn of Padova, participated in the final phases of the I as prince of Wales in 1240. In a charter issued Cassini/Huygens mission cruise and analyzed data 750 years to the day before this minor planet was collected during the Huygens probe’s descent to Titan. discovered, he revised and improved Welsh law and (M 56960) made other advancements. He was also responsible for The name was suggested by M. Fulchignoni. establishing diplomatic links between Wales and the papacy. (M 65122) (18150) Lopez-Moreno [3.44, 0.09, 12.8] 2000 OC60. Discovered 2000 July 29 by the LONEOS (18449) Rikwouters [3.12, 0.17, 1.8] at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 4259) 1994 PT19. Discovered 1994 Aug. 12 by E. W. Elst at JoséJ. Lopez-Moreno (1950- ), of the Instituto La Silla. (* MPO 5195) de Astrofisica de Andalucia, is a planetary scientist Rik Wouters (1882-1916) was a Belgian fauve painter interested in planetary atmospheres. As Co-I of and sculptor. Fascinated by the work of James Ensor the Huygens Atmospheric Structure Instrument he {see planet (2819)}, he started painting with a pallet studied the physical properties of Titan’s atmosphere. knife. He chose his wife Nel as the primary model for (M 56960) his paintings (Woman in a white sweater, 1908) and The name was suggested by M. Fulchignoni and M. sculptures (Domestic concerns, 1913). (M 59385) A. Barucci. (18610) Arthurdent [2.55, 0.21, 5.6] (18151) Licchelli [3.11, 0.32, 2.4] 1998 CC2. Discovered 1998 Feb. 7 at the Starkenburg 2000 OT60. Discovered 2000 July 29 by the LONEOS Observatory at Heppenheim. (* MPO 5242) at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 4259) The earthling Arthur Dent is confronted with the Domenico Licchelli (1969- ), of the University of adversities of life, the universe and everything in Lecce, studies minor-planet photometry and extrasolar a highly amusing and entertaining way in Douglas planets. He is also an ardent popularizer of astronomy. Adams’ famous five-volume trilogy The Hitch Hiker’s The citation was written by V. Zappalà. (M 58595) Guide to the Galaxy. (M 42677; M 42729)

(18152) Heidimanning [3.05, 0.06, 9.3] (18639) Aoyunzhiyuanzhe [2.69, 0.02, 2.5] 2000 OW60. Discovered 2000 July 29 by the LONEOS 1998 ER8 . Discovered 1998 Mar. 5 at the Beijing at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 4260) Observatory at Xinglong. (* MPO 5250) Heidi L. K. Manning (1967- ), a planetary sci- Aoyunzhiyuanzhe, meaning ”Olympic Games Vol- entist and associate professor of physics at Concordia unteer”, honors the 1.7 million volunteers whose work, College in Moorehead, Minnesota, has made important devotion, smiles and service during the 2008 Olympic contributions to the development of scientiﬁc instru- and Paralympic Games touched the whole world, ments for in situ spacecraft observations, as well as to setting a milestone in voluntary service and opening a laboratory studies of cosmic dust particles. (M 60299) fresh chapter in volunteerism in China. (M 64563) 76 (18643) van Rysselberghe

(18643) van Rysselberghe [2.70, 0.10, 10.4] Yurij Vladimirovich Alexandrov (1934- ) is a 1998 EK12. Discovered 1998 Mar. 1 by E. W. Elst at professor at the V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National La Silla. (* MPO 5251) University. A well-regarded teacher, Alexandrov is the Théo van Rysselberghe (1862-1926) was a Belgian author of Physics of Planets, Celestial Mechanics and pointillistic painter (Family in the orchard, 1890) who other textbooks for university students. (M 62355) had been influenced by Georges Seurat. After the The name was suggested by D. F. Lupishko and Yu. death of Seurat {see planet (6678)} in 1891, van G. Shkuratov. Rysselberghe gradually abandoned pointillism and returned to the classic French impressionistic style of (18814) Ivanovsky [2.28, 0.11, 4.7] painting. (M 59385) 1999 KJ17. Discovered 1999 May 20 by the LONEOS at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 5303) (18727) Peacock [3.14, 0.10, 5.4] Oleg Genrikhovich Ivanovsky (1922- ) is director 1998 KW3. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LONEOS of the Museum of the Lavochkin Space Association. at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 5277) He served as Deputy Chief Designer for the Soviet Anthony Peacock (1950- ) was project scientist Luna and Lunokhod missions and as a designer for for the ESA Exosat and XMM-Newton missions. A the Vostok spacecraft. (M 60730) leading expert on detectors for use in high-energy astrophysics, he has also developed the S-CAM, a (19017) Susanlederer [2.89, 0.03, 1.0] cryogenic camera having an ultrafast photon-counting 2000 RH93. Discovered 2000 Sept. 4 by the LONEOS detector, for groundbased optical astronomy. (M 60730) at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 5362) Susan M. Lederer (1970- ), planetary scientist (18729) Potentino [2.93, 0.09, 3.4] and assistant professor of physics at California State 1998 KJ4. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LONEOS University, San Bernadino, has made important contri- at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 5277) butions to both photometric and spectral observations An ancient castle near Seggiano, Tuscany, Potentino of comets, minor planets, centaurs and transneptunian has been perfectly restored by its English owners, the objects. (M 59922) Greene family. (M 60730) The name was suggested by V. Zappalà. (19079) Hernández [2.97, 0.18, 8.0] 1967 KC. Discovered 1967 May 31 at the Carlos U. (18735) Chubko [3.01, 0.15, 0.3] Cesco Observatory at El Leoncito. (* MPO 6433) 1998 MH46. Discovered 1998 June 23 by the LONEOS José Hernández (1834-1886) was the Argentinian at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 5279) author of El Gaucho Mart´ın Fierro (1872), La Vuelta Larysa Sergiivna Chubko (1980- ), an astronomer de Mart´ın Fierro (1879) {see planet (19080)} and other in the Department of Small Solar System Bodies at classic gaucho poems. (M 56613) the Astronomical Observatory of Kyiv Shevchenko The name was suggested by W. A. Fröger. National University, observes and studies the spectra of comets and minor planets. (M 60730) (19080) Mart´ınfierro [2.32, 0.28, 20.7] The name was suggested by K. I. Churyumov. 1970 JB. Discovered 1970 May 10 at the Carlos U. Cesco Observatory at Flagstaff. (* MPO 6433) (18749) Ayyubguliev [2.22, 0.09, 3.9] Mart´ın Fierro is the fictitious Argentinian hero of 1999 GA8. Discovered 1999 Apr. 9 by the LONEOS the poems by JoséHernández (1834-1886) {see planet at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 5283) (19079)}. (M 56613) Ayyub Salakh-ogly Guliev (1954- ), director of The name was suggested by W. A. Fröger. the Shamakha Astrophysical Observatory, Azerbaijan, ( ) [ ] studies the origin of comets. (M 60730) 19130 Tytgat 2.73, 0.15, 15.2 The name was suggested by K. I. Churyumov. 1988 CG2. Discovered 1988 Feb. 11 by E. W. Elst at La Silla. (* MPO 6447) (18750) Leonidakimov [2.60, 0.24, 5.6] Belgian expressionist painter Edgard Tytgat (1879- ) 1999 GA9. Discovered 1999 Apr. 10 by the LONEOS 1957 joined the Brabant fauvists that gathered around { } at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 5284) Rik Wouters see planet (18449) . Attempting to Leonid Afanas’evich Akimov (1937- ) is a reduce painting to color and lines, he developed the Ukrainian planetary scientist. An expert in lu- ”poetic” style evident in his Invitation to Paradise nar photometry, he was one of the earliest to study the (1922), which shows him leading children and animals opposition effect, and additionally made laboratory into a butterfly garden. (M 59386) measurements of lunar regolith particles. (M 62355) ( ) [ ] The name was suggested by D. F. Lupishko and Yu. 19132 Le Clézio 2.78, 0.15, 7.6 G. Shkuratov. 1988 CL4. Discovered 1988 Feb. 13 by E. W. Elst at La Silla. (* MPO 6447) (18751) Yualexandrov [2.23, 0.25, 4.6] French-Mauritian novelist of more than 30 novels, 1999 GO9. Discovered 1999 Apr. 15 by the LONEOS Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio (1940- ) is particularly at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 5284) well known for his Voyage to Rodrigues. He was (19148) Alaska 77 awarded the 2008 Nobel Prize for Literature based on (19366) Sudingqiang [2.68, 0.17, 13.8] his ”authorship of new departures, poetic adventure 1997 VZ7 . Discovered 1997 Nov. 6 at the Beijing and sensual ecstasy”. (M 64564) Observatory at Xinglong. (* MPO 6516) Su Ding-qiang (1936- ), an astronomer and optical (19148) Alaska [3.13, 0.14, 19.7] engineering expert, made many creative contributions 1989 YA5. Discovered 1989 Dec. 28 by E. W. Elst at to Chinese astronomical instruments, including a new St. Michel. (* MPO 6452) idea to apply active optics to obtain the shape of a While searching for de la Croyère’s mythical land, changeable optical system that could not be realized the Second Kamchatka expedition reached Alaska in in the conventional way. (M 65122) July 1741. Georg Wilhelm Steller, the expedition’s ( ) [ ] naturalist, spotted the blue jay Cyanocitta stelleri, a 19504 Vladalekseev 2.99, 0.04, 11.0 bird he recognized as not native to Asia. (M 57424) 1998 LL2. Discovered 1998 June 1 by E. W. Elst at La Silla. (* MPO 6558) (19155) Lifeson [2.59, 0.22, 12.3] Vladimir Alekseev (1935- ), a physicist at the 1990 SX . Discovered 1990 Sept. 22 by B. Roman at Troitsk Institute in the Moscow region, has searched 3 the Tunguska {see planet (5471)} site for pieces of the Palomar. (* MPO 6454) Alex Lifeson (Alexander Zivojinovich, b. 1953) is impacting body. He made radar measurements up to the guitarist for the Canadian band Rush. Cofounder a depth of 80 meters. (M 55986; M 56101) of the band, he is an integral part of the Rush sound. (19517) Robertocarlos [2.66, 0.14, 7.5] Along with his band mates, Alex is an Officer of the 1998 SK . Discovered 1998 Sept. 18 by E. W. Elst Order of Canada. (M 60299) 164 at La Silla. (* MPO 6563) ( ) (19224) Orosei [2.25, 0.16, 6.5] Roberto Carlos Braga 1941- is one of the most popular Brazilian pop singers, focusing his entire 1993 RJ . Discovered 1993 Sept. 15 by A. Boattini at 3 career on romantic songs. The album A Janela Cima Ekar. ( MPO 6474) * (1972) contains the famous song A Montanha-Obrigado Roberto Orosei (1968- ) has worked on theoretical Senhor. In 1989 he was honored with a Grammy and numerical tools for microwave experiments in Award. (M 59922) planetary missions. He has participated in many international projects, mostly related to European (19612) Noordung [2.39, 0.12, 5.9] Space Agency missions for solar-system exploration. 1999 OO. Discovered 1999 July 17 at the Crniˇ Vrh (M 59386) Observatory at Crniˇ Vrh. (* MPO 6591) At the end of 1928 Herman Potoˇcnik (1892-1929) (19258) Gongyi [2.29, 0.14, 7.5] published under the pseudonym Hermann Noordung 1995 FT . Discovered 1995 Mar. 24 at the Beijing 20 a visionary work entitled Das Problem der Befahrung Observatory at Xinglong. ( MPO 6484) * des Weltraums—der Raketen-motor. In this work he Gongyi is a city located in the heartland of the was the first to detail a technical description of a space Central Plains of China Henan Province, with a history station in a geostationary orbit and its applications. dating back to ancient times. It enjoys an important (M 59386) cultural heritage and abundant mineral resources, as well as a reputation as one of the cradles of Chinese (19633) Rusjan [2.44, 0.26, 13.0] civilization. (M 60730) 1999 RX42. Discovered 1999 Sept. 13 at the Crniˇ Vrh Observatory at Crniˇ Vrh. ( MPO 6598) (19298) Zhongkeda [2.39, 0.08, 6.7] * Edvard Rusjan (1886-1911) was a pioneer Slovenian 1996 SU4 . Discovered 1996 Sept. 20 at the Beijing aircraft designer and pilot who performed his first fully ( ) Observatory at Xinglong. * MPO 6495 controllable flight on 1909 Nov. 25 with an EDA I Zhongguokeda is the University of Science and aircraft. He died after his aircraft crashed in Belgrade Technology of China, a new type of university on 1911 Jan. 9. (M 59386) established by the Chinese Academy of Sciences after the founding of the Peoples Republic of China. (19664) Yancey [3.06, 0.17, 9.5] (M 59386) 1999 RV135. Discovered 1999 Sept. 9 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 6608) (19318) Somanah [2.35, 0.24, 24.4] Bryan D. Yancey (1988- ) is a finalist in the 1996 XB2. Discovered 1996 Dec. 2 by F. Manca and 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge, a M. Cavagna at Sormano. (* MPO 6501) middle school science competition, for his environmental Radhakhrishna Dinesh Somanah (1960- ) has sciences project. He attends the Lawton Chiles Middle been a professor of physics and astrophysics at the School, Miami, Florida. (M 49772; M 50321) University of Mauritius since 1987. As one of the three pioneers of professional astronomy in the republic, he (19727) Allen [2.43, 0.19, 13.3] was particularly involved in the construction of the 1999 XS2. Discovered 1999 Dec. 4 by C. W. Juels at Mauritius Radio Telescope. (M 59922) Fountain Hills. (* MPO 6628) 78 (19818) Shotwell

London-based solar physicist Clabon Walter Allen and is regarded as the city’s first architect. He built (1904-1987) authored the first (1955) through third the Peter and Paul fortress, the Summer Palace of (1973) editions of Astrophysical Quantities, without Peter I and the House of 12 Boards, which now houses which most professional astronomers would never have St. Petersburg University. (M 48159; M 49221) received their degrees, and most watchers of the The citation was prepared by I. Bogdanov. sky would never have successfully completed their observing sessions. (M 56960) (20002) Tillysmith [3.19, 0.14, 20.2] 1991 EM. Discovered 1991 Mar. 10 by R. H. McNaught ( ) [ ] 19818 Shotwell 2.36, 0.17, 8.8 at Siding Spring. (* MPO 7699) 2000 SB150. Discovered 2000 Sept. 24 by the LINEAR Tilly Smith (1994- ), in recognising the signs of at Socorro. (* MPO 6655) a tsunami and alerting beachgoers, saved many lives Gary Shotwell mentored a finalist in the 2003 on the island of Phuket in the 2004 Dec. 26 tsunami Discovery Channel Youth Science Challenge, a middle disaster. (M 57424) school science competition. He teaches at the Lawton Chiles Middle School, Miami, Florida. (M 49773; (20019) Yukiotanaka [2.67, 0.34, 2.2] M 50321) 1991 VN. Discovered 1991 Nov. 2 by A. Takahashi and ( ) (19912) Aurapenenta [2.38, 0.25, 7.2] K. Watanabe at Kitami. * MPO 7704 ( ) 1955 RE . Discovered 1955 Sept. 14 at the Goethe Yukio Tanaka 1967- is an infielder for the 1 Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters. (M 60730) Link Observatory at Brooklyn, Indiana. (* MPO 7671) Aurapenenta honors the fiftieth anniversary of the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, (20024) Mayrémart´ınez [2.65, 0.14, 13.9] which transformed American astronomy through its 1992 BT2. Discovered 1992 Jan. 30 by E. W. Elst at stewardship of the National Optical Astronomy Ob- La Silla. (* MPO 7705) servatory, the National Solar Observatory, the Gemini Mayré Adriana Mart´ınez Blanco (1978- ) is a Observatory and the Space Telescope Science Institute. professional singer who uses the rare flageolet register. (M 59922) The Academia El Arte de Cantar, which she founded in 2001, was soon recognized as the best singing (19915) Bochkarev [2.36, 0.24, 2.1] academy in Venezuela. In Oct. 2006 she won first 1974 RX1. Discovered 1974 Sept. 14 by N. S. Chernykh place in the ”Latin American Idol” contest. (M 59922) at Nauchnyj. (* MPO 7672) Nikolay Gennadievich Bochkarev (1947- ) discov- (20060) Johannforster [3.07, 0.12, 9.7] ered x-ray radiation of nebulae formed by the stellar 1993 PV5. Discovered 1993 Aug. 15 by E. W. Elst at wind and initiated an observational program for the Caussols. (* MPO 7715) mapping of active galactic nuclei. He founded an German naturalist Johann Reinhold Forster (1729- International Astronomical Society incorporating the 1798) and his son Georg accompanied James Cook Commonwealth of Independent States. (M 57424) on the second Pacific Voyage. In Observations made during a Voyage around the World (1778), he described (19969) Davidfreedman [2.36, 0.04, 6.8] his investigations. In 1779 he became professor of 1988 PR. Discovered 1988 Aug. 11 by A. J. Noymer natural history and mineralogy at the University of at Siding Spring. (* MPO 7688) Halle. (M 60730) David A. Freedman (1938- ), professor of statistics at the University of California, Berkeley, was the 2003 (20103) de Vico [2.37, 0.11, 7.1] recipient of the National Academy of Sciences’ Carty 1995 JK. Discovered 1995 May 6 by R. Calanca at Award. His published books include Statistical models: Cavezzo. (* MPO 7729) Theory and Practice, Approximating countable Markov The Jesuit Francesco de Vico (1805-1848), best chains and Brownian motion and diffusion. (M 56613) known as the discoverer of seven comets, including 54P (19981) Bialystock [3.19, 0.20, 14.8] and 122P, was director of the Observatory of Collegio 1989 YB . Discovered 1989 Dec. 29 by E. W. Elst at Romano in Rome from 1838 to 1848. De Vico was 6 born in the city of Macerata, and the Osservatorio St. Michel. (* MPO 7692) Settled in 1437, the Polish city of Bialystock had di Monte D’Aria di Serrapetrona is dedicated to him. many occupiers until Jan Klemens Branicki (1689-1771), (M 59386) a commander in chief, became heir to the Bialystock area, where he built the magnificent Branicki castle. (20107) Nanyotenmondai [2.47, 0.13, 5.0] (M 59922) 1995 QY3. Discovered 1995 Aug. 28 by T. Okuni at Nanyou. (* MPO 7730) (19994) Tresini [2.78, 0.17, 8.1] Nanyotenmondai (the Nanyo Citizens’ Observatory) 1990 TJ15. Discovered 1990 Oct. 13 by L. G. Karachkina is located in the Sosyou park in the northern part and G. R. Kastel’ at Nauchnyj. (* MPO 7696) of Nanyo city, Yamagata prefecture. The observatory Dominico Tresini (c. 1670-1734), architect and was founded in 1986 and has been active in education engineer, worked in St. Petersburg beginning in 1703 and the popularization of astronomy. (M 56960) (20109) Alicelandis 79

(20109) Alicelandis [2.58, 0.23, 9.3] imaging faint objects using CCD cameras, Romanishin 1995 RJ. Discovered 1995 Sept. 12 by J. L. Tonry at has recently concentrated on observing Kuiper Belt Kitt Peak. (* MPO 7731) Objects. With Stephen Tegler, he discovered the Alice Landis Tonry (1921- ) was a graduate of bimodal nature of centaur colors. (M 63392) Tufts Medical School, as well as a realtor, farmer and mother. (M 56613) (20362) Trilling [2.52, 0.13, 10.0] (20135) Juels [3.09, 0.14, 0.9] 1998 JH3. Discovered 1998 May 1 by the LONEOS at ( ) 1996 JC. Discovered 1996 May 7 by P. G. Comba at Anderson Mesa. * MPO 7810 David E. Trilling (1972- ) is an assistant astron- Prescott. ( MPO 7739) * omer at the University of Arizona. Theorist and Charles W. Juels (1944-2009) of Fountain Hills, Arizona, is a public health physician/psychiatrist observer, Trilling has used the Spitzer telescope to and an amateur astronomer who discovered and determine the diameters and albedos of NEOs, TNOs demonstrated that hunting minor planets can be an and circumstellar dust disks. He also works on theories of orbital migration and extrasolar planet formation. addictive activity. In only a year and a half he ( ) has been credited with the discovery of 65 numbered M 63392 objects. (M 42368) (20363) Komitov [2.64, 0.20, 8.7] (20333) Johannhuth [2.28, 0.12, 4.0] 1998 KU1. Discovered 1998 May 18 by the LONEOS ( ) 1998 HH51. Discovered 1998 Apr. 25 by the LONEOS at Anderson Mesa. * MPO 7810 ( ) at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 7801) Boris Petrov Komitov 1954- , of the Institute Johann Sigismund Huth (1763-1818) was a founder of Astronomy, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, has of astronomy at Kharkiv University, Russia (now studied the physics and chemistry of comets, including Ukraine). He was a professor of this university during 1P/Halley and the collision of D/1993 F2 with Jupiter 1808-1811 and director of Tartu observatory (Estonia) in 1994. He also works on solar activity cycles from 1811 to 1818. Huth discovered four comets and is the leading popularizer of planetary science in and estimated the diameter of (3) Juno by the eclipse Bulgaria. (M 63392) method. (M 60299) (20364) Zdenˇekmiler [2.93, 0.13, 2.7] ( ) [ ] 20334 Glewitsky 2.26, 0.15, 3.9 1998 KC5. Discovered 1998 May 20 by M. Tichýand 1998 HL51. Discovered 1998 Apr. 25 by the LONEOS Z. Moravec at Kleˇt. (* MPO 7810) at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 7801) Czech film-maker and illustrator Zdenˇek Miler (1921- Grigori Vasil’evich Lewitsky (1852-1917) was a ), known for his cartoons and books for children, is founder and the first director (1883-1893) of Kharkiv particularly famous for his amiable cartoon character Observatory, Russia (now Ukraine). From 1898 to Krtek (Little Mole). The first episode, How the Mole 1908 he was director of Tartu Observatory (Estonia). Got His Trousers, of 49 Mole stories was produced in (M 60299; M 60419; M 60615) 1956. (M 56613) ( ) [ ] 20358 Dalem 2.60, 0.15, 12.1 (20366) Bonev [2.75, 0.18, 9.4] 1998 HD148. Discovered 1998 Apr. 25 by E. W. Elst 1998 KP . Discovered 1998 May 23 by the LONEOS ( ) 8 at La Silla. * MPO 7808 at Anderson Mesa. ( MPO 7811) ( ) * Henri Dalem 1951- is a specialist in data Boncho P. Bonev (1972- ), a research assistant ( ) processing and the webmaster marquis of the professor at the Catholic University of America, has international Holbach foundation. Also interested advanced the understanding of the chemistry of comets. in eighteenth-century studies, he currently occupies (M 63392) himself with the origins of despotism. (M 56960) (20360) Holsapple [2.29, 0.06, 9.6] (20367) Erikagibb [2.80, 0.19, 9.2] 1998 KT . Discovered 1998 May 23 by the LONEOS 1998 JO2. Discovered 1998 May 1 by the LONEOS at 8 at Anderson Mesa. ( MPO 7811) Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 7809) * Keith A. Holsapple (1938- ) is a professor of Erika Gibb (1974- ), assistant professor in the engineering at the University of Washington. An Department of Physics and Astronomy of the University expert in modeling the response of planetary and of Missouri, works on the organic chemistry of comets asteroidal material to stress and shock, Holsapple has and star forming regions. (M 63392) developed scaling laws for cratering and has explored the relationship between asteroidal shape, spin rates (20392) Mikeshepard [2.89, 0.10, 15.9] and internal strength. (M 63392) 1998 MA8. Discovered 1998 June 19 by the LONEOS at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 7820) (20361) Romanishin [2.65, 0.16, 14.3] Michael Shepard (1962- ), a professor of geology 1998 JD3. Discovered 1998 May 1 by the LONEOS at and geosciences at Bloomsburg University of Pennsyl- Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 7809) vania, specializes in radar and optical remote sensing William Romanishin (1952- ) is a professor of of the minor and the terrestrial planets. (M 62355) astronomy at the University of Oklahoma. An expert in The name was suggested by S. J. Ostro. 80 (20451) Galeotti

(20451) Galeotti [2.16, 0.20, 5.8] (20730) Jorgecarvano [2.53, 0.25, 9.2] 1999 JR134. Discovered 1999 May 15 by the LONEOS 1999 XC151. Discovered 1999 Dec. 9 by the LONEOS at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 7838) at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 7926) Piero Galeotti (1942- ), professor of physics at Jorge Carvano (1971- ) is a planetary scientist the University of Torino, is involved in experimental working at Rio de Janeiro National Observatory. He cosmic-ray physics and neutrino astrophysics. He is studies small bodies and planetary satellites and is an also very active in scholarly and popular conferences. expert on thermal modeling. (M 63392) (M 62355) The name was suggested by V. Zappalà. (20731) Mothédiniz [3.01, 0.09, 10.2] 1999 XH151. Discovered 1999 Dec. 9 by the LONEOS (20465) Vervack [2.38, 0.15, 7.6] at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 7926) ( ) 1999 MJ1. Discovered 1999 June 20 by the LONEOS Thais Mothé-Diniz 1974- is a planetary scientist at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 7842) who works at Rio de Janeiro National Observatory. Ronald J. Vervack, Jr. (1966- ), of Johns Hopkins Using spectroscopy, she studies the families and University Applied Physics Laboratory, has advanced composition of minor planets. (M 63392) the understanding of processes occurring in planetary atmospheres and cometary comae. (M 63392) (20740) Sémery [3.14, 0.16, 6.5] 1999 XB228. Discovered 1999 Dec. 13 by the LONEOS (20467) Hibbitts [2.39, 0.18, 6.8] at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 7929) ( ) 1999 MX1. Discovered 1999 June 20 by the LONEOS Alain Sémery 1944- is an engineer at Paris at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 7843) Observatory. He has contributed to the design and Charles A. Hibbitts (1967- ), of Johns Hop- development of many instruments aboard spacecraft kins University Applied Physics Laboratory, studies involved in solar system exploration. (M 63392) the composition of icy bodies using near infrared spectroscopy. (M 63392) (20741) Jeanmichelreess [3.19, 0.26, 12.6] 1999 XA230. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LONEOS (20606) Widemann [3.07, 0.13, 8.9] at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 7929) 1999 RM . Discovered 1999 Sept. 5 by the LONEOS Jean-Michel Reess (1967- ) is an engineer at 214 Paris Observatory. He is developing the optics at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 7887) Thomas Widemann (1961- ) is a planetary of new-generation instruments for space missions. scientist at Paris Observatory and an associate (M 63393) professor at Versailles University. He is an expert ( ) [ ] in the field of stellar occultations and groundbased 20887 Ngwaikin 2.24, 0.16, 3.2 spectroscopy of planetary atmospheres. (M 63392) 2000 WP2 . Discovered 2000 Nov. 18 by W. K. Y. Yeung at Arizona City. (* MPO 7972) Ng Wai Kin (1974- ) is one of the pioneers in (20607) Vernazza [2.87, 0.23, 9.1] lunar and planetary imaging using webcam. His 1999 RR219. Discovered 1999 Sept. 4 by the LONEOS imaging work has been widely published in various at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 7887) international astronomical magazines. He is also a keen Pierre Vernazza (1979- ) is a planetary scientist telescope maker and promotes sidewalk astronomy in working at the European Space Agency’s European Hong Kong. (M 57951) Space Research and Technology Centre in Noordwijk. He studies spectroscopy of minor planets and young (20896) Tiphene [2.56, 0.16, 13.7] families of minor planets. (M 63392) 2000 WW141 . Discovered 2000 Nov. 20 by the LONEOS at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 7974) (20608) Fredmerlin [2.19, 0.08, 8.6] Didier Tiphene (1957- ) is deputy director of the 1999 RH224. Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LONEOS Laboratoire d’Etudes Spatiales et d’Instrumentation at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 7888) en Astrophysique at Paris Observatory. He specializes Frédéric Merlin (1981- ) is a planetary scientist in detector development for astronomy space missions. at Paris Observatory. He studies transneptunian (M 63393) objects using spectroscopy and surface compositional modeling. (M 63392) (20897) Deborahdomingue [2.77, 0.03, 15.6] 2000 WR142. Discovered 2000 Nov. 20 by the LONEOS (20657) Alvarez-Candal [3.10, 0.19, 15.0] at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 7975) 1999 TL261. Discovered 1999 Oct. 14 by the LONEOS Deborah L. Domingue (1963- ) works at Johns at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 7902) Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. Alvaro Alvarez-Candal (1977- ) is a planetary Domingue has worked on the NEAR space mission scientist who works at Paris Observatory. Using and is deputy project scientist for the MESSENGER spectroscopy, he studies minor planets, transneptunian mission. She is an expert in photometry and Hapke objects and the relationship between minor planets theory and in the analysis of small-body remote sensing and comets. (M 63392) data. (M 63393) (20965) Kutafin 81

(20965) Kutafin [2.93, 0.14, 14.5] (21192) Seccisergio [2.45, 0.11, 7.2] 1978 SJ7. Discovered 1978 Sept. 26 by L. V. Zhuravleva 1994 NA. Discovered 1994 July 2 at the Santa Lucia at Nauchnyj. (* MPO 8599) Observatory at Stroncone. (* MPO 8670) Oleg Emel’yanovich Kutafin (1937- ), rector of Sergio Secci (1956-1980) was a researcher and author the Moscow State Academy of Law, is a prominent who graduated with top honors at the University of specialist in the field of constitutional law. He Bologna. (M 65122) made a considerable contribution to the formation and development of legal bases in the new democratic (21262) Kanba [3.14, 0.24, 8.4] Russia. (M 56961) 1996 HA2. Discovered 1996 Apr. 24 by R. H. McNaught and H. Abe at Yatsuka. (* MPO 8692) (21075) Heussinger [2.42, 0.18, 2.2] Minatsu Kanba (1970- ) is a member of Matsue Astronomy Club. He has popularized astronomy in 1991 RF4. Discovered 1991 Sept. 12 by L. D. Schmadel and F. Börngen at Tautenburg. ( MPO 8634) Shimane prefecture and is an observing partner of the * ( ) Adalbert Heussinger (1923- ) is a member of the discoverer. M 61268 Catholic order of Minorites. He was for 40 years (21301) Zanin [2.29, 0.09, 5.4] confessor in St. Peter’s Cathedral at the Vatican, 1996 WE3 . Discovered 1996 Nov. 22 at the Farra where he absolved thousands of penitents of their sins. d’Isonzo Observatory at Farra d’Isonzo. (* MPO 8704) He is recognized as a distinguished scholar of theology Antonio Zanin (1921-1997) was a respected Italian and philosophy. (M 56961) entrepreneur, active in the field of mechanical engi- The name was suggested by the first discoverer. neering and manufacturing and distinctly remembered by his employers for his ability to establish sincere and (21087) Petsimpallas [2.68, 0.18, 11.2] humane relationships. (M 65122) 1992 BH2. Discovered 1992 Jan. 30 by E. W. Elst at ( ) [ ] La Silla. (* MPO 8638) 21400 Ahdout 2.31, 0.20, 3.6 Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811) was a German 1998 FM57. Discovered 1998 Mar. 20 by the LINEAR naturalist who lived and worked in Russia for most of at Socorro. (* MPO 8734) his life. In 1768 he was sent by Catherine the Great on Zimra Payvand Ahdout (1988- ) was awarded a mission to explore several provinces in the European second place in the 2006 Intel International Science part of Russia and in Siberia. An iron meteorite and Engineering Fair for her chemistry team project. found near Krasnoyarsk gave rise to the classification She attends the Roslyn High School, Roslyn Heights, pallasites. (M 59386) New York, U.S.A. (M 57273) (21404) Atluri [2.17, 0.12, 4.9] (21109) Sünkel [3.12, 0.12, 13.7] 1998 FD61. Discovered 1998 Mar. 20 by the LINEAR 1992 RY. Discovered 1992 Sept. 4 by L. D. Schmadel at Socorro. (* MPO 8736) and F. Börngen at Tautenburg. (* MPO 8645) Kamalakar Atluri (1988- ) was awarded second Hans Sünkel (1948- ) is professor of mathematical place in the 2006 Intel International Science and geodesy and geoinformatics at the Technical University Engineering Fair for his biochemistry team project. He of Graz. A well-known expert on the shape of the attends the Herricks Senior High School, New Hyde earth, he currently serves as the university’s rector. Park, New York, U.S.A. (M 57273) (M 56961) The name was suggested by the first discoverer. (21407) Jessicabaker [2.92, 0.07, 3.4] 1998 FL64. Discovered 1998 Mar. 20 by the LINEAR (21118) Hezimmermann [2.41, 0.19, 2.0] at Socorro. (* MPO 8737) ( ) 1992 SB17. Discovered 1992 Sept. 24 by L. D. Schmadel Jessica Leann Baker 1988- was awarded second and F. Börngen at Tautenburg. (* MPO 8647) place in the 2006 Intel International Science and Helmut Zimmermann (1926- ), director of Jena Engineering Fair for her zoology project. She attends University Observatory from 1969 to 1978, worked the Seneca High School, Seneca, Missouri, U.S.A. on the interstellar radiation field and cloud collisions. (M 57273) He was the integrating figure in the new study (21412) Sinchanban [2.15, 0.04, 3.4] course of astronomy for student teachers in Germany. 1998 FJ . Discovered 1998 Mar. 20 by the LINEAR (M 56961) 67 at Socorro. ( MPO 8739) The citation was prepared by W. Pfau. * Sinchan Banerjee (1989- ) was awarded second place in the 2006 Intel International Science and (21160) Saveriolombardi [3.02, 0.05, 9.6] Engineering Fair for his behavioral and social sciences 1993 TJ. Discovered 1993 Oct. 10 by A. Vagnozzi at project. He attends the Clear Lake High School, Stroncone. (* MPO 8660) Houston, Texas, U.S.A. (M 57273) An expert in physics and mathematics, Saverio Lombardi (1924- ) has always shared his knowledge (21414) Blumenthal [2.41, 0.25, 11.8] and experience with the astronomers at St. Lucia. 1998 FQ69. Discovered 1998 Mar. 20 by the LINEAR (M 65122) at Socorro. (* MPO 8740) 82 (21415) Nicobrenner

Daniel Abraham Blumenthal (1988- ) was awarded (21447) Yungchieh [2.36, 0.21, 1.4] second place in the 2006 Intel International Science 1998 HZ18. Discovered 1998 Apr. 18 by the LINEAR and Engineering Fair for his microbiology project. at Socorro. (* MPO 8752) He attends the Jones College Prep, Chicago, Illinois, Chen Yung-Chieh (1987- ) was awarded first place U.S.A. (M 57273) in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his engineering team project. He attends the (21415) Nicobrenner [2.41, 0.21, 2.7] Taipei Municipal LiShan High School, Taipei, Taiwan, ( ) 1998 FM70. Discovered 1998 Mar. 20 by the LINEAR Chinese Taipei. M 57273 at Socorro. (* MPO 8740) Nicole Rachelle Brenner (1988- ) was awarded (21454) Chernoby [3.17, 0.08, 9.9] second place in the 2006 Intel International Science 1998 HE40. Discovered 1998 Apr. 20 by the LINEAR and Engineering Fair for her engineering project. She at Socorro. (* MPO 8754) attends the Lawrence High School, Cedarhurst, New Grant Fabian Chernoby (1988- ) was awarded York, U.S.A. (M 57273) second place in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his behavioral and social sciences (21418) Bustos [2.18, 0.09, 5.3] team project. He attends the Lake Brantley High ( ) 1998 FY71. Discovered 1998 Mar. 20 by the LINEAR School, Altamonte Springs, Florida, U.S.A. M 57274 at Socorro. (* MPO 8742) Miguel Angel Bustos (1987- ) was awarded (21457) Fevig [2.34, 0.19, 0.2] second place in the 2006 Intel International Science 1998 HD51. Discovered 1998 Apr. 25 by the LONEOS and Engineering Fair for his environmental sciences at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 8755) project. He attends the Uniondale High School, Ronald A. Fevig (1964- ), of the University of Uniondale, New York, U.S.A. (M 57273) North Dakota, works on the spectroscopy of minor planets and comets. (M 63393) (21422) Alexacarey [2.18, 0.05, 3.4] 1998 FL78. Discovered 1998 Mar. 24 by the LINEAR (21458) Susank [2.33, 0.07, 4.6] at Socorro. (* MPO 8743) 1998 HN51. Discovered 1998 Apr. 25 by the LONEOS Alexa A. Carey (1989- ) was awarded first place at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 8755) in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Susan D. Benecchi (née Kern; b. 1977) is currently Fair for her environmental sciences project. She a postdoctoral researcher at the Space Telescope attends the Gold Beach High School, Gold Beach, Science Institute, Baltimore. She specializes in binary Oregon, U.S.A. (M 57273) transneptunian objects and has a strong interest in science education. (M 63393) (21424) Faithchang [2.18, 0.10, 4.4] ( ) [ ] 1998 FU79. Discovered 1998 Mar. 24 by the LINEAR 21459 Chrisrussell 2.26, 0.13, 7.1 at Socorro. (* MPO 8744) 1998 HS51. Discovered 1998 Apr. 30 by the LONEOS Faith Kan Chang (1988- ) was awarded second at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 8756) place in the 2006 Intel International Science and Christopher T. Russell (1943- ) is a professor of Engineering Fair for her biochemistry project. She geophysics and planetary physics at the University attends the Syosset High School, Syosset, New York, of California, Los Angeles. Principal Investigator of U.S.A. (M 57273) the Dawn mission to (1) Ceres and (4) Vesta, Russell has wide-ranging interests that include space physics, (21436) Chaoyichi [2.19, 0.08, 3.7] Venus, Jupiter, Jupiter I (Io) and Mercury. (M 63393) 1998 FL116. Discovered 1998 Mar. 31 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 8748) (21461) Alexchernyak [2.21, 0.06, 2.2] Chao Yi-Chi (1988- ) was awarded first place 1998 HS60. Discovered 1998 Apr. 21 by the LINEAR and Best in Category in the 2006 Intel International at Socorro. (* MPO 8756) Science and Engineering Fair for her zoology project. Alexander Chernyak (1988- ) was awarded first She also received the Seaborg SIYSS Award. She place in the 2006 Intel International Science and attends the Affiliated Senior High School Of NTNU, Engineering Fair for his physics team project. He Taipei, Taiwan, Chinese Taipei. (M 57273) attends the International Academy, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, U.S.A. (M 57274) (21437) Georgechen [2.63, 0.19, 12.4] 1998 FG117. Discovered 1998 Mar. 31 by the LINEAR (21464) Chinaroonchai [2.28, 0.20, 5.7] at Socorro. (* MPO 8748) 1998 HH88. Discovered 1998 Apr. 21 by the LINEAR George Chen (1988- ) was awarded first place in at Socorro. (* MPO 8757) the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Tanongsak Chinaroonchai (1987- ) was awarded Fair for his computer science team project. He also second place in the 2006 Intel International Science received the MILSET Expo-Science Award. He attends and Engineering Fair for his botany team project. the Monta Vista High School, Cupertino, California, He attends the Triam Udom Suksa School, Bangkok, U.S.A. (M 57273) Thailand. (M 57274) (21470) Frankchuang 83

(21470) Frankchuang [2.61, 0.26, 3.9] Fair for her engineering project. She attends the 1998 HV97. Discovered 1998 Apr. 21 by the LINEAR Thunderbird High School, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A. at Socorro. (* MPO 8759) (M 57274) Frank Fu-Han Chuang (1988- ) was awarded first place in the 2006 Intel International Science and (21488) Danyellelee [2.19, 0.04, 4.5] Engineering Fair for his computer science team project. 1998 HT150. Discovered 1998 Apr. 21 by the LINEAR He also received the MILSET Expo-Science Award. at Socorro. (* MPO 8766) He attends the Monta Vista High School, Cupertino, Danyelle Lee Evans (1991- ) was awarded second California, U.S.A. (M 57274) place in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her environmental sciences project. (21471) Pavelchvykov [2.64, 0.20, 11.6] She attends the James Bowie High School, Austin, 1998 HA . Discovered 1998 Apr. 21 by the LINEAR 98 Texas, U.S.A. (M 57274) at Socorro. (* MPO 8760) Pavel V. Chvykov (1990- ) was awarded first place ( ) [ ] in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering 21495 Feaga 2.27, 0.17, 8.9 Fair for his physics team project. He attends the 1998 JP2. Discovered 1998 May 1 by the LONEOS at Lincoln Consolidated High School, Ypsilanti, Michigan, Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 8768) ( ) ( ) U.S.A. (M 57274) Lori Michele Lanier Feaga 1975- is a spectroscopist from the ultraviolet to the infrared. She has (21475) Jasonclain [2.18, 0.04, 2.6] studied planetary satellites, including the discovery 1998 HQ100. Discovered 1998 Apr. 21 by the LINEAR of chlorine in the atmosphere of Jupiter I (Io); and at Socorro. (* MPO 8761) comets, most notably demonstrating the chemical Jason Bernard Clain (1989- ) was awarded heterogeneity in the natural outgassing by comet second place in the 2006 Intel International Science 9P/Tempel. (M 63393) and Engineering Fair for his medicine and health project. He attends the Greenwich High School, (21496) Lijianyang [2.68, 0.20, 8.2] Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S.A. (M 57274) 1998 JQ2. Discovered 1998 May 1 by the LONEOS at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 8768) (21477) Terikdaly [2.56, 0.13, 11.6] Jianyang Li (1976- ), University of Maryland, 1998 HX112. Discovered 1998 Apr. 23 by the LINEAR has studied the surface light-scattering properties of at Socorro. (* MPO 8762) minor planets and comets. He has discovered a Terik Daly (1989- ) was awarded first place and correlation of photometric properties with outgassing Best in Category in the 2006 Intel International Science on comet 19P/Borrelly; and, on (1) Ceres, spatially and Engineering Fair for his space science project. varying strong ultraviolet absorption by an unidentified He attends the Oak Grove High School, San Jose, species. (M 63393) California, U.S.A. (M 57274) (21497) Alicehine [2.24, 0.07, 6.3] (21478) Maggiedelano [2.96, 0.22, 11.9] 1998 HW . Discovered 1998 Apr. 23 by the LINEAR 1998 JJ3. Discovered 1998 May 1 by the LONEOS at 118 Anderson Mesa. ( MPO 8769) at Socorro. ( MPO 8762) * * Alice Hine (1946- ), radar data analyst at the Maggie Delano (1988- ) was awarded second place Arecibo Observatory, has contributed to minor-planet, in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering comet and planetary radar astronomy for several Fair for her behavioral and social sciences project. decades. (M 63393) She attends the Ossining High School, Ossining, New York, U.S.A. (M 57274) (21498) Keenanferar [2.27, 0.11, 22.9] (21479) Marymartha [2.17, 0.20, 4.8] 1998 KQ2. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LINEAR at Socorro. ( MPO 8769) 1998 HN124. Discovered 1998 Apr. 23 by the LINEAR * ( ) at Socorro. (* MPO 8763) Keenan Joseph Ferar 1988- was awarded Mary Martha Ferrari Douglas (1988- ) was second place in the 2006 Intel International Science awarded first place and Best in Category in the 2006 and Engineering Fair for his microbiology team project. Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for He attends the Oregon Episcopal School, Portland, her behavioral and social sciences team project. She Oregon, U.S.A. (M 57274) received the EU Contest for Young Scientists Award. She attends the Manhasset High School, Manhasset, (21499) Perillat [2.45, 0.12, 8.0] New York, U.S.A. (M 57274) 1998 KS4. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LONEOS at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 8769) (21484) Eppard [2.35, 0.08, 7.3] Phil Perillat (1952- ), senior software specialist 1998 HR134. Discovered 1998 Apr. 19 by the LINEAR at the Arecibo Observatory, has written the primary at Socorro. (* MPO 8764) data-acquisition programs for radar observations of Erin F. Eppard (1988- ) was awarded first place minor planets and other solar system targets during in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering the past several decades. (M 63393) 84 (21500) Vazquez

(21500) Vazquez [2.33, 0.12, 4.3] (21518) Maysunhasan [2.59, 0.10, 14.1] 1998 KS6. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LONEOS 1998 KO53. Discovered 1998 May 23 by the LINEAR at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 8770) at Socorro. (* MPO 8776) Angel Vazquez (1955- ), PC network specialist Maysun Mazhar Hasan (1989- ) was awarded and telescope operator at the Arecibo Observatory, first place in the 2006 Intel International Science and has played a key role in numerous radar experiments Engineering Fair for her earth science team project. on minor planets since the 1970s. (M 63393; M 64971) She attends the Francis Lewis High School, Fresh Meadows, New York, U.S.A. (M 57275) (21501) Acevedo [2.31, 0.07, 5.6] ( ) [ ] 1998 KC8. Discovered 1998 May 23 by the LONEOS 21519 Josephhenry 2.40, 0.12, 14.0 at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 8770) 1998 KR54. Discovered 1998 May 23 by the LINEAR Tony Acevedo (1950- ) is a multimedia graphic at Socorro. (* MPO 8776) designer and media officer at the Arecibo Observatory. Joseph Kent Henry (1989- ) was awarded second (M 63393) place in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental sciences team (21502) Cruz [2.60, 0.12, 3.7] project. He attends the Bishop Moore Catholic High 1998 KB9. Discovered 1998 May 24 by the LONEOS School, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. (M 57275) at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 8770) Jose Cruz (1946- ), operations group head and (21521) Hippalgaonkar [2.56, 0.17, 8.1] telescope operator at the Arecibo Observatory, has 1998 KU55. Discovered 1998 May 23 by the LINEAR played a key role in numerous radar experiments on at Socorro. (* MPO 8777) minor planets since the 1970s. (M 63393) Varun Rajendra Hippalgaonkar (1989- ) was awarded second place in the 2006 Intel International (21504) Caseyfreeman [2.65, 0.07, 9.1] Science and Engineering Fair for his botany team 1998 KS19. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LINEAR project. He attends the Lake Highland Preparatory ( ) at Socorro. (* MPO 8771) School, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. M 57275 Casey Jo Freeman (1987- ) was awarded first place (21527) Horton [2.58, 0.18, 12.7] in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her biochemistry project. She attends the 1998 MV27. Discovered 1998 June 24 by the LINEAR ( ) Mid-Buchanan High School, Faucett, Missouri, U.S.A. at Socorro. * MPO 8778 ( ) (M 57274) Douglas Ray Horton 1988- was awarded second place in the 2006 Intel International Science and (21514) Gamalski [2.64, 0.22, 6.8] Engineering Fair for his zoology project. He attends the Hotchkiss High School, Hotchkiss, Colorado, U.S.A. 1998 KS48. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LINEAR (M 57275) at Socorro. (* MPO 8775) Andrew David Gamalski (1988- ) was awarded (21529) Johnjames [2.88, 0.18, 13.5] second place in the 2006 Intel International Science 1998 MF . Discovered 1998 June 26 by the LINEAR and Engineering Fair for his computer science team 37 at Socorro. (* MPO 8779) project. He attends the Corona del Sol High School, John James Hutchison (1989- ) was awarded Tempe, Arizona, U.S.A. (M 57274) second place in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his botany team project. (21515) Gavini [2.70, 0.15, 15.5] He attends the Lake Highland Preparatory School, 1998 KR50. Discovered 1998 May 23 by the LINEAR Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. (M 57275) at Socorro. (* MPO 8775) Madhavi Pulakat Gavini (1989- ) was awarded (21530) Despiau [2.72, 0.06, 10.7] first place and Best in Category in the 2006 Intel 1998 MB38. Discovered 1998 June 26 by the LONEOS International Science and Engineering Fair for her at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 8779) medicine and health project. She also received the Norberto Despiau (1948- ), staff technician and Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award. She attends telescope operator at the Arecibo Observatory, has the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science, played a key role in numerous radar experiments on Columbus,, Mississippi, U.S.A. (M 57274) minor planets since the 1970s. (M 63393)

(21516) Mariagodinez [2.54, 0.19, 10.9] (21539) Josefhlávka [3.18, 0.03, 13.2] 1998 KS51. Discovered 1998 May 23 by the LINEAR 1998 QO4. Discovered 1998 Aug. 20 by P. Pravec at at Socorro. (* MPO 8775) Ondˇrejov. (* MPO 8782) Maria Estela Godinez (1989- ) was awarded Czech architect and philanthropist Josef Hlávka first place and Best in Category in the 2006 Intel (1831-1908) established foundations to support students, International Science and Engineering Fair for her scientists and artists. In 1891 he founded and led computer science project. She attends the CBTIS the Czech Academy of Science and Arts, which, No.139, San Francisco del Rincon, Guanajuato, Mexico. until its forced abolition in 1952, brought together (M 57275) distinguished Czech scientists and artists. (M 55986) (21540) Itthipanyanan 85

(21540) Itthipanyanan [3.16, 0.11, 22.1] (21548) Briekugler [2.54, 0.02, 7.1] 1998 QE11. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR 1998 QX38. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 8783) at Socorro. (* MPO 8785) Suksun Itthipanyanan (1988- ) was awarded Brienne Ashley Kugler (1989- ) was awarded second place in the 2006 Intel International Science second place in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his botany team project. and Engineering Fair for her engineering team project. He attends the Triam Udom Suksa School, Bangkok, She attends the Jericho High School, Jericho, New Thailand. (M 57275) York, U.S.A. (M 57275)

(21542) Kennajeannet [3.18, 0.07, 15.5] (21549) Carolinelang [3.17, 0.15, 3.3] 1998 QA22. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR 1998 QJ44. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 8783) at Socorro. (* MPO 8785) Kennan L. Jeannet (1988- ) was awarded second Caroline Janet Lang (1991- ) was awarded ﬁrst place in the 2006 Intel International Science and place and Best in Category in the 2006 Intel Engineering Fair for her zoology project. She attends International Science and Engineering Fair for her the Jeannet Homeschool, Fairbanks, Alaska, U.S.A. botany project. She attends the Independence Home (M 57275) School, Yardley, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. (M 57275)

(21543) Jessop [3.25, 0.04, 8.6] (21550) Laviolette [2.76, 0.08, 6.2] 1998 QQ24. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR 1998 QS44. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 8784) at Socorro. (* MPO 8786) Forrest Connell Jessop (1988- ) was awarded Jessica Lynn Laviolette (1987- ) was awarded second place in the 2006 Intel International Science ﬁrst place in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his zoology team project. He and Engineering Fair for her engineering project. attends the Corvallis High School, Corvallis, Montana, She attends the Brandon High School, Ortonville, U.S.A. (M 57275) Michigan, U.S.A. (M 57275)

(21544) Hermainkhan [2.53, 0.10, 11.4] (21552) Richardlee [2.60, 0.01, 22.1] 1998 QL33. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR 1998 QC52. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR ( ) at Socorro. * MPO 8784 at Socorro. (* MPO 8786) Hermain Suhail Khan (1989- ) was awarded ﬁrst Richard C. Lee (1991- ) was awarded ﬁrst place place in the 2006 Intel International Science and in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Engineering Fair for his earth science team project. Fair for his environmental sciences team project. He attends the Francis Lewis High School, Fresh He attends the Cookeville High School, Cookeville, Meadows, New York, U.S.A. (M 57275) Tennessee, U.S.A. (M 57276)

(21545) Koirala [3.04, 0.01, 8.8] (21554) Leechaohsi [3.13, 0.21, 15.5] 1998 QO33. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR 1998 QR69. Discovered 1998 Aug. 24 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 8784) at Socorro. (* MPO 8787) Pratistha Koirala (1988- ) was awarded second Lee Chao-Hsi (1987- ) was awarded first place in place in the 2006 Intel International Science and the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Engineering Fair for her botany project. She attends Fair for his engineering team project. He attends the the Edwin O. Smith High School, Storrs Mansfield, Taipei Municipal LiShan High School, Taipei, Taiwan, Connecticut, U.S.A. (M 57275) Chinese Taipei. (M 57276) (21546) Konermann [2.66, 0.02, 14.7] (21555) Levary [3.19, 0.09, 15.7] 1998 QH34. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR 1998 QF70. Discovered 1998 Aug. 24 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 8784) at Socorro. (* MPO 8787) Silvana Konermann (1988- ) was awarded second David Andrew Levary (1990- ) was awarded place in the 2006 Intel International Science and second place in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her medicine and health project. Engineering Fair for his botany project. He attends the She attends the Saechsisches Landesgymnasium Sankt Parkway Central High School, Chesterfield, Missouri, Afra, Meissen, Germany. (M 57275) U.S.A. (M 57276) (21547) Kottapalli [3.17, 0.14, 0.3] (21556) Christineli [2.39, 0.23, 7.4] 1998 QK38. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR 1998 QE71. Discovered 1998 Aug. 24 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 8785) at Socorro. (* MPO 8788) Anjaney Pramod Kottapalli (1989- ) was awarded Christine Weizer Li (1988- ) was awarded first second place in the 2006 Intel International Science place in the 2006 Intel International Science and and Engineering Fair for his engineering project. Engineering Fair for her environmental sciences team He attends the Lynbrook High School, San Jose, project. She attends the Cookeville High School, California, U.S.A. (M 57275) Cookeville, Tennessee, U.S.A. (M 57276) 86 (21557) Daniellitt

(21557) Daniellitt [3.01, 0.06, 8.7] (21568) Evanmorikawa [2.28, 0.18, 24.9] 1998 QE73. Discovered 1998 Aug. 24 by the LINEAR 1998 RM3. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 8788) at Socorro. (* MPO 8791) Daniel Abraham Litt (1988- ) was awarded Evan Takashi Morikawa (1988- ) was awarded second place in the 2006 Intel International Science second place in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his mathematics project. He and Engineering Fair for his engineering project. He attends the Orange High School, Pepper Pike, Ohio, attends the High Tech High, San Diego, California, U.S.A. (M 57276) U.S.A. (M 57276)

(21558) Alisonliu [2.67, 0.16, 11.9] (21570) Muralidhar [2.59, 0.14, 13.2] 1998 QW77. Discovered 1998 Aug. 24 by the LINEAR 1998 RK33. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR ( ) at Socorro. * MPO 8788 at Socorro. (* MPO 8792) Alison W. Liu (1989- ) was awarded first place Vinayak Muralidhar (1989- ) was awarded second and Best in Category in the 2006 Intel International place in the 2006 Intel International Science and Science and Engineering Fair for her behavioral and Engineering Fair for his computer science team social sciences team project. She also received the EU project. He attends the Hamilton High School, Contest for Young Scientists Award. She attends the Chandler, Arizona, U.S.A. (M 57276) Manhasset High School, Manhasset, New York, U.S.A. (M 57276) (21571) Naegeli [2.65, 0.05, 5.1] (21559) Jingyuanluo [2.61, 0.25, 11.0] 1998 RD51. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR 1998 QE78. Discovered 1998 Aug. 24 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 8792) at Socorro. (* MPO 8789) Kaleb Markus Naegeli (1987- ) was awarded first Jingyuan Luo (1989- ) was awarded second place place in the 2006 Intel International Science and in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Engineering Fair for his medicine and health project. Fair for her environmental sciences project. She He attends the Northwestern High School, Kokomo, attends the Hamilton High School, Chandler, Arizona, Indiana, U.S.A. (M 57276) U.S.A. (M 57276) (21572) Nguyen-McCarty [2.67, 0.18, 9.5] (21560) Analyons [2.97, 0.07, 10.9] 1998 RQ52. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR 1998 QC91. Discovered 1998 Aug. 28 by the LINEAR ( ) ( ) at Socorro. * MPO 8793 at Socorro. * MPO 8789 ( ) ( ) Michelle Andrea Nguyen-McCarty 1988- was Ana Marie Lyons 1990- was awarded second awarded second place in the 2006 Intel International place in the 2006 Intel International Science and Science and Engineering Fair for her medicine and Engineering Fair for her zoology project. She attends health project. She attends the Academy of the Holy the Mecosta Osceola Math, Science & Technology Names, Albany, New York, U.S.A. (M 57276) Center, Big Rapids, Michigan, U.S.A. (M 57276) (21561) Masterman [2.68, 0.17, 13.9] (21574) Ouzan [2.88, 0.04, 2.8] 1998 QR93. Discovered 1998 Aug. 28 by the LINEAR 1998 RZ71. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 8789) at Socorro. (* MPO 8793) Mary Masterman (1989- ) was awarded first place Raphael Ouzan (1987- ) was awarded second in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering place in the 2006 Intel International Science and Fair for her physics project. She attends the Engineering Fair for his computer science project. Westmoore High School, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, He attends Boys Town Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel. U.S.A. (M 57276) (M 57276) (21562) Chrismessick [2.59, 0.14, 12.6] (21575) Padmanabhan [2.74, 0.10, 6.1] 1998 QZ94. Discovered 1998 Aug. 19 by the LINEAR 1998 RB . Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR at Socorro. ( MPO 8790) 80 * at Socorro. ( MPO 8794) Christopher D. Messick (1989- ) was awarded * Hamsa Padmanabhan (1989- ) was awarded second place in the 2006 Intel International Science second place in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his engineering project. and Engineering Fair for her physics project. She He attends the Sargent High School, Monte Vista, attends the Kendriya Vidyalaya Ganeshkhind, Pune, Colorado, U.S.A. (M 57276) Maharashtra, India. (M 57276) (21564) Widmanstätten [3.09, 0.19, 16.8] 1998 QQ101. Discovered 1998 Aug. 26 by E. W. Elst (21576) McGivney [3.17, 0.13, 2.2] at La Silla. (* MPO 8790) 1998 SH4. Discovered 1998 Sept. 19 by W. G. Dillon Count Alois von Widmanstätten (1754-1849) was at Needville. (* MPO 8794) an Austrian chemist who discovered typical patterns Michael J. McGivney (1852-1890), parish priest of St. by acid etching iron meteorites. These unique Mary’s Church in New Haven, Connecticut, founded Widmanstätten patterns can be used to determine if the Knights of Columbus to address the plight of a piece of iron is in fact a meteorite. (M 59386) immigrant Catholics. (M 57951) (21577) Negron 87

(21577) Negron [2.28, 0.10, 5.1] Engineering Fair for his behavioral and social sciences 1998 SU24. Discovered 1998 Sept. 17 by the LONEOS team project. He attends the Lake Brantley High at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 8795) School, Altamonte Springs, Florida, U.S.A. (M 57277) Victor Negron (1973- ), electronics technician and transmitter operator at the Arecibo Observatory, (21587) Christopynn [2.85, 0.07, 12.5] has made critical contributions to radar observations 1998 SE132. Discovered 1998 Sept. 26 by the LINEAR of minor planets. (M 63393) at Socorro. (* MPO 8798) Christopher Donald Pynn (1988- ) was awarded (21580) Portalatin [2.89, 0.06, 3.0] second place in the 2006 Intel International Science 1998 SY57. Discovered 1998 Sept. 17 by the LONEOS and Engineering Fair for his chemistry team project. at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 8796) He attends the Half Hollow Hills High School West, Wilfredo Portalatin (1949- ), staff technician and Dix Hills, New York, U.S.A. (M 57277) telescope operator at the Arecibo Observatory, has played a key role in numerous radar experiments on (21589) Rafes [2.78, 0.16, 8.9] minor planets since the 1970s. (M 63393) 1998 SR162. Discovered 1998 Sept. 26 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 8799) (21581) Ernestoruiz [3.02, 0.04, 9.7] Courtney Anne Rafes (1987- ) was awarded 1998 SD58. Discovered 1998 Sept. 17 by the LONEOS second place in the 2006 Intel International Science at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 8796) and Engineering Fair for her engineering project. She Ernesto Ruiz (1958- ) has played a key role in attends the Northwest High School, Justin, Texas, numerous radar experiments on minor planets as an U.S.A. (M 57277) electronics technician and telescope operator at the Arecibo Observatory. (M 63394) (21605) Reynoso [3.06, 0.11, 10.9] 1999 CL81. Discovered 1999 Feb. 12 by the LINEAR (21582) Arunvenkataraman [2.66, 0.13, 2.2] at Socorro. (* MPO 8804) 1998 SE58. Discovered 1998 Sept. 17 by the LONEOS Jeremy Rosendo Reynoso (1989- ) was awarded at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 8796) second place in the 2006 Intel International Science Arun Venkataraman (1958- ), head of the com- and Engineering Fair for his zoology team project. He puter department of the Arecibo Observatory, has attends the Corvallis High School, Corvallis, Montana, made important contributions to radar observations of U.S.A. (M 57277) minor planets. (M 63394) (21607) Robel [2.68, 0.10, 9.1] (21583) Caropietsch [3.15, 0.16, 4.6] 1999 GG34. Discovered 1999 Apr. 6 by the LINEAR 1998 SQ108. Discovered 1998 Sept. 26 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 8804) at Socorro. (* MPO 8797) Alexander Abram Robel (1988- ) was awarded Caroline Elizabeth Pietsch (1988- ) was awarded second place in the 2006 Intel International Science second place in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his earth science project. and Engineering Fair for her computer science project. He attends the Maritime and Science Technology She attends the Ossining High School, Ossining, New Academy, Miami, Florida, U.S.A. (M 57277) York, U.S.A. (M 57277) (21609) Williamcaleb [2.35, 0.23, 6.4] (21584) Polepeddi [3.04, 0.11, 9.2] 1999 JQ41. Discovered 1999 May 10 by the LINEAR 1998 SK121. Discovered 1998 Sept. 26 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 8805) at Socorro. (* MPO 8797) William Caleb Rodgers (1987- ) was awarded Lalith Kumar Polepeddi (1989- ) was awarded second place in the 2006 Intel International Science second place in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his engineering team project. and Engineering Fair for his medicine and health team He attends the Paulding County High School, Dallas, project. He attends the Cherry Creek High School, Georgia, U.S.A. (M 57277) Greenwood Village, Colorado, U.S.A. (M 57277) (21610) Rosengard [2.79, 0.24, 10.0] (21585) Polmear [2.72, 0.08, 8.3] 1999 JE48. Discovered 1999 May 10 by the LINEAR 1998 SX126. Discovered 1998 Sept. 26 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 8806) at Socorro. (* MPO 8797) Jamie Erin Rosengard (1988- ) was awarded Michael McCord Polmear (1988- ) was awarded second place in the 2006 Intel International Science second place in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her engineering team project. and Engineering Fair for his medicine and health team She attends the Jericho High School, Jericho, New project. He attends the Cherry Creek High School, York, U.S.A. (M 57277) Greenwood Village, Colorado, U.S.A. (M 57277) (21611) Rosoff [2.67, 0.20, 12.5] (21586) Pourkaviani [3.10, 0.14, 1.8] 1999 JV50. Discovered 1999 May 10 by the LINEAR 1998 SU129. Discovered 1998 Sept. 26 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 8806) at Socorro. (* MPO 8798) Matthew Scott Rosoff (1988- ) was awarded Shahin Pourkaviani (1989- ) was awarded second second place in the 2006 Intel International Science place in the 2006 Intel International Science and and Engineering Fair for his engineering project. He 88 (21613) Schlecht attends the Bergen County Academies, Hackensack, the Urawa Daiichi Girls High School, Urawa-city, New Jersey, U.S.A. (M 57277) Saitama Prefecture, Japan. (M 57278) (21613) Schlecht [2.33, 0.21, 7.0] (21627) Sillis [2.55, 0.20, 12.3] 1999 JF68. Discovered 1999 May 12 by the LINEAR 1999 NZ3. Discovered 1999 July 13 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 8807) at Socorro. (* MPO 8811) Alissa Raenelle Schlecht (1989- ) was awarded Arnaud Georges Sillis (1988- ) was awarded second place in the 2006 Intel International Science second place in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her zoology team project. She and Engineering Fair for his microbiology team project. attends the Corvallis High School, Corvallis, Montana, He attends the Oregon Episcopal School, Portland, U.S.A. (M 57277) Oregon, U.S.A. (M 57278) (21618) Sheikh [2.16, 0.20, 2.6] (21629) Siperstein [2.19, 0.03, 1.2] 1999 JT122. Discovered 1999 May 13 by the LINEAR 1999 NT8. Discovered 1999 July 13 by the LINEAR ( ) at Socorro. * MPO 8808 at Socorro. (* MPO 8812) Hamza Sheikh (1990- ) was awarded second place Brian Furness Siperstein (1988- ) was awarded in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering second place in the 2006 Intel International Science and Fair for his chemistry project. He attends the Head Engineering Fair for his microbiology team project. Start School, Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan. (M 57277) He attends the Oregon Episcopal School, Portland, (21619) Johnshopkins [2.26, 0.07, 5.5] Oregon, U.S.A. (M 57278) 1999 JN136. Discovered 1999 May 9 by the LONEOS (21630) Wootensmith [2.19, 0.05, 1.2] at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 8809) 1999 NM . Discovered 1999 July 13 by the LINEAR ( ) 9 Johns Hopkins 1795-1873 was a wealthy en- at Socorro. ( MPO 8812) trepreneur and philanthropist of Baltimore, Maryland. * Lauren Wooten Smith (1988- ) was awarded He is best known for his creation, under the terms second place in the 2006 Intel International Science of his will, of The Johns Hopkins University and its affiliated institutions, including the Applied Physics and Engineering Fair for her environmental sciences project. She attends the John S. Davidson Fine Arts Laboratory. (M 63394) School, Augusta, Georgia, U.S.A. (M 57278) (21621) Sherman [2.39, 0.26, 8.7] (21632) Suwanasri [2.38, 0.28, 5.9] 1999 KR4. Discovered 1999 May 20 by the LINEAR at Socorro. ( MPO 8809) 1999 NR11. Discovered 1999 July 13 by the LINEAR * ( ) Eric Alan Sherman (1993- ) was awarded second at Socorro. * MPO 8813 place in the 2006 Intel International Science and Krongrath Suwanasri (1988- ) was awarded second Engineering Fair for his microbiology project. He place in the 2006 Intel International Science and attends the Ephrata Senior High School, Ephrata, Engineering Fair for his botany team project. He Pennsylvania, U.S.A. (M 57277) attends the Triam Udom Suksa School, Bangkok, Thailand. (M 57278) (21622) Victorshia [2.23, 0.22, 5.2] ( ) [ ] 1999 LV . Discovered 1999 June 9 by the LINEAR 21635 Micahtoll 2.44, 0.20, 1.8 22 1999 NU . Discovered 1999 July 14 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 8810) 19 Victor Andrew Shia (1988- ) was awarded first at Socorro. (* MPO 8814) place in the 2006 Intel International Science and Micah Lathaniel Toll (1989- ) was awarded Engineering Fair for his computer science team second place in the 2006 Intel International Science project. He also received the MILSET Expo-Science and Engineering Fair for his engineering project. Award. He attends the Monta Vista High School, He attends the Cedar Crest High School, Lebanon, Cupertino, California, U.S.A. (M 57277) Pennsylvania, U.S.A. (M 57278) (21623) Albertshieh [2.38, 0.09, 3.3] (21644) Vinay [2.41, 0.21, 9.1] 1999 LS24 . Discovered 1999 June 9 by the LINEAR 1999 NA50. Discovered 1999 July 13 by the LINEAR ( ) at Socorro. (* MPO 8810) at Socorro. * MPO 8816 Albert David Shieh (1989- ) was awarded second Vinay Tripuraneni (1988- ) was awarded second place in the 2006 Intel International Science and place in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his biochemistry project. He Engineering Fair for his biochemistry project. He attends the Chaparral High School, Scottsdale, Arizona, attends the Clovis West High School, Fresno, California, U.S.A. (M 57277) U.S.A. (M 57278) (21625) Seira [3.11, 0.23, 15.7] (21645) Chentsaiwei [2.55, 0.21, 11.6] 1999 NN2. Discovered 1999 July 12 by the LINEAR 1999 NZ50. Discovered 1999 July 14 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 8811) at Socorro. (* MPO 8817) Seira Shimoyama (1988- ) was awarded first Chen Tsai Wei (1989- ) was awarded first place place in the 2006 Intel International Science and and Best in Category in the 2006 Intel International Engineering Fair for her zoology project. She attends Science and Engineering Fair for her chemistry project. (21646) Joshuaturner 89

She attends the Affiliated Senior High School of NKNU, attends the East Noble High School, Kendallville, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Chinese Taipei. (M 57278) Indiana, U.S.A. (M 57278) (21646) Joshuaturner [2.67, 0.16, 13.1] (21674) Renaldowebb [2.62, 0.14, 15.6] 1999 NK53. Discovered 1999 July 12 by the LINEAR 1999 RG18. Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 8817) at Socorro. (* MPO 8826) Joshua Robert Turner (1987- ) was awarded Renaldo Michael Webb (1988- ) was awarded second place in the 2006 Intel International Science second place in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his engineering team project. and Engineering Fair for his physics project. He attends He attends the Hiram High School, Hiram, Georgia, the Louisiana School for Mathematics, Science, and U.S.A. (M 57278) the Arts, Natchitoches, Louisiana, U.S.A. (M 57278) (21647) Carlturner [2.66, 0.08, 10.4] (21676) Maureenanne [2.97, 0.16, 11.4] 1999 NE54. Discovered 1999 July 12 by the LINEAR 1999 RB23. Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 8817) at Socorro. (* MPO 8827) Carl Anthony Turner (1989- ) was awarded first Maureen Anne Williams (1989- ) was awarded place in the 2006 Intel International Science and second place in the 2006 Intel International Science Engineering Fair for his engineering project. He and Engineering Fair for her environmental sciences attends the New Prague Senior High School, New team project. She attends the Bishop Moore Catholic Prague, Minnesota, U.S.A. (M 57278) High School, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. (M 57279) (21648) Gravanschaik [2.60, 0.23, 11.5] (21694) Allisowilson [2.58, 0.26, 4.1] 1999 NB57. Discovered 1999 July 12 by the LINEAR 1999 RL48. Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 8817) at Socorro. (* MPO 8833) Graham William Wakefield Van Schaik (1990- ) Allison Ruth Wilson (1988- ) was awarded second was awarded second place in the 2006 Intel International place in the 2006 Intel International Science and Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental Engineering Fair for her biochemistry project. She sciences project. He attends the Spring Valley High attends the West Central Valley High School, Stuart, School, Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.A. (M 57278) Iowa, U.S.A. (M 57279) (21649) Vardhana [2.73, 0.20, 14.4] (21695) Hannahwolf [2.44, 0.22, 3.3] 1999 NQ59. Discovered 1999 July 13 by the LINEAR 1999 RG49. Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 8818) at Socorro. (* MPO 8833) Anarghya A. Vardhana (1988- ) was awarded Hannah Louise Wolf (1990- ) was awarded first second place in the 2006 Intel International Science place and Best in Category in the 2006 Intel and Engineering Fair for her mathematics project. International Science and Engineering Fair for her She attends the Jesuit High School, Portland, Oregon, earth science project. She also received the Intel U.S.A. (M 57278) Foundation Young Scientist Award. She attends the Parkland High School, Allentown, Pennsylvania, ( ) [ ] 21652 Vasishtha 2.61, 0.25, 12.0 U.S.A. (M 57279) 1999 OQ2. Discovered 1999 July 22 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 8819) (21699) Wolpert [3.11, 0.18, 3.0] Dhruv Vasishtha (1989- ) was awarded second 1999 RE64. Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LINEAR place in the 2006 Intel International Science and at Socorro. (* MPO 8834) Engineering Fair for his biochemistry team project. He Maya Nina Wolpert (1988- ) was awarded first attends the Herricks Senior High School, New Hyde place and Best in Category in the 2006 Intel Park, New York, U.S.A. (M 57278) International Science and Engineering Fair for her behavioral and social sciences project. She attends (21653) Davidwang [2.79, 0.21, 18.9] the Hathaway Brown School, Shaker Heights, Ohio, 1999 OH3. Discovered 1999 July 22 by the LINEAR U.S.A. (M 57279) at Socorro. (* MPO 8819) David Jueyu Wang (1989- ) was awarded first (21711) Wilfredwong [2.47, 0.17, 11.4] place in the 2006 Intel International Science and 1999 RE95. Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LINEAR Engineering Fair for his botany project. He attends at Socorro. (* MPO 8838) the A.B. Lucas Secondary School, London, Ontario, Wilfred Chung-Him Wong (1988- ) was awarded Canada. (M 57278) second place in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his engineering team project. (21671) Warrener [2.60, 0.05, 14.7] He attends the Herricks Senior High School, New Hyde 1999 RP12. Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LINEAR Park, New York, U.S.A. (M 57279) at Socorro. (* MPO 8825) Stephen Gerald Warrener (1987- ) was awarded (21714) Geoffreywoo [2.90, 0.03, 11.8] second place in the 2006 Intel International Science 1999 RX109. Discovered 1999 Sept. 8 by the LINEAR and Engineering Fair for his engineering project. He at Socorro. (* MPO 8839) 90 (21723) Yinyinwu

Geoffrey Hubert Woo (1988- ) was awarded second Agnieszka Kryszczyńska (1965- ) is a planetary place in the 2006 Intel International Science and scientist at Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań. Engineering Fair for his physics project. He attends Using photometry, she has studied the physical the Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills properties of minor planets. She discovered the binary Estates, California, U.S.A. (M 57279) nature of (809) Lundia and maintains a database of the pole coordinates and shapes of minor planets. (21723) Yinyinwu [2.76, 0.28, 6.9] (M 63394) 1999 RT128. Discovered 1999 Sept. 9 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 8842) (21782) Davemcdonald [2.35, 0.15, 5.3] Yin Yin Wu (1989- ) was awarded second place in 1999 RV239. Discovered 1999 Sept. 8 by the LONEOS the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 8861) Fair for her chemistry project. She attends the J.M. Irish amateur astronomer David McDonald (1964- Atherton High School, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.A. ) undertakes astrometry of minor planets. He is (M 57279) active in promoting amateur astronomy in Ireland. (M 63394) (21725) Zhongyuechen [2.98, 0.10, 9.7] 1999 RB132. Discovered 1999 Sept. 9 by the LINEAR (21821) Billryan [2.94, 0.08, 2.9] at Socorro. (* MPO 8843) 1999 TN36. Discovered 1999 Oct. 12 by the LONEOS Zhong Yuechen (1988- ) was awarded second place at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 8874) in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering William H. Ryan (1962- ) is an astrophysicist at Fair for her botany project. She attends the Beijing the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology’s No.101 Middle School, Beijing, China. (M 57279) Magdalena Ridge Observatory. Ryan discovered that (3782) Celle has a companion, making it the first (21728) Zhuzhirui [2.66, 0.06, 15.2] identified binary vestoid; and later, that vestoid (3703) 1999 RH136. Discovered 1999 Sept. 9 by the LINEAR Volkonskaya is also binary. (M 63394) at Socorro. (* MPO 8844) Zhu Zhirui (1988- ) was awarded second place in (21822) Degiorgi [2.52, 0.13, 12.7] the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering 1999 TX36. Discovered 1999 Oct. 15 by the LONEOS Fair for his environmental sciences project. He attends at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 8874) the Shanghai Luwan High School, Shanghai, China. Ennio De Giorgi (1928-1996) was an outstanding (M 57279) Italian mathematician, known for his fundamental theorems in the calculus of variations, in minimal (21731) Zhuruochen [ ] 2.60, 0.05, 15.6 surface theory, in partial differential equations and in 1999 RT142. Discovered 1999 Sept. 9 by the LINEAR axiomatic set theory. (M 63394) at Socorro. (* MPO 8845) Zhu Ruochen (1987- ) was awarded second place (21887) Dipippo [2.98, 0.07, 9.7] in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering 1999 UH . Discovered 1999 Oct. 20 by the LONEOS Fair for his microbiology project. He attends the 42 at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 8895) High School Attached to TsingHua University, Beijing, Simonetta Di Pippo (1959- ) works on solar- China. (M 57279) system exploration at the Italian Space Agency. She (21774) O’Brien [2.34, 0.08, 6.7] has coordinated the Italian contribution to missions 1999 RR . Discovered 1999 Sept. 3 by the LONEOS such as Cassini-Huygens, Rosetta, Mars Express, Mars 217 Reconnaissance Orbiter, Venus Express, Dawn and at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 8858) David P. O’Brien (1976- ) is a planetary scientist BepiColombo. (M 63394) at the Planetary Science Institute, Tucson. He studies ˇ collisional evolution of main-belt minor planets, (21888) Durech [3.06, 0.04, 9.1] cratering on (951) Gaspra and other objects, as well 1999 UL44. Discovered 1999 Oct. 29 by the LONEOS as primordial sculpting of the main belt during the at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 8896) ˇ planetary accretion process. (M 63394) Josef Durech (1974- ), of the Astronomical Institute, Charles University, in Prague, has provided (21775) Tsiganis [2.23, 0.14, 5.3] lightcurve inversion models for dozens of minor 1999 RC221. Discovered 1999 Sept. 5 by the LONEOS planets (including detection of the YORP effect), at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 8859) written public-domain software for lightcurve inversion Kleomenis Tsiganis (1974- ), of the University of and contributed to amateur-professional collaboration. Thessaloniki, works on the chaotic diffusion of minor (M 63394) planets and the effect of the late heavy bombardment on the structure of the Trojan clouds and the main (21945) Kleshchonok [2.30, 0.11, 5.5] belt. (M 63394) 1999 VL135. Discovered 1999 Nov. 13 by the LONEOS at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 8915) (21776) Kryszczyńska [2.62, 0.13, 5.5] Valery Volodymyrovich Kleshchonok (1959- ), of 1999 RE221. Discovered 1999 Sept. 5 by the LONEOS the Department of Astrometry at the Astronomical at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 8859) Observatory of Kyiv Shevchenko National University, (21962) Scottsandford 91 undertakes photometric and spectroscopic research on (22174) Allisonmae [2.61, 0.08, 7.4] comets and minor planets. (M 63394) 2000 XG28. Discovered 2000 Dec. 4 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 8985) Allison Mae Gardner (1988- ) is a finalist in (21962) Scottsandford [2.79, 0.17, 9.9] the 2006 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science 1999 VS203. Discovered 1999 Nov. 9 by the LONEOS competition for high school seniors, for her zoology at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 8920) project. She attends the Byram Hills High School, Astronomer and meteoriticist Scott Alan Sandford Armonk, New York. (M 56417) (1957- ), a researcher at NASA’s Ames Research Center, studies the connections between interstellar (22249) Dvorets Pionerov [2.30, 0.25, 3.8] chemistry and the materials, particularly organics, 1972 RF2. Discovered 1972 Sept. 11 by N. S. Chernykh found in meteorites. A veteran of three Antarctic at Nauchnyj. (* MPO 9939) meteorite expeditions, he is a co-investigator on the Moscow City Palace of Youth Creativity (Dvorets STARDUST mission. (M 63394) pionerov) was founded in 1936. Nowadays some 15 000 children study annually in the Palace, where they are (21964) Kevinhousen [3.21, 0.04, 13.7] freely engaged in art and sport, scientific and technical 1999 VK213. Discovered 1999 Nov. 13 by the LONEOS creativity. Among its former pupils there are many at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 8920) well known sportsmen, actors and scientists. (M 58595) Kevin R. Housen (1953- ) is an associate technical fellow at the Boeing Corporation. A pioneer in the (22254) Vladbarmin [2.34, 0.26, 3.4] study of shock physics as applied to asteroidal materials, 1978 TV2. Discovered 1978 Oct. 3 by N. S. Chernykh his work has included modeling the production of at Nauchnyj. (* MPO 9940) asteroidal regoliths and developing crater formation Vladimir Pavlovich Barmin (1909-1993) was the and disruptive collision scaling laws. (M 63394) general designer of the ground-based and launching systems for space rocketry. At the Baikonur cosmodrome on 1957 Oct. 4 Sputnik 1 left from the (21965) Dones [2.96, 0.09, 10.3] launching complex he developed. His projects allowed 1999 VO213. Discovered 1999 Nov. 13 by the LONEOS the realization of all the Soviet and Russian space at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 8921) programs. (M 62355) Henry C. ”Luke” Dones (1958- ) works on solar system dynamics at the Southwest Research Institute (22276) Belkin [2.62, 0.34, 7.9] in Boulder. He has made important contributions to 1982 UH9. Discovered 1982 Oct. 21 by L. V. Zhuravleva the understanding of Saturn’s rings, the dynamics of at Nauchnyj. (* MPO 9947) centaurs and comets, and the late heavy bombardment Anatoly Pavlovich Belkin (1953- ) is a prominent of the moon. (M 63394) modern Russian painter. His pictures are shown in famous Russian and Western museums and galleries. (22032) Mikekoop [2.56, 0.19, 13.3] (M 55986) 1999 XB151. Discovered 1999 Dec. 9 by the LONEOS (22348) Schmeidler [2.28, 0.08, 0.7] at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 8942) 1992 SA . Discovered 1992 Sept. 24 by L. D. Schmadel ( ) 17 Michael Walter Koop 1961- , long-time president and F. Börngen at Tautenburg. ( MPO 9970) ( ) * of the San Jose California Astronomical Association, Felix Schmeidler (1920-2008), a professor at Munich is an electrical engineer by profession. His expertise in University, has for many decades been an astronomer telecommunications has often been applied to meteors, at the Munich Observatory. He is well known for his observed from the ground and from aircraft. (M 65122) valuable contributions to classical astronomy and the history of astronomy. (M 57951) (22171) Choi [2.57, 0.09, 8.4] The name was suggested by the first discoverer. 2000 WK179. Discovered 2000 Nov. 26 by the LINEAR ( ) [ ] at Socorro. (* MPO 8984) 22354 Sposetti 2.33, 0.07, 7.6 Diane Jeehea Choi (1988- ) is a finalist in the 1992 UR8. Discovered 1992 Oct. 31 by F. Börngen at 2006 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science Tautenburg. (* MPO 9972) competition for high school seniors, for her behavioral Stefano Sposetti (1958- )is an amateur astronomer and social sciences project. She attends the Syosset and teacher who lives in the Italian-speaking part High School, Syosset, New York. (M 56417) of Switzerland in the Ticino Alps. Since his youth he has been a very active observer of minor planets, comets, artificial satellites and meteors. He is also a ( ) [ ] 22173 Myersdavis 2.55, 0.13, 9.6 helpful friend to budding young amateur astrometrists. 2000 XE25. Discovered 2000 Dec. 4 by the LINEAR (M 42680) at Socorro. (* MPO 8984) Myers Abraham Davis (1988- ) is a finalist in (22467) Koharumi [2.36, 0.04, 6.4] the 2006 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science 1997 BC3. Discovered 1997 Jan. 30 by T. Kobayashi competition for high school seniors, for his computer at Oizumi. (* MPO 10007) science project. He attends the Baltimore Polytechnic Kobayashi Harumi is a master of the tea ceremony Institute, Baltimore, Maryland. (M 56417) and an observing partner of the discoverer. This minor 92 (22512) Cannat planet was detected on the same night as the comet (22534) Lieblich [2.25, 0.16, 1.9] P/1997 B1 (Kobayashi) was discovered. (M 56614) 1998 FF57. Discovered 1998 Mar. 20 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10028) (22512) Cannat [2.53, 0.19, 15.7] Jerrold Alexander Lieblich (1988- ) is a finalist 1998 BH26. Discovered 1998 Jan. 28 by the OCA-DLR in the 2006 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a Survey at Caussols. (* MPO 10020) science competition for high school seniors, for his Guillaume Cannat (1962- ) is a scientific journalist behavioral and social sciences project. He attends the and author. He worked for many years with the Ward Melville High School, East Setauket, New York. magazine Ciel et Espace and is now with Espace. He (M 56417) is the author of several books, including the annual Guide du ciel, which he has published for more than (22536) Katelowry [2.73, 0.07, 3.7] ten years. (M 63173) 1998 FY61. Discovered 1998 Mar. 20 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10028) (22519) Gerardklein [2.35, 0.12, 3.5] Kate Elizabeth Lowry (1988- ) is a finalist in 1998 EC2. Discovered 1998 Mar. 2 by the OCA-DLR the 2006 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science Survey at Caussols. (* MPO 10022) competition for high school seniors, for her space French actor Gérard Klein (1942- ) has appeared science project. She attends the Louisiana School for in many movies and television series, including the Math, Science & the Arts, Natchitoches, Louisiana. L’instit series, which lasted ten years on French (M 56417) television. (M 63173) (22537) Meyerowitz [2.73, 0.07, 4.2] ( ) [ ] 22527 Gawlik 2.33, 0.16, 4.7 1998 FB62. Discovered 1998 Mar. 20 by the LINEAR 1998 FG20. Discovered 1998 Mar. 20 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10029) at Socorro. (* MPO 10025) Eric Allan Meyerowitz (1988- ) is a finalist Evan Scott Gawlik (1988- ) is a finalist in the 2006 in the 2006 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition science competition for high school seniors, for his for high school seniors, for his chemistry project. He biochemistry project. He attends the Northport High attends the Texas Academy of Mathematics & Science, School, Northport, New York. (M 56417) Denton, Texas. (M 56417) (22538) Lucasmoller [2.20, 0.15, 7.6] (22528) Elysehope [2.21, 0.11, 2.5] 1998 FS . Discovered 1998 Mar. 20 by the LINEAR 1998 FH . Discovered 1998 Mar. 20 by the LINEAR 63 34 at Socorro. (* MPO 10029) at Socorro. (* MPO 10025) Lucas Edward Moller (1988- ) is a finalist in Elyse Autumn Hope (1987- ) is a finalist in the the 2006 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science 2006 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his earth and competition for high school seniors, for her space planetary science project. He attends the Moscow science project. She attends the Oregon Episcopal High School, Moscow, Idaho. (M 56417) School, Portland, Oregon. (M 56417) (22540) Mork [2.87, 0.03, 2.2] (22530) Huynh-Le [2.27, 0.19, 5.3] 1998 FZ67. Discovered 1998 Mar. 20 by the LINEAR 1998 FY41. Discovered 1998 Mar. 20 by the LINEAR ( ) at Socorro. ( MPO 10026) at Socorro. * MPO 10030 * ( ) Minh-Phuong Huynh-Le (1988- ) is a finalist in Anna Jolene Mork 1988- is a finalist in the ( ) the 2006 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science 2006 Intel Science Talent Search STS , a science competition for high school seniors, for her chemistry competition for high school seniors, for her botany project. She attends the Montgomery Blair High project. She attends the Shorewood High School, School, Silver Spring, Maryland. (M 56417) Seattle, Washington. (M 56417) (22531) Davidkelley [2.21, 0.19, 6.8] (22542) Pendri [2.26, 0.13, 6.2] 1998 FG . Discovered 1998 Mar. 20 by the LINEAR 1998 FN43. Discovered 1998 Mar. 20 by the LINEAR 71 ( ) at Socorro. (* MPO 10026) at Socorro. * MPO 10030 David Bruce Kelley (1987- ) is a finalist in the Kiran Reddy Pendri (1988- ) is a finalist in the 2006 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science 2006 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his physics competition for high school seniors, for his chemistry project. He attends the Highland High School, project. He attends the Choate Rosemary Hall, Highland, New York. (M 56417) Wallingford, Connecticut. (M 56417) (22533) Krishnan [2.42, 0.19, 5.7] (22543) Ranjan [2.25, 0.16, 0.9] 1998 FX47. Discovered 1998 Mar. 20 by the LINEAR 1998 FA75. Discovered 1998 Mar. 24 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10027) at Socorro. (* MPO 10031) Sheela Krishnan (1988- ) is a finalist in the 2006 Sukrit Ranjan (1987- ) is a finalist in the 2006 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for her microbiology project. for high school seniors, for his earth and planetary She attends the Suffern High School, Suffern, New science project. He attends the Glenbrook North High York. (M 56417) School, Northbrook, Illinois. (M 56417) (22544) Sarahrapo 93

(22544) Sarahrapo [2.24, 0.18, 3.2] (22554) Shoshanatell [2.25, 0.17, 6.1] 1998 FL75. Discovered 1998 Mar. 24 by the LINEAR 1998 FC118. Discovered 1998 Mar. 31 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10031) at Socorro. (* MPO 10034) Sarah Kate Rapoport (1988- ) is a ﬁnalist Shoshana Sophie Rothman Tell (1988- ) is a in the 2006 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a ﬁnalist in the 2006 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), science competition for high school seniors, for her a science competition for high school seniors, for her bioinformatics and genomics project. She attends the medicine and health project. She attends the Pine Horace Mann School, Riverdale, New York. (M 56418) Crest School, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. (M 56418)

(22545) Brittrusso [2.26, 0.09, 5.3] (22555) Joevellone [2.56, 0.12, 5.4] 1998 FP77. Discovered 1998 Mar. 24 by the LINEAR 1998 FU118. Discovered 1998 Mar. 31 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10031) at Socorro. (* MPO 10035) Brittany Nicole Russo (1988- ) is a ﬁnalist in Joseph Daniel Vellone (1988- ) is a ﬁnalist in the 2006 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science the 2006 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for her behavioral competition for high school seniors, for his engineering and social sciences project. She attends the Sanford H. project. He attends the Byram Hills High School, Calhoun High School, Merrick, New York. (M 56418) Armonk, New York. (M 56418)

(22546) Schickler [2.26, 0.17, 5.3] (22558) Mladen [2.20, 0.05, 0.8] 1998 FK . Discovered 1998 Mar. 24 by the LINEAR 78 1998 HH3. Discovered 1998 Apr. 22 by P. Kolény and ( ) at Socorro. * MPO 10032 L. Kornoˇsat Modra. (* MPO 10036) Carmiel Effron Schickler (1988- ) is a finalist in Mladen Kolény, Sr. (1925-1995), father of the first the 2006 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science discoverer, taught geography and biology at grammar competition for high school seniors, for his behavioral school. Mladen Kolény, Jr. (1951-2007), brother of the and social sciences project. He attends the Paul D. first discoverer, gave lectures on physical geography at Schreiber High School, Port Washington, New York. Comenius University. (M 62929) (M 56418) ( ) [ ] (22547) Kimberscott [2.68, 0.06, 5.4] 22561 Miviscardi 2.25, 0.09, 7.2 1998 FO . Discovered 1998 Mar. 24 by the LINEAR 1998 HX18. Discovered 1998 Apr. 18 by the LINEAR 78 ( ) at Socorro. ( MPO 10032) at Socorro. * MPO 10037 * ( ) Kimberly Megan Scott (1989- ) is a finalist Michael Anthony Viscardi 1989- is a finalist ( ) in the 2006 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a in the 2006 Intel Science Talent Search STS , a science competition for high school seniors, for her science competition for high school seniors, for his mathematics project. She attends the Wellesley High mathematics project. He is a member of the Josan ( ) School, Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. (M 56418) Academy, San Diego, California. M 56418

(22550) Jonsellon [2.33, 0.13, 6.9] (22562) Wage [2.75, 0.13, 2.4] 1998 HC . Discovered 1998 Apr. 18 by the LINEAR 1998 FK106. Discovered 1998 Mar. 31 by the LINEAR 19 ( ) at Socorro. (* MPO 10033) at Socorro. * MPO 10037 Jonathan Blake Sellon (1987- ) is a ﬁnalist in Nicholas Michael Wage (1988- ) is a ﬁnalist in the 2006 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science the 2006 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his medicine competition for high school seniors, for his mathematics and health project. He attends the Staples High project. He attends the Appleton High School East, School, Westport, Connecticut. (M 56418) Appleton, Wisconsin. (M 56418)

(22551) Adamsolomon [2.26, 0.05, 5.9] (22563) Xinwang [2.27, 0.17, 7.4] 1998 FU110. Discovered 1998 Mar. 31 by the LINEAR 1998 HQ19. Discovered 1998 Apr. 18 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10034) at Socorro. (* MPO 10038) Adam Ross Solomon (1989- ) is a ﬁnalist in Xin Wang (1988- ) is a ﬁnalist in the 2006 Intel the 2006 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for competition for high school seniors, for his space high school seniors, for her biochemistry project. She science project. He attends the John F. Kennedy High attends the Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy, School, Bellmore, New York. (M 56418) Aurora, Illinois. (M 56418)

(22553) Yisun [2.41, 0.12, 5.6] (22564) Jeffreyxing [2.22, 0.17, 3.5] 1998 FS116. Discovered 1998 Mar. 31 by the LINEAR 1998 HP29. Discovered 1998 Apr. 20 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10034) at Socorro. (* MPO 10038) Yi Sun (1988- ) is a finalist in the 2006 Intel Jeffrey Chunlong Xing (1988- ) is a finalist in Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for the 2006 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science high school seniors, for his mathematics project. He competition for high school seniors, for his medicine attends the The Harker School, San Jose, California. and health project. He attends the River Hill High (M 56418) School, Clarksville, Maryland. (M 56418) 94 (22566) Irazaitseva

(22566) Irazaitseva [2.23, 0.13, 2.6] (22579) Marcyeager [2.36, 0.19, 3.5] 1998 HY31. Discovered 1998 Apr. 20 by the LINEAR 1998 HO62. Discovered 1998 Apr. 21 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10039) at Socorro. (* MPO 10044) Irina Vladimirovna Zaitseva (1988- ) is a finalist Marcy Eager mentored a finalist in the 2006 Intel in the 2006 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for competition for high school seniors, for her materials high school seniors. She teaches at the Syosset High science project. She attends the Centereach High School, Syosset, New York. (M 56419) School, Centereach, New York. (M 56418) (22580) Kenkaplan [2.26, 0.14, 3.4] (22567) Zenisek [2.33, 0.14, 6.4] 1998 HB67. Discovered 1998 Apr. 21 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10044) 1998 HK33. Discovered 1998 Apr. 20 by the LINEAR at Socorro. ( MPO 10039) Kenneth Kaplan mentored a finalist in the 2006 Intel * ( ) Sergio-Francis Mellejor Zenisek (1988- ) is a Science Talent Search STS , a science competition for ( ) high school seniors. He teaches at the Byram Hills finalist in the 2006 Intel Science Talent Search STS , ( ) a science competition for high school seniors, for his High School, Armonk, New York. M 56419 biochemistry project. He attends the Oregon Episcopal (22581) Rosahemphill [2.41, 0.13, 1.2] School, Portland, Oregon. (M 56418) 1998 HH77. Discovered 1998 Apr. 21 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10044) (22570) Harleyzhang [2.21, 0.16, 2.8] Rosa Hemphill mentored a finalist in the 2006 Intel 1998 HN38. Discovered 1998 Apr. 20 by the LINEAR Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition at Socorro. (* MPO 10041) for high school seniors. She teaches at the Oregon Harley Huiyu Zhang (1988- ) is a finalist in Episcopal School, Portland, Oregon. (M 56419) the 2006 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his physics (22582) Patmiller [2.40, 0.18, 3.8] project. He attends the Ward Melville High School, 1998 HD82. Discovered 1998 Apr. 21 by the LINEAR East Setauket, New York. (M 56418) at Socorro. (* MPO 10045) Patricia Miller mentored a finalist in the 2006 Intel (22571) Letianzhang [2.24, 0.12, 4.8] Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for 1998 HA . Discovered 1998 Apr. 20 by the LINEAR high school seniors. She teaches at the Montgomery 39 Blair High School, Silver Spring, Maryland. (M 56419) at Socorro. (* MPO 10041) ( ) Letian Zhang 1988- is a finalist in the 2006 Intel (22583) Metzler [2.40, 0.10, 8.2] ( ) Science Talent Search STS , a science competition for 1998 HL . Discovered 1998 Apr. 21 by the LINEAR high school seniors, for his mathematics project. He 86 at Socorro. (* MPO 10045) attends the Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy, William Metzler mentored a finalist in the 2006 Intel Aurora, Illinois. (M 56419) Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Highland High (22572) Yuanzhang [2.41, 0.17, 1.8] School, Highland, New York. (M 56419) 1998 HJ39. Discovered 1998 Apr. 20 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10041) (22584) Winigleason [2.29, 0.17, 7.4] Yuan Zhang (1988- ) is a finalist in the 2006 Intel 1998 HP88. Discovered 1998 Apr. 21 by the LINEAR Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition at Socorro. (* MPO 10045) for high school seniors, for her medicine and health Winifred Gleason mentored a finalist in the 2006 project. She attends the Montgomery Blair High Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition School, Silver Spring, Maryland. (M 56419) for high school seniors. She teaches at the Suffern High School, Suffern, New York. (M 56419) (22573) Johnzhou [2.25, 0.12, 3.3] (22586) Shellyhynes [2.27, 0.13, 8.1] 1998 HY43. Discovered 1998 Apr. 20 by the LINEAR at Socorro. ( MPO 10042) 1998 HC96. Discovered 1998 Apr. 21 by the LINEAR * ( ) John Cong Zhou (1988- ) is a finalist in the at Socorro. * MPO 10046 2006 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science Shelly Hynes mentored a finalist in the 2006 Intel competition for high school seniors, for his materials Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition science project. He attends the Detroit Country Day for high school seniors. She teaches at the Louisiana School, Beverly Hills, Michigan. (M 56419) School for Math, Science & the Arts, Natchitoches, Louisiana. (M 56419) (22575) Jayallen [2.38, 0.09, 6.6] (22587) McKennon [2.28, 0.11, 6.3] 1998 HC46. Discovered 1998 Apr. 20 by the LINEAR 1998 HB99. Discovered 1998 Apr. 21 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10042) at Socorro. (* MPO 10046) Jay Allen mentored a finalist in the 2006 Intel Blanche McKennon mentored a finalist in the 2006 Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition high school seniors. He teaches at the American Fork for high school seniors. She teaches at the Moscow High School, American Fork, Utah. (M 56419) High School, Moscow, Idaho. (M 56419) (22589) Minor 95

(22589) Minor [2.24, 0.12, 3.2] (22618) Silva Nortica [2.32, 0.14, 3.5] 1998 HY100. Discovered 1998 Apr. 21 by the LINEAR 1998 KK9 . Discovered 1998 May 28 by M. Tichýat at Socorro. (* MPO 10047) Kleˇt. (* MPO 10056) Tom Minor mentored a finalist in the 2006 Intel Silva Nortica is a historical name of the region Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition covering the territory on the borders of South Bohemia for high school seniors. He teaches at the Dayton and Lower Austria, well known for its pleasant Christian High School, Dayton, Ohio. (M 56419) landscape and historical sights. Since 2002 many forms of cross-border co-operation have taken place (22594) Stoops [2.27, 0.05, 6.8] there. (M 60730) 1998 HT107. Discovered 1998 Apr. 23 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10048) (22619) Ajscheetz [2.31, 0.04, 6.0] Tracy Stoops mentored a finalist in the 2006 Intel 1998 KJ10. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LINEAR Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for at Socorro. (* MPO 10057) high school seniors. She teaches at the Shorewood A. J. Scheetz mentored a finalist in the 2006 Intel High School, Seattle, Washington. (M 56419) Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Staples High (22596) Kathwallace [2.41, 0.19, 7.7] School, Westport, Connecticut. (M 56420) 1998 HB114. Discovered 1998 Apr. 23 by the LINEAR (22621) Larrybartel [ ] at Socorro. (* MPO 10049) 2.71, 0.07, 5.0 Kathleen Wallace mentored a finalist in the 2006 1998 KO28. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LINEAR Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition at Socorro. (* MPO 10057) for high school seniors. She teaches at the Choate Larry Bartel mentored a finalist in the 2006 Intel Rosemary Hall, Wallingford, Connecticut. (M 56419) Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the William (22597) Lynzielinski [2.33, 0.11, 6.7] J. Palmer High School, Colorado Springs, Colorado. (M 56420) 1998 HM117. Discovered 1998 Apr. 23 by the LINEAR ( ) at Socorro. * MPO 10049 (22622) Strong [2.35, 0.19, 6.3] Lynne Zielinski mentored a finalist in the 2006 Intel ( ) 1998 KV32. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LINEAR Science Talent Search STS , a science competition for at Socorro. ( MPO 10057) high school seniors. She teaches at the Glenbrook * ( ) Joshua Strong mentored a finalist in the 2006 Intel North High School, Northbrook, Illinois. M 56419 Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Thomas Jefferson ( ) [ ] 22598 Francespearl 2.28, 0.18, 7.2 High School for Science & Technology, Alexandria, 1998 HO117. Discovered 1998 Apr. 23 by the LINEAR Virginia. (M 56420) at Socorro. (* MPO 10050) Frances Pearlmutter mentored a finalist in the 2006 (22623) Fisico [2.34, 0.13, 4.9] Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition 1998 KR34. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LINEAR for high school seniors. She teaches at the Horace at Socorro. (* MPO 10058) Mann School, Riverdale, New York. (M 56420) Misael Fisico mentored a finalist in the 2006 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for (22599) Heatherhall [2.34, 0.13, 6.7] high school seniors. He teaches at the Harker School, 1998 HR122. Discovered 1998 Apr. 23 by the LINEAR San Jose, California. (M 56420) at Socorro. (* MPO 10050) Heather Hall mentored a finalist in the 2006 Intel (22625) Kanipe [2.28, 0.11, 5.4] ( ) Science Talent Search STS , a science competition for 1998 KB36. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LINEAR high school seniors. She teaches at the Sanford H. at Socorro. (* MPO 10058) Calhoun High School, Merrick, New York. (M 56420) Linda Kanipe mentored a finalist in the 2006 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for (22603) Davidoconnor [2.67, 0.05, 4.6] high school seniors. She teaches at the Florence High 1998 HK133. Discovered 1998 Apr. 19 by the LINEAR School, Florence, Alabama. (M 56420) at Socorro. (* MPO 10051) David O’Connor mentored a finalist in the 2006 Intel (22626) Jengordinier [2.34, 0.12, 6.5] Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition 1998 KS37. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LINEAR for high school seniors. He teaches at the Paul D. at Socorro. (* MPO 10059) Schreiber High School, Port Washington, New York. Jennifer Gordinier mentored a finalist in the 2006 (M 56420) Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Pine Crest (22605) Steverumsey [2.24, 0.05, 6.6] School, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. (M 56420) 1998 HH147. Discovered 1998 Apr. 23 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10052) (22627) Aviscardi [2.21, 0.15, 0.7] Stephen Rumsey mentored a finalist in the 2006 Intel 1998 KM39. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LINEAR Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for at Socorro. (* MPO 10059) high school seniors. He teaches at the Wellesley High Anthony Viscardi mentored a finalist in the 2006 School, Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts. (M 56420) Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition 96 (22628) Michaelallen for high school seniors. He is a member of the Josan (22640) Shalilabaena [2.38, 0.13, 7.0] Academy, San Diego, California. (M 56420) 1998 MJ34. Discovered 1998 June 24 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10063) Shalila Alejandra Baena (1994- ) is a finalist in (22628) Michaelallen [2.42, 0.17, 3.2] the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge 1998 KV39. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LINEAR ( ) ( ) DCYSC , a middle school science competition, for her at Socorro. * MPO 10059 botany and zoology project. She attends the Haaheo Michael Allen mentored a finalist in the 2006 Intel Elementary School, Hilo, Hawaii. (M 57795) Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Appleton High (22656) Aaronburrows [2.47, 0.17, 3.1] School East, Appleton, Wisconsin. (M 56420) 1998 QV7. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10068) (22630) Wallmuth [2.44, 0.17, 4.2] Aaron Phillip Burrows (1992- ) is a finalist in 1998 KH45. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LINEAR the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge at Socorro. (* MPO 10060) (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his Joanne Wallmuth mentored a finalist in the 2006 botany and zoology project. He attends the Bradley Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition Middle School, San Antonio, Texas. (M 57795) for high school seniors. She teaches at the Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy, Aurora, Illinois. (22666) Josephchurch [2.48, 0.12, 5.5] (M 56420) 1998 QE24. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10071) (22631) Dillard [2.38, 0.10, 5.1] Joseph Christopher Church (1992- ) is a finalist in 1998 KV47. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LINEAR the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge at Socorro. (* MPO 10060) (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for Linda Dillard mentored a finalist in the 2006 Intel his engineering project. He attends the Alice Deal Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for Junior High School, Washington, District of Columbia. high school seniors. She teaches at the Redondo Union (M 57796) High School, Redondo Beach, California. (M 56420) (22675) Davidcohn [2.79, 0.11, 6.1] (22632) DiNovis [2.33, 0.15, 2.3] 1998 QZ39. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR ( ) 1998 KG64. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LINEAR at Socorro. * MPO 10074 at Socorro. (* MPO 10061) David Milton Cohn, III (1992- ) is a finalist in Joanne DiNovis mentored a finalist in the 2006 Intel the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for high school seniors. She teaches at the Centereach his environmental sciences project. He attends the High School, Centereach, New York. (M 56420) Rhoades School, Encinitas, California. (M 57796)

( ) [ ] (22633) Fazio [2.42, 0.12, 3.0] 22679 Amydavid 2.34, 0.19, 4.0 1998 KK . Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LINEAR 1998 QJ42. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR 64 at Socorro. ( MPO 10075) at Socorro. (* MPO 10061) * Marc Fazio mentored a finalist in the 2006 Intel Amy Jane David (1991- ) is a finalist in the Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge high school seniors. He teaches at the Detroit Country (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for Day School, Beverly Hills, Michigan. (M 56420) her environmental sciences project. She attends the Pinedale Middle School, Pinedale, Wyoming. (M 57796) (22638) Abdulla [2.74, 0.11, 4.8] 1998 MS31. Discovered 1998 June 24 by the LINEAR (22685) Dominguez [2.79, 0.06, 3.0] at Socorro. ( MPO 10063) * 1998 QL51. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR Almas Ugurgizi Abdulla (1993- ) is a finalist in at Socorro. (* MPO 10077) the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge Isabella Rosa Dominguez (1991- ) is a finalist in (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge mathematics project. She attends the Stone Middle (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for School, Melbourne, Florida. (M 57795) her botany and zoology project. She attends the Key Biscayne Elementary School, Miami, Florida. (22639) Nickanthony [2.22, 0.15, 5.0] (M 57796) 1998 MP32. Discovered 1998 June 24 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10063) (22692) Carfrekahl [3.37, 0.17, 16.5] Nick Alan Anthony (1993- ) is a finalist in the 1998 QE99 . Discovered 1998 Aug. 26 by E. W. Elst 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge at La Silla. (* MPO 10079) (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for Caroline (1994- ) and Frederikke (1997- ) his biochemistry, medicine, health, and microbiology Kahl are the daughters of Vibeke Kristensen and the project. He attends the Three Oaks Middle School, granddaughters of astronomer Leif Kahl Kristensen Ft. Myers, Florida. (M 57795) {see planet (3455)} and his wife Kate. (M 55987) (22694) Tyndall 97

(22694) Tyndall [2.54, 0.10, 14.9] (22732) Jakpor [3.17, 0.20, 1.3] 1998 QF104. Discovered 1998 Aug. 26 by E. W. Elst 1998 SZ122. Discovered 1998 Sept. 26 by the LINEAR at La Silla. (* MPO 10080) at Socorro. (* MPO 10092) Irish natural philosopher John Tyndall (1820-1893) Otana Agape Jakpor (1993- ) is a finalist in the made fundamental investigations of the motion of 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge glaciers, insisting that the flow is due to fracture and (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for regelation. He is well known for the ”Tyndall effect” her biochemistry, medicine, health, and microbiology in suspensions. (M 59922) project. She attends the Woodcrest Christian School, Riverside, California. (M 57796) (22701) Cyannaskye [2.21, 0.13, 3.8] 1998 RO38. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR (22734) Theojones [2.40, 0.18, 2.4] at Socorro. (* MPO 10082) 1998 SQ133. Discovered 1998 Sept. 26 by the LINEAR Cyanna Skye Edwards (1992- ) is a finalist in at Socorro. (* MPO 10093) the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge Theo Percy Jones (1993- ) is a finalist in the (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge her biochemistry, medicine, health, and microbiology (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for project. She attends the Buckner Fanning Christian his behavioral science project. He attends the Jones School, San Antonio, Texas. (M 57796) Home School, Tucson, Arizona. (M 57796) (22705) Erinedwards [2.91, 0.04, 2.2] (22736) Kamitaki [2.33, 0.08, 5.6] 1998 RF53. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR 1998 SM137. Discovered 1998 Sept. 26 by the LINEAR ( ) at Socorro. * MPO 10084 at Socorro. (* MPO 10093) Erin Nicole Edwards (1995- ) is a finalist in the Nolan M.K. Kamitaki (1992- ) is a finalist in 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for physical science project. She attends the John Hancock his environmental sciences project. He attends the Charter School, Pleasant Grove, Utah. (M 57796) Waiakea Intermediate School, Hilo, Hawaii. (M 57796) ( ) [ ] 22706 Ganguly 2.60, 0.13, 3.1 (22740) Rayleigh [3.25, 0.21, 3.1] 1998 RT56. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR 1998 SX . Discovered 1998 Sept. 20 by E. W. Elst ( ) 146 at Socorro. * MPO 10084 at La Silla. ( MPO 10095) ( ) * Shilpi Ganguly 1994- is a finalist in the John William {Strutt, Lord} Rayleigh (1842-1919) 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge was an English physicist who discovered the element (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her biochemistry, medicine, health, and microbiology argon, for which he was honored with the Nobel Prize project. She attends the Trailwood Elementary School, for physics in 1904. President of the Royal Society Overland Park, Kansas. (M 57796) from 1905 to 1908, he is also known for his work on the phenomenon of Rayleigh scattering, explaining the (22707) Jackgrundy [3.05, 0.14, 1.5] blue color of the daytime sky. (M 59923) 1998 RN62. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR Obituary published in Mon. Not. Roy. Astron. ( at Socorro. (* MPO 10084) Soc., Vol. 80, p. 350 1920. Jack Mark Grundy (1993- ) is a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (22756) Manpreetkaur [2.40, 0.16, 0.9] (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for 1998 WA10. Discovered 1998 Nov. 18 by the LINEAR his biochemistry, medicine, health, and microbiology at Socorro. (* MPO 10100) project. He attends the St. Francis of Assisi School, Manpreet Kaur (1992- ) is a finalist in the Louisville, Kentucky. (M 57796) 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for (22729) Anthennig [2.30, 0.08, 6.9] her biochemistry, medicine, health, and microbiology 1998 SV110. Discovered 1998 Sept. 26 by the LINEAR project. She attends the Seabrook Intermediate School, at Socorro. (* MPO 10091) Seabrook, Texas. (M 57796) Anthony Ian Hennig (1993- ) is a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (22757) Klimcak [2.90, 0.07, 3.2] (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his 1998 WF11. Discovered 1998 Nov. 21 by the LINEAR physical science project. He attends the Powhatan at Socorro. (* MPO 10100) Junior High School, Powhatan, Virginia. (M 57796) Sophie Haruna Klimcak (1992- ) is a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (22730) Jacobhurwitz [2.59, 0.12, 1.3] (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her 1998 SY118. Discovered 1998 Sept. 26 by the LINEAR botany and zoology project. She attends the Palos at Socorro. (* MPO 10092) Verdes Intermediate School, Palos Verdes, California. Jacob Benjamin Hurwitz (1992- ) is a finalist in (M 57796) the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his (22758) Lemp [2.30, 0.13, 1.8] behavioral science project. He attends the Robert 1998 WP18. Discovered 1998 Nov. 21 by the LINEAR Frost Middle School, Rockville, Maryland. (M 57796) at Socorro. (* MPO 10100) 98 (22775) Jasonelloyd

Nicholas Andrew Lemp (1993- ) is a finalist in the (22786) Willipete [2.43, 0.19, 5.9] 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge 1999 JY73. Discovered 1999 May 12 by the LINEAR (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his at Socorro. (* MPO 10109) earth and space science project. He attends the Lemp William Garrett Pete (1995- ) is a finalist in the Home School, Waterford, Michigan. (M 57797) 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his ( ) [ ] physical science project. He attends the Christina 22775 Jasonelloyd 2.37, 0.10, 5.4 Huddleston Elementary School, Lakeville, Minnesota. 1999 CV20. Discovered 1999 Feb. 10 by the LINEAR (M 57797) at Socorro. (* MPO 10106) Jason Eric Lloyd (1992- ) is a finalist in the (22794) Lindsayleona [2.22, 0.14, 3.0] 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge 1999 NH4. Discovered 1999 July 13 by the LINEAR (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his at Socorro. (* MPO 10111) botany and zoology project. He attends the Bonaire Lindsey Leona Precht (1993- ) is a finalist in Middle School, Bonaire, Georgia. (M 57797) the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her (22776) Matossian [2.32, 0.13, 7.0] botany and zoology project. She attends the Miami ( ) 1999 CS24. Discovered 1999 Feb. 10 by the LINEAR Lakes Middle School, Miami, Florida. M 57797 at Socorro. (* MPO 10106) Mikael Hagop Matossian (1994- ) is a finalist in (22809) Kensiequade [2.34, 0.19, 2.2] the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge 1999 RL13. Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LINEAR (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for at Socorro. (* MPO 10116) his environmental sciences project. He attends the Mackensie Kathryn Quade (1991- ) is a finalist in A.G.B.U. Manoogian Demirdjan School, Canoga Par, the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge California. (M 57797) (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her biochemistry, medicine, health, and microbiology project. She attends the St. John the Baptist School, (22777) McAliley [2.40, 0.13, 2.0] New Brighton, Minnesota. (M 57797) 1999 CU29. Discovered 1999 Feb. 10 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10106) (22810) Rawat [2.31, 0.12, 3.7] Collin Northcott McAliley (1993- ) is a finalist in 1999 RQ . Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LINEAR the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge 14 at Socorro. (* MPO 10117) (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for Radhika Rawat (1992- ) is a finalist in the his environmental sciences project. He attends the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School, Cocoa Beach, (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for Florida. (M 57797) her physical science project. She attends the Summit Middle School, Boulder, Colorado. (M 57797) (22780) McAlpine [2.24, 0.10, 4.7] 1999 FS37. Discovered 1999 Mar. 20 by the LINEAR (22812) Ricker [2.42, 0.16, 2.0] at Socorro. (* MPO 10107) 1999 RY15. Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LINEAR Jayleen Jo McAlpine (1993- ) is a finalist in the at Socorro. (* MPO 10117) 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge Philip Daniel Ricker (1994- ) is a finalist in the (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge her biochemistry, medicine, health, and microbiology (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for project. She attends the Sunburst Elementary School, his biochemistry, medicine, health, and microbiology Sunburst, Montana. (M 57797) project. He attends the Ropesville Independent School District, Ropesville, Texas. (M 57797) (22782) Kushalnaik [ ] 2.24, 0.06, 4.2 (22815) Sewell [2.34, 0.16, 6.2] 1999 GJ19. Discovered 1999 Apr. 15 by the LINEAR 1999 RN . Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LINEAR at Socorro. ( MPO 10107) 18 * at Socorro. ( MPO 10118) Kushal Ulhas Naik (1992- ) is a finalist in the * Michael T. Sewell (1993- ) is a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge ( ) 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge DCYSC , a middle school science competition, for (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his biochemistry, medicine, health, and microbiology his physical science project. He attends the Everest project. He attends the H.B. DuPont Middle School, Academy, Clarkston, Michigan. (M 57797) Hockessin, Delaware. (M 57797) (22817) Shankar [2.59, 0.11, 5.6] (22784) Theresaoei [2.47, 0.10, 4.2] 1999 RC23. Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LINEAR 1999 JM43. Discovered 1999 May 10 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10119) at Socorro. (* MPO 10108) Aarthi Shankar (1992- ) is a finalist in the Theresa A. Oei (1993- ) is a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her her biochemistry, medicine, health, and microbiology environmental sciences project. She attends the Oei project. She attends the Mountain Ridge Middle Home School, Hebron, Connecticut. (M 57797) School, Colorado Springs, Colorado. (M 57797) (22819) Davidtao 99

(22819) Davidtao [2.31, 0.05, 2.4] (22836) Leeannragasa [2.51, 0.06, 1.1] 1999 RY26. Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LINEAR 1999 RH89. Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10120) at Socorro. (* MPO 10126) David Tao (1992- ) is a finalist in the 2006 Dis- LeeAnn Ragasa mentored a finalist in the 2006 covery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his environ- a middle school science competition. She teaches at the mental sciences project. He attends the Takoma Park Haaheo Elementary School, Hilo, Hawaii. (M 57798) Middle School, Silver Spring, Maryland. (M 57798) (22837) Richardcruz [2.29, 0.16, 8.4] 1999 RR . Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LINEAR (22828) Jaynethomp [2.64, 0.17, 6.2] 90 at Socorro. (* MPO 10126) 1999 RF50. Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LINEAR Richard Cruz mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery ( ) at Socorro. * MPO 10123 ( ) ( ) Channel Young Scientist Challenge DCYSC , a middle Jayne B. Thompson 1991- is a finalist in the school science competition. He teaches at the Bradley 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge Middle School, San Antonio, Texas. (M 57798) (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her environmental sciences project. She attends (22838) Darcyhampton [2.78, 0.08, 4.9] the Pinedale Middle School, Pinedale, Wyoming. 1999 RF91. Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LINEAR ( ) M 57798 at Socorro. (* MPO 10126) Darcy Hampton mentored a finalist in the 2006 (22829) Paigerin [2.40, 0.19, 3.4] Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), 1999 RH52. Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LINEAR a middle school science competition. She teaches at Socorro. (* MPO 10124) at the Alice Deal Junior High School, Washington, Paige Erin Thompson (1993- ) is a finalist in District of Columbia. (M 57798) the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for (22839) Richlawrence [2.31, 0.04, 3.3] her environmental sciences project. She attends the 1999 RW92. Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LINEAR Lincoln Middle School, Bradenton, Florida. (M 57798) at Socorro. (* MPO 10127) Richard Lawrence mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), (22830) Tinker [3.07, 0.20, 1.6] a middle school science competition. He teaches at 1999 RW52. Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LINEAR the Key Biscayne Elementary School, Miami, Florida. at Socorro. (* MPO 10124) (M 57798) Joel Jack Tinker (1994- ) is a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (22840) Villarreal [2.79, 0.00, 5.9] (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for 1999 RB98. Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LINEAR his engineering project. He attends the Covenant at Socorro. (* MPO 10127) Christian Academy, Huntsville, Alabama. (M 57798) Margo Villarreal mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), (22831) Trevanvoorth [2.96, 0.07, 9.4] a middle school science competition. She teaches at 1999 RF . Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LINEAR the Buckner Fanning Christian School, San Antonio, 53 Texas. (M 57798) at Socorro. (* MPO 10124) Trevor Will van Voorthuijsen (1991- )is a finalist in (22842) Alenashort [2.53, 0.06, 2.8] the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge 1999 RC . Discovered 1999 Sept. 8 by the LINEAR (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for 107 at Socorro. (* MPO 10128) his behavioral science project. He attends the van Alena Short mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Voorthuijsen Home School, Lecanto, Florida. (M 57798) Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at the (22833) Scottyu [2.22, 0.06, 4.7] John Hancock Charter School, Pleasant Grove, Utah. 1999 RR75. Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LINEAR (M 57798) at Socorro. ( MPO 10125) * ( ) [ ] Scott Sang Yu (1991- ) is a finalist in the 22843 Stverak 2.69, 0.13, 2.8 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge 1999 RF107. Discovered 1999 Sept. 8 by the LINEAR (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his at Socorro. (* MPO 10128) behavioral science project. He attends the Robert Janet Stverak mentored a finalist in the 2006 Frost Middle School, Rockville, Maryland. (M 57798) Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at the Trailwood Elementary School, Overland Park, (22835) Rickgardner [2.58, 0.19, 7.3] Kansas. (M 57798) 1999 RT88. Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10125) (22846) Fredwhitaker [2.39, 0.13, 8.1] Rick Gardner mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery 1999 RN120. Discovered 1999 Sept. 9 by the LINEAR Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle at Socorro. (* MPO 10129) school science competition. He teaches at the Three Fred Joseph Whitaker mentored a finalist in the Oaks Middle School, Ft. Myers, Florida. (M 57798) 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge 100 (22847) Utley

(DCYSC), a middle school science competition. He Verdes Intermediate School, Palos Verdes, California. teaches at the St. Francis of Assisi School, Louisville, (M 57799) Kentucky. (M 57798) (22860) Francylemp [2.40, 0.19, 0.5] ( ) [ ] 22847 Utley 2.52, 0.11, 2.3 1999 RA149. Discovered 1999 Sept. 9 by the LINEAR 1999 RO121. Discovered 1999 Sept. 9 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10133) at Socorro. (* MPO 10129) Francy M. Lemp mentored a finalist in the 2006 Meredith Utley mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at the a middle school science competition. She teaches at Lemp Home School, Waterford, Michigan. (M 57799) the Powhatan Junior High School, Powhatan, Virginia. (M 57798) (22862) Janinedavis [2.27, 0.09, 1.1] 1999 RG152. Discovered 1999 Sept. 9 by the LINEAR (22848) Chrisharriot [2.39, 0.15, 1.9] at Socorro. (* MPO 10134) 1999 RJ125. Discovered 1999 Sept. 9 by the LINEAR Janine Davis mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery at Socorro. (* MPO 10129) Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle Christian Harriot mentored a finalist in the 2006 school science competition. She teaches at the Bonaire Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), Middle School, Bonaire, Georgia. (M 57799) a middle school science competition. He teaches at the Robert Frost Middle School, Rockville, Maryland. (22863) Namarkarian [2.58, 0.05, 2.8] (M 57799) 1999 RJ152. Discovered 1999 Sept. 9 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10134) (22852) Kinney [2.32, 0.17, 4.5] Nanor Markarian mentored a finalist in the 2006 1999 RN129. Discovered 1999 Sept. 9 by the LINEAR Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), at Socorro. (* MPO 10130) a middle school science competition. She teaches at Steve Kinney mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery the A.G.B.U. Manoogian Demirdjan School, Canoga Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle Par, California. (M 57799) school science competition. He teaches at the Woodcrest Christian School, Riverside, California. (22865) Amymoffett [2.97, 0.14, 5.2] (M 57799) 1999 RQ173. Discovered 1999 Sept. 9 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10135) (22855) Donnajones [2.57, 0.11, 3.1] Amy Moffett mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery 1999 RG139. Discovered 1999 Sept. 9 by the LINEAR Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle at Socorro. (* MPO 10131) school science competition. She teaches at the Donna Jones mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School, Cocoa Beach, Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle Florida. (M 57799) school science competition. She teaches at the Jones (22868) Karst [2.80, 0.13, 1.1] Home School, Tucson, Arizona. (M 57799) 1999 RX187. Discovered 1999 Sept. 9 by the LINEAR (22856) Stevenzeiher [2.55, 0.06, 4.0] at Socorro. (* MPO 10135) Carol A. Karst mentored a finalist in the 2006 1999 RX142. Discovered 1999 Sept. 9 by the LINEAR Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), at Socorro. (* MPO 10132) Steven Zeiher mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery a middle school science competition. She teaches at the Sunburst Elementary School, Sunburst, Montana. Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle (M 57799) school science competition. He teaches at the Waiakea Intermediate School, Hilo, Hawaii. (M 57799) (22869) Brianmcfar [2.63, 0.19, 4.4] 1999 RP . Discovered 1999 Sept. 10 by the LINEAR (22857) Hyde [2.25, 0.12, 6.1] 190 at Socorro. (* MPO 10136) 1999 RJ143. Discovered 1999 Sept. 9 by the LINEAR Brian McFarland mentored a finalist in the 2006 at Socorro. (* MPO 10132) Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), Tammi Hyde mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery a middle school science competition. He teaches at Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle the H.B. DuPont Middle School, Hockessin, Delaware. school science competition. She teaches at the Seabrook (M 57799) Intermediate School, Seabrook, Texas. (M 57799) (22871) Ellenoei [2.30, 0.19, 7.0] ( ) [ ] 22858 Suesong 2.34, 0.05, 5.7 1999 RX193. Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LINEAR 1999 RV143. Discovered 1999 Sept. 9 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10137) at Socorro. (* MPO 10132) Ellen C. Oei mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Sue Song mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at the Oei school science competition. She teaches at the Palos Home School, Hebron, Connecticut. (M 57799) (22872) Williamweber 101

(22872) Williamweber [2.25, 0.18, 5.7] Renato Conedera (1922-1997), nicknamed Falce, was 1999 RM194. Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LINEAR the discoverer’s father-in-law. (M 59386) at Socorro. (* MPO 10137) William James Weber mentored a finalist in the (22906) Lisauckis [2.45, 0.08, 8.9] 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge 1999 TQ25 . Discovered 1999 Oct. 3 by the LINEAR (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. He at Socorro. (* MPO 10148) teaches at the Christina Huddleston Elementary School, Rhonda Lisauckis mentored a finalist in the 2006 Lakeville, Minnesota. (M 57799) Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at the (22873) Heatherholt [2.41, 0.19, 3.5] Covenant Christian Academy, Huntsville, Alabama. 1999 RR194. Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LINEAR (M 57800) at Socorro. (* MPO 10137) Heather Holt mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery (22907) van Voorthuijsen [3.07, 0.14, 9.9] Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle 1999 TL26 . Discovered 1999 Oct. 3 by the LINEAR school science competition. She teaches at the Miami at Socorro. (* MPO 10148) Lakes Middle School, Miami, Florida. (M 57799) Lorrie van Voorthuijsen mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (22874) Haydeephelps [2.27, 0.08, 6.0] (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She 1999 RO197. Discovered 1999 Sept. 8 by the LINEAR teaches at the van Voorthuijsen Home School, Lecanto, at Socorro. (* MPO 10137) Florida. (M 57800) Haydee Phelps mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), (22908) Bayefsky-Anand [2.31, 0.08, 6.5] a middle school science competition. She teaches at the 1999 TK27 . Discovered 1999 Oct. 3 by the LINEAR Summit Middle School, Boulder, Colorado. (M 57799) at Socorro. (* MPO 10149) Sarah Dana Bayefsky-Anand (1989- ) is a finalist (22875) Lanejackson [2.26, 0.10, 6.6] in the 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science 1999 RB198. Discovered 1999 Sept. 8 by the LINEAR competition for high school seniors, for her zoology at Socorro. (* MPO 10138) project. She attends the Abraham Joshua Heschel Lane L. Jackson mentored a finalist in the 2006 School, New York, New York. (M 59104) Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at (22909) Gongmyunglee [2.63, 0.04, 2.2] the Ropesville Independent School District, Ropesville, 1999 TJ28 . Discovered 1999 Oct. 4 by the LINEAR Texas. (M 57800) at Socorro. (* MPO 10149) Gongmyung Lee (1989- ) is a finalist in the 2007 (22877) Reginamiller [2.30, 0.12, 5.1] Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition 1999 RR200. Discovered 1999 Sept. 8 by the LINEAR for high school seniors, for his computer science project. at Socorro. (* MPO 10138) He attends the Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Regina Miller mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Hampshire. (M 59104) Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at the (22910) Ruiwang [2.40, 0.15, 0.8] Mountain Ridge Middle School, Colorado Springs, 1999 TM30. Discovered 1999 Oct. 4 by the LINEAR Colorado. (M 57800) at Socorro. (* MPO 10150) Rui Wang (1989- ) is a finalist in the 2007 Intel (22889) Donnablaney [2.60, 0.15, 6.7] Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for 1999 SU7. Discovered 1999 Sept. 29 by the LINEAR high school seniors, for her chemistry project. She at Socorro. (* MPO 10142) attends the Fairport High School, Fairport, New York. Donna Blaney mentored a finalist in the 2006 (M 59104) Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches (22911) Johnpardon [2.20, 0.09, 1.9] at the Takoma Park Middle School, Silver Spring, 1999 TX30. Discovered 1999 Oct. 4 by the LINEAR Maryland. (M 57800) at Socorro. (* MPO 10150) John Vincent Pardon (1989- ) is a finalist in (22890) Ruthaellis [2.27, 0.17, 7.1] the 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science 1999 SF8. Discovered 1999 Sept. 29 by the LINEAR competition for high school seniors, for his mathematics at Socorro. (* MPO 10142) project. He attends the Durham Academy Upper Rutha Ellis mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery School, Durham, North Carolina. (M 59104) Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at the Lincoln (22912) Noraxu [2.59, 0.16, 7.3] Middle School, Bradenton, Florida. (M 57800) 1999 TF31 . Discovered 1999 Oct. 4 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10150) (22898) Falce [2.98, 0.14, 10.3] Nora Xu (1989- ) is a finalist in the 2007 Intel 1999 TF12. Discovered 1999 Oct. 10 by S. Sposetti at Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition Gnosca. (* MPO 10145) for high school seniors, for her physics project. She 102 (22913) Brockman attends the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, project. She attends the South Brunswick High School, Aurora, Illinois. (M 59104) Monmouth Junction, New Jersey. (M 59104) (22913) Brockman [2.64, 0.12, 2.1] (22927) Blewett [2.44, 0.16, 4.5] 1999 TO32 . Discovered 1999 Oct. 4 by the LINEAR 1999 TW110. Discovered 1999 Oct. 4 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10151) at Socorro. (* MPO 10155) Gregory Drew Brockman (1988- ) is a finalist Megan Marie Blewett (1989- ) is a finalist in in the 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a the 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science science competition for high school seniors, for his competition for high school seniors, for her medicine mathematics project. He attends the Red River High and health project. She attends the Madison High School, Grand Forks, North Dakota. (M 59104) School, Madison, New Jersey. (M 59104) (22919) Shuwan [2.43, 0.10, 7.2] (22928) Templehe [2.39, 0.14, 1.6] 1999 TR91. Discovered 1999 Oct. 2 by the LINEAR 1999 TS111. Discovered 1999 Oct. 15 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10153) at Socorro. (* MPO 10155) Shu Wan (1989- ) is a finalist in the 2007 Intel Temple Mu He (1989- ) is a finalist in the 2007 Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition high school seniors, for his medicine and health project. for high school seniors, for his space science project. He attends the Classical High School, Providence, He attends the Troy High School, Troy, Michigan. Rhode Island. (M 59104) (M 59104) (22920) Kaitduncan [2.94, 0.10, 3.1] (22929) Seanwahl [2.55, 0.04, 5.0] 1999 TF94 . Discovered 1999 Oct. 2 by the LINEAR 1999 TL126. Discovered 1999 Oct. 4 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10153) at Socorro. (* MPO 10156) Kaitlin Duncan (1989- ) is a finalist in the 2007 Sean Matthew Wahl (1989- ) is a finalist in the Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science for high school seniors, for her behavioral and social competition for high school seniors, for his earth and sciences project. She attends the Plainedge High planetary science project. He attends the Troy High School, North Massapequa, New York. (M 59104) School, Fullerton, California. (M 59104) (22921) Siyuanliu [2.28, 0.13, 7.6] (22932) Orenbrecher [2.71, 0.05, 1.6] 1999 TG95 . Discovered 1999 Oct. 2 by the LINEAR 1999 TU136. Discovered 1999 Oct. 6 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10153) at Socorro. (* MPO 10157) Siyuan Liu (1989- ) is a finalist in the 2007 Intel Oren Brecher (1989- ) is a finalist in the 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his biochemistry project. for high school seniors, for his behavioral and social He attends the Troy High School, Troy, Michigan. sciences project. He attends the Suffern High School, (M 59104) Suffern, New York. (M 59104) (22922) Sophiecai [2.36, 0.13, 7.7] (22933) Mareverett [2.64, 0.14, 0.2] 1999 TF97 . Discovered 1999 Oct. 2 by the LINEAR 1999 TZ141. Discovered 1999 Oct. 7 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10154) at Socorro. (* MPO 10157) Sophie Cai (1990- ) is a finalist in the 2007 Intel Marshall Bradley Everett (1989- ) is a finalist in Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition the 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science for high school seniors, for her behavioral and social competition for high school seniors, for his behavioral sciences project. She attends the Ridgefield High and social sciences project. He attends the Shoals School, Ridgefield, Connecticut. (M 59104) Christian School, Florence, Alabama. (M 59105) (22923) Kathrynblair [2.21, 0.17, 5.3] (22936) Ricmccutchen [2.84, 0.09, 5.2] 1999 TM97. Discovered 1999 Oct. 2 by the LINEAR 1999 TR172. Discovered 1999 Oct. 10 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10154) at Socorro. (* MPO 10158) Kathryn Blair Friedman (1988- ) is a finalist in Richard Matthew McCutchen (1989- ) is a finalist the 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science in the 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for her medicine competition for high school seniors, for his computer and health project. She attends the Chapin School, science project. He attends the Montgomery Blair New York, New York. (M 59104) High School, Silver Spring, Maryland. (M 59105) (22924) Deshpande [2.77, 0.18, 9.9] (22937) Nataliavella [2.40, 0.07, 4.0] 1999 TH101. Discovered 1999 Oct. 2 by the LINEAR 1999 TZ172. Discovered 1999 Oct. 10 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10154) at Socorro. (* MPO 10158) Neha Anil Deshpande (1989- ) is a finalist in Natalie Avella Cameron (1989- ) is a finalist in the 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science the 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for her zoology competition for high school seniors, for her behavioral (22938) Brilawrence 103 and social sciences project. She attends the Walter competition for high school seniors, for her medicine Tresper Clarke High School, Westbury, New York. and health project. She attends the Palos Verdes (M 59105) Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estates, California. (M 59105) (22938) Brilawrence [3.17, 0.17, 2.7] ( ) [ ] 1999 TS173. Discovered 1999 Oct. 10 by the LINEAR 22957 Vaintrob 2.27, 0.11, 5.2 at Socorro. (* MPO 10159) 1999 TR270. Discovered 1999 Oct. 3 by the LINEAR Brian Robert Lawrence (1989- ) is a finalist at Socorro. (* MPO 10164) in the 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a Dmitry Vaintrob (1988- ) is a finalist in the 2007 science competition for high school seniors, for his Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition mathematics project. He attends the Montgomery for high school seniors, for his mathematics project. Blair High School, Silver Spring, Maryland. (M 59105) He attends the South Eugene High School, Eugene, Oregon. (M 59105) (22939) Handlin [2.95, 0.06, 3.2] (22958) Rohatgi [2.99, 0.07, 3.2] 1999 TU173. Discovered 1999 Oct. 10 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10159) 1999 TC288. Discovered 1999 Oct. 10 by the LINEAR Daniel Adam Handlin (1989- ) is a finalist in at Socorro. (* MPO 10164) the 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science Abhinav Rohatgi (1989- ) is a finalist in the 2007 competition for high school seniors, for his space Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition science project. He attends the High Technology High for high school seniors, for his environmental science School, Lincroft, New Jersey. (M 59105) project. He attends the Garden City High School, Garden City, New York. (M 59105) (22940) Chyan [2.38, 0.15, 3.6] 1999 TF . Discovered 1999 Oct. 10 by the LINEAR (22978) Nyrölä [2.67, 0.19, 11.3] 178 1999 VO . Discovered 1999 Nov. 14 at the Nyrölä at Socorro. (* MPO 10159) 24 Yieu Chyan (1989- ) is a finalist in the 2007 Intel Observatory at Jyväskylä. (* MPO 10171) Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for Nyröläis a small rural village in central Finland high school seniors, for his chemistry project. He and the site of the countryside observatory of the attends the Texas Academy of Mathematics & Science, astronomical association Jyväskylän Sirius. This minor Denton, Texas. (M 59105) planet is the first to be found by Finnish amateur astronomers. (M 42680) ( ) [ ] 22942 Alexacourtis 2.71, 0.10, 4.2 (22981) Katz [2.30, 0.18, 3.3] 1999 TZ205. Discovered 1999 Oct. 13 by the LINEAR 1999 VN . Discovered 1999 Nov. 3 by the LINEAR ( ) 30 at Socorro. * MPO 10160 at Socorro. ( MPO 10173) ( ) * Alexandra Maria Courtis 1990- is a finalist in Daniel Scott Katz (1988- ) is a finalist in the ( ) the 2007 Intel Science Talent Search STS , a science 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for her chemistry competition for high school seniors, for his materials project. She attends the Davis Senior High School, science project. He attends the Hebrew Academy of Davis, California. (M 59105) the Five Towns & Rockaway, Cedarhurst, New York. ( ) (22944) Sarahmarzen [2.27, 0.09, 3.7] M 59105 1999 TB216. Discovered 1999 Oct. 15 by the LINEAR (22982) Emmacall [2.92, 0.01, 2.8] ( ) at Socorro. * MPO 10160 1999 VB31. Discovered 1999 Nov. 3 by the LINEAR ( ) Sarah Elizabeth Marzen 1989- is a finalist at Socorro. (* MPO 10173) in the 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a Emma Call (1988- ) is a finalist in the 2007 Intel science competition for high school seniors, for her Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for chemistry project. She attends the Thomas Jefferson high school seniors, for her engineering project. She High School for Science and Technology, Alexandria, attends the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Baltimore, Virginia. (M 59105) Maryland. (M 59104) (22945) Schikowski [2.30, 0.07, 6.1] (22983) Schlingheyde [2.95, 0.10, 0.8] 1999 TY216. Discovered 1999 Oct. 15 by the LINEAR 1999 VY34. Discovered 1999 Nov. 3 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10160) at Socorro. (* MPO 10173) Erin Marie Schikowski (1989- ) is a finalist in Catherine Schlingheyde (1990- ) is a finalist the 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science in the 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a competition for high school seniors, for her materials science competition for high school seniors, for her science project. She attends the Hathaway Brown biochemistry project. She attends the Oyster Bay School, Shaker Heights, Ohio. (M 59105) High School, Oyster Bay, New York. (M 59105) (22947) Carolsuh [2.40, 0.14, 1.8] (22987) Rebeckaufman [2.89, 0.08, 2.2] 1999 TW218. Discovered 1999 Oct. 15 by the LINEAR 1999 VO53. Discovered 1999 Nov. 4 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10161) at Socorro. (* MPO 10175) Carol Yoon Joo Suh (1989- ) is a finalist in Rebecca Lynn Kaufman (1989- ) is a finalist in the 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science the 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science 104 (22988) Jimmyhom competition for high school seniors, for her medicine (22995) Allenjanes [2.78, 0.08, 4.4] and health project. She attends the Croton-Harmon 1999 VM67. Discovered 1999 Nov. 4 by the LINEAR High School, Croton-on-Hudson, New York. (M 59106) at Socorro. (* MPO 10177) Allen Janes mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel (22988) Jimmyhom [2.40, 0.15, 1.6] Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Red River High 1999 VN58. Discovered 1999 Nov. 4 by the LINEAR School, Grand Forks, North Dakota. (M 59106) at Socorro. (* MPO 10175) ( ) Jimmy Hom 1988- is a finalist in the 2007 Intel (22996) De Boo [2.90, 0.06, 1.3] Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition 1999 VP70. Discovered 1999 Nov. 4 by the LINEAR for high school seniors, for his zoology project. He at Socorro. ( MPO 10178) attends the Syosset High School, Syosset, New York. * ( ) Edward de Boo mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel M 59106 Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for (22989) Loriskopp [2.85, 0.16, 2.0] high school seniors. He teaches at the Classical High School, Providence, Rhode Island. (M 59106) 1999 VY61. Discovered 1999 Nov. 4 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10175) (22998) Waltimyer [3.19, 0.13, 2.6] Lori Skopp mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel 1999 VY70. Discovered 1999 Nov. 4 by the LINEAR ( ) Science Talent Search STS , a science competition for at Socorro. (* MPO 10178) high school seniors. She teaches at the Abraham Joshua David Waltimyer mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel Heschel School, New York, New York. (M 59106) Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Ridgefield High (22990) Mattbrenner [2.62, 0.13, 1.2] School, Ridgefield, Connecticut. (M 59106) 1999 VA62. Discovered 1999 Nov. 4 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10176) (22999) Irizarry [2.64, 0.10, 2.8] Matthew Brenner mentored a finalist in the 2007 1999 VS81. Discovered 1999 Nov. 5 by the LINEAR Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition at Socorro. (* MPO 10178) for high school seniors. He teaches at the Phillips Carmen Irizarry mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire. (M 59106) Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Staten (22991) Jeffreyklus [2.31, 0.13, 2.2] Island Technical High School, Staten Island, New 1999 VX62. Discovered 1999 Nov. 4 by the LINEAR York. (M 59106) at Socorro. (* MPO 10176) Jeffrey Klus mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel (23002) Jillhirsch [2.40, 0.05, 6.5] Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for 1999 VX92. Discovered 1999 Nov. 9 by the LINEAR high school seniors. He teaches at the Fairport High at Socorro. (* MPO 10180) School, Fairport, New York. (M 59106) Jill Hirsch mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for (22992) Susansmith [3.01, 0.01, 0.9] high school seniors. She teaches at the Chapin School, New York, New York. (M 59106) 1999 VR65. Discovered 1999 Nov. 4 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10176) (23003) Ziminski [2.36, 0.17, 1.8] Susan Smith mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel 1999 VP106. Discovered 1999 Nov. 9 by the LINEAR Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for at Socorro. (* MPO 10180) high school seniors. She teaches at the Parkersburg Mark Ziminski mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel South High School, Parkersburg, West Virginia. Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition (M 59106) for high school seniors. He teaches at the South Brunswick High School, Monmouth Junction, New ( ) [ ] 22993 Aferrari 2.61, 0.14, 1.1 Jersey. (M 59106) 1999 VX65. Discovered 1999 Nov. 4 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10177) (23006) Pazden [2.90, 0.02, 2.1] Andrew Ferrari mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel 1999 VX137. Discovered 1999 Nov. 13 by the LINEAR Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition at Socorro. (* MPO 10181) for high school seniors. He teaches at the Durham Stan Pazden mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel Academy Upper School, Durham, North Carolina. Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for (M 59106) high school seniors. He teaches at the Madison High School, Madison, New Jersey. (M 59106) (22994) Workman [2.92, 0.11, 3.0] 1999 VH66. Discovered 1999 Nov. 4 by the LINEAR (23008) Rebeccajohns [2.98, 0.07, 2.3] at Socorro. (* MPO 10177) 1999 VA149. Discovered 1999 Nov. 14 by the LINEAR David Workman mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel at Socorro. (* MPO 10181) Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition Rebecca Johns mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel for high school seniors. He teaches at the Illinois Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for Mathematics and Science Academy, Aurora, Illinois. high school seniors. She teaches at the Troy High (M 59106) School, Troy, Michigan. (M 59106) (23010) Kathyfinch 105

(23010) Kathyfinch [2.28, 0.14, 4.7] (23038) Jeffbaughman [2.32, 0.20, 7.0] 1999 VR158. Discovered 1999 Nov. 14 by the LINEAR 1999 XD19. Discovered 1999 Dec. 3 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10182) at Socorro. (* MPO 10191) Kathy Finch mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel Jeffrey Baughman mentored a finalist in the 2007 Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Shoals for high school seniors. He teaches at the Westmoore Christian School, Florence, Alabama. (M 59107) High School, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (M 59107) (23011) Petach [2.38, 0.17, 5.5] (23040) Latham [2.76, 0.01, 3.4] 1999 VG163. Discovered 1999 Nov. 14 by the LINEAR 1999 XK22. Discovered 1999 Dec. 6 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10182) at Socorro. (* MPO 10191) Helen Petach mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel Robert Latham mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition high school seniors. She teaches at the Fairview High for high school seniors. He teaches at the Thomas School, Boulder, Colorado. (M 59107) Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Alexandria, Virginia. (M 59107) (23013) Carolsmyth [2.40, 0.18, 3.1] 1999 VP168. Discovered 1999 Nov. 14 by the LINEAR (23041) Hunt [2.96, 0.09, 4.0] at Socorro. ( MPO 10183) * 1999 XL22. Discovered 1999 Dec. 6 by the LINEAR Carol Smyth mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel at Socorro. (* MPO 10192) Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for Patricia Hunt mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel high school seniors. She teaches at the Walter Tresper Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for Clarke High School, Westbury, New York. (M 59107) high school seniors. She teaches at the Hathaway ( ) (23014) Walstein [2.57, 0.18, 3.7] Brown School, Shaker Heights, Ohio. M 59107 1999 VV173. Discovered 1999 Nov. 15 by the LINEAR (23042) Craigpeters [3.08, 0.03, 2.8] at Socorro. ( MPO 10183) * 1999 XR22. Discovered 1999 Dec. 6 by the LINEAR Eric Walstein mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel at Socorro. ( MPO 10192) ( ) * Science Talent Search STS , a science competition for Craig Peters mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel high school seniors. He teaches at the Montgomery Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for Blair High School, Silver Spring, Maryland. (M 59107) high school seniors. He teaches at the Americas High (23016) Michaelroche [2.64, 0.03, 4.6] School, El Paso, Texas. (M 59107) 1999 VZ184. Discovered 1999 Nov. 15 by the LINEAR (23044) Starodub [2.27, 0.19, 4.6] at Socorro. (* MPO 10184) Michael Roche mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel 1999 XS25 . Discovered 1999 Dec. 6 by the LINEAR ( ) Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for at Socorro. * MPO 10193 high school seniors. He teaches at the High Technology Peter Starodub mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel High School, Lincroft, New Jersey. (M 59107) Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Palos (23017) Advincula [2.52, 0.14, 3.4] Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estates, ( ) 1999 VQ190. Discovered 1999 Nov. 15 by the LINEAR California. M 59107 at Socorro. ( MPO 10184) * (23045) Sarahocken [2.86, 0.01, 2.3] Rigoberto Advincula mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition 1999 XT27. Discovered 1999 Dec. 6 by the LINEAR for high school seniors. He teaches at the Texas at Socorro. (* MPO 10193) Academy of Mathematics & Science, Denton, Texas. Sarah Hocken mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel (M 59107) Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the South Eugene (23018) Annmoriarty [2.42, 0.20, 3.9] High School, Eugene, Oregon. (M 59107) 1999 VY190. Discovered 1999 Nov. 15 by the LINEAR ( ) [ ] at Socorro. (* MPO 10184) 23046 Stevengordon 2.85, 0.06, 3.0 Ann Moriarty mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel 1999 XN28. Discovered 1999 Dec. 6 by the LINEAR Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for at Socorro. (* MPO 10193) high school seniors. She teaches at the Davis Senior Steven Gordon mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel High School, Davis, California. (M 59107) Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Garden City (23019) Thomgregory [2.70, 0.05, 5.8] High School, Garden City, New York. (M 59107) 1999 VQ201. Discovered 1999 Nov. 3 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10185) (23047) Isseroff [2.73, 0.00, 6.1] Thomas Gregory mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel 1999 XS28 . Discovered 1999 Dec. 6 by the LINEAR Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for at Socorro. (* MPO 10194) high school seniors. He teaches at the J. M. Atherton Rebecca Isseroff mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel High School, Louisville, Kentucky. (M 59107) Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition 106 (23048) Davidnelson for high school seniors. She teaches at the Hebrew Donna Mooney mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Academy of the Five Towns & Rockaway, Cedarhurst, Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for New York. (M 59107) high school seniors. She teaches at the Academy of the Holy Names, Albany, New York. (M 59108) (23048) Davidnelson [2.68, 0.11, 4.8] 1999 XE29. Discovered 1999 Dec. 6 by the LINEAR (23063) Lichtman [2.81, 0.07, 3.9] at Socorro. (* MPO 10194) 1999 XH53. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR David Nelson mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel at Socorro. (* MPO 10199) Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition Paul Lichtman mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel for high school seniors. He teaches at the Baltimore Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for Polytechnic Institute, Baltimore, Maryland. (M 59108) high school seniors. He teaches at the Uniondale High School, Uniondale, New York. (M 59108) (23054) Thomaslynch [2.87, 0.08, 2.2] 1999 XE42. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR (23064) Mattmiller [3.02, 0.14, 3.0] at Socorro. (* MPO 10196) 1999 XE54. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR Thomas Lynch mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel at Socorro. (* MPO 10199) Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for Matthew Miller mentored a finalist in the 2004 high school seniors. He teaches at the Oyster Bay Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), High School, Oyster Bay, New York. (M 59108) a middle school science competition. He teaches at the Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy, Saginaw, (23055) Barbjewett [2.42, 0.17, 2.5] Michigan. (M 59108) 1999 XF43. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10196) (23066) Yihedong [2.83, 0.06, 2.3] Barbara Jewett mentored a finalist in the 2006 Intel 1999 XN54. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for at Socorro. (* MPO 10200) high school seniors. She teaches at the River Hill High Yihe Dong (1990- ) was awarded first place and School, Clarksville, Maryland. (M 59108) Best in Category in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her animal sciences project. (23057) Angelawilson [2.58, 0.17, 6.8] She attends the Cedar Shoals High School, Athens, 1999 XB45. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR Georgia, U.S.A. (M 60499) at Socorro. (* MPO 10197) Angela Wilson mentored a finalist in the 2005 Intel (23067) Ishajain [3.14, 0.11, 0.7] Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for 1999 XX54. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR high school seniors. She teaches at the Texas Academy at Socorro. (* MPO 10200) of Mathematics & Science, Denton, Texas. (M 59108) Isha Himani Jain (1991- ) was awarded first place in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering (23059) Paulpaino [2.35, 0.19, 1.9] Fair for her animal sciences project. She attends 1999 XT45. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR the Freedom High School, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, at Socorro. (* MPO 10198) U.S.A. (M 60499) Paul Paino mentored a finalist in the 2005 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition (23068) Tyagi [2.53, 0.15, 2.3] for high school seniors. He teaches at the Wheatley 1999 XY60. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR School, Old Westbury, New York. (M 59108) at Socorro. (* MPO 10200) Sonika Tyagi (1990- ) was awarded second place (23060) Shepherd [2.60, 0.09, 1.9] in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering 1999 XV46. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR Fair for her animal sciences project. She attends at Socorro. (* MPO 10198) the William Dickinson High School, Jersey City, New Karen Shepherd mentored a finalist in the 2005 Intel Jersey, U.S.A. (M 60499) Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Plano Senior (23069) Kapps [3.13, 0.05, 2.0] High School, Plano, Texas. (M 59108) 1999 XR64. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10201) (23061) Blueglass [3.13, 0.11, 1.8] Michael Kapps (1989- ) was awarded second place 1999 XW46. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering at Socorro. (* MPO 10198) Fair for his animal sciences project. He attends Michael Blueglass mentored a finalist in the 2004 the Thornhill Secondary School, Thornhill, Ontario, Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition Canada. (M 60500) for high school seniors. He teaches at the Yorktown High School, Yorktown Heights, New York. (M 59108) (23070) Koussa [3.15, 0.11, 6.0] 1999 XV64. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR (23062) Donnamooney [2.39, 0.14, 0.9] at Socorro. (* MPO 10201) 1999 XN52. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR Mounir Ahmad Koussa (1989- ) was awarded at Socorro. (* MPO 10199) first place in the 2007 Intel International Science and (23071) Tinaliu 107

Engineering Fair for his behavioral and social sciences and Engineering Fair for his cellular and molecular project. He attends the Tucson High Magnet School, biology project. He also received the Intel Foundation Tucson, Arizona, U.S.A. (M 60500) Young Scientist Award. He attends the Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Greenbelt, Maryland, U.S.A. (23071) Tinaliu [2.89, 0.08, 2.5] (M 60500) 1999 XH65. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10201) (23113) Aaronhakim [2.79, 0.11, 4.9] ( ) Tina Liu 1989- was awarded second place in 2000 AE13 . Discovered 2000 Jan. 3 by the LINEAR the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering at Socorro. (* MPO 10214) Fair for her behavioral and social sciences project. Aaron Hakim (1991- ) was awarded second place She attends the Ossining High School, Ossining, New in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering York, U.S.A. (M 60500) Fair for his cellular and molecular biology project. He attends the Appleby College, Oakville, Ontario, ( ) [ ] 23074 Sarakirsch 2.34, 0.12, 7.4 Canada. (M 60500) 1999 XJ78 . Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR ( ) at Socorro. * MPO 10202 (23115) Valcourt [3.18, 0.18, 5.1] ( ) Sarah Kirsch 1989- was awarded second place 2000 AS . Discovered 2000 Jan. 3 by the LINEAR in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering 18 at Socorro. (* MPO 10214) Fair for her behavioral and social sciences project. She James R. Valcourt (1989- ) was awarded second attends the Ward Melville High School, Setauket, New ( ) place in the 2007 Intel International Science and York, U.S.A. M 60500 Engineering Fair for his cellular and molecular biology (23079) Munguia [2.43, 0.18, 1.8] project. He attends the Wachusett Regional High School, Holden, Massachusetts, U.S.A. (M 60500) 1999 XO97. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10204) Scott Miguel Munguia (1989- ) was awarded (23116) Streich [2.59, 0.15, 6.4] second place in the 2007 Intel International Science and 2000 AW22. Discovered 2000 Jan. 3 by the LINEAR Engineering Fair for his behavioral and social sciences at Socorro. (* MPO 10215) project. He attends the Tecnologico de Monterrey Philip Vidal Streich (1991- ) was awarded first Campus Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico. (M 60500) place and Best in Category in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his (23091) Stansill [2.72, 0.14, 4.5] chemistry project. He also received the Intel 1999 XP128. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR Foundation Young Scientist Award. He is homeschooled at Socorro. (* MPO 10207) in Platteville, Wisconsin, U.S.A. (M 60500) Lacey Nicole Stansill (1988- ) was awarded second place in the 2007 Intel International Science (23120) Paulallen [2.62, 0.21, 12.4] and Engineering Fair for her behavioral and social 2000 AP50. Discovered 2000 Jan. 5 by C. W. Juels at sciences project. She attends the Seneca High School, Fountain Hills. (* MPO 10216) Seneca, Missouri, U.S.A. (M 60500) Paul G. Allen (1953- ) is a computer industry executive who has provided generous financial support ( ) [ ] 23096 Mihika 2.25, 0.13, 5.2 to the Spacewatch program to find near-earth asteroids, 1999 XT156. Discovered 1999 Dec. 8 by the LINEAR SpaceShipOne to pioneer civilian suborbital spaceflight at Socorro. (* MPO 10209) and the Allen Telescope Array to study the radio Mihika Pradhan (1990- ) was awarded first place universe and search for extraterrestial intelligence. and Best in Category in the 2007 Intel International (M 56961) Science and Engineering Fair for her biochemistry project. She attends the Hamilton-Wenham Regional (23121) Michaelding [2.74, 0.06, 6.4] High School, South Hamilton, Massachusetts, U.S.A. 2000 AP . Discovered 2000 Jan. 4 by the LINEAR (M 60500) 51 at Socorro. (* MPO 10216) (23098) Huanghuang [2.74, 0.10, 3.7] Michael Ding (1990- ) was awarded second place 1999 XH158. Discovered 1999 Dec. 8 by the LINEAR in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering at Socorro. (* MPO 10209) Fair for his chemistry project. He attends the Glen Huang Huang (1988- ) was awarded second place Cove High School, Glen Cove, New York, U.S.A. in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering (M 60500) Fair for her biochemistry project. She attends the Caddo Parish Magnet High School, Shreveport, (23122) Lorgat [2.49, 0.05, 3.4] Louisiana, U.S.A. (M 60500) 2000 AU52. Discovered 2000 Jan. 4 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10217) (23102) Dayanli [2.75, 0.01, 4.0] Raeez Lorgat (1990- ) was awarded first place and 1999 XA168. Discovered 1999 Dec. 10 by the LINEAR Best in Category in the 2007 Intel International Science at Socorro. (* MPO 10211) and Engineering Fair for his computer science project. Dayan Li (1989- ) was awarded first place and He attends the Rondebosch Boys’ High School, Cape Best in Category in the 2007 Intel International Science Town, Western Cape, South Africa. (M 60500) 108 (23128) Dorminy

(23128) Dorminy [2.29, 0.10, 3.1] (23162) Alexcrook [2.46, 0.13, 1.8] 2000 AQ98. Discovered 2000 Jan. 5 by the LINEAR 2000 FX48. Discovered 2000 Mar. 30 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10218) at Socorro. (* MPO 10229) John Wilson Dorminy (1991- ) was awarded Alexandra Elizabeth Crook (1989- ) was awarded second place in the 2007 Intel International Science second place in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his computer science project. and Engineering Fair for her electrical and mechanical He attends the Sola Fide Home School, McDonough, engineering project. She attends the Box Elder High Georgia, U.S.A. (M 60500) School, Brigham City, Utah, U.S.A. (M 60501) (23131) Debenedictis [2.23, 0.17, 2.2] (23164) Badger [2.83, 0.10, 1.2] 2000 AS128. Discovered 2000 Jan. 5 by the LINEAR 2000 GR73. Discovered 2000 Apr. 5 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10219) at Socorro. (* MPO 10229) Erika Alden DeBenedictis (1992- ) was awarded David Charles Griffiths Badger (1988- ) was second place in the 2007 Intel International Science and awarded second place in the 2007 Intel International Engineering Fair for her computer science project. She Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical and attends the Saint Pius X High School, Albuquerque, mechanical engineering project. He attends the New Mexico, U.S.A. (M 60501) Birkdale School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. (M 60501) (23133) Rishinbehl [2.38, 0.15, 6.9] ( ) [ ] 2000 AO139. Discovered 2000 Jan. 5 by the LINEAR 23165 Kakinchan 2.65, 0.13, 2.1 at Socorro. (* MPO 10220) 2000 GO81. Discovered 2000 Apr. 6 by the LINEAR Rishin Behl (1989- ) was awarded second place in at Socorro. (* MPO 10230) the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Ka Kin Chan (1988- ) was awarded first place Fair for his earth and planetary science project. He at- and Best in Category in the 2007 Intel International tends the Kendriya Vidyalaya, Mumbai, Maharashtra, Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental India. (M 60501) management project. He attends the Hong Kong Chinese Women’s Club College, Hong Kong, China. (23151) Georgehotz [2.90, 0.03, 1.3] (M 60501) 2000 BH27. Discovered 2000 Jan. 30 by the LINEAR ( ) [ ] at Socorro. (* MPO 10226) 23166 Bilal 2.79, 0.12, 8.0 George Francis Hotz (1989- ) was awarded first 2000 GE104. Discovered 2000 Apr. 7 by the LINEAR place and Best in Category in the 2007 Intel at Socorro. (* MPO 10230) International Science and Engineering Fair for his Kulsum Bilal (1993- ) was awarded second place electrical and mechanical engineering project. He also in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering received the Seaborg SIYSS. He attends the Bergen Fair for her environmental management project. She County Academies, Glen Rock, New Jersey, U.S.A. attends the Govt. Kinnaird High School for Girls, (M 60501) Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. (M 60501) (23153) Andrewnowell [2.27, 0.16, 5.6] (23168) Lauriefletch [2.42, 0.10, 7.6] 2000 CH46. Discovered 2000 Feb. 2 by the LINEAR 2000 GZ136. Discovered 2000 Apr. 12 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10226) at Socorro. (* MPO 10230) Andrew John Nowell (1988- ) was awarded first Laurie Lea Fletcher (1989- ) was awarded second place in the 2007 Intel International Science and place in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical and mechanical Engineering Fair for her environmental management engineering project. He attends the Nottingham High project. She attends the Gold Beach High School, School, Nottingham, England. (M 60501) Gold Beach, Oregon, U.S.A. (M 60501)

(23155) Judithblack [2.30, 0.18, 6.9] (23172) Williamartin [2.29, 0.04, 0.3] 2000 CK86. Discovered 2000 Feb. 4 by the LINEAR 2000 HU22. Discovered 2000 Apr. 29 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10227) at Socorro. (* MPO 10232) Judith Black (1988- ) was awarded second place William Campbell Martin (1989- ) was awarded in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering ﬁrst place and Best in Category in the 2007 Intel Fair for her electrical and mechanical engineering International Science and Engineering Fair for his project. She attends the Sacred Heart Grammar materials and bioengineering project. He attends School, Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland. the Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy, Saginaw, (M 60501) Michigan, U.S.A. (M 60501) (23158) Bouligny [2.47, 0.13, 6.6] (23176) Missacarvell [2.71, 0.06, 2.3] 2000 DN99. Discovered 2000 Feb. 29 by the LINEAR 2000 JK44 . Discovered 2000 May 7 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10228) at Socorro. (* MPO 10233) Ian Michael Bouligny (1990- ) was awarded Melissa Nicole Carvell (1990- ) was awarded second place in the 2007 Intel International Science second place in the 2007 Intel International Science and and Engineering Fair for his electrical and mechanical Engineering Fair for her materials and bioengineering engineering project. He attends the Catholic High project. She attends the Bartlesville High School, School, New Iberia, Louisiana, U.S.A. (M 60501) Bartlesville, Oklahoma, U.S.A. (M 60501) (23178) Ghaben 109

(23178) Ghaben [2.26, 0.09, 3.2] (23198) Norvell [2.85, 0.06, 3.1] 2000 KJ21. Discovered 2000 May 28 by the LINEAR 2000 RL68. Discovered 2000 Sept. 2 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10233) at Socorro. (* MPO 10239) Alexandra L. Ghaben (1992- ) was awarded Leighton Marie Norvell (1989- ) was awarded second place in the 2007 Intel International Science and second place in the 2007 Intel International Science Engineering Fair for her materials and bioengineering and Engineering Fair for her environmental sciences project. She attends the Central York High School, project. She attends the Lincoln Park Academy, Fort York, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. (M 60501) Pierce, Florida, U.S.A. (M 60502)

(23179) Niedermeyer [2.23, 0.13, 3.8] (23199) Bezdek [3.04, 0.05, 5.4] 2000 KF28. Discovered 2000 May 28 by the LINEAR 2000 RB92. Discovered 2000 Sept. 3 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10234) at Socorro. (* MPO 10240) Harper-Grace Niedermeyer (1991- ) was awarded Daniel Karoly Bezdek (1990- ) was awarded second place in the 2007 Intel International Science and second place in the 2007 Intel International Science Engineering Fair for her materials and bioengineering and Engineering Fair for his mathematical sciences project. She attends the Catholic High School, project. He attends the Notre Dame High School, Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.A. (M 60501) Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (M 60502)

(23182) Siyaxuza [2.52, 0.06, 6.7] (23204) Arditkroni [2.33, 0.14, 7.2] 2000 OV12. Discovered 2000 July 23 by the LINEAR 2000 SN172. Discovered 2000 Sept. 27 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10234) at Socorro. (* MPO 10241) Siyabulela Lethuxolo Xuza (2006- ) was awarded Ardit Kroni (1990- ) was awarded second place in first place and Best in Category in the 2007 Intel the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering International Science and Engineering Fair for his Fair for his mathematical sciences project. He attends energy and transportation project. He attends the St. the Christian Brothers School, Synge Street, Dublin, John’s College, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Ireland. (M 60502) (M 60502) (23212) Arkajitdey [2.87, 0.06, 2.3] [ ] (23190) Klages-Mundt 2.52, 0.14, 4.1 2000 UR39. Discovered 2000 Oct. 24 by the LINEAR 2000 QP29. Discovered 2000 Aug. 24 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10243) at Socorro. (* MPO 10237) Arkajit Dey (1989- ) was awarded second place in Ariah Aram Klages-Mundt (1989- ) was awarded the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering second place in the 2007 Intel International Science Fair for his mathematical sciences project. He attends and Engineering Fair for his energy and transportation the Harker School, San Jose, California, U.S.A. project. He attends the Winona Senior High School, (M 60502) Winona, Minnesota, U.S.A. (M 60502) (23213) Ameliachang [2.78, 0.10, 4.2] (23191) Sujaytyle [2.90, 0.19, 1.5] 2000 US70. Discovered 2000 Oct. 25 by the LINEAR 2000 QD45. Discovered 2000 Aug. 24 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10244) at Socorro. (* MPO 10237) Amelia Nong Shin Chang (1989- ) was awarded Sujay Tyle (1993- ) was awarded second place in first place in the 2007 Intel International Science and the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Engineering Fair for her medicine and health sciences Fair for his energy and transportation project. He project. She attends the Raffles Junior College, attends the Pittsford Mendon High School, Pittsford, Singapore. (M 60502) New York, U.S.A. (M 60502) (23214) Patrickchen [2.71, 0.04, 3.0] (23192) Caysvesterby [2.99, 0.03, 8.8] 2000 UQ73. Discovered 2000 Oct. 26 by the LINEAR 2000 QN122. Discovered 2000 Aug. 25 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10244) at Socorro. (* MPO 10238) Patrick Ming Chen (1990- ) was awarded first Ashiyah Melyne Cays Vesterby (1990- ) was place and Best in Category in the 2007 Intel awarded second place in the 2007 Intel International International Science and Engineering Fair for his Science and Engineering Fair for her energy and medicine and health sciences project. He attends the transportation project. She attends the Sequim Senior Oregon Episcopal School, Portland, Oregon, U.S.A. High School, Sequim, Washington, U.S.A. (M 60502) (M 60502)

(23197) Danielcook [2.45, 0.18, 2.3] (23216) Mikehagler [2.64, 0.10, 2.7] 2000 RA62. Discovered 2000 Sept. 1 by the LINEAR 2000 UX79. Discovered 2000 Oct. 24 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10239) at Socorro. (* MPO 10245) Daniel Kenneth Cook (1989- ) was awarded Michael David Hagler (1989- ) was awarded ﬁrst second place in the 2007 Intel International Science place in the 2007 Intel International Science and and Engineering Fair for his environmental sciences Engineering Fair for his medicine and health sciences project. He attends the Lake Highland Preparatory project. He attends the Rambam Mesivta High School, School, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. (M 60502) Lawrence, New York, U.S.A. (M 60502) 110 (23217) Nayana

(23217) Nayana [2.28, 0.10, 4.7] (23235) Yingfan [2.56, 0.13, 2.7] 2000 UV104. Discovered 2000 Oct. 25 by the LINEAR 2000 WD98. Discovered 2000 Nov. 21 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10245) at Socorro. (* MPO 10250) Nayana Ghosh-Choudhury (1991- ) was awarded Ying Fan (1989- ) was awarded second place in second place in the 2007 Intel International Science the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering and Engineering Fair for her medicine and health Fair for her microbiology project. She attends the sciences project. She attends the Health Careers High Cookeville High School, Cookeville, Tennessee, U.S.A. School, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A. (M 60502) (M 60503)

(23218) Puttachi [2.93, 0.05, 0.8] (23238) Ocasio-Cortez [2.46, 0.12, 6.2] 2000 VN23. Discovered 2000 Nov. 1 by the LINEAR 2000 WU111. Discovered 2000 Nov. 20 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10245) at Socorro. (* MPO 10251) Arun Puttachi (1989- ) was awarded second place Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (1989- ) was awarded in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering second place in the 2007 Intel International Science Fair for his medicine and health sciences project. He and Engineering Fair for her microbiology project. She attends the Shaker Senior High School, Latham, New attends the Yorktown High School, Yorktown Heights, York, U.S.A. (M 60502) New York, U.S.A. (M 60503)

(23220) Yalemichaels [2.63, 0.07, 3.6] (23248) Batchelor [2.53, 0.10, 9.5] 2000 VO28. Discovered 2000 Nov. 1 by the LINEAR 2000 WW178. Discovered 2000 Nov. 25 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10246) at Socorro. (* MPO 10254) Yale Stern Michaels (1991- ) was awarded second Holly Reid Batchelor (1989- ) was awarded ﬁrst place in the 2007 Intel International Science and place in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his medicine and health sciences Engineering Fair for her physics and astronomy project. He attends the Grant Park High School, project. She attends the Mary Erskine School, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (M 60502) Edinburgh, Scotland. (M 60503)

(23221) Delgado [2.29, 0.16, 4.1] (23249) Liaoyenting [2.33, 0.05, 7.0] 2000 VX35. Discovered 2000 Nov. 1 by the LINEAR 2000 WJ179. Discovered 2000 Nov. 26 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10246) at Socorro. (* MPO 10254) Eric Nelson Delgado (1990- ) was awarded ﬁrst Liao Yen-Ting (1992- ) was awarded second place place and Best in Category in the 2007 Intel in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering International Science and Engineering Fair for his Fair for her physics and astronomy project. She microbiology project. He attends the Bayonne High attends the Chiayi County Jhongpu Junior High School, Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.A. (M 60502) School, Chiayi, Taiwan. (M 60503)

(23228) Nandinisarma [2.33, 0.08, 6.2] (23262) Thiagoolson [2.41, 0.04, 6.1] 2000 WQ57. Discovered 2000 Nov. 21 by the LINEAR 2000 YW44. Discovered 2000 Dec. 30 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10248) at Socorro. (* MPO 10258) Nandini Sarma (1990- ) was awarded ﬁrst place Thiago David Olson (1989- ) was awarded second in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering place in the 2007 Intel International Science and Fair for her microbiology project. She attends the Engineering Fair for his physics and astronomy Shawnee Mission East High School, Prairie Village, project. He attends the Stoney Creek High School, Kansas, U.S.A. (M 60503) Rochester Hills, Michigan, U.S.A. (M 60503)

(23232) Buschur [2.45, 0.19, 3.7] (23265) von Wurden [2.53, 0.08, 2.6] 2000 WU59. Discovered 2000 Nov. 21 by the LINEAR 2000 YO50. Discovered 2000 Dec. 30 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10249) at Socorro. (* MPO 10258) Kristina Lynn Buschur (1989- ) was awarded Caroline Julia von Wurden (1991- ) was awarded second place in the 2007 Intel International Science second place in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her microbiology project. and Engineering Fair for her physics and astronomy She attends the Carroll High School, Dayton, Ohio, project. She attends the Los Alamos High School, Los U.S.A. (M 60503) Alamos, New Mexico, U.S.A. (M 60503)

(23234) Lilliantsai [2.47, 0.15, 7.3] (23270) Kellerman [2.46, 0.18, 3.8] 2000 WO88. Discovered 2000 Nov. 20 by the LINEAR 2000 YN62. Discovered 2000 Dec. 30 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10250) at Socorro. (* MPO 10260) Lillian Lee Tsai (1990- ) was awarded second Tanja Kellerman (1988- ) was awarded ﬁrst place place in the 2007 Intel International Science and and Best in Category in the 2007 Intel International Engineering Fair for her microbiology project. She Science and Engineering Fair for her plant sciences attends the Winston Churchill High School, Potomac, project. She attends the Citrusdal High, Citrusdal, Maryland, U.S.A. (M 60503) Western Cape, South Africa. (M 60503) (23271) Kellychacon 111

(23271) Kellychacon [2.31, 0.12, 6.6] (23284) Celik [2.44, 0.16, 3.2] 2000 YO67. Discovered 2000 Dec. 28 by the LINEAR 2000 YD118. Discovered 2000 Dec. 30 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10260) at Socorro. (* MPO 10264) Kelly Michelle Chacon (1989- ) was awarded Burak Celik (1989- ) was awarded first place in second place in the 2007 Intel International Science the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering and Engineering Fair for her plant sciences project. Fair for his chemistry team project. He attends the She attends the American Heritage School, Plantation, FMV Isik High School, Istanbul, Turkey. (M 60504) Florida, U.S.A. (M 60503) (23286) Parlakgul [2.53, 0.18, 8.1] (23274) Wuminchun [2.99, 0.07, 9.2] 2000 YH120. Discovered 2000 Dec. 19 by the LINEAR 2000 YK91. Discovered 2000 Dec. 30 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10264) at Socorro. (* MPO 10261) Gunes Parlakgul (1989- ) was awarded first place Wu Min-Chun (1989- ) was awarded second place in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his chemistry team project. He attends the Fair for his plant sciences project. He attends the FMV Isik High School, Istanbul, Turkey. (M 60504) Taipei Municipal Jianguo High School, Taipei, Taiwan. (M 60503) (23295) Brandoreavis [2.31, 0.11, 9.0] 2000 YK137. Discovered 2000 Dec. 23 by the LINEAR (23277) Benhughes [2.25, 0.03, 7.7] at Socorro. (* MPO 10267) 2000 YC104. Discovered 2000 Dec. 28 by the LINEAR Brandon Lee Reavis (1989- ) was awarded first at Socorro. (* MPO 10262) place in the 2007 Intel International Science and Benjamin Fitzroy Hughes (1990- ) was awarded Engineering Fair for his electrical and mechanical second place in the 2007 Intel International Science engineering team project. He attends the Cody High and Engineering Fair for his plant sciences project. School, Cody, Wyoming, U.S.A. (M 60504) He attends the Sydney Church of England Grammar School, North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. (23296) Brianreavis [2.26, 0.20, 5.6] ( ) M 60503 2001 AR3. Discovered 2001 Jan. 2 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10267) (23279) Chenhungjen [2.27, 0.17, 4.0] Brian Christopher Reavis (1989- ) was awarded 2000 YY115. Discovered 2000 Dec. 30 by the LINEAR first place in the 2007 Intel International Science at Socorro. (* MPO 10262) and Engineering Fair for his electrical and mechanical Chen Hung-Jen (1988- ) was awarded first place engineering team project. He attends the Cody High and Best in Category in the 2007 Intel International School, Cody, Wyoming, U.S.A. (M 60504) Science and Engineering Fair for his animal sciences team project. He attends the Taipei Municipal Chien- (23298) Loewenstein [2.29, 0.16, 3.7] Kuo Senior High School, Taipei, Taiwan. (M 60503) 2001 AA5. Discovered 2001 Jan. 2 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10267) (23280) Laitsaita [2.24, 0.19, 2.9] Jacob Charles Loewenstein (1989- ) was awarded 2000 YT116. Discovered 2000 Dec. 30 by the LINEAR first place and Best in Category in the 2007 Intel at Socorro. (* MPO 10263) International Science and Engineering Fair for his Lai Tsai-Ta (1988- ) was awarded first place and materials and bioengineering team project. He also Best in Category in the 2007 Intel International Science received the MILSET Expo-Science Award. He attends and Engineering Fair for his animal sciences team the Hebrew Academy, Cedarhurst, New York, U.S.A. project. He attends the Taipei Municipal Chien-Kuo (M 60504) Senior High School, Taipei, Taiwan. (M 60503) (23306) Adamfields [2.34, 0.12, 6.8] (23281) Vijayjain [2.32, 0.17, 5.7] 2001 AC20 . Discovered 2001 Jan. 2 by the LINEAR 2000 YY116. Discovered 2000 Dec. 30 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10270) at Socorro. (* MPO 10263) Adam Chaplin Fields (1990- ) was awarded first Vijay Jain (1989- ) was awarded first place in place in the 2007 Intel International Science and the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Engineering Fair for his medicine and health sciences Fair for his biochemistry team project. He attends team project. He attends the Jericho High School, the Herricks High School, New Hyde Park, New York, Jericho, New York, U.S.A. (M 6050) U.S.A. (M 60503) (23307) Alexramek [2.30, 0.12, 7.2] (23283) Jinjuyi [2.40, 0.04, 4.6] 2001 AG20. Discovered 2001 Jan. 2 by the LINEAR 2000 YP117. Discovered 2000 Dec. 30 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10270) at Socorro. (* MPO 10263) Alex Shlomo Ramek (1990- ) was awarded first JinJu Yi (1989- ) was awarded first place in place in the 2007 Intel International Science and the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Engineering Fair for his medicine and health sciences Fair for her biochemistry team project. She attends team project. He attends the Hebrew Academy of the the Plainview Old-Bethpage John F. Kennedy High Five Towns and Rockaway, Cedarhurst, New York, School, Plainview, New York, U.S.A. (M 60504) U.S.A. (M 60504) 112 (23308) Niyomsatian

(23308) Niyomsatian [2.57, 0.07, 4.0] (23325) Arroyo [2.35, 0.13, 4.7] 2001 AS21 . Discovered 2001 Jan. 3 by the LINEAR 2001 BK30. Discovered 2001 Jan. 20 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10271) at Socorro. (* MPO 10276) Korawich Niyomsatian (1989- ) was awarded first Alejandro Arroyo (1989- ) was awarded second place in the 2007 Intel International Science and place in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his plant sciences team project. Engineering Fair for his computer science team project. He also received the EU Contest for Young Scientists He attends the College Scientific and Technological Award. He attends the Trium Udom Suksa School, Studies, Chignahuapan, Puebla, Mexico. (M 60505) Bangkok, Thailand. (M 60504) (23327) Luchernandez [ ] (23310) Siriwon [2.26, 0.08, 4.9] 2.34, 0.11, 5.8 2001 BE31. Discovered 2001 Jan. 20 by the LINEAR 2001 AA25. Discovered 2001 Jan. 4 by the LINEAR ( ) ( ) at Socorro. * MPO 10276 at Socorro. * MPO 10271 ( ) Natnaree Siriwon (1989- ) was awarded first place Lucero Hernandez 1989- was awarded second in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering place in the 2007 Intel International Science and Fair for her plant sciences team project. She also Engineering Fair for her computer science team received the EU Contest for Young Scientists Award. project. She attends the College Scientific and Technological Studies, Chignahuapan, Puebla, Mexico. She attends the Trium Udom Suksa School, Bangkok, ( ) Thailand. (M 60504) M 60505 (23313) Supokaivanich [2.24, 0.17, 5.6] (23329) Josevega [2.32, 0.05, 6.4] 2001 AC42 . Discovered 2001 Jan. 3 by the LINEAR 2001 BP42. Discovered 2001 Jan. 19 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10272) at Socorro. (* MPO 10277) Nathaphon Supokaivanich (1988- ) was awarded Jose Carlos Vega (1988- ) was awarded second first place in the 2007 Intel International Science and place in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his plant sciences team project. Engineering Fair for his computer science team project. He also received the EU Contest for Young Scientists He attends the College Scientific and Technological Award. He attends the Trium Udom Suksa School, Studies, Chignahuapan, Puebla, Mexico. (M 60505) Bangkok, Thailand. (M 60504) ( ) [ ] (23315) Navinbrian [3.06, 0.09, 8.1] 23331 Halimzeidan 2.37, 0.13, 7.1 2001 BN . Discovered 2001 Jan. 19 by the LINEAR 2001 BY43. Discovered 2001 Jan. 19 by the LINEAR 8 ( ) at Socorro. ( MPO 10273) at Socorro. * MPO 10277 * ( ) Navin Brian Ramakrishna (1989- ) was awarded Sana Abdul Halim Zeidan 1991- was awarded second place in the 2007 Intel International Science second place in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his cellular and molecular and Engineering Fair for her computer science team biology team project. He attends the National Junior project. She attends the Iman High School, Saida, ( ) College, Singapore. (M 60504) Lebanon. M 60505

(23322) Duyingsewa [2.61, 0.19, 4.0] (23405) Nisyros [3.96, 0.13, 5.2] 2001 BW24. Discovered 2001 Jan. 20 by the LINEAR 1973 SB1 . Discovered 1973 Sept. 19 by C. J. van at Socorro. (* MPO 10275) Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. Du Ying Sewa (1989- ) was awarded second place (* MPO 11074) in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Nisyros is the easternmost volcano of the Aegean Fair for her cellular and molecular biology team arc of Greece. Active since antiquity, large eruptions project. She attends the National Junior College, occurred in 1422 and 1888. (M 52325) Singapore. (M 60504) (23406) Kozlov [2.36, 0.24, 1.1] ( ) [ ] 23323 Anand 3.05, 0.05, 2.9 1977 QO . Discovered 1977 Aug. 23 by N. S. Chernykh 2001 BJ . Discovered 2001 Jan. 20 by the LINEAR 3 25 at Nauchnyj. (* MPO 11074) at Socorro. (* MPO 10275) ( ) Russian engineer and scientist Dmitrij Il’ich Kozlov Vikas Anand 1989- was awarded second place (1919- ) designed the space rockets Molniya, Soyuz in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering and many research satellites and space stations. Winner Fair for his chemistry team project. He attends of the Lenin Prize, and of the State Prize twice, the Jericho High School, Jericho, New York, U.S.A. ( ) he also received the gold medal of the Association M 60504 of Assistance to the National Industry of France. (23324) Kwak [2.59, 0.19, 3.6] (M 60299) 2001 BW25. Discovered 2001 Jan. 20 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 10275) (23408) Beijingaoyun [3.05, 0.19, 14.7] Esther Bora Kwak (1989- ) was awarded second 1977 TU3 . Discovered 1977 Oct. 12 at the Purple place in the 2007 Intel International Science and Mountain Observatory at Nanjing. (* MPO 11075) Engineering Fair for her chemistry team project. She The Games of the XXIXth Olympiad, celebrated in attends the Jericho High School, Jericho, New York, Beijing during 2008 Aug. 8-24, have the slogan ”One U.S.A. (M 60504) World, One Dream”. (M 63640) (23409) Derzhavin 113

(23409) Derzhavin [2.31, 0.21, 5.0] (23504) Haneda [2.66, 0.09, 10.2] 1978 QF1. Discovered 1978 Aug. 31 by N. S. Chernykh 1992 EX. Discovered 1992 Mar. 7 by T. Seki at Geisei. at Nauchnyj. (* MPO 11075) (* MPO 11106) Gavrila Romanovich Derzhavin (1743-1816) was a Toshio Haneda (1910-1992) was a comet hunter great Russian poet, the immediate predecessor of from Minamisoma city (formerly Haramachi city), Pushkin {see planet (2208)}. In his verses he gloriﬁed Fukushima prefecture, He discovered comet D/1978 the Russian war victories of the eighteenth century. R1 (Haneda-Campos) on 1978 Sept. 1. He was then He was also the author of striking satirical verses, as the world’s oldest living comet discoverer. (M 58595) well as lyrics about love and landscapes. (M 61765) The name was suggested by H. Sato.

(23410) Vikuznetsov [2.26, 0.25, 3.9] (23587) Abukumado [2.31, 0.22, 7.5] 1978 QK2. Discovered 1978 Aug. 31 by N. S. Chernykh 1995 TE8 . Discovered 1995 Oct. 2 by T. Seki at at Nauchnyj. (* MPO 11076) Geisei. (* MPO 11133) Victor Ivanovich Kuznetsov (1913-1991) was the Abukumado is a limestone cave in eastern Fukushima general designer of command apparatus for space prefecture containing many awe-inspiring mysterious rocketry. In the 1950s and 1960s he led the creations of nature. ”Takinegoten”, one of the largest development of the basic gyroscope apparatus that in cave halls in the East, displays unique stalactites such turn led to the success of programs such as the launch as crystal curtains and cave coral. (M 60299) of Sputnik, Luna, Venera and many others. (M 62355) (23612) Ramzel [2.64, 0.20, 13.4] (23436) Alekfursenko [3.15, 0.20, 3.8] 1996 BJ4 . Discovered 1996 Jan. 22 by R. Weber at 1982 UF8. Discovered 1982 Oct. 21 by L. V. Zhuravleva Socorro. (* MPO 11141) at Nauchnyj. (* MPO 11083) Allen Lee Ramzel (1960- ) was an observer and Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Fursenko (1927- ) is systems engineer for the team that discovered this an outstanding historian and member of the Russian object. This minor planet also honors his family. Academy of Sciences. He is the author of fundamental (M 63173) works in the fields of U.S. history, international relations and the external economic policy of Russia. (23617) Duna [3.19, 0.11, 17.3] ( ) M 61268 1996 HM13 . Discovered 1996 Apr. 17 by E. W. Elst at La Silla. (* MPO 11143) (23469) Neilpeart [2.67, 0.20, 11.1] The Duna is the ancient name of the Daugava river, 1990 SY3. Discovered 1990 Sept. 22 by B. Roman at upon which the Latvian capital of Riga has been built. Palomar. (* MPO 11095) With a total length of 1020 km, it has its source in Neil Elwood Peart (1952- ) is the drummer the Valdai hills of Russia, flows also through Belarus and lyricist for the Canadian band Rush. His lyrics and drains into the Gulf of Riga, a bay of the Baltic reflecting his readings in philosophy, reason and science Sea. (M 59923) fact and fiction, as well as his life experiences, have made Rush a ”thinking person’s rock band”. He is (23686) Songyuan [2.69, 0.17, 12.9] widely regarded as one of the best drummers in his 1997 JZ7 . Discovered 1997 May 8 at the Beijing field. (M 60299) Observatory at Xinglong. (* MPO 11164) Songyuan is an emerging city established in 1992 in (23472) Rolfriekher [2.61, 0.16, 14.0] Jilin province, northeastern China. It has not only 1990 TZ10. Discovered 1990 Oct. 10 by L. D. Schmadel vast natural resources but also a splendid cultural ( ) and F. Börngen at Tautenburg. (* MPO 11096) heritage. M 59386 Rolf Riekher (1922- ) is a German optician who specialized in the history of optics and astronomy (23717) Kaddoura [2.26, 0.16, 4.6] and related instruments. He discussed telescopes from 1998 FW118. Discovered 1998 Mar. 31 by the LINEAR ancient times to the present in Fernrohre und ihre at Socorro. (* MPO 11174) Meister. He has also studied Fraunhofer’s {see planet Deena Wafic Kaddoura (1990- ) was awarded (13478)} life and Kepler’s {see planet (1134)} work on second place in the 2007 Intel International Science optics. (M 58595) and Engineering Fair for her computer science team The name was suggested by the first discoverer. project. She attends the Iman High School, Saida, Lebanon. (M 60505) (23490) Monikohl [2.52, 0.16, 13.1] 1991 RK3. Discovered 1991 Sept. 12 by L. D. Schmadel (23722) Gulak [2.28, 0.19, 4.1] and F. Börngen at Tautenburg. (* MPO 11102) 1998 HD32. Discovered 1998 Apr. 20 by the LINEAR Monika Kohl (1944- ) served as secretary of at Socorro. (* MPO 11176) the documentation department of the Astronomisches Benjamin Poss Gulak (1989- ) was awarded Rechen-Institut for more than four decades. She carried second place in the 2007 Intel International Science out a huge amount of input work for Astronomy and and Engineering Fair for his electrical and mechanical Astrophysics Abstracts. (M 59386) engineering team project. He attends the Chisholm The name was suggested by the first discoverer. Collegiate, Oakville, Ontario, Canada. (M 60505) 114 (23728) Jasonmorrow

(23728) Jasonmorrow [2.43, 0.09, 7.5] (23745) Liadawley [2.24, 0.17, 6.1] 1998 HV63. Discovered 1998 Apr. 21 by the LINEAR 1998 KZ15. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11178) at Socorro. (* MPO 11185) Jason Charles Morrow (1989- ) was awarded Lia Elgia Dawley (1989- ) was awarded second second place in the 2007 Intel International Science place in the 2007 Intel International Science and and Engineering Fair for his electrical and mechanical Engineering Fair for her energy and transportation engineering team project. He attends the West- team project. She attends the Oregon Episcopal dale Secondary School, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. School, Portland, Oregon, U.S.A. (M 60505) (M 60505) (23747) Rahaelgupta [2.39, 0.19, 3.5] (23729) Kemeisha [2.29, 0.19, 5.9] 1998 KW25. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LINEAR 1998 HH80. Discovered 1998 Apr. 21 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11185) at Socorro. (* MPO 11179) Rahael Rohini Gupta (1989- ) was awarded Kemeisha Latoya Nastasia Patterson (1989- ) was second place in the 2007 Intel International Science awarded second place in the 2007 Intel International and Engineering Fair for her energy and transportation Science and Engineering Fair for her environmental team project. She attends the Oregon Episcopal management team project. She attends the Uniondale School, Portland, Oregon, U.S.A. (M 60505) High School, Uniondale, New York, U.S.A. (M 60505) (23748) Kaarethode [2.28, 0.17, 5.4] (23730) Suncar [2.23, 0.14, 3.9] 1998 KF28. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LINEAR 1998 HX89. Discovered 1998 Apr. 21 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11186) at Socorro. (* MPO 11179) Kaare Thode Joergensen (1987- ) was awarded Jonathan Kelvin Suncar (1990- ) was awarded second place in the 2007 Intel International Science second place in the 2007 Intel International Science and and Engineering Fair for his environmental sciences Engineering Fair for his environmental management team project. He attends the Odense Technical High team project. He attends the Uniondale High School, School, Odense, Fyn, Denmark. (M 60506) Uniondale, New York, U.S.A. (M 60505) (23749) Thygesen [2.25, 0.16, 5.0] (23732) Choiseungjae [2.32, 0.18, 5.3] 1998 KL30. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LINEAR 1998 HV95. Discovered 1998 Apr. 21 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11186) at Socorro. (* MPO 11180) Jakob Refer Thygesen (1986- ) was awarded Choi Seung Jae (1989- ) was awarded second second place in the 2007 Intel International Science place in the 2007 Intel International Science and and Engineering Fair for his environmental sciences Engineering Fair for his materials and bioengineering team project. He attends the Odense Technical High team project. He attends the Tianjin International School, Odense, Fyn, Denmark. (M 60506) School, Tianjin, China. (M 60505) (23750) Stepciechan [2.38, 0.11, 5.8] (23733) Hyojiyun [2.40, 0.11, 7.8] 1998 KQ35. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LINEAR 1998 HE123. Discovered 1998 Apr. 23 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11186) at Socorro. (* MPO 11180) Stephanie Fulane Chan (1990- ) was awarded Hyo Ji Yun (1989- ) was awarded second place in second place in the 2007 Intel International Science the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering and Engineering Fair for her mathematical sciences Fair for his materials and bioengineering team project. team project. She attends the William P. Clements He attends the Tianjin International School, Tianjin, High School, Sugar Land, Texas, U.S.A. (M 60506) China. (M 60505) (23751) Davidprice [2.29, 0.07, 5.9] (23734) Kimgyehyun [2.21, 0.12, 6.2] 1998 KL37. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LINEAR 1998 HK124. Discovered 1998 Apr. 23 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11187) at Socorro. (* MPO 11181) David Michael Price (1989- ) was awarded second Kim Gye Hyun (1988- ) was awarded second place place in the 2007 Intel International Science and in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Engineering Fair for his mathematical sciences team Fair for his materials and bioengineering team project. project. He attends the Liberal Arts and Science He attends the Tianjin International School, Tianjin, Academy, LBJ High School, Austin, Texas, U.S.A. China. (M 60505) (M 60506)

(23735) Cohen [2.28, 0.15, 6.2] (23752) Jacobshapiro [2.29, 0.16, 1.1] 1998 HM134. Discovered 1998 Apr. 19 by the LINEAR 1998 KB41. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11181) at Socorro. (* MPO 11187) Julia Lynn Cohen (1990- ) was awarded second Jacob J. Shapiro (1989- ) was awarded second place in the 2007 Intel International Science and place in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her energy and transportation Engineering Fair for his mathematical sciences team team project. She attends the Oregon Episcopal project. He attends the Upper Arlington High School, School, Portland, Oregon, U.S.A. (M 60505) Upper Arlington, Ohio, U.S.A. (M 60506) (23753) Busdicker 115

(23753) Busdicker [2.21, 0.09, 3.6] (23761) Yangliqing [2.33, 0.05, 7.0] 1998 KP41. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LINEAR 1998 KJ63. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11187) at Socorro. (* MPO 11190) Elizabeth Wells Busdicker (1990- ) was awarded Yang Liqing (1988- ) was awarded second place second place in the 2007 Intel International Science in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering and Engineering Fair for her medicine and health Fair for his plant sciences team project. He attends sciences team project. She attends the Port Huron the Shanghai Lu Wan Senior High School, Shanghai, Northern High School, Port Huron, Michigan, U.S.A. China. (M 60506) (M 60506) (23768) Abu-Rmaileh [2.29, 0.10, 4.2] (23754) Rachnareddy [2.32, 0.19, 3.7] 1998 MT32. Discovered 1998 June 24 by the LINEAR 1998 KV46. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11192) at Socorro. (* MPO 11188) Muhammad Akef Abu-Rmaileh (1994- ) is a Rachna Beeravolu Reddy (1990- ) was awarded finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist second place in the 2007 Intel International Science Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competi- and Engineering Fair for her medicine and health tion, for his botany and zoology project. He attends sciences team project. She attends the Port Huron the Lisa Academy, Little Rock, Arkansas. (M 61014) Northern High School, Port Huron, Michigan, U.S.A. (M 60506) (23769) Russellbabb [2.46, 0.11, 8.3] 1998 MP33. Discovered 1998 June 24 by the LINEAR (23755) Sergiolozano [2.30, 0.14, 3.0] at Socorro. (* MPO 11193) 1998 KY46. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LINEAR Russell S. Babb (1993- ) is a finalist in the at Socorro. (* MPO 11188) 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge Sergio Lozano (1988- ) was awarded second place (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering botany and zoology project. He attends the Mountain Fair for his physics and astronomy team project. He Ridge Junior High School, Highland, Utah. (M 61015) attends the Weslaco High School, Weslaco, Texas, U.S.A. (M 60506) (23779) Cambier [2.60, 0.19, 3.8] 1998 QL10. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR (23756) Daniellozano [2.29, 0.14, 3.2] at Socorro. (* MPO 11196) 1998 KE47. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LINEAR Colleen Siobahn Cambier (1993- ) is a finalist in at Socorro. (* MPO 11188) the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge Daniel Lozano (1990- ) was awarded second place (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering biochem, medicine, health, and microbiology project. Fair for his physics and astronomy team project. He She attends the St. Paul’s School, Clearwater, Florida. attends the Weslaco High School, Weslaco, Texas, (M 61015) U.S.A. (M 60506) (23783) Alyssachan [2.35, 0.07, 6.1] (23757) Jonmunoz [2.27, 0.14, 7.1] 1998 QG12. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR 1998 KL48. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11197) at Socorro. (* MPO 11189) Alyssa Lauren Chan (1991- ) is a finalist in the Jonathan Munoz (1990- ) was awarded second 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge place in the 2007 Intel International Science and (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her Engineering Fair for his physics and astronomy team biochem, medicine, health, and microbiology project. project. He attends the Weslaco High School, Weslaco, She attends the Rhoades School, Encinitas, California. Texas, U.S.A. (M 60506) (M 61015)

(23758) Guyuzhou [2.34, 0.14, 6.1] (23788) Cofer [2.29, 0.15, 2.8] 1998 KG51. Discovered 1998 May 23 by the LINEAR 1998 QT18. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11189) at Socorro. (* MPO 11199) Gu Yuzhou (1989- ) was awarded second place in Evan Mitchell Cofer (1994- ) is a ﬁnalist in the the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge Fair for his plant sciences team project. He attends the (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his No.2 Secondary School attached to ECNU, Shanghai, engineering project. He attends the Keystone Junior China. (M 60506) High School, San Antonio, Texas. (M 61015)

(23759) Wangzhaoxin [2.22, 0.14, 3.7] (23791) Kaysonconlin [2.36, 0.11, 5.4] 1998 KS56. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LINEAR 1998 QX21. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11189) at Socorro. (* MPO 11200) Wang Zhaoxin (1990- ) was awarded second place Kayson Levi Conlin (1993- ) is a ﬁnalist in the in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge Fair for his plant sciences team project. He attends the (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his Pudong Foreign Languages School, Shanghai, China. engineering project. He attends the Rocky Mountain (M 60506) Middle School, Heber City, Utah. (M 61015) 116 (23792) Alyssacook

(23792) Alyssacook [2.33, 0.11, 6.4] his physical science project. He attends the Newaygo 1998 QU24. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR Middle School, Newaygo, Michigan. (M 61015) at Socorro. (* MPO 11200) Alyssa Noel Cook (1993- ) is a finalist in the (23812) Jannuzi [2.73, 0.11, 4.7] 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge 1998 QR46. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her at Socorro. (* MPO 11206) biochem, medicine, health, and microbiology project. Brigg Lowell Jannuzi (1992- ) is a finalist in the She attends the Fairmont Private Schools, Santa Ana, 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge California. (M 61015) (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for (23798) Samagonzalez [2.26, 0.09, 4.3] his earth and space science project. He attends the Doolen Middle School, Tucson, Arizona. (M 61015) 1998 QL37. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR ( ) at Socorro. * MPO 11202 (23814) Bethanylynne [2.78, 0.07, 1.6] Samantha Gonzalez (1992- ) is a finalist in the 1998 QE . Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge 49 at Socorro. ( MPO 11207) (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for * ( ) her environmental sciences project. She attends the Bethany Lynne Johnson 1993- is a finalist in St. Gregory the Great Catholic School, San Antonio, the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge ( ) Texas. (M 61015) DCYSC , a middle school science competition, for her biochem, medicine, health, and microbiology project. (23801) Erikgustafson [2.43, 0.17, 2.7] She attends the Life Christian Academy, Harvest, 1998 QQ38. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR Alabama. (M 61015) at Socorro. (* MPO 11203) Erik Olaf Gustafson (1996- ) is a finalist in the (23816) Rohitkamat [2.76, 0.14, 8.3] 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge 1998 QF50. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his at Socorro. (* MPO 11207) environmental sciences project. He attends the Homer Rohit G. Kamat (1993- ) is a finalist in the Intermediate School, Homer, New York. (M 61015) 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his (23804) Haber [2.37, 0.11, 6.2] botany and zoology project. He attends the Barbara 1998 QR39. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR Bush Middle School, San Antonio, Texas. (M 61016) at Socorro. (* MPO 11204) Catherine Michelle Haber (1993- ) is a finalist in (23817) Gokulk [2.48, 0.13, 7.4] the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge 1998 QX50. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her at Socorro. (* MPO 11208) behavioral science project. She attends the St. Martin Gokul Krishnan (1994- ) is a finalist in the of Tours School, Los Angeles, California. (M 61015) 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his ( ) [ ] 23808 Joshuahammer 2.88, 0.05, 1.7 biochem, medicine, health, and microbiology project. 1998 QL42. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR He attends the Oak Grove School, Green Oaks, Illinois. ( ) at Socorro. * MPO 11205 (M 61016) Joshua Wayne Hammer (1993- ) is a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (23818) Matthewlepow [2.77, 0.17, 5.7] ( ) DCYSC , a middle school science competition, for his 1998 QZ50. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR biochem, medicine, health, and microbiology project. at Socorro. (* MPO 11208) He attends the Centennial Middle School, Dade City, Matthew Brice Lepow (1993- ) is a finalist in Florida. (M 61015) the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (23809) Haswell [2.41, 0.11, 6.9] (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his earth and space science project. He attends the 1998 QC44. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR ( ) at Socorro. (* MPO 11205) Southfield School, Shreveport, Louisiana. M 61016 John Douglas Reiji Haswell (1993- ) is a finalist in ( ) [ ] the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge 23821 Morganmonroe 2.97, 0.09, 8.7 (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his 1998 QZ69. Discovered 1998 Aug. 24 by the LINEAR biochem, medicine, health, and microbiology project. at Socorro. (* MPO 11209) He attends the Hilo Intermediate School, Hilo, Hawaii. Morgan McKay Monroe (1992- ) is a finalist in (M 61015) the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her (23811) Connorivens [2.61, 0.14, 3.6] physical science project. She attends the Episcopal 1998 QB46. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR High School, Jacksonville, Florida. (M 61016) at Socorro. (* MPO 11206) Connor Joseph Ivens (1993- ) is a finalist in the (23831) Mattmooney [2.99, 0.11, 9.4] 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge 1998 QK86. Discovered 1998 Aug. 24 by the LINEAR (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for at Socorro. (* MPO 11212) (23833) Mowers 117

Matthew Michael Mooney (1994- ) is a finalist in (23852) Laurierumker [2.88, 0.05, 1.7] the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge 1998 RN35. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for at Socorro. (* MPO 11219) his environmental sciences project. He attends the Laurie Ann Rumker (1993- ) is a finalist in the St. Luke’s Episcopal School, San Antonio, Texas. 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (M 61016) (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her biochem, medicine, health, and microbiology project. (23833) Mowers [2.31, 0.19, 6.1] She attends the Oregon Episcopal School, Portland, 1998 QS90. Discovered 1998 Aug. 28 by the LINEAR Oregon. (M 61016) at Socorro. (* MPO 11213) Christopher Scott Mowers (1995- ) is a finalist in (23854) Rickschaffer [2.38, 0.17, 4.4] the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge 1998 RD40. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his at Socorro. (* MPO 11219) physical science project. He attends the St. Nicholas Rick Schinco Schaffer (1992- ) is a finalist in the Catholic School, Gig Harbor, Washington. (M 61016) 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his (23834) Mukhopadhyay [2.37, 0.20, 3.0] botany and zoology project. He attends the James 1998 QW90. Discovered 1998 Aug. 28 by the LINEAR Weldon Johnson Middle School, Jacksonville, Florida. at Socorro. (* MPO 11213) (M 61016) Prithwis Kumar Mukhopadhyay (1993- ) is a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Sci- (23855) Brandonshih [2.74, 0.10, 5.8] entist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science 1998 RD44. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR competition, for his environmental sciences project. at Socorro. (* MPO 11220) He attends the Lake Junior High School, Woodbury, Brandon H. Shih (1993- ) is a finalist in the Minnesota. (M 61016) 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his (23837) Matthewnanni [2.38, 0.17, 1.5] environmental sciences project. He attends the Great 1998 QY . Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR 93 Neck South Middle School, Great Neck, New York. at Socorro. ( MPO 11214) * (M 61016) Matthew James Nanni (1993- ) is a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (23858) Ambrosesoehn [2.72, 0.03, 5.7] (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his 1998 RG . Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR botany and zoology project. He attends the Emily 53 at Socorro. (* MPO 11220) Gray Junior High School, Tucson, Arizona. (M 61016) Ambrose Geoffrey Soehn (1992- ) is a finalist in (23844) Raghvendra [2.31, 0.18, 9.1] the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge 1998 QB . Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for 109 his physical science project. He attends the Summit at Socorro. (* MPO 11216) Shubha Srinivas Raghvendra (1994- ) is a finalist in Middle School, Boulder, Colorado. (M 61017) the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (23861) Benjaminsong [2.87, 0.01, 1.7] (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her behavioral science project. She attends the Challenger 1998 RM58. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR ( ) School, Sunnyvale, California. (M 61016) at Socorro. * MPO 11221 Benjamin Paul Song (1993- ) is a finalist in the (23850) Ramaswami [2.56, 0.20, 8.3] 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge ( ) 1998 RJ34. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR DCYSC , a middle school science competition, for his at Socorro. (* MPO 11218) biochem, medicine, health, and microbiology project. Keshav Ramaswami (1993- ) is a finalist in the He attends the Arcola Intermediate School, Norristown, 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge Pennsylvania. (M 61017) (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his biochem, medicine, health, and microbiology project. (23865) Karlsorensen [2.67, 0.06, 2.5] He attends the Mission Valley Middle School, Prairie 1998 RK65. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR Village, Kansas. (M 61016) at Socorro. (* MPO 11223) Karl Mikael Sorensen (1993- ) is a finalist in the (23851) Rottman-Yang [2.39, 0.17, 3.0] 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge 1998 RZ34. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his at Socorro. (* MPO 11218) botany and zoology project. He is a member of the Jaron Shalom Rottman-Yang (1995- ) is a finalist Home Educators of the New River Valley, Pearisburg, in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Chal- Virginia. (M 61017) lenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his biochem, medicine, health, and microbiology (23867) Cathsoto [3.06, 0.17, 5.7] project. He attends the Meigs Magnet Middle School, 1998 RG71. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR Nashville, Tennessee. (M 61016) at Socorro. (* MPO 11223) 118 (23875) Strube

Catherine Soto (1993- ) is a finalist in the (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge his earth and space science project. He attends the (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for Doolen Middle School, Tucson, Arizona. (M 61017) her biochem, medicine, health, and microbiology project. She attends the Hollenbeck Middle School, (23924) Premt [2.40, 0.18, 1.8] Math, Science, & Technology Magnet, Los Angeles, 1998 SX140. Discovered 1998 Sept. 26 by the LINEAR California. (M 61017) at Socorro. (* MPO 11243) Prem Poothatta Thottumkara (1992- ) is a fi- (23875) Strube [2.68, 0.19, 3.7] nalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist 1998 RC77. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science compe- at Socorro. (* MPO 11226) tition, for his physical science project. He attends Katherine Michaela Strube (1993- ) is a finalist in the Macomb Junior High School, Macomb, Illinois. the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (M 61017) (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her physical science project. She attends the Nipher (23928) Darbywoodard [2.98, 0.07, 2.5] Middle School, Kirkwood, Missouri. (M 61017) 1998 ST160. Discovered 1998 Sept. 26 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11244) (23877) Gourmaud [3.16, 0.15, 5.0] Darby Elizabeth Woodard (1993- ) is a finalist in 1998 SP. Discovered 1998 Sept. 16 by the OCA-DLR the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge Survey at Caussols. (* MPO 11227) (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her Jamy Gourmaud (1964- ) is a journalist involved biochem, medicine, health, and microbiology project. with Frédéric Courant and Sabine Quindou in the She attends the Mitchell Road Christian School, creation of the French television science program c’est Greenville, South Carolina. (M 61017) pas sorcier. With the help of scale models, Gourmaud explains the concepts behind the facts. Thousands of (23937) Delibes [2.33, 0.10, 5.0] different scale models have been built and used in the 1998 TR15. Discovered 1998 Oct. 15 by the OCA-DLR program. (M 62929) Survey at Caussols. (* MPO 11247) Léo Delibes (1836-1891) wrote several classical ballets, (23882) Fredcourant [3.00, 0.15, 10.5] including Coppelia and Sylvia. He also composed 1998 SC12. Discovered 1998 Sept. 22 by the OCA-DLR the opera Lakhmé. His works accompanied many Survey at Caussols. (* MPO 11229) observing nights in the control room of the telescope Frédéric Courant (1960- ) is a journalist who, with which this minor planet was discovered. (M 63173) since 1993, has worked as an animator of the French television science program c’est pas sorcier. This (23944) Dusser [2.62, 0.14, 13.3] program has interviewed thousands of scientists and 1998 UR3. Discovered 1998 Oct. 20 by the OCA-DLR has shown through its wide audience the wonders of Asteroid Survey at Caussols. (* MPO 11250) science to many children. (M 62929) French amateur astronomer Raymond Dusser (1933- 2006) devoted himself to the observation of occultations (23890) Quindou [2.71, 0.03, 2.3] and was tightly involved in the organization of the 1998 SO35. Discovered 1998 Sept. 22 by the OCA-DLR European Asteroidal Occultations Network. A keen Survey at Caussols. (* MPO 11231) observer, he was also a jazz music specialist. (M 63640) French journalist Sabine Quindou (1970- ) joined the team of c’est pas sorcier, the longest lasting science (23946) Marcelleroux [3.00, 0.06, 12.2] program on French television, in 1998. She is a 1998 UL6. Discovered 1998 Oct. 22 by the OCA-DLR reporter in the program, interviewing scientists to help Asteroid Survey at Caussols. (* MPO 11250) explain the subjects covered. (M 62929) Belgian amateur astronomer Marcel Le roux (1930- ) has worked for many years in the south of France, (23904) Amytang [2.57, 0.13, 8.6] where he has used and improved the Schmidt telescope 1998 SE70. Discovered 1998 Sept. 21 by the LINEAR at the Observatoire proven¸cal d’astrophotographie. at Socorro. (* MPO 11236) After photographing comets and minor planets, he Amy B. Tang (1993- ) is a finalist in the now mostly spends time on Hα photography of the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge sun. (M 63640) (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her environmental sciences project. She attends (23949) Dazapata [3.00, 0.10, 9.0] the Meadow Park Middle School, Summa Academy, 1998 UP21. Discovered 1998 Oct. 28 by the LINEAR Beaverton, Oregon. (M 61017) at Socorro. (* MPO 11251) Danielle Zapata (1993- ) is a finalist in the (23922) Tawadros [3.11, 0.16, 4.0] 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge 1998 SR135. Discovered 1998 Sept. 26 by the LINEAR (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for at Socorro. (* MPO 11243) her environmental sciences project. She attends the Kyrillos Bahaa Tawadros (1993- ) is a finalist in St. Gregory the Great Catholic School, San Antonio, the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge Texas. (M 61017) (23975) Akran 119

(23975) Akran [2.36, 0.13, 4.4] Laraine Stovall mentored a finalist in the 2007 1999 CU81. Discovered 1999 Feb. 12 by the LINEAR Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), at Socorro. (* MPO 11259) a middle school science competition. She teaches at Erkan Akran mentored a finalist in the 2007 Discovery the Centennial Middle School, Dade City, Florida. Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle (M 61018) school science competition. He teaches at the Lisa Academy, Little Rock, Arkansas. (M 61017) (24015) Pascalepinner [2.29, 0.12, 6.2] 1999 RK123. Discovered 1999 Sept. 9 by the LINEAR ( ) [ ] 23980 Ogden 2.40, 0.15, 7.2 at Socorro. (* MPO 11274) 1999 JA124. Discovered 1999 May 14 by the LINEAR Pascale Pinner mentored a finalist in the 2007 at Socorro. (* MPO 11261) Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), Kristen Ogden mentored a finalist in the 2007 a middle school science competition. She teaches at Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), the Hilo Intermediate School, Hilo, Hawaii. (M 61018) a middle school science competition. She teaches at the Mountain Ridge Junior High School, Highland, (24019) Jeremygasper [2.39, 0.14, 6.3] Utah. (M 61017) 1999 RX137. Discovered 1999 Sept. 9 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11275) (23981) Patjohnson [2.30, 0.08, 6.9] Jeremy Gasper mentored a finalist in the 2007 1999 LC4. Discovered 1999 June 9 by the LINEAR at Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), Socorro. (* MPO 11261) a middle school science competition. He teaches at Patricia Johnson mentored a finalist in the 2007 the Newaygo Middle School, Newaygo, Michigan. Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), (M 61018) a middle school science competition. She teaches at the St. Paul’s School, Clearwater, Florida. (M 61017) (24021) Yocum [2.35, 0.12, 6.5] 1999 RT143. Discovered 1999 Sept. 9 by the LINEAR (23992) Markhobbs [2.32, 0.19, 5.3] at Socorro. (* MPO 11276) 1999 RO11. Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LINEAR Ivan Yocum mentored a finalist in the 2007 Discovery at Socorro. (* MPO 11266) Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle Mark Hobbs mentored a finalist in the 2007 Discovery school science competition. He teaches at the Doolen Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle Middle School, Tucson, Arizona. (M 61018) school science competition. He teaches at the Fairmont Private Schools, Santa Ana, California. (M 61017) (24024) Lynnejohnson [2.43, 0.16, 7.6] 1999 RY159. Discovered 1999 Sept. 9 by the LINEAR (23994) Mayhan [2.44, 0.16, 2.4] at Socorro. (* MPO 11277) 1999 RA14. Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LINEAR Lynne Johnson mentored a finalist in the 2007 at Socorro. (* MPO 11266) Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), Rosemarie Mayhan mentored a finalist in the a middle school science competition. She teaches 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge at the Life Christian Academy, Harvest, Alabama. (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She (M 61018) teaches at the St. Gregory the Great Catholic School, San Antonio, Texas. (M 61018) (24025) Kimwallin [2.24, 0.10, 5.2] 1999 RV164. Discovered 1999 Sept. 9 by the LINEAR (23995) Oechsle [2.35, 0.20, 1.8] at Socorro. (* MPO 11277) 1999 RX17. Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LINEAR Kim Wallin mentored a finalist in the 2007 Discovery at Socorro. (* MPO 11267) Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle Janet Oechsle mentored a finalist in the 2007 school science competition. She teaches at the Barbara Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), Bush Middle School, San Antonio, Texas. (M 61018) a middle school science competition. She teaches at the Homer Intermediate School, Homer, New York. (24026) Pusateri [2.28, 0.02, 6.2] (M 61018) 1999 RN175. Discovered 1999 Sept. 9 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11278) (24005) Eddieozawa [2.73, 0.06, 6.4] Lynne Pusateri mentored a finalist in the 2007 1999 RB59. Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LINEAR Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), at Socorro. (* MPO 11271) a middle school science competition. She teaches at Eddie Ozawa mentored a finalist in the 2007 Discovery the Oak Grove School, Green Oaks, Illinois. (M 61018) Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. He teaches at the St. (24027) Downs [2.45, 0.16, 2.0] Martin of Tours School, Los Angeles, California. 1999 RP176. Discovered 1999 Sept. 9 by the LINEAR (M 61018) at Socorro. (* MPO 11278) Karen Downs mentored a finalist in the 2007 Discovery (24010) Stovall [2.24, 0.12, 5.6] Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle 1999 RR104. Discovered 1999 Sept. 8 by the LINEAR school science competition. She teaches at the at Socorro. (* MPO 11272) Southfield School, Shreveport, Louisiana. (M 61018) 120 (24028) Veronicaduys

(24028) Veronicaduys [2.69, 0.20, 4.3] (24060) Schimenti [2.26, 0.06, 6.7] 1999 RP182. Discovered 1999 Sept. 9 by the LINEAR 1999 TQ100. Discovered 1999 Oct. 2 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11278) at Socorro. (* MPO 11289) Veronica Duys mentored a ﬁnalist in the 2007 Jamie Schimenti mentored a ﬁnalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at a middle school science competition. She teaches at the the Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School, Cocoa Meigs Magnet Middle School, Nashville, Tennessee. Beach, Florida. (M 61018) (M 61019)

(24032) Aimeemcarthy [2.75, 0.14, 6.3] (24062) Hardister [2.25, 0.11, 5.5] 1999 RO212. Discovered 1999 Sept. 8 by the LINEAR 1999 TF112. Discovered 1999 Oct. 4 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11280) at Socorro. (* MPO 11290) Aimee McCarthy mentored a finalist in the 2007 Scott Hardister mentored a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches a middle school science competition. He teaches at the at the Episcopal High School, Jacksonville, Florida. Oregon Episcopal School, Portland, Oregon. (M 61019) (M 61018) (24063) Nanwoodward [2.53, 0.08, 0.0] (24044) Caballo [2.39, 0.14, 7.0] 1999 TV116. Discovered 1999 Oct. 4 by the LINEAR 1999 SL17. Discovered 1999 Sept. 30 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11290) at Socorro. (* MPO 11284) Nancy Woodward mentored a finalist in the 2007 Cindy Caballo mentored a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at the a middle school science competition. She teaches at James Weldon Johnson Middle School, Jacksonville, the St. Luke’s Episcopal School, San Antonio, Texas. Florida. (M 61019) (M 61018) (24065) Barbfriedman [2.79, 0.10, 2.4] (24045) Unruh [2.64, 0.15, 6.2] 1999 TW120. Discovered 1999 Oct. 4 by the LINEAR 1999 ST18. Discovered 1999 Sept. 30 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11291) at Socorro. (* MPO 11284) Barbara Friedman mentored a finalist in the 2007 Amy Unruh mentored a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle a middle school science competition. She teaches at school science competition. She teaches at the St. the Great Neck South Middle School, Great Neck, Nicholas Catholic School, Gig Harbor, Washington. New York. (M 61019) (M 61018) (24066) Eriksorensen [2.55, 0.05, 1.9] (24051) Hadinger [2.22, 0.10, 2.5] 1999 TE123. Discovered 1999 Oct. 4 by the LINEAR 1999 TW28. Discovered 1999 Oct. 4 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11291) at Socorro. (* MPO 11286) Erik Sorensen mentored a finalist in the 2007 Melisa Hadinger mentored a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. He is a member a middle school science competition. She teaches at of the Home Educators of the New River Valley, the Emily Gray Junior High School, Tucson, Arizona. Pearisburg, Virginia. (M 61019) (M 61018) (24068) Simonsen [2.52, 0.14, 3.7] [ ] (24052) Nguyen 2.33, 0.04, 2.6 1999 TR156. Discovered 1999 Oct. 8 by the LINEAR 1999 TC33 . Discovered 1999 Oct. 4 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11292) at Socorro. (* MPO 11287) Larry Simonsen, Jr. mentored a finalist in the Thuy-Anh Nguyen mentored a finalist in the 2007 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. He a middle school science competition. She teaches at the teaches at the Hollenbeck Middle School, Math, Challenger School, Sunnyvale, California. (M 61019) Science, & Technology Magnet, Los Angeles, California. (M 61019) (24059) Halverson [2.20, 0.08, 6.7] 1999 TE94 . Discovered 1999 Oct. 2 by the LINEAR (24069) Barbarapener [2.54, 0.09, 3.7] at Socorro. (* MPO 11289) 1999 TY172. Discovered 1999 Oct. 10 by the LINEAR Carl Halverson mentored a finalist in the 2007 at Socorro. (* MPO 11292) Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), Barbara Pener mentored a finalist in the 2007 a middle school science competition. He teaches at the Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), Mission Valley Middle School, Prairie Village, Kansas. a middle school science competition. She teaches at the (M 61019) Nipher Middle School, Kirkwood, Missouri. (M 61019) (24070) Toniwest 121

(24070) Toniwest [2.34, 0.10, 3.6] (24123) Timothychang [2.56, 0.14, 2.0] 1999 TH173. Discovered 1999 Oct. 10 by the LINEAR 1999 VU35. Discovered 1999 Nov. 3 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11292) at Socorro. (* MPO 11311) Toni West mentored a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Timothy Zuchi Chang (1991- ) is a finalist Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a school science competition. She teaches at the Meadow science competition for high school seniors, for his Park Middle School, Summa Academy, Beaverton, environmental science project. He attends the Oregon. (M 61019) Stuyvesant High School, New York, New York. (M 62058) (24074) Thomasjohnson [2.27, 0.09, 5.9] (24124) Dozier [3.08, 0.14, 1.2] 1999 TE198. Discovered 1999 Oct. 12 by the LINEAR ( ) 1999 VH36. Discovered 1999 Nov. 3 by the LINEAR at Socorro. * MPO 11294 ( ) Thomas Johnson mentored a finalist in the 2007 at Socorro. * MPO 11311 Benjamin Edward Dozier (1989- ) is a finalist Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a a middle school science competition. He teaches at science competition for high school seniors, for his the Macomb Junior High School, Macomb, Illinois. mathematics project. He attends the Los Alamos High ( ) M 61019 School, Los Alamos, New Mexico. (M 62058) ( ) [ ] 24084 Teresaswiger 2.21, 0.12, 6.6 (24125) Sapphozoe [2.84, 0.08, 3.1] 1999 TG . Discovered 1999 Oct. 10 by the LINEAR 289 1999 VS36. Discovered 1999 Nov. 3 by the LINEAR ( ) at Socorro. * MPO 11297 at Socorro. (* MPO 11311) Teresa Swiger mentored a finalist in the 2007 Sappho Zoe Gilbert (1989- ) is a finalist in the Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science a middle school science competition. She teaches at competition for high school seniors, for her medicine the Mitchell Road Christian School, Greenville, South and health project. She attends the Thomas Jefferson Carolina. (M 61019) High School for Science & Technology, Alexandria, Virginia. (M 62058) (24118) Babazadeh [2.79, 0.07, 3.7] 1999 VX28. Discovered 1999 Nov. 3 by the LINEAR (24126) Gudjonson [2.76, 0.08, 5.8] at Socorro. (* MPO 11309) 1999 VC49. Discovered 1999 Nov. 3 by the LINEAR Evan Joseph Babazadeh (1990- ) is a finalist in at Socorro. (* MPO 11312) the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science Herman Gudjonson (1990- ) is a finalist in the competition for high school seniors, for his is medicine 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science and health project. He attends the Roslyn High competition for high school seniors, for his medicine School, Roslyn Heights, New York. (M 62058) and health project. He attends the Ward Melville High School, East Setauket, New York. (M 62058) (24119) Katherinrose [2.33, 0.12, 4.0] ( ) [ ] 1999 VB32. Discovered 1999 Nov. 3 by the LINEAR 24128 Hipsman 2.39, 0.15, 2.1 at Socorro. (* MPO 11309) 1999 VU53. Discovered 1999 Nov. 4 by the LINEAR Katherine Rose Banks (1990- ) is a finalist in at Socorro. (* MPO 11313) the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science Nathaniel Edward Hipsman (1989- ) is a finalist competition for high school seniors, for her mathematics in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a project. She attends the Stuyvesant High School, New science competition for high school seniors, for his York, Ner York. (M 62058) physics project. He attends the Lassiter High School, Marietta, Georgia. (M 62059) (24120) Jeremyblum [2.98, 0.11, 0.6] (24129) Oliviahu [2.29, 0.15, 1.3] 1999 VR33. Discovered 1999 Nov. 3 by the LINEAR 1999 VJ . Discovered 1999 Nov. 4 by the LINEAR ( ) 62 at Socorro. * MPO 11310 at Socorro. ( MPO 11313) ( ) * Jeremy Evan Blum 1990- is a finalist in the Olivia Hu (1990- ) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition competition for high school seniors, for his engineering for high school seniors, for her behavioral and social project. He attends the Byram Hills High School, sciences project. She attends the Stuyvesant High Armonk, New York. (M 62058) School, New York, New York. (M 62059)

(24121) Achandran [2.86, 0.00, 1.5] (24130) Alexhuang [2.23, 0.12, 3.6] 1999 VV33. Discovered 1999 Nov. 3 by the LINEAR 1999 VW63. Discovered 1999 Nov. 4 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11310) at Socorro. (* MPO 11313) Ashok Chandran (1990- ) is a ﬁnalist in the Alexander Chi-Jan Huang (1990- ) is a ﬁnalist 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a competition for high school seniors, for his medicine science competition for high school seniors, for his and health project. He attends the Smithtown High biochemistry project. He attends the Plano Senior School East, Saint James, New York. (M 62058) High School, Plano, Texas. (M 62059) 122 (24131) Jonathuggins

(24131) Jonathuggins [2.38, 0.15, 1.5] (24144) Philipmocz [2.89, 0.01, 1.6] 1999 VG65. Discovered 1999 Nov. 4 by the LINEAR 1999 VU137. Discovered 1999 Nov. 12 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11314) at Socorro. (* MPO 11318) Jonathan Hunter Huggins (1989- ) is a ﬁnalist in Philip Mocz (1989- ) is a ﬁnalist in the 2008 Intel the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for competition for high school seniors, for his computer high school seniors, for his space science project. He science project. He attends the Middlesex School, attends the Mililani High School, Mililani, Hawaii. Concord, Massachusetts. (M 62059) (M 62059)

(24133) Chunkaikao [3.06, 0.04, 7.8] (24146) Benjamueller [2.78, 0.09, 5.3] 1999 VW67. Discovered 1999 Nov. 4 by the LINEAR 1999 VY158. Discovered 1999 Nov. 14 by the LINEAR ( ) at Socorro. (* MPO 11314) at Socorro. * MPO 11318 Chun-Kai Kao (1989- ) is a finalist in the 2008 Benjamin Julius Mueller (1989- ) is a finalist in Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science for high school seniors, for his materials science project. competition for high school seniors, for his behavioral He attends the George School, Newtown, Pennsylvania. and social sciences project. He attends the John L. (M 62059) Miller-Great Neck North High School, Great Neck, New York. (M 62059) (24134) Cliffordkim [2.44, 0.07, 1.3] (24147) Stefanmuller [2.37, 0.13, 6.7] 1999 VD70. Discovered 1999 Nov. 4 by the LINEAR at Socorro. ( MPO 11315) 1999 VH162. Discovered 1999 Nov. 14 by the LINEAR * ( ) Clifford Byungho Kim (1989- ) is a finalist in at Socorro. * MPO 11318 ( ) the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science Stefan Klein Muller 1990- is a finalist in the competition for high school seniors, for his chemistry 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science project. He attends the North Allegheny Senior High competition for high school seniors, for his medicine School, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (M 62059) and health project. He attends the Paul D. Schreiber High School, Port Washington, New York. (M 62059) ( ) [ ] 24135 Lisann 2.63, 0.01, 3.7 (24148) Mychajliw [2.45, 0.12, 9.7] 1999 VA71. Discovered 1999 Nov. 4 by the LINEAR 1999 VM . Discovered 1999 Nov. 14 by the LINEAR ( ) 169 at Socorro. * MPO 11315 at Socorro. ( MPO 11319) ( ) * Lauren Rose Lisann 1990- is a finalist in the Alexis Marie Mychajliw (1991- ) is a finalist in ( ) 2008 Intel Science Talent Search STS , a science the 2008 Intel Scien ce Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for her medicine competition for high school seniors, for her zoology and health project. She attends the Half Hollow Hills project. She attends the Paul D. Schreiber High ( ) High School West, Dix Hills, New York. M 62059 School, Port Washington, New York. (M 62059)

(24138) Benjaminlu [2.28, 0.09, 6.4] (24149) Raghavan [2.59, 0.13, 4.6] 1999 VB . Discovered 1999 Nov. 4 by the LINEAR 81 1999 VL173. Discovered 1999 Nov. 15 by the LINEAR ( ) at Socorro. * MPO 11316 at Socorro. (* MPO 11319) Benjamin Brice Lu (1990- ) is a ﬁnalist in the Avanthi Raghavan (1990- ) is a ﬁnalist in the 2008 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition competition for high school seniors, for his zoology for high school seniors, for her biochemistry project. project. He attends the Richard Montgomery High She attends the Lake Highland Preparatory School, School, Rockville, Maryland. (M 62059) Orlando, Florida. (M 62059)

(24139) Brianmcarthy [2.27, 0.14, 5.9] (24152) Ramasesh [2.79, 0.09, 2.6] 1999 VE89. Discovered 1999 Nov. 4 by the LINEAR 1999 VR185. Discovered 1999 Nov. 15 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11316) at Socorro. (* MPO 11320) Brian Davis McCarthy (1989- ) is a ﬁnalist in Vinay Venkatesh Ramasesh (1989- ) is a ﬁnalist the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a competition for high school seniors, for his chemistry science competition for high school seniors, for his project. He attends the Liberty High School, Hillsboro, chemistry project. He attends the Texas Academy of Oregon. (M 62059) Mathematics & Science, Denton, Texas. (M 62060)

(24140) Evanmirts [2.22, 0.18, 7.2] (24153) Davidalex [2.52, 0.09, 3.4] 1999 VQ89. Discovered 1999 Nov. 5 by the LINEAR 1999 VE188. Discovered 1999 Nov. 15 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11316) at Socorro. (* MPO 11320) Evan Neal Mirts (1990- ) is a finalist in the 2008 David Alex Rosengarten (1990- ) is a finalist in Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science for high school seniors, for his biochemistry project. competition for high school seniors, for his physics He attends the Jefferson City High School, Jefferson project. He attends the John L. Miller-Great Neck City, Missouri. (M 62059) North High School, Great Neck, New York. (M 62060) (24154) Ayonsen 123

(24154) Ayonsen [2.42, 0.07, 4.8] (24191) Qiaochuyuan [2.73, 0.06, 6.2] 1999 VP188. Discovered 1999 Nov. 15 by the LINEAR 1999 XK30. Discovered 1999 Dec. 6 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11320) at Socorro. (* MPO 11333) Ayon Sen (1990- ) is a ﬁnalist in the 2008 Intel Qiaochu Yuan (1990- ) is a ﬁnalist in the 2008 Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition high school seniors, for his earth and planetary science for high school seniors, for his mathematics project. project. He attends the Westwood High School, He attends the Bellevue High School, Bellevue, Austin, Texas. (M 62060) Washington. (M 62060)

(24155) Serganov [2.25, 0.18, 8.2] (24194) Paˇluˇs [3.17, 0.18, 6.0] 1999 VX188. Discovered 1999 Nov. 15 by the LINEAR 1999 XU35. Discovered 1999 Dec. 8 by A. Galád and at Socorro. (* MPO 11321) D. Kalmanˇcok at Modra. (* MPO 11334) Artem Serganov (1990- ) is a finalist in the 2008 Pavel Paˇluˇs (1936- ), director of the Astronomical Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition Institute at Comenius Unversity during 1997-2001, is for high school seniors, for his biochemistry project. one of the founders of the observatory at Modra. He attends the Bronx High School of Science, Bronx, Known for his research on solar prominences, he was a New York. (M 62060) lecturer at the university in Bratislava for more than 40 years and educated many generations of the Slovak (24156) Hamsasridhar [2.39, 0.15, 3.8] astronomers. (M 56614) 1999 VZ188. Discovered 1999 Nov. 15 by the LINEAR (24198) Xiaomengzeng [ ] ( ) 2.69, 0.18, 3.5 at Socorro. * MPO 11321 1999 XB . Discovered 1999 Dec. 6 by the LINEAR Hamsa Sridhar (1989- ) is a finalist in the 2008 39 at Socorro. ( MPO 11335) Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition * Xiaomeng Zeng (1989- ) is a finalist in the 2008 for high school seniors, for her physics project. She Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition attends the Kings Park High School, Kings Park, New ( ) for high school seniors, for her behavioral and social York. M 62060 sciences project. She attends the West High School, Iowa City, Iowa. (M 62060) (24186) Shivanisud [2.34, 0.19, 4.9] 1999 XL18. Discovered 1999 Dec. 3 by the LINEAR (24199) Tsarevsky [3.14, 0.12, 4.7] ( ) at Socorro. * MPO 11331 1999 XD39. Discovered 1999 Dec. 6 by the LINEAR ( ) Shivani Sud 1990- is a finalist in the 2008 Intel at Socorro. (* MPO 11336) Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition Irena Tsarevsky mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel for high school seniors, for her bioinformatics and Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for genomics project. She attends the Charles E. Jordan high school seniors. She teaches at the Roslyn High High School, Durham, North Carolina. (M 62060) School, Roslyn Heights, New York. (M 62060)

(24188) Matthewage [2.40, 0.06, 6.8] (24200) Peterbrooks [2.42, 0.14, 6.2] 1999 XS24 . Discovered 1999 Dec. 6 by the LINEAR 1999 XB40. Discovered 1999 Dec. 6 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11332) at Socorro. (* MPO 11336) Matthew Michael Wage (1990- ) is a finalist in Peter Brooks mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for competition for high school seniors, for his mathematics high school seniors. He teaches at the Stuyvesant High project. He attends the Appleton High School East, School, New York, New York. (M 62060) Appleton, Wisconsin. (M 62060) (24201) Davidkeith [2.35, 0.08, 6.7] 1999 XL . Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR (24189) Lewasserman [2.23, 0.08, 4.1] 40 at Socorro. (* MPO 11337) 1999 XR25. Discovered 1999 Dec. 6 by the LINEAR ( ) David Keith mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel at Socorro. * MPO 11332 ( ) ( ) Science Talent Search STS , a science competition for Louis Eric Wasserman 1990- is a finalist in high school seniors. He teaches at the Byram Hills the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science High School, Armonk, New York. (M 62060) competition for high school seniors, for his computer science project. He attends the Montgomery Blair (24204) Trinkle [2.87, 0.07, 1.4] High School, Silver Spring, Maryland. (M 62060) 1999 XZ46. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11338) (24190) Xiaoyunyin [2.75, 0.06, 5.8] Maria Trinkle mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel 1999 XT28. Discovered 1999 Dec. 6 by the LINEAR Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for at Socorro. (* MPO 11333) high school seniors. She teaches at the Smithtown Xiaoyun Yin (1990- ) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel High School East, Saint James, New York. (M 62060) Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for her behavioral and social (24206) Mariealoia [2.43, 0.14, 3.4] sciences project. She attends the Stuyvesant High 1999 XH48. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR School, New York, New York. (M 62060) at Socorro. (* MPO 11338) 124 (24208) Stelguerrero

Marie Aloia mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel (24219) Chrisodom [2.21, 0.17, 1.9] Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for 1999 XW71. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR high school seniors. She teaches at the Bayonne High at Socorro. (* MPO 11342) School, Bayonne, New Jersey. (M 62060) Christopher Odom mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition (24208) Stelguerrero [2.72, 0.14, 1.6] for high school seniors. He teaches at the George School, Newtown, Pennsylvania. (M 62061) 1999 XC51 . Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR ( ) at Socorro. * MPO 11339 (24224) Matthewdavis [3.07, 0.07, 9.1] Stella Guerrero mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel 1999 XU . Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for 76 high school seniors. She teaches at the Cedar Shoals at Socorro. (* MPO 11344) High School, Athens, Georgia. (M 62061) Matthew Davis mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the North Al- (24210) Handsberry [2.69, 0.05, 4.9] legheny Senior High School, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 1999 XM52. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR (M 62061) at Socorro. (* MPO 11340) Joy Handsberry mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel (24226) Sekhsaria [3.10, 0.03, 0.3] ( ) Science Talent Search STS , a science competition for 1999 XM81. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR high school seniors. She teaches at the Los Alamos at Socorro. (* MPO 11344) High School, Los Alamos, New Mexico. (M 62061) Anupama Sekhsaria mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science (24211) Barbarawood [2.27, 0.11, 2.7] competition for high school seniors. She teaches 1999 XD53. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR at the Richard Montgomery High School, Rockville, at Socorro. (* MPO 11340) Maryland. (M 62061) Barbara Wood mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition (24232) Lanthrum [2.75, 0.12, 7.3] for high school seniors. She teaches at the Thomas 1999 XA92. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR Jefferson High School for Science & Technology, at Socorro. (* MPO 11346) Alexandria, Virginia. (M 62061) Drew Lanthrum mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for (24214) Jonchristo [3.04, 0.13, 0.9] high school seniors. He teaches at the Liberty High ( ) 1999 XC67 . Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR School, Hillsboro, Oregon. M 62061 at Socorro. (* MPO 11341) Jon Christopher mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel (24236) Danielberger [2.73, 0.07, 4.2] Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for 1999 XS96 . Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR high school seniors. He teaches at the Lassiter High at Socorro. (* MPO 11347) School, Marietta, Georgia. (M 62061) Daniel Berger mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for (24215) Jongastel [2.41, 0.05, 1.7] high school seniors. He teaches at the Detroit Country Day School, Beverly Hills, Michigan. (M 62061) 1999 XN68. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11341) (24238) Adkerson [2.39, 0.08, 6.9] Jonathan Gastel mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel 1999 XQ . Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR ( ) 97 Science Talent Search STS , a science competition for at Socorro. ( MPO 11348) high school seniors. He teaches at the Stuyvesant High * Timothy Adkerson mentored a finalist in the 2008 School, New York, New York. (M 62061) Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Jefferson (24217) Paulroeder [2.70, 0.13, 3.2] City High School, Jefferson City, Missouri. (M 62061) 1999 XO70. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11342) (24239) Paulinehiga [2.31, 0.16, 2.5] Paul Roeder mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel 1999 XX97. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition at Socorro. (* MPO 11348) for high school seniors. He teaches at the Middlesex Pauline Higa mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel School, Concord, Massachusetts. (M 62061) Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Mililani High (24218) Linfrederick [2.32, 0.11, 2.7] School, Mililani, Hawaii. (M 62061) 1999 XV70. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11342) (24240) Tinagal [2.53, 0.13, 3.7] Linda Frederick mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel 1999 XV99. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for at Socorro. (* MPO 11348) high school seniors. She teaches at the Freedom High Tina Gallagher mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel School, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. (M 62061) Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition (24245) Ezratty 125 for high school seniors. She teaches at the Paul D. (24270) Dougskinner [2.75, 0.18, 4.1] Schreiber High School, Port Washington, New York. 1999 XD158. Discovered 1999 Dec. 8 by the LINEAR (M 62061) at Socorro. (* MPO 11358) Doug Skinner mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel (24245) Ezratty [2.28, 0.19, 6.1] Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for 1999 XB102. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the LINEAR high school seniors. He teaches at the Westwood High at Socorro. (* MPO 11350) School, Austin, Texas. (M 62062) Marla Ezratty mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition (24274) Alliswheeler [2.58, 0.17, 3.0] for high school seniors. She teaches at the Paul D. 1999 XN167. Discovered 1999 Dec. 10 by the LINEAR Schreiber High School, Port Washington, New York. at Socorro. (* MPO 11360) (M 62061) Allison Wheeler mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for (24249) Bobbiolson [2.40, 0.22, 3.3] high school seniors. She teaches at the Bronx High 1999 XC107. Discovered 1999 Dec. 4 by the Catalina School of Science, Bronx, New York. (M 62062) Sky Survey at Tucson. (* MPO 11351) ( Bobbi Olson Roberta Rae Russell, 1935-2001) was (24277) Schoch [2.28, 0.17, 4.4] wife of the University of Arizona basketball coach Lute 1999 XQ . Discovered 1999 Dec. 10 by the LINEAR Olson {see planet (24250)}. She was admired for her 169 at Socorro. (* MPO 11361) grace, courage, community support and fund-raising Jane Schoch mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel efforts for the Arizona Arthritis Center and the Arizona Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for Cancer Center. (M 56961) high school seniors. She teaches at the Kings Park (24250) Luteolson [2.39, 0.19, 4.0] High School, Kings Park, New York. (M 62062) 1999 XS109. Discovered 1999 Dec. 4 by the Catalina Sky Survey at Tucson. (* MPO 11352) (24278) Davidgreen [2.54, 0.19, 4.6] Robert Luther Olson (1934- ) is a well-known 1999 XZ170. Discovered 1999 Dec. 10 by the LINEAR collegiate Hall of Fame head basketball coach of the at Socorro. (* MPO 11361) University of Arizona and fund-raising supporter of the David Green mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Arizona Arthritis Center and Arizona Cancer Center. Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition (M 56961) for high school seniors. He teaches at the Charles E. Jordan High School, Durham, North Carolina. (24259) Chriswalker [2.33, 0.18, 23.8] (M 62062) 1999 XR127. Discovered 1999 Dec. 12 by R. Tucker at Tucson. (* MPO 11355) (24280) Rohenderson [2.34, 0.16, 5.1] ( ) Christopher W. Walker 1945- assisted in the 1999 XE172. Discovered 1999 Dec. 10 by the LINEAR creation of the Global Network of Astronomical at Socorro. (* MPO 11362) Telescopes photometric data reduction pipeline and Robin Henderson mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel in the analysis of variable stars discovered in images Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for obtained using the Moving Object and Transient Event high school seniors. She teaches at the Spring Valley Search System. (M 57951) High School, Columbia, South Carolina. (M 62062) ( ) [ ] 24261 Judilegault 2.39, 0.12, 6.2 (24289) Anthonypalma [2.44, 0.12, 5.1] 1999 XA130. Discovered 1999 Dec. 12 by the LINEAR 1999 XO . Discovered 1999 Dec. 12 by the LINEAR at Socorro. ( MPO 11355) 190 * at Socorro. (* MPO 11364) Judith Legault mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Anthony Palma mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel ( ) Science Talent Search STS , a science competition for Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Lake Highland high school seniors. He teaches at the Appleton High ( ) Preparatory School, Orlando, Florida. M 62062 School East, Appleton, Wisconsin. (M 62062) (24268) Charconley [2.81, 0.01, 4.2] (24292) Susanragan [3.09, 0.06, 5.8] 1999 XN156. Discovered 1999 Dec. 8 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11358) 1999 XV191. Discovered 1999 Dec. 12 by the LINEAR Charles Conley mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel at Socorro. (* MPO 11365) Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for Susan Ragan mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel high school seniors. He teaches at the Texas Academy Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for of Mathematics & Science, Denton, Texas. (M 62062) high school seniors. She teaches at the Montgomery Blair High School, Silver Spring, Maryland. (M 62062) (24269) Kittappa [2.40, 0.06, 6.3] 1999 XL157. Discovered 1999 Dec. 8 by the LINEAR (24296) Marychristie [2.59, 0.13, 5.3] at Socorro. (* MPO 11358) 1999 XW212. Discovered 1999 Dec. 14 by the LINEAR Vasantha Kittappa mentored a finalist in the at Socorro. (* MPO 11366) 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science Mary Christie mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel competition for high school seniors. He teaches Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for at the Lancaster Catholic High School, Lancaster, high school seniors. She teaches at the Bellevue High Pennsylvania. (M 62062) School, Bellevue, Washington. (M 62062) 126 (24297) Jonbach

(24297) Jonbach [2.68, 0.05, 6.8] Shauna Theresa Linn (1990- ) was awarded second 1999 XZ213. Discovered 1999 Dec. 14 by the LINEAR place in the 2008 Intel International Science and at Socorro. (* MPO 11366) Engineering Fair for her behavioral and social sciences Jon Bach mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science project. She attends the Baltimore Polytechnic Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high Institute, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A. (M 63871) school seniors. He teaches at the West High School, Iowa City, Iowa. (M 62062) (24333) Petermassey [2.63, 0.09, 5.7] 2000 AA . Discovered 2000 Jan. 5 by the LINEAR (24316) Anncooper [2.66, 0.09, 2.8] 70 at Socorro. (* MPO 11378) 2000 AQ11. Discovered 2000 Jan. 3 by the LINEAR Peter Hans Massey (1992- ) was awarded second at Socorro. (* MPO 11372) place in the 2008 Intel International Science and Ann Simone Cooper (1991- ) was awarded second Engineering Fair for his behavioral and social sciences place in the 2008 Intel International Science and team project. He attends the Manhasset High School, Engineering Fair for her animal sciences project. She Manhasset, New York, U.S.A. (M 63872) attends the Lafayette Senior High School, Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.A. (M 63871) (24334) Conard [2.65, 0.09, 4.1] 2000 AL . Discovered 2000 Jan. 5 by the LINEAR (24317) Pukarhamal [2.36, 0.14, 4.3] 71 at Socorro. (* MPO 11378) 2000 AL12. Discovered 2000 Jan. 3 by the LINEAR Russell B. Conard (1989- ) was awarded first at Socorro. (* MPO 11373) place in the 2008 Intel International Science and Pukar Hamal (1991- ) was awarded second place Engineering Fair for his biochemistry project. He in the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering attends the William Henry Harrison High School, West Fair for his animal sciences project. He attends the Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.A. (M 63872) Forest Hills High School, Forest Hills, New York, U.S.A. (M 63871) (24337) Johannessen [2.29, 0.14, 7.5] (24318) Vivianlee [2.43, 0.18, 2.0] 2000 AF77 . Discovered 2000 Jan. 5 by the LINEAR 2000 AE . Discovered 2000 Jan. 3 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11379) 14 Liv Helena Johannessen (1990- ) was awarded at Socorro. (* MPO 11373) Vivian Alice Lee (1990- ) was awarded second second place in the 2008 Intel International Science place in the 2008 Intel International Science and and Engineering Fair for her biochemistry project. She Engineering Fair for her behavioral and social sciences attends the Governor Thomas Johnson High School, project. She attends the Vista Ridge High School, Frederick, Maryland, U.S.A. (M 63872) Cedar Park, Texas, U.S.A. (M 63871) (24344) Brianbarnett [2.26, 0.14, 3.3] (24325) Kaleighanne [2.40, 0.09, 5.8] 2000 AB99 . Discovered 2000 Jan. 5 by the LINEAR ( ) 2000 AB52 . Discovered 2000 Jan. 4 by the LINEAR at Socorro. * MPO 11381 ( ) at Socorro. (* MPO 11375) Brian Gray Barnett 1990- was awarded second Kaleigh Anne Eichel (1990- ) was awarded first place in the 2008 Intel International Science and place in the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his biochemistry team project. He Engineering Fair for her behavioral and social sciences attends the Chamblee Charter High School, Chamblee, project. She also received the Seaborg SIYSS award. Georgia, U.S.A. (M 63872) She attends the Strongsville Senior High School, ( ) [ ] Strongsville, Ohio, U.S.A. (M 63871) 24345 Llaverias 2.54, 0.08, 3.0 2000 AU99. Discovered 2000 Jan. 5 by the LINEAR (24328) Thomasburr [2.28, 0.20, 7.6] at Socorro. (* MPO 11381) ( ) 2000 AF54 . Discovered 2000 Jan. 4 by the LINEAR Priscila Elena Llaverias 1990- was awarded at Socorro. (* MPO 11376) second place in the 2008 Intel International Science and Thomas McLean Burr (1991- ) was awarded Engineering Fair for her biochemistry team project. second place in the 2008 Intel International Science She attends the Chamblee Charter High School, and Engineering Fair for his behavioral and social Chamblee, Georgia, U.S.A. (M 63872) sciences project. He attends the South Fork High School, Stuart, Florida, U.S.A. (M 63871) (24346) Lehienphan [3.16, 0.17, 6.2] 2000 AK100. Discovered 2000 Jan. 5 by the LINEAR (24331) Alyshaowen [2.44, 0.08, 7.1] at Socorro. (* MPO 11382) 2000 AL68. Discovered 2000 Jan. 5 by the LINEAR Le Hien Thi Phan (1990- ) was awarded second at Socorro. (* MPO 11377) place in the 2008 Intel International Science and Alysha Harper Owen (1990- ) was awarded first Engineering Fair for her biochemistry team project. place in the 2008 Intel International Science and She attends the Chamblee Charter High School, Engineering Fair for her behavioral and social sciences Chamblee, Georgia, U.S.A. (M 63872) project. She attends the Dallastown Area High School, Dallastown, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. (M 63871) (24347) Arthurkuan [2.28, 0.13, 6.5] 2000 AF102. Discovered 2000 Jan. 5 by the LINEAR (24332) Shaunalinn [2.40, 0.19, 3.3] at Socorro. (* MPO 11382) 2000 AK69. Discovered 2000 Jan. 5 by the LINEAR Arthur Kuan (1990- ) was awarded second place in at Socorro. (* MPO 11377) the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering (24351) Fionawood 127

Fair for his cellular and molecular biology project. attends the Central Catholic High School, Portland, He attends the Stevenson School, Pebble Beach, Oregon, U.S.A. (M 63872) California, U.S.A. (M 63872) (24376) Ramesh [2.31, 0.18, 6.2] (24351) Fionawood [2.31, 0.11, 6.2] 2000 AB152. Discovered 2000 Jan. 8 by the LINEAR 2000 AD104. Discovered 2000 Jan. 5 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11391) at Socorro. (* MPO 11383) Vinayak Ramesh (1990- ) was awarded second Fiona Winifred Wood (1991- ) was awarded place in the 2008 Intel International Science and second place in the 2008 Intel International Science Engineering Fair for his computer science project. He and Engineering Fair for her cellular and molecular r attends the Oak Ridge High School, El Dorado Hills, biology project. She attends the North Haven High California, U.S.A. (M 63872) School, North Haven, Connecticut, U.S.A. (M 63872) (24378) Katelyngibbs [2.83, 0.09, 2.0] (24352) Kapilrama [2.32, 0.08, 6.7] 2000 AZ154. Discovered 2000 Jan. 3 by the LINEAR ( ) 2000 AE104. Discovered 2000 Jan. 5 by the LINEAR at Socorro. * MPO 11392 at Socorro. (* MPO 11384) Katelyn Elizabeth Gibbs (1992- ) was awarded Kapil Vishveshwar Ramachandran (1991- ) was second place in the 2008 Intel International Science awarded first place in the 2008 Intel International and Engineering Fair for her earth and planetary Science and Engineering Fair for his cellular and science project. She attends the Great Falls High molecular biology project. He attends the Westwood School, Great Falls, Montana, U.S.A. (M 63872) High School, Austin, Texas, U.S.A. (M 63872) (24385) Katcagen [2.74, 0.12, 8.0] (24353) Patrickhsu [3.09, 0.09, 9.2] 2000 AM172. Discovered 2000 Jan. 7 by the LINEAR at Socorro. ( MPO 11394) 2000 AG104. Discovered 2000 Jan. 5 by the LINEAR * Katherine Thompson Cagen (1990- ) was awarded at Socorro. (* MPO 11384) Patrick David Hsu (1992- ) was awarded first second place in the 2008 Intel International Science place in the 2008 Intel International Science and and Engineering Fair for her earth and planetary Engineering Fair for his cellular and molecular biology science project. She attends the Horace Mann School, project. He is homeschooled in Stanford, California, Riverdale, New York, U.S.A. (M 63873) U.S.A. (M 63872) (24386) McLindon [2.73, 0.13, 8.5] (24354) Caz [3.05, 0.19, 5.3] 2000 AV172. Discovered 2000 Jan. 7 by the LINEAR 2000 AA . Discovered 2000 Jan. 5 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11394) 105 Bonnie Joyce McLindon (1992- ) was awarded at Socorro. (* MPO 11384) Christopher Allen Zimmerman (1989- ) was first place in the 2008 Intel International Science and awarded second place in the 2008 Intel International Engineering Fair for her earth and planetary science Science and Engineering Fair for his chemistry project. project. She attends the St. Joseph’s Academy, Baton ( ) He attends the Muhlenberg High School, Laureldale, Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.A. M 63873 Pennsylvania, U.S.A. (M 63872) (24387) Trettel [2.73, 0.13, 6.4] (24369) Evanichols [ ] 2000 AB174. Discovered 2000 Jan. 7 by the LINEAR 3.13, 0.09, 6.3 ( ) 2000 AE . Discovered 2000 Jan. 3 by the LINEAR at Socorro. * MPO 11394 132 Stephen Jerome Trettel (1990- ) was awarded at Socorro. (* MPO 11389) ( ) first place in the 2008 Intel International Science Eva Megan Nichols 1990- was awarded second and Engineering Fair for his electrical and mechanical place in the 2008 Intel International Science and engineering project. He attends the New Prague High Engineering Fair for her chemistry team project. She School, New Prague, Minnesota, U.S.A. (M 63873) attends the Catalina Foothills High School, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.A. (M 63872) (24397) Parkerowan [2.41, 0.14, 8.1] 2000 AT . Discovered 2000 Jan. 8 by the LINEAR (24370) Marywang [2.37, 0.13, 6.9] 186 at Socorro. (* MPO 11397) 2000 AX139. Discovered 2000 Jan. 5 by the LINEAR Parker Owan (1990- ) was awarded second place at Socorro. (* MPO 11389) in the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Mary Xue Wang (1991- ) was awarded second Fair for his electrical and mechanical engineering place in the 2008 Intel International Science and project. He is homeschooled in Tucson, Arizona, Engineering Fair for her chemistry team project. She U.S.A. (M 63873) attends the Catalina Foothills High School, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.A. (M 63872) (24409) Caninquinn [3.16, 0.13, 0.5] 2000 AH235. Discovered 2000 Jan. 5 by the LINEAR (24372) Timobauman [2.38, 0.13, 7.5] at Socorro. (* MPO 11401) 2000 AG140. Discovered 2000 Jan. 5 by the LINEAR Canin Quinn Christell (1989- ) was awarded second at Socorro. (* MPO 11390) place in the 2008 Intel International Science and Timothy Bauman (1991- ) was awarded second Engineering Fair for his electrical and mechanical place in the 2008 Intel International Science and engineering project. He is homeschooled in Springfield, Engineering Fair for his computer science project. He Missouri, U.S.A. (M 63873) 128 (24410) Juliewalker

(24410) Juliewalker [2.24, 0.17, 6.6] team project. He attends the Yeshiva University 2000 AZ236. Discovered 2000 Jan. 5 by the LINEAR High School for Boys, New York, New York, U.S.A. at Socorro. (* MPO 11401) (M 63873) Julie Emily Walker (1991- ) was awarded second place in the 2008 Intel International Science and (24488) Eliebochner [2.29, 0.19, 7.4] Engineering Fair for her electrical and mechanical 2000 YY111. Discovered 2000 Dec. 30 by the LINEAR engineering project. She attends the Leonardtown at Socorro. (* MPO 11424) High School, Leonardtown, Maryland, U.S.A. (M 63873) Elie Joshua Bochner (1990- ) was awarded first place in the 2008 Intel International Science and (24422) Helentressa [2.37, 0.04, 6.5] Engineering Fair for his materials and bioengineering 2000 CF3. Discovered 2000 Feb. 2 by the LINEAR at team project. He attends the Yeshiva University Socorro. (* MPO 11405) High School for Boys, New York, New York, U.S.A. Helen Tressa D’Couto (1990- ) was awarded (M 63873) second place in the 2008 In Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her environmental (24492) Nathanmonroe [2.63, 0.08, 1.3] management project. She attends the Clear Lake High 2000 YQ131. Discovered 2000 Dec. 30 by the LINEAR School, Houston, Texas, U.S.A. (M 63873) at Socorro. (* MPO 11425) Nathan McKay Monroe (1990- ) was awarded (24432) Elizamcnitt [2.53, 0.17, 5.8] second place in the 2008 Intel International Science 2000 CT48 . Discovered 2000 Feb. 2 by the LINEAR and Engineering Fair for his energy and transportation at Socorro. (* MPO 11408) project. He attends the Episcopal High School of Eliza Helen McNitt (1991- ) was awarded second Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.A. (M 63873) place in the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her environmental management (24493) McCommon [2.91, 0.04, 3.2] project. She attends the Greenwich High School, 2000 YT131. Discovered 2000 Dec. 30 by the LINEAR Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S.A. (M 63873) at Socorro. (* MPO 11426) Steven Richard McCommon (1990- ) was awarded (24438) Michaeloy [2.37, 0.09, 5.6] second place in the 2008 Intel International Science 2000 EV94. Discovered 2000 Mar. 9 by the LINEAR and Engineering Fair for his environmental sciences at Socorro. (* MPO 11409) project. He attends the Merritt Island High School, Michael Jeffrey Loy (1990- ) was awarded second Merritt Island, Florida, U.S.A. (M 63873) place in the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his materials and bioengineering (24494) Megmoulding [2.42, 0.12, 3.3] project. He attends the Oregon Episcopal School, 2000 YH132. Discovered 2000 Dec. 30 by the LINEAR Portland, Oregon, U.S.A. (M 63873) at Socorro. (* MPO 11426) Megan Moulding (1990- ) was awarded second (24464) Williamkalb [2.40, 0.11, 5.3] place in the 2008 Intel International Science and 2000 SX124. Discovered 2000 Sept. 24 by the LINEAR Engineering Fair for her environmental sciences project. at Socorro. (* MPO 11417) She attends the Fremont High School, Plain City, William B. Kalb (1990- ) was awarded second Utah, U.S.A. (M 63873) place in the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his materials and bioengineering (24509) Joycechai [2.36, 0.17, 1.5] project. He attends the Horace Mann School, 2001 BT27. Discovered 2001 Jan. 20 by the LINEAR Riverdale, New York, U.S.A. (M 63873) at Socorro. (* MPO 11430) Joyce Sophia Chai (1990- ) was awarded first place (24474) Ananthram [2.35, 0.17, 8.0] in the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering 2000 VE2. Discovered 2000 Nov. 1 by the LINEAR at Fair for her environmental sciences project. She attends Socorro. (* MPO 11420) the Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Ananth Ram (1990- ) was awarded second place Estates, California, U.S.A. (M 63874) in the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his materials and bioengineering project. (24517) Omattage [2.20, 0.16, 6.1] He attends the Texas Academy of Mathematics and 2001 BN71. Discovered 2001 Jan. 29 by the LINEAR Science, Denton, Texas, U.S.A. (M 63873) at Socorro. (* MPO 11433) Natalie Saranga Omattage (1990- ) was awarded (24484) Chester [2.38, 0.08, 2.1] first place in the 2008 Intel International Science 2000 YV49. Discovered 2000 Dec. 30 by the LINEAR and Engineering Fair for her environmental sciences at Socorro. (* MPO 11423) project. She also received the Intel Foundation Young Shai Matthew Chester (1990- ) was awarded first Scientist Award. She attends the Mississippi School place in the 2008 Intel International Science and for Mathematics and Science, Columbus, Mississippi, Engineering Fair for his materials and bioengineering U.S.A. (M 63874) (24520) Abramson 129

(24520) Abramson [2.44, 0.18, 6.4] (24546) Darnell [2.53, 0.10, 4.7] 2001 CW1 . Discovered 2001 Feb. 1 by the LINEAR 2001 DE35. Discovered 2001 Feb. 19 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 11434) at Socorro. (* MPO 11441) Ronit Batya Roth Abramson (1991- ) was awarded Alicia Marie Darnell (1990- ) was awarded first second place in the 2008 Intel International Science place in the 2008 Intel International Science and and Engineering Fair for her environmental sciences Engineering Fair for her medicine and health sciences project. She attends the Canyon Crest Academy, San project. She attends the Pelham Memorial High Diego, California, U.S.A. (M 63874) School, Pelham, New York, U.S.A. (M 63874) (24523) Sanaraoof [2.32, 0.11, 4.6] (24547) Stauber [2.44, 0.14, 6.4] 2001 CV3. Discovered 2001 Feb. 1 by the LINEAR at 2001 DV36. Discovered 2001 Feb. 19 by the LINEAR ( ) Socorro. (* MPO 11435) at Socorro. * MPO 11442 Sana Raoof (1990- ) was awarded first place in Zachary Jason Stauber (1990- ) was awarded the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering second place in the 2008 Intel International Science Fair for her mathematical sciences project. She also and Engineering Fair for his medicine and health received the Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award. sciences project. He attends the Mira Loma High She attends the Jericho High School, Jericho, New School, Sacramento, California, U.S.A. (M 63874) York, U.S.A. (M 63874) (24548) Katieeverett [2.25, 0.15, 1.4] (24524) Kevinhawkins [2.28, 0.15, 4.7] 2001 DW42. Discovered 2001 Feb. 19 by the LINEAR 2001 CY . Discovered 2001 Feb. 1 by the LINEAR at at Socorro. (* MPO 11442) 3 Katie Elizabeth Everett (1990- ) was awarded Socorro. (* MPO 11435) Kevin Kyle Hawkins (1991- ) was awarded second first place in the 2008 Intel International Science and place in the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her medicine and health sciences project. She attends the Huron High School, Ann Engineering Fair for his mathematical sciences project. ( ) He attends the GlenOak High School, Canton, Ohio, Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A. M 63874 U.S.A. (M 63874) (24549) Jaredgoodman [3.14, 0.11, 7.8] (24526) Desai [2.80, 0.05, 7.8] 2001 DB69. Discovered 2001 Feb. 19 by the LINEAR 2001 CA . Discovered 2001 Feb. 1 by the LINEAR at at Socorro. (* MPO 11442) 5 ( ) Socorro. ( MPO 11436) Jared Vega Goodman 1991- was awarded first * place in the 2008 Intel International Science and Kshitij A. Desai (1992- ) was awarded second Engineering Fair for his medicine and health sciences place in the 2008 Intel International Science and team project. He also received the EU Contest for Engineering Fair for his medicine and health sciences Young Scientists Award. He attends the Oak Hall project. He attends the Michael E. DeBakey High School, Gainesville, Florida, U.S.A. (M 63874) School for Health Professions, Houston, Texas, U.S.A. (M 63874) (24608) Alexveselkov [2.37, 0.23, 2.7] 1977 SL. Discovered 1977 Sept. 18 by N. S. Chernykh (24529) Urbach [2.32, 0.10, 6.3] at Nauchnyj. (* MPO 12349) 2001 CW17. Discovered 2001 Feb. 2 by the LINEAR Alexej Nikonovich Veselkov (1948-2004), a professor at Socorro. (* MPO 11437) at the Sevastopol National Technical University, was Jourdan Brandt Urbach (1991- ) was awarded a well-known expert in the field of molecular physics second place in the 2008 Intel International Science and biophysics, the leader of a scientific school and and Engineering Fair for his medicine and health the author of about 350 scientific papers. (M 56614) sciences project. He attends the Roslyn High School, Roslyn Heights, New York, U.S.A. (M 63874) (24647) Maksimachev [2.23, 0.23, 3.5] 1985 QL . Discovered 1985 Aug. 23 by N. S. Chernykh (24538) Charliexie [2.27, 0.05, 5.6] 5 at Nauchnyj. (* MPO 12362) 2001 DM5. Discovered 2001 Feb. 16 by the LINEAR Astronomer Boris Alexeevich Maksimachev (1923- at Socorro. (* MPO 11439) ) is deputy director of the Moscow planetarium. Charlie L. Xie (1991- ) was awarded second place From 1954 to 1983 he delivered more than 8000 in the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering lectures. For 21 years he taught astronavigation to Fair for his medicine and health sciences project. He the cosmonauts. He is the author of hundreds of attends the Martin Luther King, Jr. Magnet School, publications. (M 64564) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.A. (M 63874) (24699) Schwekendiek [2.44, 0.21, 3.6] ( ) [ ] 24541 Hangzou 2.24, 0.17, 5.8 1990 TJ7. Discovered 1990 Oct. 13 by L. D. Schmadel 2001 DO16. Discovered 2001 Feb. 16 by the LINEAR and F. Börngen at Tautenburg. (* MPO 12379) at Socorro. (* MPO 11440) Peter Schwekendiek (1954- ) is a German astro- Hang Richard Zou (1990- ) was awarded second physicist who worked on dynamics of galactic clusters. place in the 2008 Intel International Science and As a member of the Astronomisches Rechen-Institut Engineering Fair for his medicine and health sciences he contributed to the Hipparcos astrometry space project. He attends the Albuquerque Academy, mission. (M 59386) Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.A. (M 63874) The name was suggested by the first discoverer. 130 (24701) Elyu-Ene

(24701) Elyu-Ene [3.94, 0.17, 15.5] the eighteenth century the country was dominated 1990 VY5. Discovered 1990 Nov. 15 by E. W. Elst at by skilled Jewish workers, artisans and a core of La Silla. (* MPO 12379) intelligentsia. (M 59923) Elyu-Ene (”Large River”) is the original Evenk name for the Lena River. One of the longest in the world, (24862) Hromec [2.60, 0.15, 4.2] the 4400-km Siberian river has its source in the Baikal 1996 DC3. Discovered 1996 Feb. 27 by P. Kolény and Mountains. Flowing generally northeastward, it turns L. Kornoˇsat Modra. (* MPO 12431) northward near Yakutsk toward the Laptev sea and Arnoˇst Hromec (1924- ) is a Slovak specialist the Arctic Ocean. (M 57424) in internal medicine. He lectured at the Comenius University in Bratislava and authored 105 scientific (24709) Mitau [3.05, 0.15, 2.6] publications. His many awards include the prize 1991 PE6. Discovered 1991 Aug. 6 by E. W. Elst at and medal of the Slovak Medical Association and the La Silla. (* MPO 12382) Reiman medal. (M 63640) Mitau is the ancient name of the Latvian city of Jelgava. It grew around a fortress established by (24968) Chernyakhovsky [2.33, 0.08, 5.7] Livonian Knights in the thirteenth century. In 1561 1998 BY12. Discovered 1998 Jan. 23 by the LINEAR the city became the residence of the dukes of Courland. at Socorro. (* MPO 12467) (M 59923) Alexander Chernyakhovsky (1991- ) was awarded second place in the 2008 Intel International Science (24713) Ekrutt [2.33, 0.23, 4.9] and Engineering Fair for his medicine and health 1991 RE4. Discovered 1991 Sept. 12 by L. D. Schmadel sciences team project. He attends the William Mason and F. Börngen at Tautenburg. (* MPO 12383) High School, Mason, Ohio, U.S.A. (M 63874) Joachim Ekrutt (1948- ) is an enthusiastic German amateur astronomer. A lawyer and tax consultant (24974) Macúch [2.20, 0.23, 6.7] by profession, Ekrutt published some introductory 1998 HG3. Discovered 1998 Apr. 21 by P. Kolény and astronomical booklets, especially Die kleinen Planeten L. Kornoˇsat Modra. (* MPO 12469) on minor planets. (M 60299) Rudolf Macúch (1919-1993) was a Slovak orientalist The name was suggested by the first discoverer. and humanist. He studied evangelical theology at the Comenius University in Bratislava. For many years (24734) Kareness [2.67, 0.16, 11.9] he lived in Iran, where he studied oriental languages. 1992 EA1. Discovered 1992 Mar. 10 by D. I. Steel at From 1963 to 1988 he held the chair of Semitic and Siding Spring. (* MPO 12390) Arabic studies at the Freie Universität in Berlin. Karen Penelope Steel (1953- ), elder sister of (M 63641) the discoverer, is a leading genetics researcher at the University of Nottingham. (M 61268; M 61385) (24977) Tongzhan [2.24, 0.06, 3.5] 1998 HE87. Discovered 1998 Apr. 21 by the LINEAR ( ) [ ] 24749 Grebel 3.19, 0.17, 19.6 at Socorro. (* MPO 12470) 1992 SM17. Discovered 1992 Sept. 24 by L. D. Schmadel Tong Zhan (1992- ) was awarded second place in and F. Börngen at Tautenburg. (* MPO 12395) the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Eva K. Grebel (1966- ) is a German astronomer, Fair for his medicine and health sciences team project. professor at the Heidelberg University and since 2007 He attends the William Mason High School, Mason, director at the Astronomisches Rechen-Institut. Her Ohio, U.S.A. (M 63874) main interests cover the fields of galactic structure, evolution and formation, dark matter and near-field (24985) Benuri [2.22, 0.09, 6.6] cosmology. (M 60299) 1998 KW45. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LINEAR The name was suggested by the first discoverer. at Socorro. (* MPO 12473) Benjamin Uri Hoffman (1991- ) was awarded (24751) Kroemer [2.85, 0.13, 5.3] first place in the 2008 Intel International Science 1992 SS24 . Discovered 1992 Sept. 21 by F. Börngen and Engineering Fair for his microbiology project. at Tautenburg. (* MPO 12396) He attends the Georgetown Day School, Washington, German-born Herbert Kroemer (1928- ), who District of Columbia, U.S.A. (M 63875) has lived in the UnitedStates since 1954, is one of the pioneers of semiconductor heterostructures, used (24986) Yalefan [2.31, 0.19, 6.6] in computers for the transmission of information. 1998 KS46. Discovered 1998 May 22 by the LINEAR He shared the 2000 Nobel Prize for physics with at Socorro. (* MPO 12474) Zh. Alferov {see planet (3884)} and J. Kilby. (M 43195) Yale Wang Fan (1991- ) was awarded second place in the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering (24794) Kurland [3.09, 0.07, 22.6] Fair for his physics and astronomy project. He attends 1993 UB7. Discovered 1993 Oct. 20 by E. W. Elst at the Catlin Gabel School, Portland, Oregon, U.S.A. La Silla. (* MPO 12410) (M 63875) Kurland (Courland) is the ancient name of the districts Zemgale and Kurzeme in present-day Latvia. Ruled (24988) Alainmilsztajn [2.40, 0.14, 4.7] from 1201-1561 by German Knightly Orders, from 1998 MM2. Discovered 1998 June 19 by the OCA-DLR 1562 to 1795 Kurland was linked to Poland. During Asteroid Survey at Caussols. (* MPO 12474) (24997) Petergabriel 131

Alàin Milsztàjn (1955-2007) wàs àpàrticle physicist and Engineering Fair for his plant sciences team ànd àstronomer who worked àt the Service de physique project. He attends the Mount Edgecumbe High des pàrticles of the French Commissàriàt àl’énergie School, Sitka, Alaska, U.S.A. (M 63875) àtomique àt Sàclày, where he speciàlized in the structure of the proton ànd in the seàrch for Gàlàctic (25025) Joshuavo [2.74, 0.13, 8.8] dàrk màtter using gràvitàtionàl lensing. (M 63641) 1998 QW20. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 12487) (24997) Petergabriel [2.38, 0.13, 2.9] Joshua Tristan Vo (1990- ) was awarded second 1998 OO3. Discovered 1998 July 23 by the OCA-DLR place in the 2008 Intel International Science and Asteroid Survey at Caussols. (* MPO 12477) Engineering Fair for his plant sciences team project. Peter Gabriel (1950- ) is a rock musician, He attends the Mount Edgecumbe High School, Sitka, cofounder of the Genesis progressive rock group. He Alaska, U.S.A. (M 63875) started his solo career in 1975. An innovative artist, he is one of the promoters of world music. (M 63641) (25032) Randallray [2.32, 0.14, 5.3] 1998 QV . Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR (25019) Walentosky [2.28, 0.18, 4.4] 31 at Socorro. (* MPO 12489) 1998 QO10. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR Randall Scott Ray (1990- ) was awarded first place at Socorro. (* MPO 12485) in the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering ( ) Matthew James Walentosky 1991- was awarded Fair for his plant sciences team project. He attends second place in the 2008 Intel International Science the Wentzville Holt High School, Wentzville, Missouri, and Engineering Fair for his physics and astronomy ( ) project. He attends the Oil City High School, Oil U.S.A. M 63875 City, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. (M 63875) (25034) Lesliemarie [2.31, 0.18, 6.4] (25020) Tinyacheng [2.41, 0.14, 3.3] 1998 QS32. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR 1998 QY . Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 12490) 13 Leslie Marie Young (1991- ) was awarded first at Socorro. (* MPO 12485) Tinya Cheng (1990- ) was awarded second place place in the 2008 Intel International Science and in the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Engineering Fair for her plant sciences team project. She Fair for her physics and astronomy team project. She attends the Wentzville Holt High School, Wentzville, attends the Townsend Harris High School, Flushing, Missouri, U.S.A. (M 63875) New York, U.S.A. (M 63875) (25035) Scalesse [2.65, 0.14, 4.4] (25021) Nischaykumar [2.32, 0.10, 3.8] 1998 QN33. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR 1998 QV17. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 12490) at Socorro. (* MPO 12486) Carlie Alexandra Scalesse (1990- ) was awarded Nischay Kumar (1990- ) was awarded second first place in the 2008 Intel International Science place in the 2008 Intel International Science and and Engineering Fair for her animal sciences project. Engineering Fair for his physics and astronomy team She attends the London Central Secondary School, project. He attends the Townsend Harris High School, London, Ontario, Canada. (M 63875) Flushing, New York, U.S.A. (M 63875) (25036) Elizabethof [2.48, 0.08, 4.2] ( ) [ ] 25022 Hemalibatra 2.31, 0.20, 5.0 1998 QT36. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR 1998 QK18. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 12490) at Socorro. (* MPO 12486) Elizabeth Olson Ferreira (1991- ) was awarded Hemali Chandramohan Batra (1990- ) was second place in the 2008 Intel International Science awarded first place in the 2008 Intel International and Engineering Fair for her animal sciences project. Science and Engineering Fair for her plant sciences She attends the Fort Richmond Collegiate, Winnipeg, project. She attends the Central Campus High School, Manitoba, Canada. (M 63875) Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.A. (M 63875) (25038) Matebezdek [2.31, 0.16, 3.0] (25023) Sundaresh [2.33, 0.19, 3.9] 1998 QK37. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR 1998 QA19. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR ( ) ( ) at Socorro. * MPO 12491 at Socorro. * MPO 12486 ( ) Sushant Sundaresh (1990- ) was awarded second Mate Jozsef Bezdek 1991- was awarded second place in the 2008 Intel International Science and place in the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his plant sciences project. He Engineering Fair for his mathematical sciences project. attends the Harker School, San Jose, California, U.S.A. He attends the Notre Dame High School, Calgary, (M 63875) Alberta, Canada. (M 63875) (25024) Calebmcgraw [2.43, 0.18, 3.4] (25039) Chensun [2.29, 0.15, 8.1] 1998 QL19. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR 1998 QF38. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 12487) at Socorro. (* MPO 12491) Caleb John McGraw (1990- ) was awarded Chen Sun (1992- ) was awarded second place in second place in the 2008 Intel International Science the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering 132 (25042) Qiujun

Fair for his microbiology project. He attends the A and Engineering Fair for his environmental sciences B Lucas Secondary School, London, Ontario, Canada. team project. He attends the Vejle Technical High (M 63875) School, Vejle, Denmark. (M 63876) (25042) Qiujun [2.73, 0.18, 8.5] (25062) Rasmussen [2.41, 0.13, 5.5] 1998 QN42. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR 1998 QH71. Discovered 1998 Aug. 24 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 12492) at Socorro. (* MPO 12498) Qiu Jun (1989- ) was awarded second place in Jesper Lykke Rasmussen (1989- ) was awarded the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering second place in the 2008 Intel International Science Fair for his electrical and mechanical engineering and Engineering Fair for his environmental sciences project. He attends the Shenzhen Senior High School, team project. He attends the Vejle Technical High Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. (M 63875) School, Vejle, Denmark. (M 63876) (25043) Fangxing [2.68, 0.10, 3.8] (25065) Lautakkin [2.39, 0.14, 6.6] 1998 QQ42. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR 1998 QW85. Discovered 1998 Aug. 24 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 12493) at Socorro. (* MPO 12499) Fang Xing (1991- ) was awarded first place in Lau Tak Kin (1993- ) was awarded second place the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering in the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his materials and bioengineering project. He Fair for his electrical and mechanical engineering team attends the Fujian Xiamen Shuangshi High School, project. He attends the Maryknoll Fathers’ School, Xiamen, Fujian, China. (M 63876) Hong Kong. (M 63876) (25045) Baixuefei [2.27, 0.15, 7.0] (25073) Lautakshing [2.53, 0.09, 2.6] 1998 QU43. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR 1998 QM94. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 12493) at Socorro. (* MPO 12502) Bai Xuefei (1990- ) was awarded second place in Lau Tak Shing (1993- ) was awarded second place the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering in the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her plant sciences project. She attends the Fair for his electrical and mechanical engineering team No. 2 High School Attached to East China Normal project. He attends the Maryknoll Fathers’ School, University, Shanghai, China. (M 63876) Hong Kong. (M 63876) (25046) Suyihan [2.42, 0.19, 1.9] (25074) Honami [2.34, 0.17, 5.9] 1998 QK44. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR 1998 QF96. Discovered 1998 Aug. 19 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 12494) at Socorro. (* MPO 12503) Su Yi-Han (1991- ) was awarded first place in Sakaguchi Honami (1990- ) was awarded second the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering place in the 2008 Intel International Science and Fair for her chemistry project. She also received the Engineering Fair for her animal sciences project. Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award. She attends She attends the Urawa Daiichi Jyoshi High School, the Taipei First Girls High School, Taipei, Taiwan, Saitama, Japan. (M 63876) Chinese Taipei. (M 63876) (25075) Kiyomoto [2.79, 0.17, 5.6] (25047) Tsuitehsin [2.35, 0.12, 6.6] 1998 QK98. Discovered 1998 Aug. 28 by the LINEAR 1998 QN44. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 12503) at Socorro. (* MPO 12494) Kiyomoto Daisuke (1991- ) was awarded second Tsui Te Hsin (1989- ) was awarded second place place in the 2008 Intel International Science and in the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Engineering Fair for his energy and transportation Fair for her physics and astronomy project. She team project. He attends the Nara Prefectural Oji attends the National Hsinchu Girls’ Senior High Technical High School, Nara, Japan. (M 63876) School, Hsinchu, Taiwan, Chinese Taipei. (M 63876) (25087) Kaztaniguchi [2.65, 0.06, 7.0] (25049) Christofnorn [2.42, 0.12, 4.0] 1998 RK17. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR 1998 QS45. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 12507) at Socorro. (* MPO 12495) Taniguchi Kazushige (1992- ) was awarded second Christoffer Norn (1987- ) was awarded first place place in the 2008 Intel International Science and in the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Engineering Fair for his energy and transportation Fair for his energy and transportation project. He team project. He attends the Nara Prefectural Oji attends the Lyngby Technical High School, Kongens Technical High School, Nara, Japan. (M 63876) Lyngby, Denmark. (M 63876) (25088) Yoshimura [2.59, 0.11, 2.8] (25050) Michmadsen [2.29, 0.14, 5.3] 1998 RR19. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR 1998 QN50. Discovered 1998 Aug. 17 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 12507) at Socorro. (* MPO 12495) Yoshimura Fumiya (1992- ) was awarded second Michael Kaergaard Madsen (1988- ) was awarded place in the 2008 Intel International Science and second place in the 2008 Intel International Science Engineering Fair for his energy and transportation (25089) Sanabria-Rivera 133 team project. He attends the Nara Prefectural Oji Science and Engineering Fair for his computer sci- Technical High School, Nara, Japan. (M 63876) ence team project. He attends the Physical and Mathematical Lyceum #30, Saint Petersburg, Russia. (25089) Sanabria-Rivera [2.32, 0.11, 3.2] (M 63877) 1998 RN25. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR ( ) [ ] at Socorro. (* MPO 12508) 25100 Zhaiweichao 2.43, 0.13, 4.2 Betsaira Sanabria-Rivera (1990- ) was awarded 1998 RY47. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR second place in the 2008 Intel International Science and at Socorro. (* MPO 12511) Engineering Fair for her biochemistry team project. Zhai Weichao (1988- ) was awarded first place in She attends the Aurea E. Quiles Claudio High School, the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Guanica, Puerto Rico, U.S.A. (M 63876) Fair for her materials and bioengineering team project. She attends the NUS High School of Mathematics and (25091) Sanchez-Claudio [2.76, 0.16, 9.1] Science, Singapore. (M 63877) 1998 RH41. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR (25102) Zhaoye [2.69, 0.02, 2.4] at Socorro. (* MPO 12508) Alex Antonio Sanchez-Claudio (1990- ) was 1998 RW50. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR awarded second place in the 2008 Intel International at Socorro. (* MPO 12512) Science and Engineering Fair for his biochemistry team Zhao Ye (1989- ) was awarded first place in the project. He attends the Aurea E. Quiles Claudio High 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair School, Guanica, Puerto Rico, U.S.A. (M 63876) for her materials and bioengineering team project. She attends the NUS High School of Mathematics and (25093) Andmikhaylov [2.36, 0.10, 6.0] Science, Singapore. (M 63877) 1998 RO . Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR 45 (25103) Kimdongyoung [2.39, 0.16, 4.1] at Socorro. (* MPO 12509) Andrey A. Mikhaylov (1991- ) was awarded first 1998 RC51. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 12512) place in the 2008 Intel International Science and ( ) Engineering Fair for his chemistry team project. He Kim Dongyoung 1991- was awarded first place attends the Moscow Chemical Lyceum #1303, Moscow, in the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his computer science project. He also received Russia. (M 63876) the Seaborg SIYSS award. He attends the Korean (25094) Zemtsov [2.64, 0.05, 3.0] Minjok Leadership Academy, Anheung, Gangwon, ( ) 1998 RF46. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR South Korea. M 63877 ( ) at Socorro. * MPO 12509 (25104) Chohyunghoon [2.63, 0.09, 3.1] Artem A. Zemtsov (1991- ) was awarded first 1998 RY . Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR place in the 2008 Intel International Science and 51 at Socorro. (* MPO 12512) Engineering Fair for his chemistry team project. He Cho Hyunghoon (1992- ) was awarded second attends the Moscow Chemical Lyceum #1303, Moscow, place in the 2008 Intel International Science and Russia. (M 63877) Engineering Fair for his microbiology team project. (25095) Churinov [2.42, 0.15, 5.6] He attends the Korea Science Academy, Busan, South Korea. (M 63877) 1998 RT46. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 12509) (25105) Kimnayeon [2.74, 0.05, 6.9] Andrey Anatolievich Churinov (1991- ) was 1998 RJ52. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR awarded first place in the 2008 Intel International at Socorro. (* MPO 12513) Science and Engineering Fair for his computer sci- Kim Na Yeon (1990- ) was awarded second place ence team project. He attends the Physical and in the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Mathematical Lyceum #30, Saint Petersburg, Russia. Fair for her microbiology team project. She attends (M 63877) the Korea Science Academy, Busan, South Korea. (M 63877) (25098) Gridnev [2.38, 0.12, 4.8] 1998 RQ47. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR (25106) Ryoojungmin [2.83, 0.04, 2.0] ( ) at Socorro. * MPO 12511 1998 RC53. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR Maxim Gennadievich Gridnev (1990- ) was at Socorro. (* MPO 12513) awarded first place in the 2008 Intel International Ryoo Jung Min (1990- ) was awarded second Science and Engineering Fair for his computer sci- place in the 2008 Intel International Science and ence team project. He attends the Physical and Engineering Fair for her microbiology team project. Mathematical Lyceum #30, Saint Petersburg, Russia. She attends the Korea Science Academy, Busan, South (M 63877) Korea. (M 63877) (25099) Mashinskiy [2.64, 0.07, 4.7] (25108) Boström [2.63, 0.16, 7.3] 1998 RS47. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR 1998 RV55. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 12511) at Socorro. (* MPO 12514) Leonid Andreevich Mashinskiy (1991- ) was Johan Ingemar Boström (1989- ) was awarded awarded first place in the 2008 Intel International second place in the 2008 Intel International Science 134 (25109) Hofving and Engineering Fair for his animal sciences team neering Fair for his microbiology project. He attends project. He attends the Donnergymnasiet Gothenburg, the Falmouth High School, Falmouth, Massachusetts, Gothenburg, Sweden. (M 63877) U.S.A. (M 63878)

(25109) Hofving [2.43, 0.17, 1.7] (25119) Kakani [3.13, 0.19, 1.3] 1998 RR56. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR 1998 RA72. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 12514) at Socorro. (* MPO 12517) Tobias Olof Hofving (1989- ) was awarded sec- Pragya Kakani (1992- ) was awarded second place ond place in the 2008 Intel International Science in the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering and Engineering Fair for his animal sciences team Fair for her physics and astronomy team project. She project. He attends the Donnergymnasiet Gothenburg, attends the Jericho High School, Jericho, New York, Gothenburg, Sweden. (M 63877) U.S.A. (M 63878) (25111) Klokun [2.32, 0.17, 5.5] (25120) Yvetteleung [2.52, 0.18, 2.7] 1998 RG64. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR 1998 RN73. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 12515) at Socorro. (* MPO 12517) Vitaliy Mykhaylovych Klokun (1991- ) was Yvette Leung (1992- ) was awarded second place awarded second place in the 2008 Intel Interna- in the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering tional Science and Engineering Fair for his chemistry Fair for her physics and astronomy team project. She team project. He attends the Chemical Ecological attends the Jericho High School, Jericho, New York, Liceum, Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine. (M 63877) U.S.A. (M 63878) (25112) Mymeshkovych [2.88, 0.07, 1.4] (25122) Kaitlingus [2.54, 0.07, 5.8] 1998 RL65. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR 1998 RJ77. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR ( ) at Socorro. * MPO 12515 at Socorro. (* MPO 12518) Maryna Yuriivna Meshkovych (1991- ) was Kaitlyn Jeanne Lingus (1989- ) was awarded awarded second place in the 2008 Intel Interna- second place in the 2008 Intel International Science tional Science and Engineering Fair for her chemistry and Engineering Fair for her plant sciences project. She team project. She attends the Chemical Ecological attends the Branson High School, Branson, Colorado, Liceum, Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine. (M 63877) U.S.A. (M 63878) (25113) Benwasserman [2.64, 0.11, 3.6] (25124) Zahramaarouf [2.80, 0.10, 4.5] 1998 RS . Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR 65 1998 RC78. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR at Socorro. ( MPO 12515) * at Socorro. (* MPO 12519) Benjamin David Wasserman (1990- ) was awarded Zahra Moein Maarouf (1991- ) was awarded second place in the 2008 Intel International Science second place in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his behavioral and social and Engineering Fair for her computer science team sciences project. He attends the Roslyn High School, project. She attends the Iman High School, Saida, Roslyn Heights, New York, U.S.A. (M 63877) Lebanon. (M 63878) ( ) [ ] 25115 Drago 2.80, 0.04, 2.8 (25125) Brodallan [2.53, 0.09, 4.4] 1998 RP66. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR 1998 RN . Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR at Socorro. ( MPO 12516) 78 * at Socorro. ( MPO 12519) Claire Elizabeth Drago (1992- ) was awarded * Broderick David Allan (1996- ) is a finalist in second place in the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her behavioral and social the 2008 Society for Science and the Public middle sciences team project. She attends the Manhasset school science competition, for his engineering project. High School, Manhasset, New York, U.S.A. (M 63877) He attends the Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy, Saginaw, Michigan. (M 64825) (25116) Jonathanwang [2.32, 0.19, 2.9] 1998 RW . Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR (25175) Lukeandraka [2.54, 0.15, 3.8] 68 1998 SX . Discovered 1998 Sept. 29 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 12516) 75 Jonathan Wang (1991- ) was awarded first place at Socorro. (* MPO 12537) in the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Luke Steven Andraka (1996- ) is a finalist in the Fair for his medicine and health sciences team project. 2008 Society for Science and the Public middle school He also received the EU Contest for Young Scientists science competition, for his environmental sciences Award. He attends the Oak Hall School, Gainesville, project. He attends the Chesapeake Science Point Florida, U.S.A. (M 63878) Public Charter School, Hanover, Maryland. (M 64825)

(25118) Kevlin [2.76, 0.12, 5.6] (25176) Thomasaunins [2.66, 0.04, 0.8] 1998 RM71. Discovered 1998 Sept. 14 by the LINEAR 1998 ST81. Discovered 1998 Sept. 26 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 12517) at Socorro. (* MPO 12537) Kevin Huang Lin (1990- ) was awarded second Thomas Rudolf Aunins (1996- ) is a finalist in the place in the 2008 Intel International Science and Engi- 2008 Society for Science and the Public middle school (25178) Shreebose 135 science competition, for his physical sciences project. science competition, for his engineering project. He He attends the Lenape Middle School, Doylestown, attends the Mid-Pacific Institute, Honolulu, Hawaii. Pennsylvania. (M 64825) (M 64826) (25178) Shreebose [2.39, 0.19, 3.6] (25191) Rachelouise [2.73, 0.09, 6.7] 1998 SA96. Discovered 1998 Sept. 26 by the LINEAR 1998 SE123. Discovered 1998 Sept. 26 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 12538) at Socorro. (* MPO 12542) Shree Bose (1996- ) is a finalist in the 2008 Rachel Louise Graham (1996- ) is a finalist in Society for Science and the Public middle school the 2008 Society for Science and the Public middle science competition, for her environmental sciences school science competition, for her engineering project. project. She attends the Trinity Valley School, Fort She attends the Riverton Middle School, Riverton, Worth, Texas. (M 64826) Wyoming. (M 64826) (25180) Kenyonconlin [2.57, 0.09, 2.7] (25193) Taliagreene [2.81, 0.04, 5.9] 1998 SM107. Discovered 1998 Sept. 26 by the LINEAR 1998 SV126. Discovered 1998 Sept. 26 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 12538) at Socorro. (* MPO 12543) Kenyon Rex Conlin (1996- ) is a finalist in the Talia Kate Greene (1996- ) is a finalist in the 2008 Society for Science and the Public middle school 2008 Society for Science and the Public middle school science competition, for his physical sciences project. science competition, for her mathematics and computer He attends the Rocky Mountain Middle School, Heber science project. She attends the Cocoa Beach Junior City, Utah. (M 64826) Senior High School, Cocoa Beach, Florida. (M 64826) (25182) Siddhawan [2.69, 0.06, 2.5] (25198) Kylienicole [2.90, 0.06, 2.0] 1998 ST110. Discovered 1998 Sept. 26 by the LINEAR 1998 SC138. Discovered 1998 Sept. 26 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 12539) at Socorro. (* MPO 12545) Sidharth Dhawan (1996- ) is a finalist in the Kylie Nicole Grissom (1996- ) is a finalist in the 2008 Society for Science and the Public middle school 2008 Society for Science and the Public middle school science competition, for his engineering project. He science competition, for her earth and space sciences attends the Meadow Park Middle School, Beaverton, project. She attends the North Ogden Junior High Oregon. (M 64826) School, North Ogden, Utah. (M 64826) (25183) Grantfisher [2.94, 0.10, 1.0] (25199) Jiahegu [2.79, 0.08, 3.3] 1998 SJ115. Discovered 1998 Sept. 26 by the LINEAR 1998 SB139. Discovered 1998 Sept. 26 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 12540) at Socorro. (* MPO 12546) Grant Garrett Fisher (1996- ) is a finalist in the Jiahe Gu (1996- ) is a finalist in the 2008 Society 2008 Society for Science and the Public middle school for Science and the Public middle school science science competition, for his animal and plant sciences competition, for his animal and plant sciences project. project. He attends the Pi Beta Phi Elementary He attends the Martin Luther King, Jr., Magnet High School, Gatlinburg, Tennessee. (M 64826) School, Nashville, Tennessee. (M 64826) (25184) Taylorgaines [2.80, 0.05, 2.7] (25212) Ayushgupta [2.70, 0.02, 3.4] 1998 SL115. Discovered 1998 Sept. 26 by the LINEAR 1998 SU149. Discovered 1998 Sept. 26 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 12540) at Socorro. (* MPO 12550) Taylor Diahann Gaines (1996- ) is a finalist in Ayush Gupta (1996- ) is a finalist in the 2008 the 2008 Society for Science and the Public middle Society for Science and the Public middle school school science competition, for her animal and plant science competition, for his physical sciences project. sciences project. She attends the Iva E. Wells Middle He attends the Oregon Episcopal School, Portland, School, Seneca, Missouri. (M 64826) Oregon. (M 64826) (25189) Glockner [2.52, 0.16, 1.6] (25256) Imbrie-Moore [2.44, 0.17, 2.2] 1998 SD118. Discovered 1998 Sept. 26 by the LINEAR 1998 UG34. Discovered 1998 Oct. 28 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 12542) at Socorro. (* MPO 12565) Katherine Whittemore Glockner (1996- ) is a Annabel Imbrie-Moore (1996- ) is a finalist in the finalist in the 2008 Society for Science and the Public 2008 Society for Science and the Public middle school middle school science competition, for her biochemistry, science competition, for her mathematics & computer medicine, health science and microbiology project. She science project. She attends the Peabody School, attends the Rhoades School, Encinitas, California. Charlottesville, Virginia. (M 64826) (M 64826) (25257) Elizmakarron [2.56, 0.13, 2.3] (25190) Thomasgoodin [2.74, 0.08, 9.0] 1998 UF42. Discovered 1998 Oct. 28 by the LINEAR 1998 SM118. Discovered 1998 Sept. 26 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 12566) at Socorro. (* MPO 12542) Elizabeth Marie Karron (1996- ) is a finalist in Thomas J. T. Goodin (1996- ) is a finalist in the the 2008 Society for Science and the Public middle 2008 Society for Science and the Public middle school school science competition, for her animal and plant 136 (25264) Erickeen sciences project. She attends the Whitefish Bay He attends the Charles F. Patton Middle School, Middle School, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. (M 64826) Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. (M 64827)

(25264) Erickeen [2.75, 0.07, 9.4] (25309) Chrisauer [2.24, 0.16, 1.7] 1998 VP . Discovered 1998 Nov. 10 by the LINEAR 16 1998 XQ87. Discovered 1998 Dec. 15 by the LINEAR ( ) at Socorro. * MPO 12568 at Socorro. (* MPO 12583) Eric C. Keen (1996- ) is a finalist in the 2008 Christopher Peterson Sauer (1996- ) is a finalist Society for Science and the Public middle school in the 2008 Society for Science and the Public middle science competition, for his environmental sciences school science competition, for his engineering project. project. He is homeschooled in Bethesda, Maryland. He attends the Corte Madera School, Portola Valley, (M 64826) California. (M 64827) (25266) Taylorkinyon [2.44, 0.18, 1.1] (25312) Asiapossenti [3.22, 0.10, 13.2] 1998 VS20. Discovered 1998 Nov. 10 by the LINEAR at Socorro. ( MPO 12569) 1998 YU6. Discovered 1998 Dec. 22 by V. S. Casulli * ( ) Taylor Frances Kinyon (1996- ) is a finalist in the at Colleverde di Guidonia. * MPO 12584 2008 Society for Science and the Public middle school Asia Possenti (2008- ) is a nephew of the science competition, for her engineering project. She discoverer. (M 65122) attends the Plankinton School District, Plankinton, ( ) [ ] South Dakota. (M 64827) 25321 Rohitsingh 2.38, 0.11, 1.8 1999 FR27. Discovered 1999 Mar. 19 by the LINEAR (25275) Jocelynbell [2.37, 0.11, 8.0] at Socorro. (* MPO 12587) 1998 VF33. Discovered 1998 Nov. 14 by R. A. Tucker Rohit Kumar Singh (1996- ) is a finalist in at Tucson. (* MPO 12572) the 2008 Society for Science and the Public middle British astrophysicist Susan Jocelyn Bell Burnell school science competition, for his engineering project. (1943- ) discovered the first radio pulsar in 1967 in He attends the Lincoln Middle School, Gainesville, collaboration with her thesis advisor, Anthony Hewish. Florida. (M 64827) In Aug. 2006 she presided over the IAU’s adoption of resolutions defining the terms ”planet” and ”dwarf (25322) Rebeccajean [2.32, 0.08, 3.0] planet”. (M 58595) 1999 FM28. Discovered 1999 Mar. 19 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 12588) (25290) Vibhuti [2.80, 0.12, 5.3] Rebecca Jean Smouse (1996- ) is a finalist in 1998 WH14. Discovered 1998 Nov. 21 by the LINEAR the 2008 Society for Science and the Public middle at Socorro. (* MPO 12577) school science competition, for her animal and plant Vibhuti Krishna (1996- ) is a finalist in the 2008 sciences project. She attends the Kyrene Middle Society for Science and the Public middle school School, Tempe, Arizona. (M 64827) science competition, for her biochemistry, medicine, health science and microbiology project. She attends (25326) Lawrencesun [2.88, 0.09, 3.2] ( ) the Solon Middle School, Solon, Ohio. M 64827 1999 JB32. Discovered 1999 May 10 by the LINEAR at Socorro. ( MPO 12589) ( ) [ ] * 25294 Johnlaberee 3.15, 0.10, 1.6 Lawrence Sun (1996- ) is a finalist in the 2008 1998 WA17. Discovered 1998 Nov. 21 by the LINEAR Society for Science and the Public middle school science at Socorro. (* MPO 12578) competition, for his mathematics and computer science John Alfred Laberee (1996- ) is a finalist in the project. He attends the Highland Park Middle School, 2008 Society for Science and the Public middle school Beaverton, Oregon. (M 64827) science competition, for his environmental sciences project. He is homeschooled in Medford, New Jersey. (25331) Berrevoets [2.71, 0.21, 2.5] (M 64827) 1999 KY4 . Discovered 1999 May 20 by J. Roe at (25298) Fionapaine [2.91, 0.05, 2.9] Oaxaca. (* MPO 12591) ( ) 1998 WB22. Discovered 1998 Nov. 18 by the LINEAR Cor Berrevoets 1963- developed the free image- at Socorro. (* MPO 12579) processing program Registax used by amateur and Fiona Ann Paine (1996- ) is a finalist in the professional astronomers around the globe to produce 2008 Society for Science and the Public middle school extremely high resolution lunar and planetary images. science competition, for her environmental sciences (M 62355) project. She attends the Barrington Middle School, Barrington, Rhode Island. (M 64827) (25333) Britwenger [2.31, 0.17, 4.8] 1999 KW13. Discovered 1999 May 18 by the LINEAR (25300) Andyromine [2.73, 0.17, 4.0] at Socorro. (* MPO 12592) 1998 WE23. Discovered 1998 Nov. 18 by the LINEAR Brittany Michelle Wenger (1996- ) is a finalist in at Socorro. (* MPO 12580) the 2008 Society for Science and the Public middle Andrew Mitchell Romine (1996- ) is a finalist in school science competition, for her mathematics and the 2008 Society for Science and the Public middle computer science project. She attends the R. Dan school science competition, for his engineering project. Nolan Middle School, Bradenton, Florida. (M 64827) (25348) Wisniowiecki 137

(25348) Wisniowiecki [2.26, 0.06, 6.6] science competition. She teaches at the Martin Luther 1999 RJ124. Discovered 1999 Sept. 9 by the LINEAR King, Jr., Magnet High School, Nashville, Tennessee. at Socorro. (* MPO 12598) (M 64828) Anna Marie Wisniowiecki (1996- ) is a finalist in the 2008 Society for Science and the Public middle (25370) Karenfletch [2.66, 0.10, 8.9] school science competition, for her earth and space 1999 TW144. Discovered 1999 Oct. 7 by the LINEAR sciences project. She attends the McCullough Junior at Socorro. (* MPO 12606) High School, The Woodlands, Texas. (M 64827) Karen Fletcher mentored a finalist in the 2008 Society for Science and the Public middle school (25354) Zdasiuk [2.28, 0.09, 5.1] science competition. She teaches at the Barrington 1999 RD211. Discovered 1999 Sept. 8 by the LINEAR Middle School, Barrington, Rhode Island. (M 64828) at Socorro. (* MPO 12600) Jonathan Andrew Zdasiuk (1996- ) is a finalist (25371) Frangaley [2.45, 0.08, 4.9] in the 2008 Society for Science and the Public middle 1999 TS153. Discovered 1999 Oct. 7 by the LINEAR school science competition, for his engineering project. at Socorro. (* MPO 12606) He attends the Corte Madera School, Portola Valley, Fran Galey mentored a finalist in the 2008 Society California. (M 64827) for Science and the Public middle school science competition. She teaches at the Riverton Middle (25364) Allisonbaas [2.49, 0.12, 1.1] School, Riverton, Wyoming. (M 64828) 1999 TD26 . Discovered 1999 Oct. 3 by the LINEAR (25372) Shanagarza [2.38, 0.11, 6.8] at Socorro. (* MPO 12604) Allison Baas mentored a finalist in the 2008 Society 1999 TB164. Discovered 1999 Oct. 9 by the LINEAR for Science and the Public middle school science at Socorro. (* MPO 12607) competition. She teaches at the Plankinton School Shana Garza mentored a finalist in the 2008 District, Plankinton, South Dakota. (M 64827) Society for Science and the Public middle school science competition. She teaches at the Pi Beta Phi (25365) Bernreuter [2.34, 0.15, 6.3] Elementary School, Gatlinburg, Tennessee. (M 64828) 1999 TC . Discovered 1999 Oct. 3 by the LINEAR 27 (25373) Gorsch [2.32, 0.16, 3.3] at Socorro. (* MPO 12604) 1999 TC166. Discovered 1999 Oct. 10 by the LINEAR John Bernreuter mentored a finalist in the 2008 ( ) Society for Science and the Public middle school at Socorro. * MPO 12607 science competition. She teaches at the R. Dan Nolan Lisa Gorsch mentored a finalist in the 2008 Society for Science and the Public middle school science Middle School, Bradenton, Florida. (M 64827) competition. She teaches at the Peabody School, (25366) Maureenbobo [2.46, 0.14, 1.6] Charlottesville, Virginia. (M 64828) 1999 TH30. Discovered 1999 Oct. 4 by the LINEAR (25374) Harbrucker [2.28, 0.09, 6.2] at Socorro. (* MPO 12605) 1999 TC . Discovered 1999 Oct. 10 by the LINEAR Maureen Bobo mentored a finalist in the 2008 178 at Socorro. (* MPO 12607) Society for Science and the Public middle school Roberta Harbrucker mentored a finalist in the 2008 science competition. She teaches at the Rocky Society for Science and the Public middle school Mountain Middle School, Heber City, Utah. (M 64827) science competition. She teaches at the Lincoln Middle School, Gainesville, Florida. (M 64828) (25367) Cicek [2.47, 0.07, 3.4] 1999 TC96 . Discovered 1999 Oct. 2 by the LINEAR (25375) Treenajoi [2.43, 0.12, 2.5] ( ) at Socorro. * MPO 12605 1999 TR180. Discovered 1999 Oct. 10 by the LINEAR Kazim Cicek mentored a finalist in the 2008 Society at Socorro. (* MPO 12608) for Science and the Public middle school science Treena Joi mentored a finalist in the 2008 Society competition. He teaches at the Chesapeake Science for Science and the Public middle school science Point Public Charter School, Hanover, Maryland. competition. She teaches at the Corte Madera School, (M 64827) Portola Valley, California. (M 64828) (25368) Gailcolwell [2.39, 0.07, 6.5] (25376) Christikeen [2.42, 0.13, 2.8] 1999 TQ96 . Discovered 1999 Oct. 2 by the LINEAR 1999 TS180. Discovered 1999 Oct. 10 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 12606) at Socorro. (* MPO 12608) Gail Colwell mentored a finalist in the 2008 Society Christine Keen mentored a finalist in the 2008 for Science and the Public middle school science Society for Science and the Public middle school competition. She teaches at the McCullough Junior science competition. She teaches at a homeschool, High School, The Woodlands, Texas. (M 64828) Bethesda, Maryland. (M 64828) (25369) Dawndonovan [2.25, 0.13, 3.8] (25377) Rolaberee [2.31, 0.06, 4.5] 1999 TR108. Discovered 1999 Oct. 4 by the LINEAR 1999 TZ196. Discovered 1999 Oct. 12 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 12606) at Socorro. (* MPO 12608) Dawn Donovan mentored a finalist in the 2008 Rosemary Laberee mentored a finalist in the 2008 Society for Science and the Public middle school Society for Science and the Public middle school 138 (25378) Erinlambert science competition. She teaches at a homeschool, physical Observatory since 2002, is known for designing Medford, New Jersey. (M 64828) and developing instrumentation for observations of solar radio emission, for seeking and identifying global (25378) Erinlambert [2.30, 0.13, 5.6] oscillations of the sun and for forecasting solar activity. 1999 TY197. Discovered 1999 Oct. 12 by the LINEAR (M 64564) at Socorro. (* MPO 12609) Erin Lambert mentored a finalist in the 2008 Society (26177) Fabiodolfi [2.73, 0.13, 9.1] for Science and the Public middle school science 1996 GN2. Discovered 1996 Apr. 12 by L. Tesi and A. competition. She teaches at the Kyrene Middle School, Boattini at San Marcello Pistoiese. (* MPO 13912) Tempe, Arizona. (M 64828) Italian amateur astronomer Fabio Dolfi (1966- ) has devoted all his spare time to astronomy. Beginning (25381) Jerrynelson [2.39, 0.18, 4.4] in 1978, he took a special interest tn the photography 1999 TE213. Discovered 1999 Oct. 15 by the LINEAR of deep-sky objects. Subsequently he collaborated at Socorro. (* MPO 12610) with the program for astrometry of minor planets at Jerry Nelson mentored a finalist in the 2008 Society the San Marcello Observatory. (M 57424) for Science and the Public middle school science competition. He teaches at the North Ogden Junior (26501) Sachiko [2.67, 0.19, 13.1] High School, North Ogden, Utah. (M 64828) 2000 CP2. Discovered 2000 Feb. 2 by T. Kobayashi at Oizumi. (* MPO 14014) (25402) Angelanorse [2.43, 0.10, 1.4] Sachiko Nagata (1962- ) teaches the art of pressing 1999 VA27. Discovered 1999 Nov. 3 by the LINEAR flowers and manages a pear farm. (M 55987) at Socorro. (* MPO 12618) Angela Norse mentored a finalist in the 2008 Society (26793) Bolshoi [2.66, 0.17, 11.9] for Science and the Public middle school science 1977 AC2. Discovered 1977 Jan. 13 by N. S. Chernykh competition. She teaches at the Highland Park Middle at Nauchnyj. (* MPO 14459) School, Beaverton, Oregon. (M 64828) Located in the center of Moscow, the Bolshoi Theater of opera and ballet is the largest in Russia and one of (25403) Carlapiazza [2.29, 0.12, 0.4] the most significant in the world. Its history began 1999 VE31. Discovered 1999 Nov. 3 by the LINEAR in 1776, when the province procurator prince Petr at Socorro. (* MPO 12618) Vasil’evich Urusov received the decree of Catherine II Carla Piazza mentored a finalist in the 2008 Society and started building the theater. (M 61765) for Science and the Public middle school science competition. She teaches at the Saginaw Arts and (26842) Hefele [3.07, 0.17, 6.3] Sciences Academy, Saginaw, Michigan. (M 64828) 1991 TK6. Discovered 1991 Oct. 2 by L. D. Schmadel and F. Börngen at Tautenburg. (* MPO 14474) (25404) Shansample [2.32, 0.16, 2.6] Herbert Hefele (1942- )is a retired staff astronomer 1999 VU31. Discovered 1999 Nov. 3 by the LINEAR at the Astronomisches Rechen-Institut. He served for at Socorro. (* MPO 12618) decades as an editor of the renowned bibliography Shannon Sample mentored a finalist in the 2008 Astronomy and Astrophysics Abstracts {see planet Society for Science and the Public middle school (6805)} and also as an excellent librarian of the ARI. science competition. She teaches at the Iva E. Wells (M 62355) Middle School, Seneca, Missouri. (M 64828) The name was suggested by the first discoverer.

(25405) Jeffwidder [2.45, 0.12, 1.7] (26851) Sarapul [2.73, 0.27, 11.1] 1999 VM32. Discovered 1999 Nov. 3 by the LINEAR 1992 OV5. Discovered 1992 July 30 by E. W. Elst at at Socorro. (* MPO 12619) La Silla. (* MPO 14477) Jeff Widder mentored a finalist in the 2008 Society Sarapul, a Russian city on the Kama river, was for Science and the Public middle school science founded in the late sixteenth century and served as a competition. He teaches at the Whitefish Bay Middle trade center on the road to Siberia. (M 59923) School, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin. (M 64828) (26906) Rubidia [2.56, 0.22, 15.4] (25406) Debwysocki [2.25, 0.11, 6.5] 1996 BH4 . Discovered 1996 Jan. 22 by R. Weber at 1999 VR32. Discovered 1999 Nov. 3 by the LINEAR Socorro. (* MPO 14494) at Socorro. (* MPO 12619) Rubidia (”Ruby”) Mendez-Harris (1945- ) is the Deborah Wysocki mentored a finalist in the 2008 widow of David L. Harris, a member of the team Society for Science and the Public middle school that discovered this object. Born in Huehuetenango, science competition. She teaches at the Lenape Middle Guatemala, she was educated as a psychologist and School, Doylestown, Pennsylvania. (M 64829) still practises therapy and counseling in Socorro. (M 63173) (26075) Levitsvet [2.21, 0.19, 2.2] This name was suggested by D. L. Harris in 1998. 1978 PA3. Discovered 1978 Aug. 8 by N. S. Chernykh at Nauchnyj. (* MPO 13881) (26922) Samara [3.10, 0.14, 2.4] Lev Ivanovich Tsvetkov (1938- ), head of the 1996 TD40. Discovered 1996 Oct. 8 by E. W. Elst at laboratory of radio astronomy of the Crimean Astro- La Silla. (* MPO 14499) (26984) Fernand-Roland 139

The 580-km Samara river, with its source in the on the Geisei Observatory staff since 1982 and teaches foothills of the Urals, flows northwest and joins the astronomy at public observing nights. (M 59923) Volga at the city of Samara. (M 59923) (27719) Fast [3.40, 0.06, 3.6] (26984) Fernand-Roland [3.17, 0.07, 12.6] 1989 SR3. Discovered 1989 Sept. 26 by E. W. Elst at 1997 VV. Discovered 1997 Nov. 1 by C. Demeautis La Silla. (* MPO 15144) and D. Matter at Village-Neuf. (* MPO 14517) Wilhelm Fast (1936-2005), a mathematician from A friend of the discoverers, Fernand-Roland Merlin Tomsk University, directed a project to measure the (1933-2005) was always a strong supporter of amateur azimuths of the fallen trees due to the impact of the astronomers. (M 58595) Tunguska {see planet (5471)} body. From these data theoretical models of the impact were developed. The (27120) Isabelhawkins [2.41, 0.18, 2.3] name also honors his daughter Annie (1978- ), who 1998 WV8. Discovered 1998 Nov. 28 by I. P. Griffin assisted in subsequent projects. (M 55987; M 56101) at Cocoa. (* MPO 14563) Isabel Trecco Hawkins (1958- ) directs the Center (27736) Ekaterinburg [3.14, 0.33, 11.3] for Science Education at the University of California 1990 SA6. Discovered 1990 Sept. 22 by E. W. Elst at Berkeley Space Sciences Laboratory. She works on La Silla. (* MPO 15149) chemical abundances of the interstellar medium. She Ekaterinburg, on the river Iset, is a city on the is also involved in education initiatives, including eastern side of the Urals. Founded in 1723 by Peter Project FIRST (Fostering Reading Through Science the Great, it became a center of mining and smelting. and Technology). (M 60299) It is now a leading center of education and science. (M 59923) (27341) Fabiomuzzi [2.57, 0.04, 15.1] 2000 CK97. Discovered 2000 Feb. 10 at the Osservatorio (27739) Kimihiro [2.40, 0.11, 7.1] San Vittore at Bologna. (* MPO 14632) 1990 UV. Discovered 1990 Oct. 17 by T. Seki at Geisei. Fabio Muzzi (1962-2006), who graduated in astronomy (* MPO 15149) from the University of Bologna, was an employee of Kimihiro Matsugi (1955- ) is from Nankoku city, the Italian National Institute of Social Security. As Kochi prefecture. He helps visitors as a presenter at an amateur astronomer, he collaborated with the Geisei Observatory, while teaching elementary school. Osservatorio San Vittore measuring several positions (M 58595) of minor planets, principally near-earth objects. (M 56961) (27740) Obatomoyuki [2.39, 0.22, 10.3] 1990 UC1 . Discovered 1990 Oct. 20 by T. Seki at (27658) Dmitrijbagalej [2.77, 0.30, 9.4] Geisei. (* MPO 15150) 1978 RV. Discovered 1978 Sept. 1 by N. S. Chernykh Tomoyuki Oba (1965- ) is from Konan city, at Nauchnyj. (* MPO 15128) Kochi prefecture. He helps visitors as a presenter at Dmitrij Ivanovich Bagalej (1857-1932) was a historian, Geisei Observatory, while teaching junior high school. professor and rector of Kharkov University. His (M 59386) scientific works were devoted to the ancient history of Ukraine, Russia and Lithuania. During 1914–1917 he (27789) Astrakhan [3.07, 0.05, 10.4] was head of the Kharkov town council. (M 64564) 1993 BB7. Discovered 1993 Jan. 23 by E. W. Elst at La Silla. (* MPO 15165) (27660) Waterwayuni [2.79, 0.21, 9.3] The Astrakhan Khanate, a Tatar feudal state, was 1978 TR7. Discovered 1978 Oct. 2 by L. V. Zhuravleva established around 1460, after the collapse of the at Nauchnyj. (* MPO 15128) Golden Horde. Its territory included the lower Volga Founded in 1809, St. Petersburg University of {see planet (1149)} valley, the Volga delta and the Waterway Communications is the oldest transport steppeland on the right bank of the Volga river. educational institute in Russia. The University offers (M 60300) training in 26 specialities of higher vocational education in the social sciences, natural sciences and technical (27792) Fridakahlo [3.02, 0.10, 8.9] engineering. (M 59923) 1993 DR2. Discovered 1993 Feb. 20 by E. W. Elst at Caussols. (* MPO 15165) (27709) Orenburg [3.00, 0.07, 9.4] Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) was a Mexican painter 1988 CU3. Discovered 1988 Feb. 13 by E. W. Elst at who depicted the indigenous culture of her country La Silla. (* MPO 15141) in a colorful realistic, symbolistic and surrealistic Established in 1743, Orenburg is a city on the Ural way. Suffering from several severe injuries, she made river that served as the frontier fortress between Russia self-portraits that are characterized by physical and and Kazakhstan. (M 59923) psychological wounds. (M 60731) (27716) Nobuyuki [2.86, 0.24, 6.0] (27870) Jillwatson [2.38, 0.17, 3.2] 1989 CX1 . Discovered 1989 Feb. 13 by T. Seki at 1995 VW. Discovered 1995 Nov. 12 by the AMOS at Geisei. (* MPO 15143) Haleakala. (* MPO 15187) Nobuyuki Yamaguchi (1932- ), from Kurume Jill Watson (1982- ) is a graduate of the U.S. city, Fukuoka prefecture, is an emeritus professor of Air Force Academy, and her first assignment was to meteorology at the University of Kochi. He has been AMOS on Maui. (M 62929) 140 (27899) Letterman

(27899) Letterman [2.92, 0.08, 2.6] of the transit instrument at the Paris Observatory in 1996 QF. Discovered 1996 Aug. 18 by D. di Cicco at 1741 and took into account the effects of nutation in Sudbury. (* MPO 15196) the solar tables. (M 61269) David M. Letterman (1947- ) is a seven-time Emmy-winning American comedian, actor and pro- (29189) Udinsk [3.12, 0.23, 10.0] ducer. He is perhaps best known for hosting two 1990 UY3. Discovered 1990 Oct. 16 by E. W. Elst at late-night television programs. (M 65123) La Silla. (* MPO 16207) Udinsk (Ulan-Ude), southeast of Lake Baikal at the (27949) Jonasz [2.31, 0.13, 9.9] confluence of the Selenga and Uda rivers, is the capital 1997 NU4. Discovered 1997 July 8 by the OCA-DLR of the Buryat Republic in Siberia. Founded in 1666 Asteroid Survey at Caussols. (* MPO 15209) by Russian Cossacks, it rapidly became a large trade Michel Jonasz (1947- ) is a French poet and singer center connecting Russia with China and Mongolia. whose art has inspired and uplifted many observers. (M 61269) His contemplative songs often depict the peace of the starry sky, enlightening the attraction of heavenly (29214) Apitzsch [2.88, 0.14, 3.0] bodies. (M 62355) 1991 TL6. Discovered 1991 Oct. 2 by L. D. Schmadel and F. Börngen at Tautenburg. (* MPO 16214) (27967) Beppebianchi [2.62, 0.19, 9.4] Rolf Apitzsch (1943- ) is a German amateur 1997 TE. Discovered 1997 Oct. 1 at the Osservatorio astronomer who started serious astronomical work San Vittore at Bologna. (* MPO 15215) after his retirement in 1999. His work at his Giuseppe Bianchi (1791-1866) founded the astronom- Wildberg observatory is dedicated to NEO follow-up ical observatory at Modena in 1827 and served as its and detection of new minor planets. (M 65123) director until 1859. Observing with the Reichenbach The name was suggested by the first discoverer. meridian circle he made a catalogue of 220 fundamental stars as a revision of Piazzi’s {see planet (1000)} work. (29244) Van Damme [2.60, 0.16, 13.2] This allowed him to discover the variability of some of 1992 OV1. Discovered 1992 July 26 by E. W. Elst at the proper motions. (M 61765) La Silla. (* MPO 16223) Jozef Van Damme (1914- ) was born in the (28059) Kiliaan [2.88, 0.16, 11.7] beautiful village of Kaprijke (East Flanders), not far 1998 OZ7. Discovered 1998 July 26 by E. W. Elst at from the mouth of the Schelde river. A teacher in La Silla. (* MPO 15244) several Flemish cities, he developed a great sense for Cornelis Kiliaan (ca. 1528-1607) was a Flemish history and became an authority on the writings of linguist who made the first explanatory dictionary the French and British Enlightenment. (M 59386; of the Flemish language Etymologicum teutonicae M 59551) linguae, a work that took forty years of his life. It was printed in 1599 in Antwerp at the famous print-shop (29250) Helmutmoritz [2.77, 0.17, 7.6] of Christoffel Plantin. (M 61268) 1992 SO17. Discovered 1992 Sept. 24 by L. D. Schmadel and F. Börngen at Tautenburg. (* MPO 16225) (28340) Yukihiro [3.02, 0.15, 11.8] Helmut Moritz (1933- ) is the most prominent 1999 EG5 . Discovered 1999 Mar. 13 by H. Abe at Austrian professor of physical geodesy, a member Yatsuka. (* MPO 15332) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences and of many Yukihiro Adachi (1965- ) is a member of Matsue other international academies and societies. Moritz Astronomy Club. He has popularized astronomy in published more than 200 important papers and books Shimane prefecture and is an observing partner of the on the gravitational field and the rotation of the earth. discoverer. (M 61268) (M 65123) (29185) Reich [3.09, 0.22, 17.4] (29443) Remocorti [2.29, 0.19, 11.1] 1990 TG8. Discovered 1990 Oct. 13 by L. D. Schmadel 1997 NM10. Discovered 1997 July 13 by L. Tesi and and F. Börngen at Tautenburg. (* MPO 16205) G. Cattani at San Marcello Pistoiese. (* MPO 16285) Ludwig Reich (1940- ) is professor of mathematics Remo Corti (1936- ), an Italian amateur astron- at the University of Graz and editor of international omer who lives in Empoli, has for many years devoted mathematical journals. As a member of the Austrian himself with passion and competence to making tele- Academy of Sciences he is always helpful to its scopes. He is very expert in optics and mechanics, Commission for Astronomy. (M 63641) and his work has been a great help for many amateur The name was suggested by the first discoverer. astronomers. (M 56961)

(29187) Lemonnier [3.16, 0.15, 7.3] (29456) Evakrchová [2.39, 0.16, 1.6] 1990 US3. Discovered 1990 Oct. 16 by E. W. Elst at 1997 SN2. Discovered 1997 Sept. 24 by L. Sarounováˇ La Silla. (* MPO 16206) at Ondˇrejov. (* MPO 16289) Charles-Pierre Lemonnier (1675-1757) was a French Since 1980 Slovak amateur astronomer Eva Krchová astronomer who, in 1738, accompanied Maupertius and (1953- ) has been a spiritus agens of amateur Clairaut {see, respectively, planets (3281) and (9592)} astronomy in Spiˇsská Nová Ves, together with her on their expedition to Lapland. He introduced the use late husband Duˇsan. In spite of a debilitating and (29483) Boeker 141 incurable illness, she maintains contacts with Slovak he followed tradition by building his own observatory and Czech astronomers. (M 62929) and school planetarium. The abbey’s museum exhibits The name was suggested by J. Grygar. precious historical instruments of J. Fraunhofer {see planet (13478)} and G. F. Brander. (M 56614) (29483) Boeker [2.43, 0.25, 4.2] 1997 VD5 . Discovered 1997 Nov. 3 by B. Koch at (30786) Karkoschka [2.64, 0.44, 8.3] Solingen. (* MPO 16297) 1988 QC. Discovered 1988 Aug. 18 by C. S. Shoemaker ( ) Karolin Kleemann-Boeker 1966- and Andreas and E. M. Shoemaker at Palomar. (* MPO 18538) Boeker (1964- ) are longtime German amateur German-born Erich Karkoschka (1955- ) is an astronomers and cofounders of Turtle Star Observatory. astronomer at the University of Arizona. His field of Although both are interested in astrometry and expertise is atmospheres and satellites of the outer astrophotography, Boeker is also experienced in planets. He loves to observe the stellar wonders and building observatories and constructing telescope has published field guides for amateur astronomers. mounts. (M 64564) The citation was prepared by G. and D. Heinlein. (M 56614) (29568) Gobbi-Belcredi [2.86, 0.10, 3.2] 1998 FG . Discovered 1998 Mar. 25 at the Osservatorio 16 (30821) Chernetenko [2.31, 0.20, 4.3] San Vittore at Bologna. (* MPO 16323) Gerolamo Gobbi-Belcredi (1820-1899) was a student 1990 RR17 . Discovered 1990 Sept. 15 by L. V. ( ) at the astronomical observatory of Modena during Zhuravleva at Nauchnyj. * MPO 18550 ( ) 1841-1848. He observed comets and minor planets Yuliya Andreevna Chernetenko 1946- is well and calculated their orbits. He became professor of known for her investigation of the motion of Comet physics at the University of Genoa and Parma and 2P/Encke. More recently she has established systematic later professor of geodesy at the University of Pavia. effects in the Hipparcos and other star catalogues ( ) (M 61765) using positions of selected minor planets. M 57424 (30253) V´ıtek [2.33, 0.19, 5.9] (30827) Lautenschläger [2.37, 0.14, 4.0] 2000 HF24. Discovered 2000 Apr. 30 by P. Kuˇsnirák 1990 TE2. Discovered 1990 Oct. 10 by L. D. Schmadel and P. Pravec at Ondˇrejov. (* MPO 16552) and F. Börngen at Tautenburg. (* MPO 18552) Anton´ın V´ıtek (1940- ), a Czech biochemist and Manfred Lautenschläger (1938- ), lawyer, en- computer specialist, became an enthusiastic space trepreneur and philanthropist, is a great supporter of popularizer in the Czech media. He disseminates arts and natural sciences. A patron and honorary accurate and reliable news and commentaries of senator of the Heidelberg University, he donated a cosmonautics in innumerable articles, books, interviews children’s hospital and supported numerous projects and talk-shows. (M 62355) through his charitable trust foundation. (M 65123)

(30718) Records [2.77, 0.32, 5.3] (30844) Hukeller [2.67, 0.25, 27.4] 1955 RB1. Discovered 1955 Sept. 14 at the Goethe Link 1991 KE. Discovered 1991 May 17 by C. S. Shoemaker Observatory at Brooklyn, Indiana. ( MPO 18517) * and E. M. Shoemaker at Palomar. (* MPO 18557) Brenda Records (1946- ) served the Indiana Hans-Ulrich Keller (1943- ) is a professor of University Astronomy Department for more than 20 astronomy at the University of Stuttgart. Since 1976 years. Her personal warmth and Hoosier spirit helped he has directed Stuttgart’s Zeiss Planetarium and generations of graduate students complete their degrees the Weizheim Observatory. He is also editor of the and made the department a home-away-from-home for astronomical almanac Himmelsjahr. (M 57951) faculty, students, staff and visitors. (M 61269) The name was suggested by G. and D. Heinlein. (30767) Chriskraft [2.34, 0.29, 26.8] (30857) Parsec [2.22, 0.16, 3.5] 1983 VQ1. Discovered 1983 Nov. 6 by C. S. Shoemaker and E. M. Shoemaker at Palomar. ( MPO 18532) 1991 YY. Discovered 1991 Dec. 31 by E. W. Elst at * ( ) Christopher C. Kraft (1924- ) oversaw the design St. Michel. * MPO 18562 of space modules and rocket launches from Mercury To the nearest integer, the number of this minor and Gemini to Apollo. He created Mission Control planet represents one parsec in units of a trillion and was the ”voice of flight” essential to men in space. meters. (M 62355) His commitment to manned space flight helped pave The name was suggested by A. Nakamura. the way for the successful landing of men on the moon. (M 55987) (30879) Hiroshikanai [2.58, 0.13, 15.2] 1992 KF. Discovered 1992 May 25 by T. Seki at Geisei. (30779) Sankt-Stephan [2.31, 0.19, 24.7] (* MPO 18569) 1987 UE1. Discovered 1987 Oct. 17 by C. S. Shoemaker Hiroshi Kanai (1915- ) is a enthusiast in the use and E. M. Shoemaker at Palomar. (* MPO 18536) of miniature cameras. Based in Tokyo, he served as Father Gregor (Bernhard Helms; b. 1946) is a president of Minox Club of Japan from 1969 to 2005, Benedictine monk of the abbey Sankt-Stephan in a period that saw the production of many outstanding Augsburg, Germany. As a physics-astronomy teacher, photographers. (M 57951) 142 (30955) Weiser

(30955) Weiser [3.19, 0.17, 6.9] in the field of observational astrophysics, mainly on 1994 PG29 . Discovered 1994 Aug. 12 by E. W. Elst the connection between γ-ray bursts and supernovae. at La Silla. (* MPO 18594) (M 60300) German palaeontologic geologist Thorolf Weiser The name was suggested by K. Hornoch. (1938- ) published an in situ investigation of the Nördlinger Ries crater. He later changed his field to (31147) Miriquidi [2.31, 0.06, 3.6] mineralogy, using electron-microprobe analysis for the 1997 UA4. Discovered 1997 Oct. 22 by J. Kandler at determination of several new minerals. (M 61765) Drebach. (* MPO 18660) The word Miriquidi is first mentioned in a document (30963) Mount Banzan [2.34, 0.30, 22.9] of the emperor Otto II in the year 974. It means ”an 1994 WO3. Discovered 1994 Nov. 29 by M. Koishikawa impenetrable great dark forest” and can be localized at Ayashi. (* MPO 18597) to a region in the southern Saxony. Today, the word Mt. Banzan is a popular landmark in a suburb west is used as a synonym for the Erzgebirge {see planet of Sendai city. The Ayashi Station is at the foot of Mt. (8020)}. (M 63173) Banzan, and the New Sendai Astronomical Observatory will be established there in 2008. (M 58595) (31196) Yulong [2.63, 0.15, 1.1] 1997 YL18 . Discovered 1997 Dec. 24 at the Beijing ( ) [ ] 31000 Rockchic 3.00, 0.05, 11.3 Observatory at Xinglong. (* MPO 18676) 1995 VV. Discovered 1995 Nov. 11 by the AMOS at Yulong (”Jade dragon”) is the only Naxi-language Haleakala. (* MPO 18609) autonomous county in China. This ethnic culture Gail (”Rockchic”) Swanson (1960- ) is an award- thrives in a region where the Yulong Snow Mountain winning Maui-based singer-songwriter. Classically remains the southernmost glacier in the northern trained and rock inspired, her style is acoustic hemisphere, enjoying the fame of the Glacial Museum pop/rock. Her recordings feature her voice, guitar and the Kingdom of Flora. (M 61765) and flute. In addition to her own gigs, she performs at benefits and routinely opens for world-renowned (31232) Slavonice [2.86, 0.01, 12.2] artists. (M 60731) 1998 CF. Discovered 1998 Feb. 1 by J. Ticháand M. Tichýat Kleˇt. (* MPO 18689) (31020) Skarupa [3.98, 0.12, 3.5] The pleasant historical town of Slavonice is located in 1996 FP1. Discovered 1996 Mar. 17 by the AMOS at the Three corners (Czech-Moravian-Austrian border). Haleakala. (* MPO 18616) One can admire very rich figural sgraffito fa¸cades Valerie Skarupa (1966- ) was the AMOS Program and diamond vaults. After 1600 there was no more Manager for many years, ensuring that funding and construction, and Slavonice’s renaissance style has support was always available for the AMOS Asteroid therefore been preserved. (M 57951) Program and the NEAT program. Appropriately, this Hilda object is one of the most far-out discoveries of (31238) Kromˇeˇr´ıˇz [3.36, 0.03, 3.1] the AMOS Team. (M 59923) 1998 DT1. Discovered 1998 Feb. 21 by J. Ticháand M. Tichýat Kleˇt. (* MPO 18691) (31097) Nucciomula [3.95, 0.11, 2.7] The Moravian town of Kromˇeˇr´ıˇz, known mainly 1997 JM11. Discovered 1997 May 3 by E. W. Elst at for its gardens and Archbishop’s castle, offers an La Silla. (* MPO 18642) exceptionally complete and well-preserved example of Alfonso Maria Giovanni Mula (1956- ), born in a European baroque princely residence. The gardens Agrigento, Sicily, is a well-known art critic, poet and castle have been listed as a UNESCO World and writer. In 2003, he founded the Empedocles Heritage Site since 1998. (M 57951) International Academy of Culture and Philosophical Investigation. In 1994, he received the prestigious (31239) Michaeljames [2.59, 0.20, 12.0] Premio Telemone for literature. (M 55987) 1998 DV1. Discovered 1998 Feb. 21 by I. P. Griffin at Cocoa. (* MPO 18691) (31109) Janpalouˇs [2.30, 0.07, 6.9] Michael James (1970- ) is a high-school teacher of 1997 PL4. Discovered 1997 Aug. 14 by M. Tichýand English at Kenwood High School, Baltimore County, Z. Moravec at Kleˇt. (* MPO 18647) Maryland. During his teaching career he has inspired Jan Palouˇs (1949- ) supervises dynamical studies many students to take a deep interest in literature. of galaxies in the Astronomical Institute of the Czech (M 59923) Academy of Sciences. As a leading representative in both Czech and international astronomical bodies he (31266) Tournefort [3.06, 0.06, 3.2] was instrumental in negotiating the entry of the Czech 1998 EZ13. Discovered 1998 Mar. 1 by E. W. Elst at Republic into the European Southern Observatory. La Silla. (* MPO 18701) (M 63641) French botanist Joseph Pitton de Tournefort (1656- 1708) was the first to made a clear distinction between (31139) Garnavich [2.42, 0.15, 1.4] genera and species of plants, thereby simplifying 1997 SJ34. Discovered 1997 Sept. 25 at the Ondˇrejov the classification and paving the way for Linnaeus Observatory at Ondˇrejov. (* MPO 18657) {see planet (7412)}. His principal work, Elémens de Peter M. Garnavich (1958- ), an associate profes- Botanique, Méthode pour reconnoˆıtre les Plantes, was sor at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, works published in 1720. (M 61765; M 61917; M 62831) (31267) Kuldiga 143

(31267) Kuldiga [3.02, 0.11, 10.6] Toronto, has written over 400 scientific papers, articles 1998 ES14. Discovered 1998 Mar. 1 by E. W. Elst at and books on variable stars and astronomy education. La Silla. (* MPO 18701) His organizational affiliations span the globe, and Kuldiga, a city in western Latvia, was first mentioned his many awards reflect his dedicated support to in 1242, and it joined the Hanseatic League in 1368. astronomy education. (M 56961) The city is known for its beautiful nineteenth-century synagogue and for the Ventas Rumba, the widest (32270) Inokuchihiroo [2.79, 0.10, 6.4] ( ) waterfall in Europe. M 62355 2000 PC4. Discovered 2000 Aug. 4 by the BATTeRS project at Tokyo-Okayama. ( MPO 19059) ( ) [ ] * 31268 Welty 2.64, 0.13, 10.3 Hiroo Inokuchi (1927- ) discovered the semicon- 1998 FA. Discovered 1998 Mar. 16 by I. P. Griffin at ductive properties in organic materials. He also Cocoa. (* MPO 18702) contributed to the cultivation and development of Sandra Welty (1969- ) is a high-school teacher of research under microgravity. He is the chairman of English at Kenwood High School, Baltimore County, Japan Space Forum, which manages Bisei {see planet Maryland. Over her career she has been an inspiring (17286)} Spaceguard Center. (M 61269) teacher for many students. (M 59923) (32294) Zajonc [2.63, 0.15, 12.8] ( ) [ ] 31338 Lipperhey 3.98, 0.06, 9.6 2000 QN . Discovered 2000 Aug. 26 by P. Kuˇsnirák 1998 HX . Discovered 1998 Apr. 25 by E. W. Elst 9 147 and P. Pravec at Ondˇrejov. (* MPO 19067) at La Silla. (* MPO 18728) Czech zoologist and amateur astronomer Ivo Zajonc ( ) Dutch lensmaker Hans Lipperhey 1570-1619 , known (1933- ) spent most of his professional life in for his invention of Dutch perspective glass, was the Slovakia, where he served for 35 years as chair of first to design and seek a patent for a practical the Nitra branch of the Slovak Union of Amateur telescope, which he made available for general use in Astronomers. A member of the Jihlava Astronomical 1608. (M 62929) Society, he was also elected an honorary fellow of the (31555) Wheeler [2.27, 0.05, 6.9] Slovak Astronomical Society. (M 62355) 1999 EV . Discovered 1999 Mar. 7 by S. Sposetti at 2 (32605) Lucy [3.00, 0.21, 5.5] Gnosca. (* MPO 18805) John Archibald Wheeler (1911-2008), one of the 2001 QM213 . Discovered 2001 Aug. 23 by W. K. Y. world’s finest theoretical physicists, was a professor at Yeung at Benson. (* MPO 19171) Princeton and later at the Univerity of Texas. From Lucy is the common name of AL 288-1, the 40- nuclear physics and quantum theory, to relativity and percent-complete Australopithecus afarensis skeleton gravitation, Wheeler’s work has set the trajectory of discovered on 1974 Nov. 24 by the International Afar research for more than half a century. (M 55987) Research Expedition in the Awash Valley of Ethiopia’s Obituary published in Gen. Relativ. Gravitation Afar Depression. Lucy is estimated to have lived 3.2 ( ) (2009). million years ago. M 63173 (31872) Terkán [2.34, 0.14, 3.1] (32796) Ehrenfest [2.66, 0.16, 12.8] 2000 EL106. Discovered 2000 Mar. 13 by K. Sárneczky 1990 ET2. Discovered 1990 Mar. 2 by E. W. Elst at and G. Szabóat Piszkéstet˝o. (* MPO 18917) La Silla. (* MPO 21191) Lajos Terkán (1887-1940) was a member of the staff Working at the University of Leiden after 1912, of the Konkoly Observatory from 1900 to 1935. He Jewish-Austrian physicist Paul Ehrenfest (1880-1933) had a significant role in organizing and rebuilding the made important contributions to statistical mechanics observatory in Budapest in 1921. He also proposed and quantum physics, linking the two disciplines. The and initiated the photographic observation of comets Ehrenfest Time is a measure of the departure of and minor planets there. (M 61765) quantum dynamics from classical dynamics. (M 63173) (32207) Mairepercy [2.70, 0.06, 2.1] (32893) van der Waals [2.76, 0.12, 17.8] 2000 OQ7. Discovered 2000 July 28 by M. Collins and 1994 EM6. Discovered 1994 Mar. 9 by E. W. Elst at M. Gahran at Anza. (* MPO 19038) Caussols. (* MPO 21223) Maire Percy (1939- ) conducts research at the Johannes Diderik van der Waals (1837-1923), a Dutch University of Toronto in risk factors for human disease. physicist and thermodynamicist at Leiden University, She identifies factors that could lead to the cure or is known for his equation of state for the merging prevention of human disorders, including diabetes, of liquid and gas phases of the same substance in a Alzheimer’s disease and Alzheimer-like dementia in continuous manner. In 1910 he received the Nobel Down Syndrome. She is the wife of astronomer prize for physics. (M 63173) John R. Percy {see planet (32208)}. (M 56961) (33000) Chenjiansheng [2.75, 0.17, 11.2] (32208) Johnpercy [2.73, 0.01, 4.0] 1997 CJ28 . Discovered 1997 Feb. 11 at the Beijing 2000 OR7. Discovered 2000 July 28 by M. Collins and Observatory at Xinglong. (* MPO 21258) M. Gahran at Anza. (* MPO 19038) Astrophysicist Jiansheng Chen (1938- ) con- British-born John R. Percy (1941- ), a professor tributed to the development of modern astronomy in of astronomy and astrophysics at the University of China. (M 57951) 144 (33004) Dianesipiera

(33004) Dianesipiera [3.13, 0.06, 11.3] animal evolutionary biology and has made a model of 1997 EP. Discovered 1997 Mar. 2 by P. G. Comba at the Tephritidae family of fruit flies. Keenly interested Prescott. (* MPO 21259) in astronomy since childhood, she also teaches courses Diane M. Sipiera (1955- ) is the executive director on biological evolution as it pertains to exobiology. of the Planetary Studies Foundation, co-author of (M 60300) children’s books on space exploration and astronomy, and operator of the Star-Lab Planetarium. (M 56614) (33994) Regidufour [2.29, 0.04, 4.5] The name was suggested by H. Windolf. 2000 OR1 . Discovered 2000 July 26 at the George Observatory at Needville. (* MPO 21609) (33010) Enricoprosperi [2.36, 0.09, 7.1] Reginald Dufour (1948- ), a Rice University 1997 EO30. Discovered 1997 Mar. 11 by L. Tesi and professor in Houston, has advanced our knowledge G. Cattani at San Marcello Pistoiese. (* MPO 21261) of nebulae and star-forming galaxies through ground- Enrico Prosperi (1954- ), owner of the Tuscan based and space-based studies. A mentor and friend Osservatorio Castelmartini, has since 1998 undertaken of amateur astronomers, he kindly loaned the CCD observing programs on many kinds of astronomical camera used to discover this minor planet. (M 56961; objects, including comets and minor planets. He is a M 44518) member of the Italian astronomical associations UAI and SAIt. (M 59386) (34420) Peterpau [3.13, 0.15, 5.7] 2000 SC7 . Discovered 2000 Sept. 23 by W. K. Y. ( ) [ ] 33017 Wronski 3.16, 0.03, 10.0 Yeung at Arizona City. (* MPO 21752) 1997 GM41. Discovered 1997 Apr. 9 by E. W. Elst at Peter Pau (1951- ) was named Best Cinematog- La Silla. (* MPO 21263) rapher in 2001 at the 73rd Academy Awards for the Józef Maria Hoëne-Wron’ski (1778-1853) was a movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. His other Polish mathematician and philosopher, known for the productions include The Bride with White Hair (1993). wronskians, or Wron’ski determinants, which have (M 55987) been used very successfully in the study of differential equations. (M 61765) (34543) Davidbriggs [2.94, 0.05, 1.1] 2000 SM229. Discovered 2000 Sept. 28 by the LINEAR ( ) [ ] 33044 Erikdavy 2.38, 0.09, 0.5 at Socorro. (* MPO 21793) 1997 UE. Discovered 1997 Oct. 20 by P. G. Comba at As director of the Massachusetts Institute of Prescott. (* MPO 21272) Technology’s Lincoln Laboratory from 1998 to 2006 Erik Davy Rees (2003- ) is a grandson of the David L. Briggs (1940- ) was known for his discoverer. (M 65123) exceptional strategic vision and technical leadership in support of national security. (M 56961) (33061) Václavmorava [2.37, 0.22, 1.6] 1997 VA1 . Discovered 1997 Nov. 2 by J. Ticháand ( ) [ ] ˇ 34716 Guzzo 2.53, 0.10, 2.2 M. Tichýat Klet. (* MPO 21277) 2001 PC . Discovered 2001 Aug. 14 by A. Boattini Václav Morava (1933-2005) was a psychiatrist who 14 and L. Tesi at San Marcello Pistoiese. (* MPO 21847) specialized in treating children, youths and families in Massimiliano Guzzo (1970- ) is a researcher at southern Bohemia. He was also known as a painter, the University of Padua, where he teaches the theory graphic artist, sculptor, musician, essayist and poet. of dynamical systems and mathematics to astronomy He was good, wise, helpful and never-to-be-forgotten students. Known for his research on the stability friend. (M 63641) of minor planets, he is a member of the board of (33113) Julabeth [2.60, 0.15, 3.4] directors of the Italian Society of Celestial Mechanics and Astrodynamics. (M 62929) 1998 BZ3 . Discovered 1998 Jan. 22 by P. G. Comba at Prescott. ( MPO 21295) * ( ) [ ] Jula Elizabeth Rees (2004- ) is a granddaughter 34717 Mirkovilli 2.19, 0.14, 5.4 of the discoverer. (M 65123) 2001 PD14. Discovered 2001 Aug. 14 by A. Boattini and L. Tesi at San Marcello Pistoiese. (* MPO 21847) (33179) Arsènewenger [2.61, 0.08, 2.8] Mirko Villi (1961- ), an amateur astronomer in 1998 FY15. Discovered 1998 Mar. 29 by I. P. Griffin Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, started a supernova search at Cocoa. (* MPO 21319) program in 1990 and is credited with the discoveries Born in France, Arsène Wenger (1949- ) has of 1991T, 1994W, 1998bu, 2006F, 2007kc and 2007kd. managed the Arsenal Football Club in England since Founder of the International Supernovae Network, he 1996. He is the club’s most successful manager in has been a guide for others interested in this work. terms of trophies won. In 2004 he became the only (M 62929) manager in Premier League history to go through an entire season undefeated. (M 61269) (34778) Huhunglick [2.77, 0.14, 5.2] 2001 RV6 . Discovered 2001 Sept. 10 by W. K. Y. (33478) Deniselivon [2.30, 0.10, 3.7] Yeung at Benson. (* MPO 21868) 1999 GB. Discovered 1999 Apr. 2 by C. Jacques at Henry Hung-lick Hu (1920- ) is a barrister-at-law Serra da Piedade. (* MPO 21425) in Hong Kong. In 1971 he founded Shue Yan (”the Denise Selivon (1965- ), a Brazilian biologist and cultivation of virtue”) College, the first university in professor at the University of São Paulo, specializes in Hong Kong that was privately funded. (M 59386) (34779) Chungchiyung 145

(34779) Chungchiyung [2.28, 0.08, 6.2] (35347) Tallinn [3.01, 0.07, 10.7] 2001 RW11 . Discovered 2001 Sept. 10 by W. K. Y. 1997 JN12. Discovered 1997 May 3 by E. W. Elst at Yeung at Benson. (* MPO 21869) La Silla. (* MPO 24183) Chung Chi-Yung (1920- ), together with her Known in the twelfth century as Kolyvan, and later husband Henry Hung-lick Hu, founded Shue Yan as Reval, the Finnic-speaking community became the College in 1971, and Chung served as the college’s northernmost member of the Hanseatic League in principal for many years. (M 59386) 1285, enjoying a strategic position for trade between Europe and Russia. Renamed Tallinn in 1918, it is (35062) Sakuranosyou [2.37, 0.24, 10.5] now the largest city and capital of of modern Estonia. 1988 EP. Discovered 1988 Mar. 12 by M. Inoue and (M 61765) O. Muramatsu at Kobuchizawa. (* MPO 24089) Sakuranosyou, meaning ”Musashino Sakurano Ele- (35352) Texas [2.35, 0.24, 1.6] mentary School”, is located in Musashino city to the 1997 PD2 . Discovered 1997 Aug. 7 by W. G. Dillon west of Tokyo. This municipal school is surrounded by and R. Pepper at Needville. (* MPO 24185) beautiful cherry trees. This naming is on the occasion The largest state in the continental U.S., Texas is of the tenth anniversary of the school’s founding. well known for its proud and independent people, the (M 57951) Alamo, oil wealth, cowboys and cattle, April wildflowers and NASA’s Johnson Space Center. (M 56961) (35165) Québec [3.15, 0.02, 21.1] [ ] 1993 QF1. Discovered 1993 Aug. 16 by E. W. Elst at (35356) Vondrák 2.22, 0.12, 5.5 Caussols. (* MPO 24124) 1997 SL3. Discovered 1997 Sept. 25 by P. Pravec and The city of Québec was founded in 1608 by Samuel L. Sarounováatˇ Ondˇrejov. (* MPO 24186) de Champlain. Cradle of French civilization in North Czech astronomer Jan Vondrák (1940- ), currently America, its name comes from the Algonquin kebek, president of IAU Division I, has made important or ”narrowing of the river”. Québec was the capital contributions to the numerical treatment of the earth’s of Canada during 1849-1865 and since 1867 capital of rotation parameters and theoretical studies of lunar the largest Canadian province, which also bears its motion and ephemeris astronomy. In 2007 he was name. (M 56961) awarded the Nuˇsl Prize of the Czech Astronomical Society. (M 62355) (35222) Delbarrio [2.31, 0.06, 7.2] 1994 XD6. Discovered 1994 Dec. 4 by M. Tombelli at (35370) Daisakyu [2.26, 0.15, 3.5] ( ) Cima Ekar. * MPO 24144 1997 UF21 . Discovered 1997 Oct. 29 at the Saji Bianca Del Barrio (1943-2006) was the wife of Observatory at Saji. (* MPO 24191) Francesco Gallotti, a member of the Montelupo Tottori-Dai-Sakyu (Tottori Sand Dunes) is Japan’s Astronomical Group. (M 58595) greatest sand dune, fully 16 km in east-west length, 2 km in width and 92 meters high. Saji Village, where (35233) Krˇc´ın [2.52, 0.20, 2.0] Saji Observatory is located, merged with Tottori City, 1995 KJ. Discovered 1995 May 26 by J. Ticháand M. home of Tottori-Dai-Sakyu, in 2004. The naming of Tichýat Kleˇt. (* MPO 24148) this minor planet commemorates the merger. (M 60300) Jakub Krˇc´ın of Jelˇcany (1535-1604) became famous for designing and making ponds in South Bohemia. (35403) Latimer [2.34, 0.07, 6.2] Notably he constructed Roˇzmberk, the largest pond 1997 YW4 . Discovered 1997 Dec. 22 by C. Gustava in Bohemia, as well as a system of canals and drains. and K. Rivich at Needville. (* MPO 24202) Many of his waterworks are still in operation for Truett Latimer (1928- ), devoted husband to breeding fish and for protection from floods. (M 56961) Harriet, IMAX film producer and former president of the Houston Museum of Natural Science, was (35313) Hangtianyuan [2.86, 0.08, 3.1] instrumental in the bold expansion of the museum in 1997 AC6 . Discovered 1997 Jan. 2 at the Beijing 1986, including in 1989 the building of its satellite Observatory at Xinglong. (* MPO 24172) facility, the George Observatory. (M 56614) Zhongguo Hangtianyuan Zhongxin, the Astronaut Center of China, is located in Beijing Space City, a (35618) Tartu [2.99, 0.24, 14.9] beautiful modern city in the northwestern suburbs of 1998 HC149. Discovered 1998 Apr. 25 by E. W. Elst Beijing. The center has made great contributions to at La Silla. (* MPO 24281) the success of manned spaceflight in China. (M 62355) In 1224 the Tarbatu settlement was captured by German crusaders, who named it Dorpat. The (35334) Yarkovsky [3.02, 0.04, 4.2] community developed into a center of commerce and 1997 FO1. Discovered 1997 Mar. 31 by P. Sicoli and in 1280 joined the Hanseatic League. An observatory F. Manca at Sormano. (* MPO 24178) was established there in 1811. Reverting to the name Ivan Osipovich Yarkovsky (1844-1902) was a talented Tartu in 1917, the community is now the second Russian engineer who put forward the idea that largest city in Estonia. (M 61765) asymmetric heating of the planets by the sun can produce an additional force. The ”Yarkovsky Effect” (36036) Bonucci [2.95, 0.04, 2.0] is indeed noticeable in the motions of some artificial 1999 PQ1 . Discovered 1999 Aug. 8 at the Saji earth satellites and small minor planets. (M 57424) Observatory at Saji. (* MPO 24429) 146 (36061) Haldane

Arturo Bonucci (1954-2002) was one of the greatest (37782) Jacquespiccard [2.88, 0.13, 3.0] Italian cellists, as well as an able amateur astropho- 1997 JP11. Discovered 1997 May 3 by E. W. Elst at tographer. In 2001 he gave a concert at the Saji Astro La Silla. (* MPO 26278) Park. (M 60300) Jacques Piccard (1922-2008) was a Belgian marine explorer. In 1960 he made the deepest ocean descent (36061) Haldane [3.25, 0.07, 3.5] ever accomplished, using the submersible bathyscaphe, 1999 RJ . Discovered 1999 Sept. 11 by M. M. M. developed by his father, Auguste Piccard {see planet 44 (43806)}. The discovery of living organisms at that Santangelo at Monte Agliale. (* MPO 24437) British biologist and philosopher of science John depth of 11 km led to a ban on dumping nuclear waste Burton Sanderson Haldane (1892-1964) worked on the in ocean trenches. (M 64564) role of natural selection in biological evolution. He (37786) Tokikonaruko [2.19, 0.14, 4.6] also studied the role of size of organisms, stating 1997 SS . Discovered 1997 Sept. 30 by Y. Ikari at ( On being the 17 ”Haldane’s principle” in his 1928 essay Moriyama. ( MPO 26279) right size) * and wrote on the subject of biostatistics. Tokiko Naruko (1923-1995), a selfless volunteer, ( ) M 56614 devoted herself to the social welfare activities in the City of Otsu. She later served as president of (37623) Valmiera [3.19, 0.06, 22.3] the Otsu City Volunteer Association. She was the 1993 RN4. Discovered 1993 Sept. 15 by E. W. Elst at daughter of Issei Yamamoto, who founded the Oriental La Silla. (* MPO 26223) Astronomical Association. (M 61269) Valmiera (Wolmar) is a city in Northern Latvia. During the thirteenth century it was occupied by the (38019) Jeanmariepelt [3.13, 0.09, 15.3] ( ) Livonian Order, who built a castle there. M 61765 1998 LV2. Discovered 1998 June 1 by E. W. Elst at La Silla. (* MPO 26363) (37687) Chunghikoh [2.61, 0.04, 14.0] Jean-Marie Pelt (1933- ), a French botanist from 1995 QB10. Discovered 1995 Aug. 30 by R. Weber at Metz University, founded the European Institute of Socorro. (* MPO 26245) Ecology in 1972. Author of La Cannelle et le Chunghi Koh (Helen) Weber (1927-1986) was the Panda (1999) and many other books, he is particularly wife of the discovery team leader and mother to seven well known for his opposition to trading genetically children. She was also a registered pharmacist and modified crops. (M 63641) received awards for volunteering as a nurse’s aid in local hospitals in Massachusetts. (M 63641) (38046) Krasnoyarsk [3.97, 0.21, 3.0] 1998 SW144. Discovered 1998 Sept. 20 by E. W. Elst (37699) Santini-Aichl [3.18, 0.17, 12.4] at La Silla. (* MPO 26372) 1996 AH1. Discovered 1996 Jan. 13 by J. Ticháand The Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk was founded in M. Tichýat Kleˇt. (* MPO 26249) 1628 as a trading post along the Yenisei river. In Jan Blaˇzej Santini-Aichl (1677-1723) was a brilliant 1772 the German zoologist and botanist Peter Simon Czech architect of Italian origin, whose major works Pallas (1741-1811) was shown there a 700-kg lump of represent the curious Gothic Baroque style of complex metal that he identified as a new type of stony-iron symbolism. He is known as the creator of many meteorite, now known as a pallasite. (M 57424) impressive churches and monasteries (Kladruby, Plasy, (38086) Beowulf [1.42, 0.57, 23.7] ˇˇ ) ( ) Zdár nad Sázavou, Kˇrtiny and Sedlec . M 39387 1999 JB. Discovered 1999 May 5 by the LONEOS at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 26388) (37729) Akiratakao [2.61, 0.19, 12.7] One of the oldest surviving texts from early 1996 TK54 . Discovered 1996 Oct. 14 by T. Seki at Britain describes the adventures of Beowulf, a great Geisei. (* MPO 26259) Scandinavian warrior, in the sixth century. (M 59387; Akira Takao (1952- ) is a Japanese physician in M 59551) neurology and amateur astronomer. He is actively The name was suggested by S. Sieber. engaged in searching for novae from the ”veranda observatory” at his home near the center of Kita- (38238) Hol´ıˇc [2.58, 0.31, 6.5] Kyushu city and has found four novae since 2003. 1999 OW. Discovered 1999 July 18 by ˇ{S}. Gajdoˇ{s} ( ) M 62356 and D. Kalmanˇ{c}ok at Modra. (* MPO 26442) Dating from 1205 and first settled in the neolithic (37736) Jandl [2.56, 0.31, 7.7] era, Hol´{ı}ˇ{c} is in the Záhorie region of western 1996 VU6. Discovered 1996 Nov. 15 by J. Ticháand Slovakia. Famous for its ceramics production in the M. Tichýat Kleˇt. (* MPO 26261) eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, it is also known Czech child actor Ivan Jandl (1937-1987) appeared for its fortress that became the Habsburgs’ summer in the film The Search as a Czech boy who had residence. The town is the birthplace of the second survived Auschwitz and was searching in postwar discoverer. (M 65123) Germany for his mother (played by Jarmila Novotná). He was awarded an Academy Juvenile Award for his (38270) Wettzell [2.55, 0.25, 14.5] work in 1948, becoming the first Czech Oscar winner. 1999 RJ35. Discovered 1999 Sept. 11 at the Starkenburg (M 57424) Observatory at Heppenheim. (* MPO 26453) (38442) Szilárd 147

The Geodetic Fundamental Station Wettzell in the (39428) Emilybrontë [2.47, 0.20, 3.4] Bavarian Forest supplies observational contributions 4169 T-2. Discovered 1973 Sept. 29 by C. J. van to the International Terrestrial Reference System with Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. radio interferometry and laser ranging to artificial (* MPO 26851) satellites. (M 62929) Emily Brontë (1818-1848) wrote only one novel, The name was suggested by P. Geffert. Wuthering Heights, later accepted as one of the greatest masterpieces of English literature. (M 55987) (38442) Szilárd [2.90, 0.08, 0.9] ( ) [ ] 1999 SU . Discovered 1999 Sept. 24 by K. Sárneczky 39429 Annebrontë 2.43, 0.12, 11.3 6 4223 T-2. Discovered 1973 Sept. 29 by C. J. van and G. Szabóat Piszkéstet˝o. (* MPO 26512) Hungarian-American physicist Leó Szilárd (1898- Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. ( ) 1964) conceived the nuclear chain reaction and worked * MPO 26851 ( ) with Fermi {see planet (8103)} on the first nuclear Anne Brontë 1820-1849 was the third, last and reactor. After World War II he changed his research least well known of the literary sisters from northern field to molecular biology because of his horror of England. (M 55987) nuclear weapons. He was a founder of the Council for (39543) Aubriet [2.78, 0.15, 8.6] a Livable World. (M 60300) 1991 PX7. Discovered 1991 Aug. 6 by E. W. Elst at La Silla. ( MPO 27898) (38821) Linchinghsia [2.29, 0.16, 3.0] * Claude Aubriet (1651-1742), a French painter of 2000 RJ . Discovered 2000 Sept. 9 by W. K. Y. 78 natural history, accompanied botanist Joseph Pitton Yeung at Arizona City. ( MPO 26651) * de Tournefort on his 1700 voyage to the Middle East. Lin Ching Hsia (1954- ) is one of the most famous Aubriet made 489 illustrations for Tournefort’s {see and talented actresses in China. Outside the Window planet (31266)} Elémens de Botanique and also made was the first film that brought her fame. In 1993, she paintings of the voyage. (M 61765) made The Bride with White Hair, and in 1992 she won Best Actress at the Golden Horse Film Festival (39557) Gielgud [2.26, 0.43, 5.6] for her role in Red Dust. (M 55987) 1992 JG. Discovered 1992 May 2 by the Spacewatch at Kitt Peak. ( MPO 27903) ( ) [ ] * 38962 Chuwinghung 2.80, 0.19, 8.9 Renowned for his portrayal of Hamlet in 1936, 2000 TN2. Discovered 2000 Oct. 5 by W. K. Y. Yeung British actor John Gielgud (1904-2000) later played at Arizona City. (* MPO 26702) all the major Shakespearean roles. Also known for Chu Wing Hung (1946- ), a veteran amateur his more popular performances, he won an Emmy, a astronomer in Hong Kong since the 1960s, has Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony, these last two awards put tremendous efforts into lunar and planetary for Best Supporting Actor in Arthur (1981) and for observation and has compiled the comprehensive lunar directing Hamlet (1961). (M 57951) atlas Photographic Moon Book. This work is freely available to lunar observers via the internet. (M 57951) (39558) Kishine [2.23, 0.13, 3.7] 1992 KC. Discovered 1992 May 24 by T. Seki at Geisei. (38980) Gaoyaojie [2.37, 0.28, 6.5] (* MPO 27903) 2000 UJ2. Discovered 2000 Oct. 23 by W. K. Y. Yeung Junichiro Kishine (1967- )is a Japanese theoretical at Arizona City. (* MPO 26708) physicist and amateur astronomer. He specializes in Gao yao-jie (1927- ), a retired medical doctor, condensed matter physics. He also conducts a unique was a pioneer on AIDS prevention in China. In 2001 outreach program to promote educational and research she won the Jonathan Mann Award for Global Health activities in science. (M 62356) and Human Rights. Recently she received the Vital Voices Global Partnership award. (M 59387) (39564) Tarsia [2.31, 0.20, 7.7] 1992 RT5. Discovered 1992 Sept. 2 by E. W. Elst at (39415) Janeausten [3.93, 0.21, 2.4] La Silla. (* MPO 27905) 4231 T-1. Discovered 1971 Mar. 26 by C. J. van Rodrigo Dias Tarsia (1946- ), a Brazilian astro- Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. physicist and retired professor at the Federal University (* MPO 26846) in Belo Horizonte, has been the director of the Serra Jane Austen (1775-1817) was one of the greatest da Piedade Observatory, where the discoverer has English novelists. Her novel Pride and Prejudice regularly performed photometric observations. Tarsia has been made into a motion picture several times. plays the baroque flute very well. (M 65123) (M 55987) (39645) Davelharris [2.43, 0.14, 5.7] (39427) Charlottebrontë [3.98, 0.19, 3.9] 1995 QC10. Discovered 1995 Aug. 31 by R. Weber at 3360 T-2. Discovered 1973 Sept. 25 by C. J. van Socorro. (* MPO 27933) Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. David Lowell Harris (1950-2001), who was born (* MPO 26851) in Utah and grew up in Colorado, graduated from Charlotte Brontë (1816-1855) was a renowned English Rice University. He was an enthusiastic member of novelist and poet, best known for her remarkable work the ”pre-LINEAR” observing team at Socorro during Jane Eyre. (M 55987) 1995-1996. (M 63641) 148 (39678) Ammannito

(39678) Ammannito [2.30, 0.15, 3.9] 1001 tales representing an amalgam of various events, 1996 LQ1 . Discovered 1996 June 12 by A. Boattini both actual and mythical. (M 55987) and L. Tesi at San Marcello Pistoiese. (* MPO 27943) ( ) Eleonora Ammannito 1979- recently joined a (41986) Fort Bend [2.72, 0.14, 4.2] doctoral program at the University of Padua, working 2000 YR . Discovered 2000 Dec. 29 at the George on setting up and calibrating the spear model of VIR- 29 Observatory at Needville. (* MPO 28770) MS, the imaging spectrometer of the Dawn mission. Founded in 1984, the Fort Bend Astronomy Club As a student in Rome, she wrote on the calibration has the mission to serve people in the Houston area of VIRTIS, the imaging spectrometer of the Rosetta who love astronomy. This service includes helping mission. (M 56614) manage the George Observatory in Brazos Bend State (39748) Guccini [2.58, 0.18, 10.8] Park, as well as volunteer activities associated with Astronomy Day, the Texas Star Party and Astronomy 1997 BJ3. Discovered 1997 Jan. 28 by L. Tesi and G. ( ) Cattani at San Marcello Pistoiese. (* MPO 27967) on Wheels. M 57951 Francesco Guccini (1940- ) is an Italian folk composer and singer, very famous for his popular (42355) Typhon [37.8, 0.54, 2.4] songs. (M 56961) 2002 CR46. Discovered 2002 Feb. 5 by the JPL NEAT Program at Palomar. (* MPO 28888) (39930) Kalauch [2.39, 0.15, 1.6] Typhon is the father of all of the major monsters 1998 FR74. Discovered 1998 Mar. 24 by G. Lehmann in classical Greek mythology. A hundred-headed at Drebach. (* MPO 28035) monster, he was the last child of Gaia, conceived While still a student, Klaus-Dieter Kalauch (1958- with Tartarus. The secondary object (42355) Typhon ), amateur astronomer and teacher of astronomy, I, discovered 2006 Jan. 20 by K. Noll, W. Grundy, understood how to inspire his friends with the beauty D. Stephens and H. Levison using the Hubble Space of the sky. Without his inﬂuence, the discoverer Telescope, is named Echidna for the mother of all the would never have become interested in observing minor major monsters in classical Greek mythology. Half planets. (M 62929) nymph and half snake, Echidna lives, immortal, in a deep cave called Arima. (M 57951) (40227) Tahiti [3.95, 0.25, 10.3] This centaur-type object was clearly resolved by 1998 SR145. Discovered 1998 Sept. 20 by E. W. Elst the Hubble Space Telescope into two components. at La Silla. (* MPO 28144) (CBET 401) Tahiti, the largest island in French Polynesia, was discovered by Samuel Wallis in 1767. Bougainville (42479) Tolik [2.67, 0.12, 6.6] { ( )} see planet 7649 visited the island in 1768 and 1981 SE7 . Discovered 1981 Sept. 28 by L. V. was impressed by the kindness and way of life of the Zhuravleva at Nauchnyj. (* MPO 30781) natives. Astronomer Charles Green joined Captain Anatolij (Tolik) Leonidovich Zhuravlev (1941-2007), Cook’s {see planet (3061} expedition and successfully husband of the discoverer, was a computer expert and observed the transit of Venus there in 1769. (M 57424) a leading engineer for several organizations, including (40764) Gerhardiser [3.07, 0.13, 1.7] the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory since 1997. In particular, he devised the control block for 1999 TA . Discovered 1999 Oct. 13 at the Starkenburg 16 the clockwork mechanism of the 0.4-m astrograph. Observatory at Heppenheim. ( MPO 28334) * (M 62929) Gerhard Iser (1962- ) was heavily involved with observations of minor planets at the Starkenburg ( ) [ ] Observatory during 1978-1982 and at that time was the 42523 Ragazzileonardo 2.29, 0.22, 25.2 mentor of Erwin Schwab, Jr., one of the discoverers of 1994 ES. Discovered 1994 Mar. 6 by L. Tesi and G. this minor planet. Iser is also an excellent photographer Cattani at San Marcello Pistoiese. (* MPO 30795) and performer on the harmonica. (M 59923) The cultural association ”I Ragazzi della Leonardo”, created by graduates at the Technical and Industrial (41107) Ropakov [2.47, 0.26, 5.4] Institute Leonardo da Vinci in Florence, has the purpose 1999 VX72 . Discovered 1999 Nov. 1 by E. W. Elst to promote humanitarian and cultural activity, with and S. I. Ipatov at Uccle. (* MPO 28460) particular emphasis on spreading scientiﬁc knowledge. Ivan V. Ropakov (1892-1992), grandfather of the Many of its members are very active in astronomy. second discoverer, was a very brave man and the (M 62930) director of a small butter industry in the village of Pogoreika (Vologodskaya region, Russia). (M 64564) (42531) McKenna [2.31, 0.33, 7.1] 1995 LJ. Discovered 1995 June 5 by D. J. Asher at (41488) Sindbad [3.94, 0.15, 9.6] Siding Spring. (* MPO 30798) 2000 QE71. Discovered 2000 Aug. 29 by J. Broughton Martin McKenna (1978- ) was named 2005 at Reedy Creek. (* MPO 28595) Astronomer of the Year by the Irish Federation Sindbad was the legendary sailor from Baghdad who of Astronomical Societies. An avid visual comet had numerous fantastic adventures during The Seven hunter and all-round observer, he also undertakes a Voyages of Sindbad the Sailor as recounted in The photographic search for novae. (M 56614) Arabian Nights, a classic ninth century compilation of The name was suggested by J. C. McConnell. (42776) Casablanca 149

(42776) Casablanca [3.17, 0.04, 10.3] naming is on the occasion of his retirement as assistant 1998 UV26. Discovered 1998 Oct. 18 by E. W. Elst at director. (M 62930) La Silla. (* MPO 30884) Casablanca is the largest city and chief port in (43293) Banting [3.16, 0.07, 6.0] Morocco. Michael Curtiz’ Casablanca (1942), starring 2000 GU1 . Discovered 2000 Apr. 1 by J. Broughton Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, is one of the at Reedy Creek. (* MPO 31072) most renowned movies of all time. (M 62356) Canadian medical doctor Frederick G. Banting (1891- 1941) in 1921 led a breakthrough in the treatment of (42849) Podjavorinská [2.79, 0.22, 5.5] diabetes when he discovered the role of a hormone 1999 RK44 . Discovered 1999 Sept. 15 by A. Galád controlling glucose levels in the pancreas. Soon the and P. Kolény at Modra. (* MPO 30911) production of insulin transformed the former killer Ludmilaˇ Podjavorinská (Riznerová, 1872-1951), a disease into a manageable illness. (M 55987) writer of both prose and poetry, was the first Slovak Banting was honored by the Nobel Prize in Medicine poet to publish her poems in a book. The most 1923 together with J. J. R. Macleod. famous of her writings were for children. In 1947 she received a National artist award for her contributions (43763) Russert [2.39, 0.30, 11.4] to Slovak literature. (M 56614) 1987 KF1. Discovered 1987 May 30 by C. S. Shoemaker and E. M. Shoemaker at Palomar. (* MPO 32060) (42929) Francini [2.39, 0.21, 1.9] Tim Russert (1950-2008), author, Washington bureau 1999 TW9. Discovered 1999 Oct. 8 by L. Tesi and G. chief and political analyst for NBC News, was moderator Forti at San Marcello Pistoiese. (* MPO 30941) of the television program Meet the Press. His excellence Claudio Francini (1926- ) is an amateur astron- in journalism, public service work, loving relationships omer passionately fond of imaging the sky and a with family and loyalty to friends won him respect collaborator at the San Marcello {see planet (7481)} and admiration. (M 65123) Observatory. (M 60300) (43793) Mackey [2.55, 0.22, 5.2] ( ) [ ] 42998 Malinafrank 2.57, 0.14, 6.8 1990 VK7. Discovered 1990 Nov. 13 by C. S. Shoemaker 1999 UV1. Discovered 1999 Oct. 17 by P. Pravec and and D. H. Levy at Palomar. (* MPO 32070) P. Kuˇsnirák at Ondˇrejov. (* MPO 30966) Lance Mackey (1970- ), with his canine athletes, American aeronautical engineer and painter Frank is the first musher to win North America’s two Joseph Malina, Jr., (1912-1981) was a pioneer in premier long-distance sled-dog races back-to-back, the scientific engineering, particularly rocket propulsion. 1000-mile Yukon Quest and the 1100-mile Iditarod. He served as acting director of the Jet Propulsion His 2007 triumphs are testimonial to his courage, Laboratory from its founding in 1944 to 1946. In toughness and determination as a cancer survivor. 1947 he joined UNESCO and after 1953 pursued his (M 59923) interest in kinetic art. (M 64564) (43844) Rowling [2.77, 0.17, 5.9] ( ) [ ] 43025 Valusha 2.33, 0.16, 2.5 1993 OX2. Discovered 1993 July 25 by M. Hammergren 1999 VW12 . Discovered 1999 Nov. 1 by E. W. Elst at Manastash Ridge. (* MPO 32087) and S. I. Ipatov at Uccle. (* MPO 30977) The British author Joanne ”Jo” Rowling (1965- ) Russian scientist Valentina I. Ipatova-Artioukhova is best known for her beloved fantasy series featuring (1954- ) specializes in hydrobiology. She conducts the young wizard Harry Potter. Her books have won biological monitoring of the environment in some numerous awards, inspired a love of reading in children regions of Russia, aiming with her work to protect around the world and entertained millions of all ages. the ecosystems from pollution and contamination. (M 56614) (M 57951) (43881) Cerreto [2.44, 0.16, 3.1] [ ] (43083) Frankconrad 2.48, 0.16, 4.4 1995 DA13. Discovered 1995 Feb. 25 by M. Tombelli 1999 WR. Discovered 1999 Nov. 19 by W. R. Cooney and C. Casacci at Cima Ekar. (* MPO 32099) Jr at Baton Rouge. (* MPO 30998) Cerreto D’Asti, in the Italian Piedmont region, Frank Conrad (1921-2005) was a long-time amateur is home to the observatory of the Astronomical astronomer and past president of the Baton Rouge Association of Cerreto d’Asti. The association carries Astronomical Society. He was a selfless and dedicated out educational efforts on the solar system and volunteer for public astronomy at the Highland Road astronomy in general, as well as intensive reserarch Park Observatory and a cherished friend. (M 56962) on comets, minor planets and extrasolar planets. (M 58595) (43224) Tonypensa [2.67, 0.16, 12.8] 2000 AP165. Discovered 2000 Jan. 8 by the LINEAR (43890) Katiaottani [2.30, 0.24, 2.9] at Socorro. (* MPO 31049) 1995 QT3. Discovered 1995 Aug. 31 at the Osservatorio Anthony Pensa (1943- ) provided leadership and San Vittore at Bologna. (* MPO 32102) expertise in the space surveillance community since Katia Ottani (1959-2006), an Italian elementary- joining MIT Lincoln Laboratory in 1969. As head school teacher, the wife of Maurizio Calza and mother of the Laboratory’s Aerospace Division (1996-2001) he of Francesco, was a friend of E. Colombini, one of the oversaw the initiation of the LINEAR program. This codiscoverers of this minor planet. (M 60300) 150 (43956) Elidoro

(43956) Elidoro [2.39, 0.11, 2.6] His efforts are devoted to obtaining the best results in 1997 CD7. Discovered 1997 Feb. 7 by P. Sicoli and F. astronomical imaging. (M 57952) Manca at Sormano. (* MPO 32124) Claudio Elidoro (1956- ), a graduate in astronomy (45298) Williamon [3.08, 0.16, 10.1] from Bologna University, is active in the popularization 2000 AE . Discovered 2000 Jan. 5 by A. Block at of science. He has written many articles for Italian 42 Kitt Peak. (* MPO 32599) astronomical magazines about the minor bodies of the Richard Williamon (1946- ), known for his solar system. (M 57951) research on eclipsing stars, has spent his entire career teaching and promoting public outreach. He worked (43957) Invernizzi [2.56, 0.15, 8.5] at Fernbank Science Center in Atlanta for over 30 1997 CL . Discovered 1997 Feb. 7 by P. Sicoli and 13 years as the director of the on-site observatory and F. Manca at Sormano. ( MPO 32124) * planetarium. (M 55987) Italian amateur astronomer Luca Invernizzi (1966- ) is founder of the Associazione Astrofili Valtellinesi and co-promoter of the ”G. Piazzi” Observatory. (45299) Stivell [2.57, 0.19, 4.8] 2000 AL43 . Discovered 2000 Jan. 6 by M. Tichýat Author of a book and many articles about astronomy ˇ in Italian newspapers and magazines, he is an Klet. (* MPO 32599) active member of Cielobuio, an anti-light-pollution Alan Stivell (Alan Cochevelou, 1944- ) is a French association. (M 57952) and Breton musician. The major influence in his music is Celtic, based mainly on the rebirth of the Celtic harp. (43971) Gabzdyl [2.65, 0.17, 2.3] His records include Telenn Geltiek, Renaissance de la ( ) 1997 GB4. Discovered 1997 Apr. 8 by M. Tichýand harpe celtique and Symphonie Celtique. M 64312 Z. Moravec at Kleˇt. (* MPO 32129) Pavel Gabzdyl (1974- ) is a Czech planetary (45305) Paulscherrer [2.60, 0.13, 14.1] astronomer who specializes in studying the moon. 2000 AH48. Discovered 2000 Jan. 4 by S. Sposetti at He is the author of a series of popular books, Gnosca. (* MPO 32601) scientific and popular articles, as well as of educational Paul Scherrer (1890-1969) studied physics and performances at the Nicholas Copernicus Observatory mathematics. Together with Peter Debye {see planet and Planetarium in Brno. (M 59923) (30852)}, he became head of the Physics Institute of the Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule in Zürich. His (44011) Juubichi [3.06, 0.07, 8.6] memory is also honored by the choice of his name for 1997 UH15. Discovered 1997 Oct. 29 by T. Okuni at the Paul Scherrer Institute in Switzerland. (M 56962) Nanyou. (* MPO 32143) The 482-m Mount Juubichi is located in the east of (45580) Renéracine [2.78, 0.02, 3.8] Nanyo city, Yamagata prefecture. The mountain is 2000 CB81. Discovered 2000 Feb. 10 by D. Bergeron well suited for astronomical observations and is known at Val-des-Bois. (* MPO 32692) as a base for hang gliders. (M 63641) RenéRacine (1939- ) has served as director of the Mt. Mégantic Observatory (1976-1980, 1984-1997) ( ) [ ] 44117 Haroldlarson 2.36, 0.07, 3.9 and the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (1980-1984). 1998 HL27. Discovered 1998 Apr. 21 by the Spacewatch His research interests cover globular clusters, galaxies, at Kitt Peak. (* MPO 32185) astronomical instruments and adaptive optics. Some Harold P. Larson (1938- ), pioneering airborne of his projects have earned him international renown. infrared astronomer and educator at the University (M 57952) of Arizona, discovered the presence of water in Jupiter’s atmosphere. He is a distinguished educator, (46392) Bertola [2.39, 0.22, 9.7] winning awards for innovative work with undergraduate 2002 AO . Discovered 2002 Jan. 5 by the Asiago-DLR students. (M 60300) 6 Asteroid Survey at Cima Ekar. (* MPO 32956) (44217) Whittle [2.58, 0.06, 13.6] Francesco Bertola (1937- ) is professor of astro- 1998 PO . Discovered 1998 Aug. 12 by J. Broughton physics and director of the astronomy department at 1 Padua University. An expert in galactic structure at Reedy Creek. (* MPO 32224) British aeronautical engineer and pilot Frank Whittle and dynamics, in 1962 he discovered a new type of (1907-1996) was the inventor of the turbo-jet engine, supernova, now known as type Ib. He has also written which he first patented in 1930. Such an ingenious yet several books on the history of astronomy. (M 58596) simple method of high-speed propulsion made flight an affordable and relatively safe form of travel for the (46595) Kita-Kyushu [2.33, 0.20, 2.9] masses. (M 55987) 1992 YB4 . Discovered 1992 Dec. 29 by T. Seki at Geisei. (* MPO 34087) (44574) Lavoratti [2.35, 0.11, 2.6] Kita-Kyushu is a city in Fukuoka prefecture. Since 1999 GF1. Discovered 1999 Apr. 4 by L. Tesi and M. the first government-managed steelworks was installed Tombelli at San Marcello Pistoiese. (* MPO 32346) there in 1901, the city has contributed to the Piero Lavoratti (1935- ), an Italian amateur modernization of Japanese industries. Kita-Kyushu astronomer, has contributed to the construction and overcame pollution and has been revitalized as a refurbishing of many astronomical observatory systems. ”green” city. (M 61765) (46596) Tobata 151

(46596) Tobata [2.33, 0.14, 6.9] (47162) Chicomendez [2.22, 0.10, 6.5] 1993 BD. Discovered 1993 Jan. 16 by T. Seki at Geisei. 1999 TH6 . Discovered 1999 Oct. 2 by M. M. M. (* MPO 34088) Santangelo at Monte Agliale. (* MPO 34283) Tobata, a ward of Kita-Kyushu City in Fukuoka Chico Mendez (1944-1988) was a Brazilian seringueiro prefecture, is the location of the Faculty of Engineering who fought against environmental pollution of the campus of the Kyushu Institute of Technology. Amazon forest. In 1987 he received the Global 500 prize (M 61765) from the United Nations Environment Programme. (M 56614) ( ) [ ] 46644 Lagia 2.30, 0.13, 6.1 (47164) Ticino [2.90, 0.21, 10.5] 1995 OF. Discovered 1995 July 19 by A. Boattini and 1999 TX . Discovered 1999 Oct. 10 by S. Sposetti at L. Tesi at San Marcello Pistoiese. ( MPO 34103) 13 * Gnosca. (* MPO 34284) Livia ”Lagia” Giacomini (1972- ) is an Italian Ticino is one of the cantons of Switzerland. The scientific journalist and astrophysicist working in the Gnosca Observatory, where this minor planet was field of science communication. She collaborated with discovered, lies in the center of this beautiful region. the Spaceguard Foundation and with many other (M 56962) teams of researchers to spread news of the science of minor planets. (M 56614) (48416) Carmelita [2.94, 0.24, 16.7] 1988 BM2. Discovered 1988 Jan. 24 by C. S. Shoemaker (46720) Pierostroppa [2.99, 0.28, 3.7] and E. M. Shoemaker at Palomar. (* MPO 35681) 1997 PO . Discovered 1997 Aug. 13 by L. Tesi and A. Carmelita Miranda (1950- ) developed a love of 4 astronomy while sailing the Pacific. She focused this Boattini at San Marcello Pistoiese. (* MPO 34128) Piero Stroppa (1956- ) has worked for the Italian passion into writing and presenting night-sky programs magazine of astronomy and space science Nuovo Orione to over 25 000 children using a portable planetarium. since 1992. A high-school physics teacher, he has She also demonstrated solar observations. (M 59387) written many papers and books on popular astronomy The name was suggested by C. S. Morris and J. E. Mueller. and scientific didactics. (M 56614) (48482) Oruki [3.16, 0.11, 6.1] (46977) Krakow [2.79, 0.22, 8.8] 1992 CN. Discovered 1992 Feb. 5 by T. Seki at Geisei. 1998 SE144. Discovered 1998 Sept. 18 by E. W. Elst (* MPO 35704) at La Silla. (* MPO 34221) ”Oruki” is a much loved word in the Tosa (Kochi Krakow is one of the oldest cities in Poland. Situated prefecture) dialect meaning ”the importance of one’s on the Vistula river, the historical center of Krakow, presence and reassurance of unflagging support”. which includes the Old Town and the district of (M 56962) Kazamierz, has been placed by UNESCO on the list The name was suggested by N. Okumura. of World Heritage Sites. (M 62929) (48495) Ryugado [2.30, 0.14, 5.8] 1993 BB. Discovered 1993 Jan. 16 by T. Seki at Geisei. (47002) Harlingten [2.45, 0.21, 2.3] (* MPO 35708) 1998 UQ2. Discovered 1998 Oct. 20 by the OCA-DLR Ryugado, in Kochi prefecture, is one of the Three Asteroid Survey at Caussols. (* MPO 34229) Greatest Limestone Caves of Japan and has been Caisey Harlingten (1947- ) is an amateur astrono- designated a National Historic Site, as well as a mer interested in various scientific projects. With a keen National Natural Treasure. Earthenware from the interest in exoplanets, he is developing astronomical Yayoi Period (300 B.C.-A.D. 300), evidence of cave instrumentation in northern Chile. (M 63641) dwelling, was uncovered in this 4-km-long cave. (M 60300) (47005) Chengmaolan [2.70, 0.20, 1.8] (48624) Sadayuki [2.19, 0.17, 5.3] 1998 UP8 . Discovered 1998 Oct. 16 at the Beijing Observatory at Xinglong. (* MPO 34229) 1995 PM. Discovered 1995 Aug. 4 by T. Okuni at Maolan Cheng (1905-1978) was the first director of the Nanyou. (* MPO 35752) Beijing Astronomical Observatory, Chinese Academy SadayukiOkuni (1967- ), nephew of the discoverer, of Sciences. He initiated modern astrophysical research is a high-school teacher with an interest in astronomy. in China. (M 56962) He has been responsible for the maintenance of the personal computer of the Nanyo Observatory. (M 62930) (47044) Mcpainter [2.60, 0.16, 13.0] 1998 WS7. Discovered 1998 Nov. 16 by J. V. McClusky (48798) Penghuanwu [2.77, 0.13, 8.3] ( ) at Fair Oaks Ranch. * MPO 34242 1997 TS18 . Discovered 1997 Oct. 6 at the Beijing John D. McClusky (1914-1994) was a dedicated artist Observatory at Xinglong. (* MPO 35814) who portrayed the town of Fredericksburg, Texas, Chinese theoretical physicist Peng Huanwu (1915- and its people in his paintings. He founded the ) made many contributions to theoretical physics Fredericksburg Art Guild, and for 30 years he gave and played an important role in the development of tri-weekly free art lessons to all who desired to learn scientific research in China, especially in promoting to paint. (M 60731) interdisciplinary scientific studies. (M 56962) 152 (48799) Tashikuergan

(48799) Tashikuergan [2.85, 0.04, 3.0] in Brignano Gera d’Adda he has developed new 1997 TX18 . Discovered 1997 Oct. 8 at the Beijing environmentally compatible technologies for lighting Observatory at Xinglong. (* MPO 35814) engineering. (M 60731) Tashikuergan (”Stone City”) is an ancient city along the Silk Road at the western end in China. It is (50033) Perelman [2.77, 0.07, 9.9] located on Pamir Plateau on the northern side of 2000 AF48. Discovered 2000 Jan. 3 by S. Sposetti at Kashi area, Xinjiang province, and it has been the Gnosca. (* MPO 36271) only Tajik Autonomous County since 1954. (M 61766) Grigorij (Grisha) Yakovlevich Perelman (1966- ) made landmark contributions to Riemannian geometry (48801) Penninger [2.79, 0.22, 7.8] and geometric topology. In particular, it appears that 1997 UC1 . Discovered 1997 Oct. 22 by E. Meyer at he has proven the famous Poincaré {see planet (2021)} Linz. (* MPO 35815) conjecture. In Aug. 2006 Perelman was awarded Josef Penninger (1964- ), director of the Institute the Fields Medal. However, he declined to accept. of Molecular Biotechnology of the Austrian Academy (M 58596) of Sciences, has been honored by various university The name was suggested by P. Venzi. chairs and numerous awards. He was chosen by the magazine Esquire as one of the ten most interesting (51406) Massimocalvani [2.54, 0.18, 16.5] people of the year 2000. (M 57424) 2001 DL108. Discovered 2001 Feb. 26 by the Asiago- DLR Asteroid Survey at Cima Ekar. (* MPO 36757) (48909) Laurake [2.33, 0.27, 2.5] Massimo Calvani (1947- ) was director of the 1998 MK40 . Discovered 1998 June 26 by E. W. Elst Astronomical Observatory of Padua and Asiago from at La Silla. (* MPO 35857) 1999 to 2005, when the Asiago-DLR Asteroid Survey Laura (”Laurake”) De Maeyer (1966-1979), daughter was carried out with the Schmidt telescope at Cima of Myriam Kerkhofs and sculptor Elmer De Maeyer, Ekar. His research is mainly on active galaxies, compact died tragically a few days before her thirteenth objects and relativistic astrophysics. (M 58596) birthday. (M 56962) (51655) Susannemond [2.70, 0.10, 15.9] (49272) Bryce Canyon [2.63, 0.22, 12.4] 2001 JA. Discovered 2001 May 1 by E. E. Sheridan at 1998 UT16. Discovered 1998 Oct. 27 by R. A. Tucker Kanab. (* MPO 36841) at Tucson. (* MPO 35994) Susanne Marie Emond has been a close friend for Located in southern Utah and named for early many years and as a dedicated registered dietitian has pioneer Ebenezer Bryce, Bryce Canyon became a helped the discoverer through many health problems. national park in 1928. Home of some of the darkest He takes this opportunity to honor her for her night skies in the continental United States, the park dedication to her work, her education, and her friends has hosted night sky tours since the 1970s. (M 59387) and family. (M 55988; M 56557) (49440) Kenzotange [3.12, 0.08, 1.6] (52266) Van Flandern [2.34, 0.22, 23.7] 1998 YP5. Discovered 1998 Dec. 21 by A. Nakamura 1986 AD. Discovered 1986 Jan. 10 by C. S. Shoemaker at Kuma. (* MPO 36054) and E. M. Shoemaker at Palomar. (* MPO 38552) Kenzo Tange (1913-2005), a world-renowned Japanese Tom Van Flandern (1940-2009) predicted and com- architect, was born in Osaka and lived in Ehime prehensively analyzed lunar occultations at the U.S. prefecture until junior high school. He designed Naval Observatory in the 1970s. In 1979 he pub- many public buildings, including the Hiroshima Peace lished pioneering papers on the dynamics of binary Memorial Museum, the Kagawa Prefectural Office minor planets. He helped improve GPS accuracies and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Buildings. and established Meta Research to support alternative (M 55987) cosmological ideas. (M 65123) (49700) Mather [2.17, 0.06, 3.6] (52480) Enzomora [2.17, 0.04, 4.1] 1999 VN1. Discovered 1999 Nov. 1 by E. W. Elst and 1995 UM5. Discovered 1995 Oct. 20 at the Osservatorio S. I. Ipatov at Uccle. (* MPO 36149) San Vittore at Bologna. (* MPO 38629) U.S. cosmologist John Mather (1946- ) led the Gian Vincenzo Mora (1870-1953) studied design and team that constructed the Cosmic Background Explorer architecture at the Istituto di Belle Arti in Venice Satellite and was a co-recipient of the 2006 Nobel prize and worked for companies in Padua and Milan. As in physics for his role in mapping microwave radiation an amateur astronomer, he is renowned for his 1909 and understanding the early universe. He is also senior calculation of the occasions in the nineteenth and project scientist for the James Webb Space Telescope. twentieth centuries when Jupiter would appear without (M 57952) satellites. (M 61766; M 61917) (49987) Bonata [2.66, 0.12, 13.9] (52500) Kanata [2.36, 0.11, 9.9] 2000 AB5. Discovered 2000 Jan. 3 by L. Tesi and G. 1996 DC1. Discovered 1996 Feb. 22 by T. Kobayashi Forti at San Marcello Pistoiese. (* MPO 36256) at Oizumi. (* MPO 38636) Italian aerospace engineer Diego Bonata (1968- ) KANATA, which means ”Far Away”, was proposed has promoted laws for the control of light pollution and by the people of Japan for the name of the new 1.5-m energy saving through the Cielobuio Association, of telescope of Hiroshima University. The KANATA which he is president. At the Carl Sagan Observatory Telescope is mainly used to observe high-energy (52665) Brianmay 153 phenomena such as optical afterglows of γ-ray bursts. (54522) Menaechmus [3.01, 0.08, 9.0] It is also used to show people the beauty and wonder 2000 QS1. Discovered 2000 Aug. 23 by S. Sposetti at of the universe. (M 57424) Gnosca. (* MPO 39448) The Greek mathematician Menaechmus (c. 380-320 (52665) Brianmay [3.00, 0.14, 8.6] B.C.) is credited with the discovery that the ellipse, 1998 BM . Discovered 1998 Jan. 30 by J. Ticháand parabola and hyperbola are sections of a cone. He 30 made his discoveries on conic sections while he was M. Tichýat Kleˇt. (* MPO 38699) In 2007 Brian May (1947- ) received his Ph.D. attempting to solve the problem of duplicating the in astrophysics from Imperial College, London, for a cube. (M 60731) thesis on zodiacal dust. Eight months later he became (54852) Mercatali [2.14, 0.08, 2.2] chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University. He is 2001 OZ16. Discovered 2001 July 22 by L. Tesi and M. also lead guitarist and songwriter for the rock group Tombelli at San Marcello Pistoiese. ( MPO 39566) ( ) * ”Queen”. M 63173 Antonio Mercatali (1962- ) is an amateur as- The name was suggested by P. Moore. tronomer who lives in the city of Livorno and is very active making astrometric observations of minor (53029) Wodetzky [2.40, 0.04, 6.0] planets. (M 59387) 1998 WY6. Discovered 1998 Nov. 22 by K. Sárneczky and L. Kiss at Piszkéstet˝o. (* MPO 38844) (54862) Sundaigakuen [2.45, 0.19, 4.9] Hungarian astronomer and mathematician József 2001 OW25. Discovered 2001 July 23 by H. Maeno at Wodetzky (1872-1956) was director of the Astronomical Shishikui. (* MPO 39570) Institute of Pázmány Péter University from 1934 to Sundaigakuen, a high school in Tokyo, is the alma 1942. His research was in classical astronomy, mainly mater of the discoverer. Since 1965 the school has concerned with the three-body problem and the motion regularly held lectures promoting astronomy to the of the moon. (M 61766) public. This discovery was successfully conducted under the sponsorship of the Japan Space Guard (53252) Sardegna [2.77, 0.20, 9.9] Association. (M 63173) 1999 EY4. Discovered 1999 Mar. 13 by S. Sposetti at Gnosca. (* MPO 38937) (54967) Millucci [2.75, 0.05, 3.9] The beautiful island of Sardegna (Sardinia), located 2001 PF29 . Discovered 2001 Aug. 15 by A. Boattini in the Mediterranean Sea, was dominated by various and L. Tesi at San Marcello Pistoiese. (* MPO 39611) civilizations throughout its history. Since 1948 it has Since 1980 Vincenzo Millucci (1947- ) has been been an autonomous Italian region. (M 62930) professor of mathematical Physics in the physics department of the University of Siena. His research (53910) Jánfischer [2.40, 0.12, 0.0] area is magnetofluidodynamics. He has also been 2000 GF4. Discovered 2000 Apr. 6 by L. Kornoˇsand active in science communication and established the D. Kalmanˇcok at Modra. (* MPO 39203) university’s Torre Luciana Observatory in Florence. Ján Fischer (1905-1980) was a theoretical physicist (M 63173) and professor at Comenius University, Bratislava. He ( ) [ ] studied interaction between matter and electromag- 55196 Marchini 4.02, 0.15, 5.6 netic radiation and significantly contributed to the 2001 RM16. Discovered 2001 Sept. 11 by A. Boattini quantum theory of photoelectric effect and Compton and L. Tesi at San Marcello Pistoiese. (* MPO 39702) ( ) phenomenon. (M 55988) Alessandro Marchini 1965- is a computer scientist in the physics department and director of the astronomical observatory of the University of Siena. ( ) [ ] 54237 Hiroshimanabe 3.15, 0.19, 10.5 He also works in the popularization of astronomy. 2000 JD18. Discovered 2000 May 5 by A. Nakamura (M 63173) at Kuma. (* MPO 39330) Hiroshi Manabe (1932-2000), born in Ehime prefec- (55418) Bianciardi [2.94, 0.11, 11.8] ture, was a Japanese illustrator, well known for his 2001 TJ17. Discovered 2001 Oct. 13 by L. Tesi and M. illustrations for science fiction and mystery novels. Tombelli at San Marcello Pistoiese. (* MPO 39789) He also served as a planner for the international Giorgio Bianciardi (1954- ) is a researcher at exhibitions held in Osaka (1970), Okinawa (1975) and the University of Siena. His research areas are Tsukuba (1985). (M 55988) biomedicine and astrobiology. He is director of the Osservatorio Astronomico Provinciale di Montarrenti (54509) YORP [1.00, 0.23, 1.6] and long active in the popularization of astronomy 2000 PH5 . Discovered 2000 Aug. 3 by the LINEAR and related fields. (M 64564) at Socorro. (* MPO 39443) This naming collectively honors Ivan O. Yarkovsky, (55428) Cappellaro [2.59, 0.18, 8.1] John A. O’Keefe, V. V. Radzievskij and Stephen J. 2001 TN47. Discovered 2001 Oct. 14 by the Asiago-DLR Paddack, who were instrumental to the realization Asteroid Survey at Cima Ekar. (* MPO 39793) that radiation torques due to sunlight can affect the Enrico Cappellaro (1957- ) is chief astronomer spin states of minor planets. Data on this object of the Italian National Institute for Astrophysics and provided the first direct observational evidence for the director of the Padua Astronomical Observatory. He YORP effect. (M 59387) was the scientist responsible for the construction of 154 (55815) Melindakim

Omegacam, the wide-field camera. He also works on (57879) Cesarechiosi [2.75, 0.15, 9.5] supernovae and the structure of planetary nebulae. 2002 AD1. Discovered 2002 Jan. 2 by the Asiago-DLR (M 58596) Asteroid Survey at Cima Ekar. (* MPO 42824) Cesare Chiosi (1941- ) is a professor of theoretical (55815) Melindakim [2.38, 0.23, 24.7] astrophysics at the University of Padua. His fields 1994 YU2. Discovered 1994 Dec. 31 by D. I. Steel at of interest include stellar structure and evolution, Siding Spring. (* MPO 41994) chemical evolution of the interstellar medium and the Melinda Kim Dowling (née Steel, b. 1958) is the formation and evolution of galaxies. (M 58596) discoverer’s younger sister. A businesswoman who lives in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, she has been very (58095) Oranienstein [4.01, 0.12, 2.4] supportive of the discoverer’s career. (M 61269) 1973 SN. Discovered 1973 Sept. 19 by C. J. van Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. (55844) Biˇcák [1.92, 0.05, 18.4] (* MPO 43528) 1996 RN2 . Discovered 1996 Sept. 12 by C. W. Oranienstein is a German baroque castle on the Hergenrother at Tucson. (* MPO 42003) Lahn river near Diez. (M 55988) Jiˇr´ı Biˇcák (1942- ) is a professor of theoretical physics at Charles University in Prague. His expertise (58098) Quirrenbach [1.92, 0.08, 22.8] includes several topics in classical and quantum theory 1977 TC. Discovered 1977 Oct. 9 by L. D. Schmadel of general relativity, as well as their applications in at La Silla. (* MPO 43529) astrophysics. (M 58596) German astronomer Andreas Quirrenbach (1962- The name was suggested by D. Vokrouhlický. ) is a professor at the Heidelberg University and, since 2006, director of the Königstuhl Observatory. (55892) Fuzhougezhi [2.78, 0.30, 7.7] His main interests cover the fields of astronomical 1997 XQ5 . Discovered 1997 Dec. 1 at the Beijing interferometry, adaptive optics and extrasolar planetary Observatory at Xinglong. (* MPO 42023) systems. (M 57425) In the spirit of Ge Zhi (”Science”), the Fuzhou Gezhi High School has made outstanding contributions to (58196) Ashleyess [2.58, 0.26, 26.0] national education in China during the 160 years since 1992 EC1. Discovered 1992 Mar. 10 by D. I. Steel at its foundation in 1846. (M 57952) Siding Spring. (* MPO 43565) Ashley Caroline Steel (1959- ) is the discoverer’s (56280) Asemo [2.56, 0.19, 9.1] youngest sister. A businesswoman who lives in London, 1999 KS5 . Discovered 1999 May 22 by J. Roe at she has been very supportive of the discoverer’s career. Oaxaca. (* MPO 42183) (M 62930) The Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri promotes interest, awareness and education in astronomy (58214) Amorim [2.85, 0.16, 14.4] and related sciences to the public. (M 62356) 1992 RA2. Discovered 1992 Sept. 2 by E. W. Elst at La Silla. (* MPO 43571) (57140) Gaddi [2.43, 0.18, 3.0] Regina Helena Caldas de Amorim (1948- ) is a 2001 PG29. Discovered 2001 Aug. 15 by L. Tesi and Brazilian neuro-pediatrician at Belo Horizonte (Minas A. Boattini at San Marcello Pistoiese. (* MPO 42532) Gerais), where she teaches in the Federal University’s Riccardo Gaddi (1966- ) is a very active amateur medical department. She specialized at the University astronomer and popular expositor. Since 1995 he RenéDescartes in Paris during 1974-1979. (M 65123) has collaborated with the San Marcello Observatory. (M 61766) (58279) Kamerlingh [3.97, 0.14, 5.8] 1993 TE40. Discovered 1993 Oct. 11 by E. W. Elst at (57424) Caelumnoctu [3.04, 0.09, 9.7] La Silla. (* MPO 43595) 2001 SP22. Discovered 2001 Sept. 16 by the LINEAR In 1908 Dutch physicist Heike Kamerlingh Onnes at Socorro. (* MPO 42652) (1853-1926) was the first experimental scientist to The number of this minor planet signifies the date, liquefy helium. (M 63174) 1957 Apr. 24, of the transmission of the first edition of the BBC television series The Sky at Night. Caelum (58364) Feierberg [2.59, 0.14, 7.7] noctu in Latin, this monthly astronomy series has 1995 MF7. Discovered 1995 June 25 by the Spacewatch been hosted by Patrick Moore {see planet (2602)} now at Kitt Peak. (* MPO 43627) for half a century, a record for any television series in As a graduate student at the University of Arizona the world. (M 59387) Michael Feierberg (1955- ) was involved in the early work connecting C-class minor planets to carbonaceous (57567) Crikey [3.18, 0.16, 2.6] chondritic meteorites. (M 60300) 2001 TS56 . Discovered 2001 Oct. 14 at the George Observatory at Needville. (* MPO 42712) (58373) Albertoalonso [2.59, 0.31, 26.5] Australian Steve Irwin (1962-2006) was an ”ordinary 1995 SR. Discovered 1995 Sept. 19 by T. B. Spahr at bloke” with an extraordinary passion and enthusiasm Tucson. (* MPO 43629) for wildlife conservation. With his wife Terri (1964- Alberto Alonso (1917-2007), the legendary Cuban ) and signature phrase ”crikey!”, he pioneered an choreographer and dance visionary, was best known athletic style of nature documentary that captivated for his version of Carmen that pushed the limits television audiences worldwide. (M 60300) of contemporary ballet. A great storyteller with a (58418) Luguhu 155 sharp wit and a passion for life and learning, he will (58664) IYAMMIX [2.37, 0.25, 4.1] remain eternally in motion, like his celestial namesake. 1997 YA1. Discovered 1997 Dec. 21 by J. Ticháand (M 61766; M 61917) M. Tichýat Kleˇt. (* MPO 43735) The International Year of Astronomy (IYA 2009) is (58418) Luguhu [3.17, 0.17, 28.4] a global effort initiated by the IAU and UNESCO to 1996 BA4 . Discovered 1996 Jan. 26 at the Beijing stimulate worldwide interest in astronomy under the Observatory at Xinglong. (* MPO 43643) central theme ”The Universe, Yours to Discover”. The Luguhu Lake is situated at the junction of southwest- IYA celebrates the 400th anniversary of the first use ern Sichuan and northwestern Yunnan {see planets of an astronomical telescope. (M 65123) (2215) and (2230), respectively}. Around the lake live ( ) [ ] the Mosuo people, who retain the vestiges of their 58671 Diplodocus 2.46, 0.10, 6.6 ancient matriarchal society. (M 61766) 1997 YC8 . Discovered 1997 Dec. 25 by C. Gustava and K. Rivich at Needville. (* MPO 43738) Named for one of the largest animals ever to walk (58424) Jamesdunlop [ ] 2.53, 0.16, 4.6 on the earth, the Dashing Diplodocus is the premier 1996 DL1. Discovered 1996 Feb. 22 by M. Tichýand ˇ quarterly publication of the Houston Museum of Z. Moravec at Klet. (* MPO 43646) Natural Science. (M 65123) James Dunlop (1793-1848) was an early figure of Australian astronomy. He made several noteworthy (58682) Alenaˇsolcová [2.66, 0.16, 2.0] discoveries and wrote A Catalogue of Nebulae and 1998 AL8. Discovered 1998 Jan. 10 by J. Ticháand Clusters of Stars in the Southern Hemisphere observed M. Tichýat Kleˇt. (* MPO 43743) in New South Wales. He is also credited with the Alena Solcováˇ (1950- ) is a mathematician at the discovery of comet C/1833 S1 (Dunlop). (M 57952) Czech Technical University in Prague. Her scientific interests include the history of mathematics and (58466) Santoka [2.38, 0.20, 2.7] astronomy, number theory and its applications, some 1996 OB1. Discovered 1996 July 23 by A. Nakamura numerical methods and interactive science centers. at Kuma. (* MPO 43662) (M 59387) Santoka Taneda (1882-1940), the ”Wandering Haiku Poet”, was born in Yamaguchi and died in Ehime (58707) Kyoshi [2.60, 0.04, 12.9] prefecture. Well known for his free style Haiku, 1998 CS. Discovered 1998 Feb. 2 by A. Nakamura at which doesn’t follow the 5-7-5 syllable rule, Santoka Kuma. (* MPO 43753) composed as many as 84 000 Haiku and contributed Kyoshi Takahama (1874-1959), born in Ehime extensively to the Haiku journal So-un. (M 56614) prefecture, was a Japanese Haiku poet and novelist. He contributed to the Haiku journal Hototogisu, which (58499) Stüber [2.55, 0.14, 12.9] was edited by his mentor, Shiki Masaoka. Kyoshi later 1996 VY. Discovered 1996 Nov. 3 by E. Meyer and E. took over its editorship and expanded it into a general literary magazine. (M 56614) Obermair at Linz. (* MPO 43673) Eberhard Stüber (1927- ) is director of the natural (58709) Zenocolò [ ] science museum ”Haus der Natur” in Salzburg. Under 3.24, 0.11, 4.6 his direction a space hall was established, so far the 1998 CT2. Discovered 1998 Feb. 14 by L. Tesi and G. Forti at San Marcello Pistoiese. (* MPO 43754) only permanent space exhibition in Austria. In 1988, ( ) Stüber set up the Salzburg Public Observatory on Italian skier Zeno Colò 1920-1993 was a gold Voggenberg as an outpost of the museum. (M 59924) medalist at the Oslo Olympic Winter Games in 1952, and he won two gold and one silver medal at the Aspen World Championship in 1950. He was also the ( ) [ ] 58534 Logos 45.1, 0.12, 2.9 winner of 17 Italian ski titles. (M 61766) 1997 CQ29. Discovered 1997 Feb. 4 at the Mauna Kea Observatory at Mauna Kea. (* MPO 43685) (59000) Beiguan [2.21, 0.12, 4.8] Logos and Zoe are a pair in a rich pantheon of 1998 SW26. Discovered 1998 Sept. 17 at the Beijing paired emanations of the deity in the gnostic traditions Observatory at Xinglong. (* MPO 43869) and are part of the creation myth in this tradition. Beijing Planetarium (Beijing Tianwenguan) was the The name Zoe is being given to the companion body first planetarium in China, and it is now one of the (58534) Logos I described on IAUC 7824 and 7959. most modern planetaria in the world. This minor (M 56962) planet is named during the fiftieth anniversary year of Beijing Planetarium. (M 60300) (58605) Liutungsheng [2.38, 0.22, 1.3] 1997 TA27 . Discovered 1997 Oct. 8 at the Beijing (59087) Maccacaro [2.30, 0.16, 5.3] Observatory at Xinglong. (* MPO 43711) 1998 VT33. Discovered 1998 Nov. 15 by P. Sicoli and Earth scientist and academician of the Chinese F. Manca at Sormano. (* MPO 43899) Academy of Sciences, Liu Tungsheng (1917- ) Tommaso Maccacaro (1951- ) has worked in made contributions to the understanding of the high-energy astrophysics and x-ray astronomy since environmental change in East Asia over the last 1976. He is currently director of the INAF-Osservatorio several million years. His Loess and the Environment di Brera in Milan and chairman of the European (1985) received worldwide attention in the geoscience Space Agency Astronomy Working Group (2007-2009). community. (M 64312) (M 59924) 156 (59232) Sfiligoi

(59232) Sfiligoi [2.42, 0.20, 10.0] The centaur Echeclus was killed by Ampyx in the 1999 CA1. Discovered 1999 Feb. 6 at the Farra d’Isonzo battle with the Lapiths. (M 55988; M 55911) Observatory at Farra d’Isonzo. (* MPO 43957) Vincenzo Sfiligoi (1932- ), a public accountant in (61208) Stonaˇrov [2.29, 0.19, 5.4] the Italian province of Gorizia until 1990, also did 2000 OD8. Discovered 2000 July 30 by J. Ticháand service as mayor of the small town of Farra d’Isonzo. M. Tichýat Kleˇt. (* MPO 44722) A member of the Circolo Culturale Astronomico di Stonaˇrov (in German, ”Stannern”) is a small town Farra since 1985, he was for many years chief auditor in Moravia where a meteorite fell on 1808 May 22. It and then senior arbitrator in the club management. was a eucrite, a classification believed to be associated (M 65123) with (4) Vesta. This naming recognizes the 200th (59388) Monod [2.40, 0.12, 4.1] anniversary of both the meteorite fall and the discovery of Vesta on 1807 Mar. 29. (M 59924) 1999 FU19 . Discovered 1999 Mar. 24 by M. M. M. ( ) Santangelo at Monte Agliale. * MPO 44026 (61342) Lovejoy [ ] ( ) 2.38, 0.21, 3.2 Jacques Monod 1910-1976 was a French biologist 2000 PJ . Discovered 2000 Aug. 3 by G. Garradd at who received the Nobel prize in 1965 for his work 3 Loomberah. (* MPO 44773) on the synthesis of proteins. He wrote also about Australian amateur astronomer Terry Lovejoy is epistemology, as in his book Chance and necessity ( ) ( ) a visual comet observer who also pioneered comet 1970 . M 56615 discovery via the internet in SOHO/LASCO data and (59390) Habermas [2.94, 0.10, 6.4] through sky patrols using digital cameras. (M 60731) 1999 FR21 . Discovered 1999 Mar. 24 by M. M. M. ( ) [ ] Santangelo at Monte Agliale. (* MPO 44027) 61386 Namikoshi 2.38, 0.22, 2.7 German philosopher Jürgen Habermas (1929- ) 2000 QT1. Discovered 2000 Aug. 24 by S. Sposetti at is a member of the Frankfurt Institute for Social Gnosca. (* MPO 44790) Research. He worked on the process of formation Japanese practitioner Tokujiro Namikoshi (1905- of public opinion and ideas, as well as on rational 2000) was the founder of the Namikoshi Shiatsu discussion and thinking. (M 56615) therapy, which involves massage by thumb. His definition of Shiatsu was ”The heart of Shiatsu is like (59828) Ossikar [2.78, 0.03, 3.3] a mother’s love. Pressure of the finger causes the ( ) 1999 RU32. Discovered 1999 Sept. 5 by G. Lehmann spring of life to flow”. M 56962 at Drebach. (* MPO 44214) The cartoon-figure ”Ossikar” was created by German (61400) Voxandreae [2.63, 0.13, 11.1] caricaturist Manfred Sondermann, father-in-law of the 2000 QM6 . Discovered 2000 Aug. 25 by L. Ball at discoverer. Ossikar, the main hero of many caricatures Decatur. (* MPO 44796) with everyday-life humor, appeared in numerous Andreae Deman (1945-2008) narrated planetarium magazines during 1991-2006 and in a book in 1993. programs at the Von Braun Astronomical Society in (M 62930) Huntsville, Alabama. The ”Voice of Andreae” was silenced with her death from leukemia. (M 64312) (59830) Reynek [3.17, 0.19, 3.4] 1999 RE33. Discovered 1999 Sept. 10 by J. Ticháand (61401) Schiff [2.58, 0.10, 2.2] M. Tichýat Kleˇt. (* MPO 44215) 2000 QQ6. Discovered 2000 Aug. 25 by S. Sposetti at Bohuslav Reynek (1892-1971) was a Czech poet and Gnosca. (* MPO 44796) graphic artist. His work was inspired by the Czech In 1960 Leonard Schiff (1915-1971) proposed the use landscape, rural life and Christian humanism. He of orbiting gyroscopes to check some of the effects of spent most of his life in the small village of Petrkov the theory of general relativity. His ideas led to the in the Czech-Moravian Highlands. He was married to Gravity Probe B experiment. (M 57425) the French poet Suzanne Renaud. (M 56615) (61402) Franciseveritt [2.53, 0.17, 1.9] (60000) Miminko [3.12, 0.03, 9.3] 2000 QS6. Discovered 2000 Aug. 25 by S. Sposetti at ( ) 1999 TZ3. Discovered 1999 Oct. 2 by L. Sarounováatˇ Gnosca. * MPO 44796 Ondˇrejov. (* MPO 44279) Francis Everitt (1934- ), a professor at Stanford ”Miminko” is Czech word that expresses the unique University, is the principal investigator of the Gravity stage of innocence at the beginning of human life. Probe B experiment. (M 57425) (M 60300) (61912) Storrs [2.73, 0.05, 9.0] (60001) Adélka [3.11, 0.15, 1.7] 2000 QC247. Discovered 2000 Aug. 27 by S. D. Kern ( ) 1999 TG5 . Discovered 1999 Oct. 4 by L. Sarounováˇ at La Serena. * MPO 44989 at Ondˇrejov. (* MPO 44279) Alex Storrs (1960- ) is an astronomer and Adélka Kotková (2006- ) is the discoverer’s professor at Towson State University. He is known daughter. (M 59924) for developing innovative techniques for Hubble Space Telescope observations of solar system objects. He (60558) Echeclus [10.8, 0.46, 4.3] also pioneered searches for satellites of minor planets 2000 EC98. Discovered 2000 Mar. 3 by the Spacewatch that revealed companions to (87) Sylvia, (107) Camilla at Kitt Peak. (* MPO 44469) and others. (M 62356) (61913) Lanning 157

(61913) Lanning [2.66, 0.06, 1.6] VIMS-V on the Cassini mission. He currently 2000 QJ248. Discovered 2000 Aug. 28 by S. D. Kern studies Saturn’s rings and hyperspectral data on icy at La Serena. (* MPO 44989) satellites and is in charge of the calibration pipeline Howard Lanning (1946-2007) validated astronomical of Rosetta-VIRTIS, Dawn-VIR and Bepicolombo-VIHI software and assisted astronomers at Mount Wilson, experiments. (M 59924) the National Optical Astronomical Observatories and the Space Telescope Science Institute. He also studied (65091) Saramagrin [2.37, 0.08, 7.2] variable stars and catalogued ultraviolet-excess stars in 2002 CF. Discovered 2002 Feb. 1 by the Asiago-DLR the Sandage Two-color Survey of the Galactic Plane. Asteroid Survey at Cima Ekar. (* MPO 46146) (M 62356) Sara Magrin (1976- ) is an active member of the Asiago-DLR Asteroid Survey. Her research includes (62190) Augusthorch [2.57, 0.29, 5.9] the study of the mineralogy and surface composition 2000 SS44. Discovered 2000 Sept. 26 by J. Kandler at of minor planets, in particular near-earth objects, Drebach. (* MPO 45103) as a member of the Spectroscopic Investigation of August Horch (1868-1951) was a German engineer Near-Earth-Objects survey. (M 58596) and automobile pioneer. The first Horch automobile was built in 1901. (M 60731) (65489) Ceto [101, 0.82, 22.3] 2003 FX128. Discovered 2003 Mar. 22 by C. A. Trujillo ( ) [ ] 63032 Billschmitt 3.08, 0.23, 16.5 and M. Brown at Palomar. (* MPO 46261) 2000 WS62. Discovered 2000 Nov. 28 by C. W. Juels Ceto, a child of Gaia and Pontus, is a monstrous at Fountain Hills. (* MPO 45405) sea creature in Greek mythology. She is depicted As a science educator, museum administrator, as having a woman’s head on an eel-like fish. The curriculum developer and university instructor, William satellite (65489) Ceto I, discovered 2006 Apr. 11 by C. Schmitt (1939- ) is known for his uniquely K. Noll, H. Levison, W. Grundy and D. Stephens personal approach to fostering the wonder of science using the Hubble Space Telescope, is named Phorcys, in students and teachers. (M 65123) for another child of Gaia and Pontus. Phorcys is represented with a man’s head, crab’s claws and a ( ) [ ] 63129 Courtemanche 2.89, 0.06, 3.3 fish tail. Together the monstrous sea creatures Ceto 2000 WH183. Discovered 2000 Nov. 30 by S. Sposetti and Phorcys produced numerous offspring, including at Gnosca. (* MPO 45439) many monstrous creatures known collectively as the ( ) Michel Courtemanche 1964- is an internation- Phorcydides. (M 57952) ally known Canadian comedian and actor. (M 56962) (65775) Reikotosa [2.57, 0.29, 4.1] (63387) Brazos Bend [2.39, 0.22, 6.5] 1995 SO2. Discovered 1995 Sept. 18 by A. Nakamura 2001 HC67 . Discovered 2001 Apr. 29 at the George at Kuma. (* MPO 48444) Observatory at Needville. (* MPO 45519) Reiko Tosa (1976- ), born in Ehime prefecture, Brazos Bend State Park is located on 4975 acres is a long-distance runner who specializes in marathon in Fort Bend County, Texas. One of America’s top races. With a personal best time of 2m22m46s, she ten state parks, it is rich in wildlife, including the won the Nagoya (2004) and Tokyo (2006) International American alligator. The park is also home to the Women’s Marathon events. Tosa also won the fifth George Observatory, where this minor planet was place in the Olympic Games in Athens in 2004. discovered. (M 59387) (M 59387) (64288) Lamchiuying [2.38, 0.15, 2.9] (65859) Mädler [3.97, 0.15, 5.4] 2001 UL10 . Discovered 2001 Oct. 18 by W. K. Y. 1997 GF42. Discovered 1997 Apr. 9 by E. W. Elst at Yeung at Benson. (* MPO 45872) La Silla. (* MPO 48470) Lam Chiu-ying (1949- ) is the department head German astronomer Johann Heinrich von Mädler of Hong Kong Observatory. He is also the former (1794-1874) succeeded Struve as director of the Dorpat chairman of Hong Kong Bird Watch Society and (Tartu) Observatory in 1840. Known with Fraunhofer spends a lot of effort in promoting public awareness of {see planet (13478)} for the first exact map of the moon global warming. (M 62930) Mappa selenographica (four volumes, 1834-1836), he continued Struve’s program of observations of double (64289) Shihwingching [2.60, 0.15, 3.5] stars. (M 62356) 2001 UA11 . Discovered 2001 Oct. 22 by W. K. Y. Yeung at Benson. (* MPO 45873) (65885) Lubenow [2.35, 0.04, 5.8] Shih Wing-ching (1949- ) is a columnist who 1997 YF20. Discovered 1997 Dec. 27 by M. W. Buie writes for a free daily newspaper in Hong Kong. He at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 48480) has been an active philanthropist. (M 63174) Alexander (Andy) F. Lubenow (1956-2005), the program coordinator at the Space Telescope Science (64975) Gianrix [2.96, 0.25, 1.6] Institute, has provided exceptional support to the 2002 AG12 . Discovered 2002 Jan. 10 by the Hubble Space Telescope as an innovator and expert Campo Imperatore NEO Survey at Campo Imperatore. observation planner, especially for solar system targets, (* MPO 46109) over the lifetime of HST. (M 54828) Gianrico (”Gianrix”) Filacchione (1972- ) worked Obituary published in Bull. Am. Astron. Soc., on the in-flight calibration of the imaging spectrometer Vol. 38, No. 4, p. 1278-1279 (2006). 158 (66479) Healy

(66479) Healy [2.69, 0.22, 8.0] (67853) Iwamura [2.37, 0.17, 5.5] 1999 RQ33 . Discovered 1999 Sept. 4 by M. Collins 2000 WO9. Discovered 2000 Nov. 22 by A. Nakamura and M. White at Mission Viejo. (* MPO 48709) at Kuma. (* MPO 49197) David Healy (1936- ) established Junk Bond Akinori Iwamura (1979- ), born in Ehime pre- Observatory in Arizona primarily for visual work and fecture, was a baseball player for the Tokyo Yakult recoveries of minor planets. While engaged in this Swallows from 1998 to 2006. He got the Gold valuable work, JBO has been the site of over 60 new Gloves Award five times as the best defensive third discoveries. A pioneering astrophotographer, Healy baseman. Beginning in 2007, Iwamura will play in was an original contributor to Burnham’s Celestial U.S. Major League baseball for the Tampa Bay Devil Handbook. (M 55988) Rays. (M 59387) (66652) Borasisi [44.0, 0.09, 0.6] (68109) Naomipasachoff [2.47, 0.10, 8.7] 1999 RZ253. Discovered 1999 Sept. 8 by C. A. Trujillo 2000 YH135. Discovered 2000 Dec. 17 by the LONEOS and J. X. Luu and D. C. Jewitt at Mauna Kea. at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 49283) (* MPO 48771) Naomi Pasachoff (1947- ) has written scientific Also named is (66652) I Pabu, discovered 2003 Apr. biographies of Marie Curie, Alexander Graham Bell, 23 by K. Noll, D. Stephens, W. Grundy and colleagues Bohr, Newton, Einstein, Pauling and others. She has using the Hubble Space Telescope. Borasisi and Pabu viewed more than 20 solar eclipses and continues to are the mythical personifications of the sun and moon work on bringing science to the public. (M 58596) in the fictional cosmogony of Bokononism described in Kurt Vonnegut’s novel Cat’s Cradle: ”Borasisi, the (68144) Mizser [2.72, 0.06, 4.1] sun, held Pabu, the moon, in his arms and hoped that 2001 AW38. Discovered 2001 Jan. 1 by K. Sárneczky Pabu would bear him a fiery child. But poor Pabu and L. Kiss at Piszkéstet˝o. (* MPO 49296) gave birth to children that were cold, that did not Attila Mizser (1958- ) has been one of the leaders burn... Then poor Pabu herself was cast away, and of Hungarian amateur astronomy for more than two she went to live with her favorite child, which was decades. Long-time leader of the Variable Star Section Earth.” (M 60731) of the Hungarian Astronomical Association, he has (66843) Pulido [2.69, 0.23, 3.6] made over 52 000 visual brightness estimates of variable 1999 VG. Discovered 1999 Nov. 1 by J. Roe at Oaxaca. stars. He is also editor-in-chief of Meteor. (M 60300) (* MPO 48838) (68779) Schöninger [2.65, 0.15, 5.0] ( ) Alfonso Pulido 1945- developed the free 2002 FA . Discovered 2002 Mar. 18 at the Kleˇt computer program Elbrus used by amateur and 3 Observatory at Kleˇt. (* MPO 49502) professional astronomers around the globe to derive ˇ the center of configurations of stars for use in Schöninger is the name used for Klet mountain from high-precision telescope control. (M 62356) the seventeenth to the nineteenth centuries. Appearing on many historical maps, the name comes from the (66939) Franscini [2.97, 0.07, 10.6] German and means ”a place with a beautiful view”. ˇ 1999 WQ8. Discovered 1999 Nov. 28 by S. Sposetti at In the popularized form Senýgl, the name is still used Gnosca. (* MPO 48873) locally. (M 56962) Stefano Franscini (1796-1857), a member of the Ticino canton government in Switzerland, helped organize (68853) Vaimaca [2.68, 0.24, 12.2] the public schools. In 1848, he was elected to the first 2002 HA9. Discovered 2002 Apr. 19 at the Los Molinos federal council. He also played a key role in creating Observatory at Los Molinos. (* MPO 49523) the polytechnic school in Zürich and the Swiss federal Vaimaca was one of the four ”last charrás”, native statistical office. (M 55988) Uruguayan Indians sold by the state to a French manager to be exhibited in France in 1833. He (67085) Oppenheimer [2.36, 0.17, 0.7] had been an Indian chief who served as a soldier 2000 AG42. Discovered 2000 Jan. 4 by S. Sposetti at in the army of the Uruguayan national hero José Gnosca. (* MPO 48923) Artigas. Vaimaca’s mortal remains were repatriated J. Robert Oppenheimer (1904-1967) was a theoretical from France to Uruguay in 2002. (M 56615) physicist and the scientific director of the Manhattan Project. From 1947 to 1966 he directed the Institute (69311) Russ [2.37, 0.34, 22.6] of Advanced Study at Princeton. (M 57952) 1992 QC. Discovered 1992 Aug. 21 by D. I. Steel at Siding Spring. (* MPO 50846) (67235) Fairbank [2.77, 0.09, 8.8] Russell Mark Steel (1964- ) is the discoverer’s 2000 EJ15. Discovered 2000 Mar. 5 by S. Sposetti at only brother. A businessman who lives in Midsomer Gnosca. (* MPO 48972) Norton, England, he has been very supportive of the William Martin Fairbank (1917-1989), professor discoverer’s career. (M 62930) emeritus of physics at Stanford University, earned his Ph.D. from Yale in 1948. He taught at (69421) Keizosaji [2.58, 0.28, 5.3] Amherst College and Duke University before joining 1995 YT2 . Discovered 1995 Dec. 22 at the Saji the Stanford faculty in 1959. His research interests Observatory at Saji. (* MPO 50884) included superconductivity, gravity waves, individual Keizo Saji (1919-1999) was a well-known businessmen quarks and monopoles. (M 58596) in Japan and the honorary chief of the Saji Astro Park. (69434) de Gerlache 159

He was renowned for carrying out various cultural (70446) Pugh [2.64, 0.10, 3.0] enterprises. (M 64564) 1999 TY13. Discovered 1999 Oct. 10 by S. Sposetti at Gnosca. (* MPO 51284) (69434) de Gerlache [3.12, 0.26, 13.4] U.S. physicist George Pugh (1926- ) was the first 1996 HC21. Discovered 1996 Apr. 18 by E. W. Elst at to propose, in 1959, a test of general relativity’s frame La Silla. (* MPO 50888) dragging, via a combination telescope/gyroscope in a Adrien de Gerlache (1866-1934), an officer in the drag-free satellite. In 2004, after more than 40 years Royal Belgian Navy, set sail on 1897 Aug. 16 on a of very innovative developments, a Stanford-led team scientific mission from Antwerp to Antarctica. The began such a space experiment: Gravity Probe B. expedition became trapped in the ice on the Bellinghaus (M 60300) {see planet (3659)} Sea and had to struggle to escape (70679) Urzidil [2.63, 0.21, 4.8] for more than a year before they could return to 1999 UV3. Discovered 1999 Oct. 30 by J. Ticháand Antwerp. (M 62356) M. Tichýat Kleˇt. (* MPO 51372) ( ) ( ) [ ] Johannes Urzidil 1896-1970 , a Czech-German writer, 69870 Fizeau 3.16, 0.28, 21.5 poet and journalist, was a friend of M. Brod, F. 1998 SM64. Discovered 1998 Sept. 20 by E. W. Elst Kafka and F. Werfel {see planets (3412) and (12244), at La Silla. (* MPO 51057) respectively}. In 1939 he emigrated to the U.S. His French physicist Hyppolite Fizeau (1819-1896) im- work shows the fate of people living and working in proved photographic processes. In a laboratory Sumavaˇ (Boehmerwald) forests. His short story Der experiment with Foucault in 1849, he made an inde- Trauermantel pendent determination of the speed of light. Using describes the early years of Adalbert Stifter {see planet (7127)}. (M 56615) the phenomenon of light interference, he measured successfully the dilations of crystals. (M 63641) (70737) Stenflo [2.64, 0.22, 4.8] 1999 VA . Discovered 1999 Nov. 8 by S. Sposetti at (69971) Tanzi [2.91, 0.28, 11.2] 11 Gnosca. (* MPO 51396) 1998 WD2. Discovered 1998 Nov. 18 by M. Cavagna After a lectureship at Lund University, Jan Olof at Sormano. (* MPO 51094) Stenflo (1942- ) served as director of the Institute Pepe Tanzi (1945- ) studied at the Politecnico of of Astronomy, ETH Zurich, during 1980-2006. His Milano, where he graduated in architecture in 1969. scientific work included contributions to the study He started working as an industrial designer with of polarized light and solar magnetic fields. He special attention to lighting systems. One of his latest supported the establishment of the Istituto Ricerche products allows the light to be placed where it is Solari Locarno. (M 60731) needed, thereby saving energy. (M 61269) (70942) Vandanashiva [2.59, 0.24, 4.2] (70179) Beppechiara [2.58, 0.31, 5.2] 1999 WV8. Discovered 1999 Nov. 28 by S. Sposetti at 1999 QQ1. Discovered 1999 Aug. 21 by S. Sposetti at Gnosca. (* MPO 51476) Gnosca. (* MPO 51175) Vandana Shiva (1952- ) is an Indian environmental Giuseppe Brenna (1952- ) and his wife Chiara activist. In 1993 she received the Right Livelihood Martinoni (1953- ) live in a small village in the Award ”for placing women and ecology at the heart Verzasca valley in the Swiss canton of Ticino. He of modern development discourse”. (M 64564) has climbed to the top of all 630 mountains in Ticino of altitude greater than 2000 meters and has written (71461) Chowmeeyee [3.08, 0.03, 10.6] several guides and books about Swiss mountains. 2000 BA4 . Discovered 2000 Jan. 28 by W. K. Y. (M 59387) Yeung at Calgary. (* MPO 51662) Chow Mee Yee (1960-2005) was a classmate of the (70401) Davidbishop [2.52, 0.19, 8.4] discoverer at Hong Kong Pui Ching Middle School. ( ) 1999 RH241. Discovered 1999 Sept. 13 at the Tenagra M 56615 ( ) Observatory at Cottage Grove. * MPO 51265 (71482) Jennamarie [3.20, 0.02, 13.6] ( ) David Bishop 1961- is an engineer who works 2000 BO . Discovered 2000 Jan. 28 by the Spacewatch with cutting-edge CMOS and other imaging technology. 30 at Kitt Peak. (* MPO 51669) For many years he has donated his time and tirelessly Jennifer Marie Mayhew (1981- ), a Cayuga Indian maintained the only webpage that provides up-to-date born in Ontario, now resident in Texas and renowned reports and images of all supernova discoveries. This for her generosity, as a teenager helped disabled is used daily by hundreds of astronomers. (M 65123) children ride horses. Named by her husband of six years, though absent in the military for most of that ( ) [ ] 70444 Genovali 2.62, 0.13, 11.9 time, to recognize all families who are separated by 1999 TX11. Discovered 1999 Oct. 9 by L. Tesi and M. war. (M 62356) Tombelli at San Marcello Pistoiese. (* MPO 51283) Katia Genovali (1978- ) is a young astrophysicist (72042) Dequeiroz [2.38, 0.14, 1.2] who works on cataclysmic and symbiotic variables at 2000 YA1. Discovered 2000 Dec. 17 by S. Sposetti at the University of Pisa. Apart from her astrophysical Gnosca. (* MPO 51876) work she is very active in the public understanding of José-Fernando De Queiroz (1954- ) is an amateur science and astronomy. (M 65123) astronomer involved in observing minor planets. He 160 (72060) Hohhot lives in the small Swiss town Falera with his daughter she died in Lyons only a year after her arrival. She Marcia. (M 64564) and fellow captive Vaimaca had a daughter, born in France. Another of the ”last charrás”, Tacuabé, took (72060) Hohhot [2.42, 0.14, 2.3] care of the baby and escaped with her to an unknown 2000 YG16 . Discovered 2000 Dec. 23 by W. K. Y. place. (M 56615) Yeung at Arizona City. (* MPO 51883) Hohhot is the capital city of the province of Inner (73517) Cranbrook [3.09, 0.09, 10.5] Mongolia, China. (M 60300) 2003 FG78. Discovered 2003 Mar. 27 by the Catalina Sky Survey at Tucson. (* MPO 52367) (72071) Gábor [2.37, 0.14, 4.8] Cranbrook Institute of Science in Bloomfield Hills, 2000 YO33. Discovered 2000 Dec. 31 by K. Sárneczky Michigan, is an educational institution that was a and L. Kiss at Piszkéstet˝o. (* MPO 51887) formative influence for a number of space scientists, Hungarian-born Dénes Gábor (1900-1979) won the astronomers and educators. (M 62356) 1971 Nobel Prize for Physics for his invention and development of the holographic method. He also (73670) Kurthopf [2.48, 0.20, 11.5] carried out research on high-speed oscilloscopes, 1982 QP. Discovered 1982 Aug. 19 by C. S. Shoemaker communication theory and physical optics, and he and E. M. Shoemaker at Palomar. (* MPO 53884) paid special attention to the impact of science on Kurt Hopf (1952- ) is a head teacher of the primary modern society. (M 60300) school in Hof, Germany. With enthusiasm and expertise he directed the Public Observatory Hof from 1976 (72543) Simonemarchi [2.58, 0.07, 10.6] until 2003 and has published astronomical articles and 2001 DN106. Discovered 2001 Feb. 26 by the Asiago- educational material for children. (M 64312) DLR Asteroid Survey at Cima Ekar. (* MPO 52049) The name was suggested by G. and D. Heinlein. Simone Marchi (1973- ) is an active researcher in solar system sciences, in particular the observational (73885) Kalaymoodley [2.34, 0.24, 23.5] and theoretical modeling of minor planets, satellites of 1997 EV. Discovered 1997 Mar. 1 by A. Boattini at the outer planets and meteoroid impacts on Mercury. Campo Imperatore. (* MPO 53956) He is also fond of sundials and engaged in the Kalayvany Moodley (1969- ) is a very dear, close populurization of astronomy. (M 58596) friend of the discoverer. Born in Johannesburg, ( ) [ ] she studied hotel management n Durban, where she 72804 Caldentey 2.97, 0.08, 12.1 ( ) 2001 GQ. Discovered 2001 Apr. 11 by S. Sanchez at currently lives and runs a convention center. M 59387 Mallorca. (* MPO 52136) (73936) Takeyamamoto [3.18, 0.21, 9.6] Maria-Dolors Caldentey Rius (1956- ) is a found- 1997 SF . Discovered 1997 Sept. 24 by Y. Ikari at ing member of the Observatorio Astronomico de 4 Moriyama. (* MPO 53973) Mallorca. In 1991 she designed and managed the Takeshi Yamamoto (1932-2005) was a Japanese construction of the observatory. In 2003-2004 she did amateur astronomer who studied astronomy under the same for the Planetarium of Mallorca and the Issei Yamamoto {see planet (2249)}. He devoted himself Observatorio Astronomico of La Sagra in Granada. to educating the general public about astronomy in (M 58596) the city of Moriyama. (M 61766) (72876) Vauriot [2.54, 0.20, 16.1] 2001 KH . Discovered 2001 May 20 at the Pises (74764) Rudolfpeˇsek [2.35, 0.24, 6.7] 2 1999 RP . Discovered 1999 Sept. 15 by P. Kuˇ{s}nirák Observatory at Draveil. (* MPO 52160) 213 Pierre Vauriot (1926-1984) was a professor of and P. Pravec at Ondˇrejov. (* MPO 54281) mathematics, an observer of variable stars and a Rudolf Peˇ{s}ek (1905-1989) founded the Czech school popularizer of astronomy in the region Languedoc of aerodynamic engineering. An enthusiastic supporter Roussillon. He was cofounder of the Astronomical and popularizer of spaceflight, he became an active Society of Montpellier and a correspondent of the member of the International Astronautical Federation Astronomical Society of France. (M 60731) and the International Academy of Astronautics. He invented the famous abbreviation CETI, now SETI. (73079) Davidbaltimore [2.33, 0.18, 24.1] (M 64564) 2002 GX8. Discovered 2002 Apr. 14 by the JPL NEAT (75072) Timerskine [2.31, 0.08, 6.1] Program at Palomar. (* MPO 52231) David Baltimore (1938- ) is renowned for his 1999 VU19 . Discovered 1999 Nov. 14 by P. Wiggins Nobel Prize-winning biological research and for his and H. Phaneuf at Toole. (* MPO 54393) vision and leadership as the seventh president of the Timothy Joseph Erskine (1959- ), an expert in California Institute of Technology {see planet (2906)} needle safety technology, is an inventor with over 50 (1997-2006). (M 55988) patents. He is also an amateur astronomer, musician, artist, philanthropist, and a loving father and husband. (73342) Guyunusa [2.72, 0.23, 25.3] (M 57425; M 57747) 2002 JX115. Discovered 2002 May 4 at the Los Molinos Observatory at Los Molinos. (* MPO 52317) (75308) Shoin [2.36, 0.11, 7.0] Guyunusa was a native Indian sold by Uruguay for 1999 XY37. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by A. Nakamura exhibition in France. She was 27 years old when at Kuma. (* MPO 54488) (75564) Audubon 161

Shoin Yoshida (1830-1859), born in Yamaguchi prefec- owns and exhibits an important collection of celestial ture, was a Japanese political scientist. He taught charts from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. politics and political strategy to many students until (M 58596) he was executed for his anti-shogunate ideology. His followers later played important roles in the success of (77138) Puiching [2.38, 0.16, 2.9] the Meiji Restoration. (M 60301) 2001 EN. Discovered 2001 Mar. 2 by W. K. Y. Yeung at Arizona City. ( MPO 55158) ( ) [ ] * 75564 Audubon 2.31, 0.13, 8.8 Founded in 1889, the Pui Ching Middle School is 2000 AJ. Discovered 2000 Jan. 2 by C. W. Juels at among the best secondary schools in Hong Kong. ( ) Fountain Hills. * MPO 54585 (M 63641) John James Audubon (1785-1851) was the pre- eminent wildlife artist in the U.S. for half a century. His seminal Birds of America, a collection of 435 (77318) Danieltsui [2.30, 0.09, 5.2] life-size prints, is still a standard against which bird 2001 FL86 . Discovered 2001 Mar. 27 by W. K. Y. artists of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries are Yeung at Arizona City. (* MPO 55220) judged. The National Audubon Society bears his Chinese-born American physicist Daniel Chee Tsui name. (M 56962) (1939- ), a graduate of Pui Ching Middle School in Hong Kong, is renowned for his research on the electrical (75570) Jen˝owigner [3.12, 0.13, 5.1] properties of thin films and on the microstructures of 2000 AP4 . Discovered 2000 Jan. 1 by K. Sárneczky semiconductors and solid-state physics. In 1998 he and L. Kiss at Piszkéstet˝o. (* MPO 54587) was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. (M 63641) Jen˝o {Eugene Paul} Wigner (1902-1995) was a Tsui shared the Nobel Prize with R. B. Laughlin Hungarian-American physicist, joint winner, with and H. L. Störmer. Jensen and Goeppert Mayer, of the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1963. His many contributions to nuclear (78249) Capaccioni [3.04, 0.03, 8.9] physics included a formulation of the law of conservation 2002 PK6 . Discovered 2002 Aug. 4 by the of parity. This minor planet was discovered on the Campo Imperatore NEO Survey at Campo Imperatore. fifth anniversary of his death. (M 59387) (* MPO 55536) Fabrizio Capaccioni (1957- ) has studied the (75823) Csokonai [3.10, 0.09, 14.9] electromagnetic effects associated with impact crater- 2000 BJ15. Discovered 2000 Jan. 28 by K. Sárneczky ization. He currently works on planetary research, and L. Kiss at Piszkéstet˝o. (* MPO 54681) with an emphasis on the study of the surface compo- Mihály Csokonai Vitéz (1773-1805) was one of the sition of solar-system bodies by means of reflectance greatest Hungarian poets. His works reflect great spectroscopy techniques. (M 59924) knowledge of philosophy, politics and the arts of his time. This minor planet was discovered on the 195th anniversary of his death. (M 65124) (78252) Priscio [3.15, 0.06, 10.5] 2002 PF11 . Discovered 2002 Aug. 5 by the (76272) De Jong [2.77, 0.27, 10.2] Campo Imperatore NEO Survey at Campo Imperatore. 2000 EJ110 . Discovered 2000 Mar. 8 by the JPL (* MPO 55537) NEAT Program at Haleakala. (* MPO 54844) Priscilla (”Priscio”) Cerroni (1955- ) works on At the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Eric De Jong experiments involving hypervelocity impacts and im- (1946- ) has focused on the scientific visualization of plications for the study of catastrophic collisions planetary surfaces and atmospheres and the evolution involving minor planets. She is currently a researcher of planetary systems dynamics. (M 55988) at the Italian INAF-IASF and a team member of VIMS, the imaging spectrometer on board the Cassini (76713) Wudia [3.17, 0.02, 5.8] mission. (M 59924) 2000 JT8 . Discovered 2000 May 6 at the Ondˇrejov Observatory at Ondˇrejov. (* MPO 55006) (78652) Quero [2.61, 0.13, 7.6] Milan Wudia (1963-2007) was an outstanding Czech 2002 TG . Discovered 2002 Oct. 3 by the CINEOS engineer and a pioneer of automated telescopes. He 62 at Campo Imperatore. (* MPO 55661) worked at the Nicolas Copernicus Observatory and Quero is a small town in the valley of the Piave river Planetarium in Brno, and among his works was in the province of Belluno (Veneto). From its Roman a computer control system of the Ondˇrejov 0.65-m origins, Quero has shared the fortune of the Venetian telescope with which this minor planet was discovered. Republic. (M 63174) (M 64564) (77136) Mendillo [2.35, 0.10, 7.2] (78661) Castelfranco [2.33, 0.03, 2.6] 2001 DP106. Discovered 2001 Feb. 26 by the Asiago- 2002 TW85. Discovered 2002 Oct. 2 by the CINEOS DLR Asteroid Survey at Cima Ekar. (* MPO 55157) at Campo Imperatore. (* MPO 55664) Michael Mendillo (1944- ), professor of astronomy Castelfranco Veneto, a town in the Venetian plain, and electrical engineering at Boston University, is an is famous as the home of Giorgione, a painter of the expert in planetary ionospheres and of the diffuse Venetian School. The twelfth-century castle is still sodium clouds escaping from solar-system bodies. He well preserved. (M 63174) 162 (78756) Sloan

(78756) Sloan [3.08, 0.01, 9.9] (79375) Valetti [2.31, 0.20, 0.0] 2002 TX349 . Discovered 2002 Oct. 10 by the Sloan 1997 FA. Discovered 1997 Mar. 16 by V. Goretti at Digital Sky Survey at Apache Point. (* MPO 55695) Pianoro. (* MPO 58250) The Sloan Digital Sky Survey used a dedicated 2.5-m Alvero Valetti (1923-2005), an Italian mathematician telescope to image more than a quarter of the celestial and physicist, was a teacher at the Calini Senior High sphere. It has catalogued over 300 million objects and School in Brescia. Director of Specola Cidnea from obtained spectra of over a million galaxies, quasars 1970 to 1985, he was an expert in chronology and and stars. (M 65124) sundials, and he prepared the yearbook of the Brescia Observatory. (M 57425) (79086) Gorgasali [2.78, 0.28, 33.1] The name was suggested by U. Quadri. 1977 RD. Discovered 1977 Sept. 4 by R. M. West at La Silla. (* MPO 58143) (79418) Zhangjiajie [2.42, 0.08, 5.6] King Vakhtang Gorgasali (440-502) of Kartli (Iberia) 1997 LO. Discovered 1997 June 3 at the Beijing was the founder of Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. Observatory at Xinglong. (* MPO 58266) Canonized by the Georgian Orthodox Church, he is Zhangjiajie, situated in the northwest of Hunan highly admired and respected in his country. (M 61269; province, is known for its unique tourist and natural M 61385) resources. It contains the First National Forest Park (79130) Bandanomori [2.45, 0.17, 9.3] and one of China’s eight UNESCO-listed geoparks, 1990 UC . Discovered 1990 Oct. 26 by T. Seki at where the ”forest” of thousands of extremely steep 2 sandstone peaks is rare in the world. (M 59387) Geisei. (* MPO 58161) Bandanomori, a 769-meter-high mountain in Suzaki (79896) Billhaley [2.68, 0.12, 11.9] city in Kochi prefecture, is well-known among climbers ˇ for its magnificent views of the Pacific Ocean. Comet 1999 BH5 . Discovered 1999 Jan. 20 at the Klet ˇ ( ) C/1965 S1 (Ikeya-Seki) was observed from there as it Observatory at Klet. * MPO 58457 ( ) passed perihelion on 1965 Oct. 21. (M 63641) Michigan-born musician Bill Haley 1925-1981 formed his band ”The Comets” in 1952, and they (79149) Kajigamori [2.28, 0.23, 1.6] helped launch the rock ’n’ roll era with their 1954 1992 UR4 . Discovered 1992 Oct. 27 by T. Seki at recording of Rock Around the Clock. On 2005 July Geisei. (* MPO 58168) 5, ”The Comets” performed at the Jet Propulsion Kajigamori is a 1400-meter-high mountain in Otoyo Laboratory in celebration of the successful Deep Impact town in Kochi prefecture. Near the summit there is mission. (M 55988) an observatory, attached to a hotel, equipped with a ( ) [ ] 0.60-m telescope. Famous for the camping ground and 80180 Elko 2.31, 0.12, 6.3 beautiful starry nights, the summit is crowded with 1999 VS. Discovered 1999 Nov. 3 by P. Wiggins and ( ) tourists in summer. (M 63641) H. Phaneuf at Toole. * MPO 58571 Elko, Nevada, founded in 1869 as a railroad town, (79254) Tsuda [2.49, 0.11, 2.6] is now known as ”The Heart of Northeast Nevada”. 1994 YJ. Discovered 1994 Dec. 23 by A. Nakamura at Elko is the home of the National Basque Festival and Kuma. (* MPO 58207) the Cowboy Poetry Gathering. (M 57425) Tsunemi Tsuda (1960-1993), born in Yamaguchi prefecture, was a baseball player for the Hiroshima (80184) Hekigoto [2.24, 0.05, 2.8] Toyo Carp from 1982 to 1991. Known as the ”Blazing 1999 VX22. Discovered 1999 Nov. 10 by A. Nakamura Closer”, he is credited with 49 wins and 90 saves. He at Kuma. (* MPO 58574) won the Most Valuable Player Award in the Japan Hekigoto Kawahigashi (1873-1937), born in Ehime Series championship in 1986. (M 59924) prefecture, was a Japanese Haiku poet. He started to compose Haiku at the age of sixteen, inspired by the (79316) Huangshan [1.94, 0.06, 19.7] highly renowned Haiku poet Shiki Masaoka. He later 1996 HS7 . Discovered 1996 Apr. 18 at the Beijing became absorbed in free style Haiku and co-founded Observatory at Xinglong. (* MPO 58228) the avant-garde Haiku journal So-un. (M 60731) Huangshan City, named for nearby Mt. Huangshan, is the birthplace of Huizhou culture. There is beautiful (80801) Yiwu [2.42, 0.19, 0.8] natural scenery, human relics and rare natural resources 2000 CP98. Discovered 2000 Feb. 8 by the Spacewatch that have allowed the city to be identified for UNESCO at Kitt Peak. (* MPO 58822) World Cultural and Natural Heritage in the World Yiwu, with a population of 20 000, is a small county Heritage List. (M 65124) within the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in Northwest China. It was the prime location chosen (79333) Yusaku [2.76, 0.17, 13.2] by many shadow chasers from all over the world to 1996 TN6 . Discovered 1996 Oct. 5 by A. Nakamura witness the total solar eclipse on 2008 Aug. 1. These at Kuma. (* MPO 58234) included W. K. Y. Yeung, who suggested the name Actor Yusaku Matsuda (1950-1989) was born in for this object. (M 64312; M 64433) Yamaguchi prefecture. Having debuted in 1973 on Taiyo ni Hoero, he appeared in a number of television (80807) Jimloudon [2.43, 0.16, 5.5] dramas and films, including the Hollywood movie 2000 CX112. Discovered 2000 Feb. 7 by the Catalina Black Rain. (M 59924) Sky Survey at Tucson. (* MPO 58824) (80984) Santomurakami 163

James ”Jim” Loudon (1944-1988) was a popular there in 1877, is famous for Gyula Fényi’s observations space-science lecturer with the University of Michigan, of solar prominences. (M 57425) well known throughout the midwest U.S. He lectured throughout the 1970s and 1980s until his untimely (82656) Puskás [3.09, 0.17, 2.8] death. (M 62930) 2001 PQ13. Discovered 2001 Aug. 10 by K. Sárneczky The name was suggested by R. Hill. and G. Szabóat Calar Alto. (* MPO 59547) The legendary left foot of Ferenc Puskás (1927- (80984) Santomurakami [2.39, 0.14, 7.1] ) scored 349 goals for Budapesti Honvéd in 358 2000 EO15. Discovered 2000 Mar. 6 by A. Nakamura major-league football matches and 324 goals for Real at Kuma. (* MPO 58893) Madrid. His 83 goals (in 84 matches) remain a record Santo Murakami (1912-2005), born in Ehime prefec- for any player in an international event, and he scored ture, was a Japanese calligrapher, well known for his in Hungary’s final loss to Germany during the 1954 lively moving calligraphic style using several types of World Cup. (M 57425) scripts. He devoted himself to popularizing calligraphy among young people. Santo received the Order of (83600) Yuchunshun [2.99, 0.14, 0.4] Cultural Merit Award in 1998. (M 60731) 2001 SM266 . Discovered 2001 Sept. 25 by W. K. Y. Yeung at Benson. (* MPO 59924) (81790) Lewislove [2.62, 0.01, 0.7] Yu Chunshun (1951-1996) was a Chinese adventurer. 2000 JL84. Discovered 2000 May 2 by L. Wasserman He died in the Lop Nur desert in Xinjiang province, at Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 59228) People’s Republic of China. (M 63174) Lewis E. Love (1928- ), beloved physics teacher at Great Neck North High School from 1959 to 1997, (83956) Panuzzo [2.68, 0.24, 12.7] inspired his students (including the discoverer) with his 2001 XX30. Discovered 2001 Dec. 7 by the Asiago-DLR joy of teaching and love of physics. Although formally Asteroid Survey at Cima Ekar. (* MPO 60052) retired, he is now teaching elementary-school teachers Pasquale Panuzzo (1972- ) is an Italian astronomer how to teach science. (M 60301) working for the development of the SPIRE instrument of ESA’s Herschel mission. His research interests are (81822) Jamesearly [2.80, 0.13, 13.9] population synthesis models for dusty galaxies, H II 2000 KN38 . Discovered 2000 May 27 by M. Collins regions, star formation, the ages of early-type galaxies and M. White at Mission Viejo. (* MPO 59240) and Spitzer data. (M 58596) James M. Early (1922-2004) was a principal in the development of transistors for the Telstar 1 (84011) Jean-Claude [3.99, 0.25, 4.0] communication satellite. He discovered the space- 2002 OB25. Discovered 2002 July 23 by S. F. Hönig charge layer widening in semiconductors, now called at Palomar. (* MPO 60070) the ”Early Effect”. He was inducted into the New Jean-Claude George Pelle (1942- ) is a passionate Jersey Inventors Hall of Fame and was a Fellow of amateur astronomer who operates an observatory on IEEE. (M 55988) Tahiti, French Polynesia. Among his main interests are observations of occultations by minor planets and (81859) Joetaylor [2.58, 0.14, 7.4] searching for supernovae. (M 57425) 2000 KP69. Discovered 2000 May 29 by the LINEAR at Socorro. (* MPO 59254) (84012) Deluise [2.22, 0.15, 3.7] Joseph H. Taylor (1941- ), pulsar hunter extraor- 2002 PR. Discovered 2002 Aug. 2 by the Campo Impera- dinaire, is also a Nobel laureate and MacArthur fellow. tore NEO Survey at Campo Imperatore. (* MPO 60071) The naming is on the occasion of his retirement as Fiore De Luise (1977- ) collaborates with the a professor at Princeton University in Sept. 2006. CINEOS program and since 2004 has been at the (M 57952) University of Rome working on visible and infrared photometric and spectroscopic analysis of minor (82071) Debrecen [2.38, 0.13, 6.9] planets in order to investigate their origin and 2000 YA32. Discovered 2000 Dec. 31 by K. Sárneczky evolution. (M 59924) and L. Kiss at Piszkéstet˝o. (* MPO 59334) Debrecen is the second largest city in Hungary and (84884) Dorismcmillan [3.23, 0.07, 13.3] the regional center and capital of Hajdú-Bihar county. 2003 FS20. Discovered 2003 Mar. 23 by the Catalina Kossuth University is located there. The Heliophysical Sky Survey at Tucson. (* MPO 60368) Observatory of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences Doris McMillan (1909-1999) of San Benito, Texas, evolved from the Kossuth educational observatory in was a science educator with Cranbrook Institute of 1958. (M 61766) Science in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, in the 1960s and influential to many amateur and professional (82092) Kalocsa [2.42, 0.17, 2.5] astronomers, space scientists and educators. (M 62356) 2001 DV86. Discovered 2001 Feb. 27 by K. Sárneczky and A. Derekas at Piszkéstet˝o. (* MPO 59342) (84919) Karinthy [2.81, 0.13, 13.2] Birthplace of the second discoverer, Kalocsa, between 2003 VH. Discovered 2003 Nov. 3 by K. Sárneczky the Duna and Tisza rivers and having a current and S. Mészáros at Piszkéstet˝o. (* MPO 60381) population of around 18 000, was inhabited as early Frigyes Karinthy (1887-1938) was a Hungarian author, as 300 B.C. The town’s Haynald Observatory, founded playwright, poet, journalist and translator. His sense 164 (84921) Morkoláb of humor and criticism already appeared in his early unique style, have gained international recognition. diaries. He started his writing career as a journalist (M 60301) and remained a writer of short, humorous blurbs until his death. He is one of the most popular Hungarian (85471) Maryam [2.35, 0.23, 25.5] writers. (M 61766) 1997 LD4 . Discovered 1997 June 4 at the George Observatory at Needville. (* MPO 62702) (84921) Morkoláb [2.57, 0.27, 12.1] Maryam is a composite name in honor of Martin R. 2003 VN1. Discovered 2003 Nov. 9 by K. Sárneczky Pepper (1976- ), Ryan D. Pepper (1977- ) and and B. Sip˝ocz at Piszkéstet˝o. (* MPO 60381) Amber D. Pepper (1980- ), children of one of the Morkoláb (or Markolaáb) is a Hungarian mythical discoverers of this minor planet. (M 56615) animal that eats the sun or moon during a total eclipse. The name was inspired by the fact that this object (85472) Xizezong [2.31, 0.20, 9.3] was discovered during a total lunar eclipse. (M 56962) 1997 LF4 . Discovered 1997 June 9 at the Beijing Observatory at Xinglong. (* MPO 62702) (84928) Oliversacks [2.93, 0.03, 1.1] Chinese science historian and academician of Chinese 2003 WE13. Discovered 2003 Nov. 16 by the Catalina Academy of Sciences Xi Zezong (1927- ) made many Sky Survey at Tucson. (* MPO 60384) contributions to the history of science, especially to Oliver Sacks (1933- ) is a physician and author. the history of astronomy. His New Catalogue of His descriptions of people confronting neurological Ancient Novae (1955) has received wide attention in challenges such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s, the contemporary astrophysical community. (M 59388) together with his books about the the brain, botany, chemistry and music, have inspired generations of (85511) Celnik [2.43, 0.20, 2.4] doctors, patients and readers around the world. 1997 UR10 . Discovered 1997 Oct. 30 by B. Koch at (M 63641) Solingen. (* MPO 62717) Werner E. Celnik (1953- ) studied astrophysics (85119) Hannieschaft [1.92, 0.14, 19.8] and is a longtime German amateur astronomer. He 1972 RD. Discovered 1972 Sept. 15 by T. Gehrels at served as president of the German Vereinigung der Palomar. (* MPO 62581) Sternfreunde. As an astronomy writer and lecturer With code name ”Hannie”, Jannetje Johanna Schaft he always keeps the interests of beginning amateur (1920-1945) was a member of the Dutch Resistance astronomers in mind. He is also an experienced during World War II. Her nickname was ”Het meisje astrophotographer. (M 64564) met het rode haar” (the girl with the red hair), which is also the title of a book and film about her. She (85773) Gutbezahl [2.44, 0.13, 5.5] was executed three weeks before the end of the war. 1998 UF15 . Discovered 1998 Oct. 25 by I. P. Griffin (M 61766) at Cocoa. (* MPO 62817) Jennifer Gutbezahl (1963- ) was deeply involved (85308) Atsushimori [2.29, 0.18, 5.2] in the evaluation of the NASA Space Science Mission 1994 WG4. Discovered 1994 Nov. 30 by A. Nakamura Directorate’s education and public outreach programs. at Kuma. (* MPO 62648) Her academic background includes explorations of the Atsushi Mori (1970-2007), a Japanese astronomer, human experience from both an artistic and a scientific was a researcher at the National Astronomical Ob- viewpoint. (M 59924) servatory (2000-2003) and Nishi-Harima Astronomical Observatory (2003-2007). He devoted himself to the (86043) Cévennes [2.94, 0.16, 12.6] study of cometary physics, as well as to educating the 1999 OE. Discovered 1999 July 16 at the Pises general public about astronomy. (M 60301) Observatory at Draveil. (* MPO 62934) The Pises Observatory is located on the Lingas (85386) Payton [2.68, 0.12, 13.6] plateau near Mount Aigoual in the Cévennes National 1996 OU2. Discovered 1996 July 26 by the AMOS at Park in Southern France. The region is registered as Haleakala. (* MPO 62672) a biosphere reserve by UNESCO. (M 60731) Walter ”Sweetness” Payton (1954-1999) was one of the greatest running backs ever to play in the National (88260) Insubria [2.60, 0.13, 13.8] Football League. He is considered by many to be the 2001 HE23. Discovered 2001 Apr. 22 by L. Buzzi and best all-around football player ever. His 13-year career F. Bellini at Varese. (* MPO 63781) was with the Chicago Bears. He was inducted into Regio Insubria is the old Celtic name of western the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993. (M 62930) Lombardia, a region of northern Italy known for its colorful countryside and blue lakes in which the Alps are (85411) Paulflora [2.69, 0.07, 4.3] reflected. Many historical astronomical observatories 1996 VA1. Discovered 1996 Nov. 3 by E. Meyer and can be found there, including the Schiaparelli {see E. Obermair at Linz. (* MPO 62682) planet (4062)} Observatory near Varese, where this Paul Flora (1922- ), caricaturist, graphic artist minor planet was discovered. (M 63642) and illustator, was born in South Tyrol but has lived in Innsbruck, North Tyrol, since his early years. His (88611) Teharonhiawako [44.2, 0.02, 2.6] first book, Flora’s Fauna, was published in 1953. His 2001 QT297 . Discovered 2001 Aug. 20 at the Cerro ironic and sarcastic drawings, sketched in a distinctive, Tololo Observatory at La Serena. (* MPO 63923) (88705) Potato 165

In the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) creation myth Teharon- Francesca Rampazzi (1945- ), a communications hiawako was a son of the granddaughter of the Great specialist, is responsible for communication and editing Spirit creation god. He became a farmer and was for the National Telescope Galileo. She is active in loved by the people. The companion object (88611) the project to digitize the photographic archives of the Teharonhiawako I, discovered 2001 Oct. 11 by J. L. Asiago Astrophysical Observatory and instrumental in Elliot, S. D. Kern and D. J. Osip, is named for his maintaining the ADAS archive. (M 58596) twin brother Sawiskera. Sawiskera was a skilled hunter but was jealous, cruel and destructive, and he was (89818) Jureskvarˇc [2.57, 0.03, 10.6] eventually conquered by his brother. (M 59388) 2002 AX203. Discovered 2002 Jan. 2 by the Asiago-DLR The names were suggested by R. J. Benecchi and Asteroid Survey at Cima Ekar. (* MPO 64365) S. D. Kern. Jure Skvarˇc (1964- ) created data-analysis software for the automatic search and astrometric mea- (88705) Potato [3.12, 0.09, 10.0] surements in the minor planet and comet search project 2001 SV. Discovered 2001 Sept. 17 by W. K. Y. Yeung at the Crniˇ Vrh Observatory and in the Astrovirtel ( ) at Benson. * MPO 63960 survey at the University of Padua. (M 58597) The United Nations has declared 2008 the Inter- national Year of the Potato. First domesticated in (89909) Linie [3.13, 0.08, 1.6] the Andes, the potato was carried to Europe in the 2002 ET2 . Discovered 2002 Mar. 8 at the Kleˇt sixteenth century. Its value lies in its high yield Observatory at Kleˇt. (* MPO 64394) and its almost perfect balance of nutrition. Many Linie was the avant-garde association of artists minor planets are believed to be shaped like potatoes. active in CeskéBudˇejoviceˇ from 1931 to 1939. Its (M 63174) work covered the full range of art disciplines. Its (88961) Valpertile [2.70, 0.10, 7.8] rich international contacts, including connection to the 2001 TH . Discovered 2001 Oct. 14 by the Asiago-DLR Bauhaus {see planet (8502)}, resulted in the exhibition 47 ˇ Asteroid Survey at Cima Ekar. (* MPO 64062) of L. Moholy-Nagy in Ceské Budˇejovice in 1936. Valerio Pertile (1932-2005) was a skilled and dedicated (M 59924) technician and night assistant at the Asiago Schmidt telescope from 1965 to 2000. He took the major (90138) Diehl [2.29, 0.06, 0.5] fraction of the 16 000 plates acquired with that 2002 YD. Discovered 2002 Dec. 25 by B. L. Stevens telescope, a most precious archive of photographic at Las Cruces. (* MPO 64469) data. (M 58596) Jacqueline (Jackie) Diehl (1963- ), the first chair of the White Sands Star Party, has promoted astronomy (89131) Phildevries [2.38, 0.13, 7.0] through the Alamogordo Astronomy Club. She 2001 UC12 . Discovered 2001 Oct. 23 by W. K. Y. managed Space Camp at the New Mexico Museum Yeung at Benson. (* MPO 64127) of Space History and has been education and public Phil DeVries (1952- ) is an entomologist who outreach coordinator at the National Solar Observatory. teaches in the Department of Biological Science at the (M 55988) University of New Orleans. Recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship, he published two books on Costa Rica (90279) Devˇetsil [2.70, 0.18, 13.7] butterflies. (M 62930) 2003 DL10. Discovered 2003 Feb. 26 by the KLENOT at Kleˇt. (* MPO 64513) (89664) Pignata [2.71, 0.13, 11.0] Devˇetsil was the Czech avant-garde group of artists 2001 YU5. Discovered 2001 Dec. 19 by the Asiago-DLR active from 1920 to 1930, led by V. Nezval, J. Seifert Asteroid Survey at Cima Ekar. (* MPO 64314) and K. Teige. The artistic output was focused on Giuliano Pignata (1972- ), a member of the magic realism, proletkult and Poetism, especially in Asiago-DLR Asteroid Survey, contributes in a decisive poetry and illustration. Devˇetsil means ”nine forces” way to the calibration and adaptation of the CCD or the butterbur plant in Czech. (M 62930) detector to the telescope. His main research interest is now supernovae, but he still searches for minor planets (90288) Dalleave [3.10, 0.14, 9.5] in supernova survey images. (M 58596) 2003 ET17. Discovered 2003 Mar. 6 by the Asiago-DLR Asteroid Survey at Cima Ekar. (* MPO 64516) (89735) Tommei [3.07, 0.11, 6.6] Sergio Dalle Ave (1955- ), technician and night 2002 AM. Discovered 2002 Jan. 4 by A. Boattini and assistant at the Asiago Astrophysical Observatory since L. Tesi at San Marcello Pistoiese. (* MPO 64337) 1982, is an expert in graphics and in the enhancement Giacomo Tommei (1978- ) carried out research of photographic plates. He contributed to the ADAS at the University of Pisa on the impact monitoring project by acquiring and storing data with the Schmidt of near-earth objects. His research interests in telescope in Asiago. (M 58597) celestial mechanics include the orbit determination and dynamics of NEOs. (M 62930) (90308) Johney [2.51, 0.05, 6.6] 2003 FV14. Discovered 2003 Mar. 23 by the Catalina (89739) Rampazzi [2.58, 0.04, 14.2] Sky Survey at Tucson. (* MPO 64522) 2002 AL7. Discovered 2002 Jan. 9 by the Asiago-DLR John Ey (1952- ) is a photographer in Tucson who Asteroid Survey at Cima Ekar. (* MPO 64339) specializes in natural scenic images of the American 166 (90328) Haryou west. He is also an amateur paleontologist primarily (90463) Johnrichard [3.12, 0.05, 9.0] interested in carnivore dentition. (M 65124) 2004 CS39 . Discovered 2004 Feb. 14 by D. S. Dixon at Las Cruces. (* MPO 64568) (90328) Haryou [2.33, 0.12, 6.4] John B. Dixon (1923- ) of Hadley, Michigan, and 2003 FQ85. Discovered 2003 Mar. 28 by the Catalina Richard R. Dixon (1927- ) of Ortonville, Michigan, Sky Survey at Tucson. (* MPO 64528) expended considerable time and effort in transporting HARYOU (Harlem Youth Opportunities Unlimited) observatory domes from Michigan to New Mexico and was founded during the American Civil Rights then in the construction of the structures for Jornada movement by social scientist Kenneth Clark. Based in Observatory in New Mexico. (M 60301) Harlem and directed by community leader Cyril Tyson {see planet (90450)} HARYOU studied the causes of (90502) Buratti [3.98, 0.19, 9.1] inner-city poverty and remedies to it, culminating in 2004 EM7 . Discovered 2004 Mar. 12 by the JPL a landmark 1964 report. (M 61269) NEAT Program at Palomar. (* MPO 64581) Bonnie J. Buratti (1952- ), a senior research (90429) Wetmore [2.44, 0.13, 1.9] scientist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, studies 2004 BW37. Discovered 2004 Jan. 19 by the Catalina photometric properties of the surfaces of outer planet Sky Survey at Tucson. (* MPO 64557) natural satellites and the small bodies of the solar Shirley R. Wetmore ( b. 1947) was the senior curator system. She is a member of the science teams for the at the University of Arizona Mineral Museum. In 2001 Clementine, Deep Space 1, Cassini and New Horizons she received the university’s Staff Excellence award. missions. (M 62356) She has been a dedicated member and officer of the (90525) Karijanberg [2.31, 0.01, 1.8] Tucson Gem and Mineral Society, which hosts the 2004 FB . Discovered 2004 Mar. 17 by J. W. Young annual international Tucson Gem and Mineral Show. 2 at Wrightwood. ( MPO 64588) (M 65124) * Named in honor of Karen (1953- ), wife of the (90446) Truesdell [2.35, 0.22, 5.6] discoverer, and her parents, Richard (1928-1978) and Janet Halberg (1932-1997). (M 60301) 2004 BL107. Discovered 2004 Jan. 28 by the Catalina ( ) Sky Survey at Tucson. * MPO 64563 (90564) Markjarnyk [3.13, 0.18, 21.6] Robert Truesdell (1967- ) is a Tucson businessman 2004 GJ2 . Discovered 2004 Apr. 12 by the Siding and gifted amateur paleontologist specializing in the Spring Survey at Siding Spring. ( MPO 64600) ( ) * fossils of the American southwest. M 65124 Mark Andrew Jarnyk (1963-2006) was a software (90447) Emans [2.32, 0.11, 8.1] engineer at the Australian National University’s 2004 BB . Discovered 2004 Jan. 28 by the Catalina Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics. He 109 made significant contributions to instrumentation for Sky Survey at Tucson. (* MPO 64563) Mike Emans (1944- ) is a Seattle-area retired the Gemini Observatory and the JACARA project. computer operations manager formerly with the This is the first numbered discovery from the Siding Department of Information Services for the state of Spring Survey. (M 57425) Washington. He is also a semi-professional guitarist (90713) Chajnantor [2.28, 0.20, 6.5] with a group called ”Common Threads” that played 1990 VE . Discovered 1990 Nov. 11 by T. Seki at in the Washington area. (M 65124) 3 Geisei. (* MPO 66441) Chajnantor is a 5000-meter-high plateau in the ( ) [ ] 90449 Brucestephenson 3.06, 0.22, 20.0 Atacama Desert along the Andes in northern Chile. 2004 BR116. Discovered 2004 Jan. 27 by the Catalina The Atacama {see planet (18725)} Large Millimeter Sky Survey at Tucson. (* MPO 64564) Array will be constructed there jointly by the C. Bruce Stephenson (1929-2001) was appointed the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, the Warner professor of astronomy at Case Western Reserve U.S. National Science Foundation and the European University and the Warner and Swasey Observatory Southern Observatory. (M 58597) in 1988. In 1977 he was codiscoverer of the unusual star SS 433. (M 65124) (90818) Daverichards [2.73, 0.10, 8.7] Obituary published in Bull. Am. Astron. Soc., 1995 RR. Discovered 1995 Sept. 14 by the AMOS at ( ) Vol. 34, No. 4, p. 1384-1385 2002 . Haleakala. (* MPO 66479) Dave Richards (1957- ) was the AMOS Com- (90450) Cyriltyson [3.18, 0.06, 20.5] mander during the last years of the twentieth century, 2004 BR117. Discovered 2004 Jan. 28 by the Catalina ardently supporting the search for near-earth objcets Sky Survey at Tucson. (* MPO 64564) in collaboration with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Cyril deGrasse Tyson (1927- ) worked to empower (M 60301) those disenfranchised by the forces of politics and economics. His work in New York City government (90820) McCann [2.67, 0.12, 9.4] during the American Civil Rights movement and as 1995 SS1. Discovered 1995 Sept. 20 by the AMOS at an administrator at the City College of New York led Haleakala. (* MPO 66479) to greater opportunities for youth in the inner city. Jeff McCann (1962- ) was the AMOS Commander (M 61269) during the early years of the twenty-first century. He (91006) Fleming 167 ensured that funding and support was always available (91395) Sakanouenokumo [2.65, 0.13, 10.9] for the NEAT program, and he was an inspiration to 1999 LM1 . Discovered 1999 June 5 by A. Nakamura all who worked with him. (M 59924) at Kuma. (* MPO 66715) Sakanoue no Kumo is a Japanese novel, written by (91006) Fleming [2.54, 0.12, 15.5] Ryotaro Shiba between 1968 and 1972. Based on the 1998 BT . Discovered 1998 Jan. 28 by M. Tichýand true story of three young men who lived in Matsuyama 25 in the Meiji Period, this novel expresses the aspiration Z. Moravec at Kleˇt. (* MPO 66549) ( ) to western culture in Japan, which was en route to Alexander Fleming 1881-1955 was a Scottish biolo- ( ) gist and pharmacologist. His best-known achievements modernization. M 61766 are the discovery of the enzyme lysozyme and isolation of the antibiotic substance penicillin, for which he (91422) Giraudon [2.65, 0.17, 11.0] shared a Nobel Prize in 1945 with Florey and Chain. 1999 OH. Discovered 1999 July 16 at the Pises (M 61269) Observatory at Draveil. (* MPO 66725) Edmond Giraudon (1924- ), a professor in (91007) Ianfleming [2.35, 0.19, 7.3] mechanical engineering and a popularizer of astronomy, initiated the construction of five observatories in several 1998 BL30. Discovered 1998 Jan. 30 by J. Ticháand M. Tichýat Kleˇt. ( MPO 66549) high schools in the Provence Alpes, Côte d’Azur and * ( ) Ian Lancaster Fleming (1908-1964) was a British Languedoc Roussillon regions of France. M 69731 writer and journalist. Fleming is best remembered for creating the character of British Secret Service agent (91428) Cortesi [2.63, 0.14, 11.8] James Bond (”007”) and chronicling his adventures in 1999 QT1. Discovered 1999 Aug. 20 by S. Sposetti at twelve novels and nine short stories. (M 61269) Gnosca. (* MPO 66728) Sergio Cortesi (1932- ) has been the director of (91024) Széchenyi [2.66, 0.06, 4.6] the Specola Solare Locarno-Monti since 1957. He was 1998 DA33. Discovered 1998 Feb. 28 by K. Sárneczky one of the co-founders and for a long time the president ( ) and L. Kiss at Piszkéstet˝o. (* MPO 66557) of the SocietàAstronomica Ticinese. M 59388 Count István Széchenyi (1791-1860), known as ”The Greatest Hungarian”, was a writer, reformer and (91429) Michelebianda [2.74, 0.22, 10.6] patriot. In addition to promoting the first permanent 1999 QO2. Discovered 1999 Aug. 30 by S. Sposetti at bridge between Buda and Pest, he became famous for Gnosca. (* MPO 66728) donating a year’s income toward the foundation of the Michele Bianda (1956- ) studied physics at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences. (M 61766) Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule in Zürich. He is now the scientific director of the Istituto Ricerche (91199) Johngray [3.24, 0.06, 22.1] Solari in Locarno. (M 59388; M 60059) 1998 SS147. Discovered 1998 Sept. 20 by E. W. Elst at La Silla. (* MPO 66631) (91890) Kiriko Matsuri [3.00, 0.13, 11.7] British philosopher John Gray (1948- ) considers 1999 VD2. Discovered 1999 Nov. 4 by A. Tsuchikawa morality to be an illusion and mankind a rapacious at Yanagida. (* MPO 66909) species engaged in wiping out other forms of life while Kiriko is an object like a big lantern. There are destroying its natural environment. (M 63174) many festivals in the Noto peninsula called ”Kiriko Matsuri” (festival). The biggest kiriko is 15 meters (91213) Botchan [2.18, 0.17, 4.5] high and weighs 2 tons. Many people carry kirikos on their shoulders and run with them. It is very exciting. 1998 YZ7. Discovered 1998 Dec. 22 by A. Nakamura ( ) at Kuma. (* MPO 66637) M 55988 Botchan is one of the most popular novels in Japan, written by Soseki Natsume in 1906. The story (91898) Margnetti [2.97, 0.12, 4.6] is based on the author’s personal experience as a 1999 VB11. Discovered 1999 Nov. 8 by S. Sposetti at Tokyo-born young teacher being transferred to the Gnosca. (* MPO 66912) city of Matsuyama, which is the stage of the novel. Giuseppe Margnetti (1960- ) is a keen winemaker (M 61766) and artist living in the Swiss town of Camorino with his wife Danila (née Cosner). (M 64564) (91287) Simon-Garfunkel [2.29, 0.11, 6.2] 1999 FP21. Discovered 1999 Mar. 21 by C. Jacques at (92097) Aidai [3.26, 0.09, 1.1] Serra da Piedade. (* MPO 66669) 1999 XX37. Discovered 1999 Dec. 3 by A. Nakamura Simon and Garfunkel, both born in 1941 and bred in at Kuma. (* MPO 66990) Queens, New York, became one of the most successful Ehime University, whose nickname is Aidai, is one of duos in the history of popular music. Their magic the 87 national universities in Japan. It was established is heard through the beautiful high tenor voice of in 1949 with the consolidation of four schools. Since Garfunkel, as it gently wraps around Simon’s natural the foundation of the Research Center for Space and talent of combining poetic lyrics with memorable Cosmic Evolution in 2007, Aidai has promoted the melodies. (M 56615) study of astronomy and cosmology. (M 65124) 168 (92297) Monrad

(92297) Monrad [3.19, 0.19, 18.6] (94884) Takuya [2.35, 0.05, 3.3] 2000 EL156. Discovered 2000 Mar. 10 by the Catalina 2001 XK249. Discovered 2001 Dec. 14 by H. Boffin at Sky Survey at Tucson. (* MPO 67064) Uccle. (* MPO 67064) Ingrid ”Twink” Monrad (1945- ) is a meteorite Takuya Matsuda (1943- ), professor of astro- hunter in Tucson, Arizona. With Jim Kriegh and physics in the department of earth and planetary John Blennert, she is one of the co-discoverers of the sciences at Kobe University, is a recognised authority Gold Basin Meteorite Strewn Field. (M 61766) on computer simulations, particularly of accretion disks and wind accretion. Also a relativitist, he has (92525) Delucchi [2.44, 0.22, 2.2] served as president of the Astronomical Society of 2000 OV2. Discovered 2000 July 28 by S. Sposetti at Japan. (M 56615) Gnosca. (* MPO 67154) Fausto Delucchi (1947- ) is a Swiss amateur (95008) Ivanobertini [2.20, 0.22, 9.0] astronomer in Vico Morcote. He shares his astronomical 2002 AH1. Discovered 2002 Jan. 4 by the Asiago-DLR passion by showing the beauty of celestial objects to Asteroid Survey at Cima Ekar. (* MPO 67109) visitors at the public Calina Observatory in Carona. Ivano Bertini (1968- ), an active member of the (M 62930) Asiago-DLR Asteroid Survey, is collaborating in the planning of observations using the OSIRIS two-camera (92585) Fumagalli [2.43, 0.21, 1.7] system on board the European Space Agency’s Rosetta 2000 PP8 . Discovered 2000 Aug. 7 by S. Sposetti at mission. His main research field is the study of the Gnosca. ( MPO 67179) * dust environment in comets. (M 58597) Francesco Fumagalli (1958- )is an Italian telescope maker and amateur astronomer who observes variable (95179) Berkó [2.39, 0.20, 1.8] stars. He lives in Bregazzana di Varese. (M 62930) 2002 BO. Discovered 2002 Jan. 16 by K. Sárneczky and Z. Heiner at Piszkéstet˝o. ( MPO 67173) (92891) Bless [2.31, 0.07, 6.1] * Ern˝o Berkó (1955- ) is a Hungarian amateur 2000 QK236. Discovered 2000 Aug. 26 by R. Millis at ( ) astronomer interested in deep-sky objects and double La Serena. * MPO 67305 stars. He is an independent discoverer of the supernova ( ) Robert C. Bless 1927- served on the astronomy 1999by, and as of Oct. 2006 the Washington Double faculty at the University of Wisconsin in Madison from Star Catalog contains over 160 double stars discovered 1958 until 1995. An expert in stellar energy distri- by him. (M 58597) butions, he taught and encouraged many astronomy graduate students, including the discoverer, whose (95771) Lachat [2.62, 0.18, 14.6] Ph.D. thesis research he advised. (M 62930) 2003 EZ49 . Discovered 2003 Mar. 9 by M. Ory at (94228) Leesuikwan [2.65, 0.13, 21.6] Vicques. (* MPO 67366) 2001 BU . Discovered 2001 Jan. 31 by W. K. Y. Damien Lachat (1977- ) is an electronics engineer 61 who works at the Swiss Federal Office of Metrology Yeung at Arizona City. (* MPO 67817) Lee Sui Kwan (1968- ) was a former vice and an amateur astronomer in Jura. He is one of the president of the Hong Kong Astronomical Society. He founders of the Observatoire Astronomique Jurassien, has been putting sustained efforts into astronomical near Vicques. (M 60731) popularization and education to the general public ( ) [ ] in Hong Kong. He has given several hundred 95793 Brock 2.40, 0.08, 8.8 2003 FR20. Discovered 2003 Mar. 23 by the Catalina astronomical talks to teenagers to stimulate their ( ) interest in astronomy. (M 57952) Sky Survey at Tucson. * MPO 67373 Brad Brock (1955- ) is a manager with IBM (94291) Django [3.12, 0.20, 13.2] Information Technology and Services. He has also been 2001 DX86. Discovered 2001 Feb. 28 by R. Dyvig at very active in local Boy Scouts of America activities ( ) Quinn. (* MPO 66838) in the Tucson, Arizona, area. M 65124 Jean-Baptiste ”Django” Reinhardt (1910-1953), legendary Belgian Sinto Gypsy jazz guitarist composer, (95851) Stromvil [2.54, 0.14, 8.9] ˇ became renowned as a member of the famous ensemble 2003 FD123 . Discovered 2003 Mar. 26 by K. Cernis ”Quintette du Hot Club de France” in 1934. Despite and K. Zdanavicius at Moletai. (* MPO 67392) limited use of his injured fretting hand, Reinhardt The Stromvil photometric system, established in 1996 pushed guitar technique to new virtuosic heights. by V. Straizys {see planet (68730)}, D. L. Crawford {see (M 64312) planet (7327)} and A. G. Davis Philip as a combination of the Strömgren and Vilnius photometric systems, (94356) Naruto [2.26, 0.14, 5.9] permits the classification of stars of all types on the 2001 QE178. Discovered 2001 Aug. 28 by A. Nakamura basis of photometric measurements alone. (M 60301) at Kuma. (* MPO 66861) Naruto Kaikyo is a 1.3-kilometer-wide strait between (95939) Thagnesland [2.61, 0.10, 4.8] the islands of Shikoku and Awaji. The strait is 2003 KL20. Discovered 2003 May 30 by J. Young at particularly famous for the huge swirls caused by Wrightwood. (* MPO 67419) the world’s third-most-rapid tidal current. In 1985 a This minor planet is named in memory of Thaddeus long-span suspension bridge was constructed over the (1866-1927) and Agnes Vreeland (1877-1961), maternal strait. (M 62930) grandparents of the discoverer. (M 59924) (96086) Toscanos 169

(96086) Toscanos [3.94, 0.14, 4.9] toward the discovery of spin-vector alignment in the 1006 T-2. Discovered 1973 Sept. 29 by C. J. van Koronis family. (M 55988) Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. The name was suggested by R. P. Binzel. (* MPO 67465) Toscanos is the site of ruins of a Phoenician colony (96876) Andreamanna [2.55, 0.01, 4.7] (first millennium B.C.) on the Mediterranean coast of 1999 TY10. Discovered 1999 Oct. 7 by S. Sposetti at Spain near Torre del Mar, at the east of Malaga. Gnosca. (* MPO 70779) Excavations started in 1964 have led to the discovery Andrea Manna (1964- ) is a Swiss journalist. of these ruins. (M 57425) He is also a guitar player and amateur astronomer. He observes variable stars and occultations by minor (96189) Pygmalion [1.82, 0.31, 14.0] planets from his home town of Cugnasco. He also 1991 NT3. Discovered 1991 July 6 by H. Debehogne collaborates with the Specola Solare in Locarno. at La Silla. (* MPO 70511) (M 62931) Pygmalion, a vegetation god in ancient Greek mythology, is also the name of the Greek sculptor who (97069) Stek [2.61, 0.06, 8.6] fell in love with his statue. The mythical character of 1999 VB23. Discovered 1999 Nov. 12 by S. Sposetti at Pygmalion has inspired many musicians and writers, Gnosca. (* MPO 70858) notably George Bernard Shaw, and ”pygmalionism” is Stefano Klett (1964- ) is a Swiss computer a well-known psychological concept. (M 64312) scientist and amateur astronomer who observes minor planets from his home town of Camorino. He is the (96217) Gronchi [2.30, 0.20, 4.0] promoter of the Ticino section of Dark Sky Switzerland. 1993 RP2 . Discovered 1993 Sept. 14 by A. Boattini (M 62931) and V. Goretti at Cima Ekar. (* MPO 70520) Giovanni-Federico Gronchi (1970- ) carries out (97268) Serafinozani [2.60, 0.29, 5.4] research at the University of Pisa on celestial mechanics, 1999 XD127. Discovered 1999 Dec. 7 by the Catalina secular evolution and proper elements of near-earth Sky Survey at Tucson. (* MPO 70937) asteroids, the mutual geometry of Keplerian orbit In 1993 the family of Serafino Zani built the determination and collision singularities. (M 59388) Lumezzane Observatory in Brescia and gave it to the local amateur astronomers so that they are able (96254) Hoyo [2.28, 0.11, 3.5] to obtain both astrometry and photometry of minor 1995 DT2. Discovered 1995 Feb. 27 by A. Nakamura planets. (M 56962) at Kuma. (* MPO 70533) Hoyo Kaikyo is a 14-kilometer wide strait between (97582) Hijikawa [3.17, 0.17, 1.1] Kyushu and Shikoku, two of the four main islands of 2000 EP15. Discovered 2000 Mar. 6 by A. Nakamura Japan. The strait is known as a good fishing ground at Kuma. (* MPO 71055) for chub mackerel and horse mackerel. (M 62931) Ehime prefecture’s 103-km-long Hijikawa river has its source near the Tosaka Pass in Seiyo City and (96268) Tomcarr [2.59, 0.27, 4.4] flows into the Seto Inland Sea. With more than 470 1995 SA55. Discovered 1995 Sept. 20 by T. B. Spahr tributaries, the Hijikawa has supplied its abundant at Tucson. (* MPO 70538) water to the people in the southern part of Ehime, Thomas D. Carr (1917- ), a contributor to the especially for irrigation. (M 63642) U.S. efforts in applied science during World War II and a creator of the astronomy program at the University (97637) Blennert [3.07, 0.16, 14.9] of Florida, is here honored especially for his pioneering 2000 EQ156. Discovered 2000 Mar. 10 by the Catalina work on the radio properties of Jupiter. (M 59924) Sky Survey at Tucson. (* MPO 71076) John Blennert (1951- ) is a meteorite hunter in (96506) Oberösterreich [2.63, 0.16, 16.1] Tucson, Arizona, one of three co-discoverers of the 1998 OR4 . Discovered 1998 July 26 by E. Meyer at Gold Basin Meteorite Strewn Field. (M 61766) Linz. (* MPO 70628) Oberösterreich is one of the nine federal states of (98127) Vilgusová [2.42, 0.18, 3.9] Austria and one of the most important industrial areas 2000 SP24. Discovered 2000 Sept. 24 by L. Sarounováˇ of Austria today. Its capital is Linz {see planet (1469)}, and P. Pravec at Ondˇrejov. (* MPO 71275) where Johannes Kepler {see planet (1134)} lived from Hedvika Vilgusová (1946-2007) was an illustrator of 1612 to 1626 and discovered his third law in 1618. books of tales that have been published in several Since 1918 the name Oberösterreich has been official. European countries. Her great empathy for a child’s (M 62931) soul has resulted in her illustrations having a very positive charge of humanity. (M 63642) (96747) Crespodasilva [2.59, 0.20, 13.2] 1999 QQ2. Discovered 1999 Aug. 16 by L. Crespo da (98722) Elenaumberto [2.58, 0.19, 12.0] Silva at Westford. (* MPO 70725) 2000 YJ8 . Discovered 2000 Dec. 22 by G. Masi at Lucy d’Escoffier Crespo da Silva (1978-2000) was Ceccano. (* MPO 71515) a promising student in planetary sciences at the Elena Persichilli (1940- ) and Umberto Masi Massachusetts Institute of Technology. As an observer (1926- ) are the parents of the discoverer, who of light curves of minor planets, she contributed data expresses eternal gratitude to them. This citation 170 (98825) Maryellen celebrates the great importance they had in supporting (99928) Brainard [3.10, 0.15, 4.0] him over the last 26 years, since the beginning 2000 EQ147. Discovered 2000 Mar. 4 by the Catalina of his interest in astronomy, up to his professional Sky Survey at Tucson. (* MPO 74517) involvement with this science. (M 56615) Bradley J. Brainard (1955- ) is a surgeon at the Tucson Orthopedic Institute. He has also held (98825) Maryellen [2.60, 0.16, 14.4] a residency in orthopedic surgery at the University 2000 YF . Discovered 2000 Dec. 27 by E. E. of Arizona School of Medicine and a fellowship in 139 foot-and-ankle surgery at the University of Cincinnati. Sheridan at Kanab. (* MPO 71553) Mary Ellen Craven has been a faithful companion (M 56962) and partner for many years. Her support and assistance (99950) Euchenor [5.14, 0.08, 21.9] has permitted the discoverer to continue his interest 1973 SC1 . Discovered 1973 Sept. 19 by C. J. van in astronomy. (M 55988) Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. (* MPO 77918) (99070) Strittmatter [3.25, 0.04, 10.9] The Greek hero Euchenor, who came from Corinth, 2001 FA10. Discovered 2001 Mar. 22 by D. Healy at was killed in the Trojan War by Paris {see planet Sierra Vista. (* MPO 71643) (3317)}. (M 55988) Peter Strittmatter (1939- ) is Regents Professor, chairman of astronomy and director of the Steward (100000) Astronautica [1.90, 0.09, 21.2] Observatory at the University of Arizona. His 1982 SH1. Discovered 1982 Sept. 28 by J. Gibson at leadership is a key factor in turning the Large Palomar. (* MPO 77935) Binocular Telescope and Giant Magellan Telescope This minor planet is being named Astronautica to projects from plans into reality. (M 58597) recognize the fiftieth anniversary of the start of the Space Age, inaugurated by the launching of the first artificial earth satellite on 1957 Oct. 4. The name (99193) Obsfabra [3.06, 0.33, 15.3] is associated with this significant number, as space 2001 GN4. Discovered 2001 Apr. 14 by J. Manteca at is defined to begin at an altitude of 100 000 meters Begues. ( MPO 71687) * above the earth’s surface. (M 60731) Inaugurated on 1904 Apr. 7, the Fabra Observatory in Barcelona has been known for its work in astronomy, (100019) Gregorianik [2.53, 0.23, 2.9] ( ) meteorology and seismology. M 59388 1989 UO7. Discovered 1989 Oct. 23 by F. Börngen at Tautenburg. (* MPO 77943) (99201) Sattler [2.76, 0.09, 14.8] The Gregorian Chant (German shortening Gregoria- 2001 HY16. Discovered 2001 Apr. 25 by P. G. Comba nik) is monophonic liturgical singing with a plain at Prescott. (* MPO 71690) melody, in Europe in common use since the earliest Birgit I. Sattler (1969- ) is a member of Middle Ages. The chant is sung by a choir or by the department of limnology and zoology at the soloists. It is still sung in churches today. (M 55988) University of Innsbruck. She was a member of two Antarctica expeditions sponsored respectively by the (100027) Hannaharendt [2.41, 0.22, 1.5] National Science Foundation and the Planetary Studies 1990 TR3 . Discovered 1990 Oct. 12 by F. Börngen Foundation. (M 56615) and L. D. Schmadel at Tautenburg. (* MPO 77947) The name was suggested by H. Windolf. Hannah Arendt (1906-1975) was a major political thinker and philosopher known for her extensive critical writing on Jewish affairs and her study of (99503) Leewonchul [2.41, 0.19, 7.7] totalitarianism (On Revolution, Men in Dark Times, 2002 DB . Discovered 2002 Feb. 16 by Y.-B. Jeon at 1 On Violence). In 1933, she emigrated from Germany Bohyunsan. ( MPO 71800) * to France, in 1941 to the U.S. (M 55989) Lee, Won Chul (David W. Lee, 1896-1963) studied η Aql (the ”Won Chul Star”) at the University of (100029) Varnhagen [2.96, 0.11, 4.1] Michigan and in 1926 became the first Korean to earn 1990 TQ . Discovered 1990 Oct. 10 by F. Börngen a Ph.D. degree. On returning to Korea, he became a 10 and L. D. Schmadel at Tautenburg. (* MPO 77948) professor at Yonhee College and in 1945 was appointed Rahel Varnhagen von Ense (née Levin, 1771-1833) the first director of the National Observatory in Seoul. and her husband Karl August (1785-1858) were literary (M 56615) personalities and leading figures of Rahel’s Berlin literary salon. It became a center of intellectual (99891) Donwells [3.06, 0.05, 5.0] debate and social activity for writers. The intelligence, 2002 PG165 . Discovered 2002 Aug. 9 by A. Lowe at originality and amiability of Rahel was admired by Haleakala. (* MPO 71931) Goethe {see planet (3047)}. (M 55989) Don J. Wells (1965- ), husband of Donna and father of Chris, Duncan and Katy, is an award-winning (100033) Taizé [3.18, 0.15, 8.4] production manager of a Houston-area television 1991 GV10. Discovered 1991 Apr. 9 by F. Börngen at station. He has discovered a number of minor planets Tautenburg. (* MPO 77949) at the George Observatory, Needville, and at the RAS Taizéis a small French village in Burgundy. It is the Observatory, Mayhill. (M 63174) home of an international overconfessional movement (100047) Leobaeck 171 founded in 1940 by Brother Roger Schütz (1915-2005). works. The name commemorates the fifth anniversary This group gained worldwide esteem and demonstrates of JAXA in 2008. (M 64565) church unity in an allegoric way. (M 57425) (100268) Rosenthal [2.44, 0.17, 11.7] (100047) Leobaeck [2.42, 0.20, 1.8] 1994 TL16. Discovered 1994 Oct. 5 by F. Börngen at 1991 TU6. Discovered 1991 Oct. 2 by F. Börngen and Tautenburg. (* MPO 78029) L. D. Schmadel at Tautenburg. (* MPO 77955) Hans Rosenthal (1925-1987) survived World War II Leo Baeck (1873-1956) was a leading liberal Jewish in Berlin as a Jew hidden by three courageous women. religious thinker. His The Essence of Judaism appeared He enjoyed an almost unprecedented career as a radio in 1905. After liberation from Theresienstadt he and later as a television moderator, becoming one participated in the resumption of German-Jewish of the most popular stars of German entertainment. dialogue. He became president of both the Council He became a member of the Council of Jews from of Jews from Germany and the World Union for Germany. (M 56615) Progressive Judaism. (M 56615) (100309) Misuzukaneko [2.54, 0.18, 3.9] (100049) Césarann [2.36, 0.20, 3.3] 1995 HD. Discovered 1995 Apr. 20 by A. Nakamura at ( ) 1991 TD15 . Discovered 1991 Oct. 6 by A. Lowe at Kuma. * MPO 78043 Palomar. (* MPO 77956) During her short life, Japanese poet and songwriter César Hernandez (1959- ) and Ann Hernan- Misuzu Kaneko (1903-1930) composed as many as 512 dez (1964- ) are the brother-in-law and sister, poems, including Watashi to Kotori to Suzu to (”Bird, respectively, of the discoverer. (M 55989) Bell and I”), her masterpiece, and Tairyo (”Big Catch of Fish”). In 2003 the Kaneko Misuzu Memorial (100050) Carloshernandez [2.60, 0.21, 1.7] Museum was founded in Nagato city, where she was 1991 TR15 . Discovered 1991 Oct. 6 by A. Lowe at born. (M 64312) Palomar. (* MPO 77956) Carlos R. Hernandez (1996- ) is a nephew of the (100416) Syang [1.92, 0.12, 17.3] discoverer. (M 56615) 1996 CB. Discovered 1996 Feb. 2 by D. D. Balam at Victoria. (* MPO 78075) (100051) Davidhernandez [2.19, 0.04, 5.8] Stephenson Yang (1954- ) is one of the Canadian 1991 TC16 . Discovered 1991 Oct. 6 by A. Lowe at pioneers in the search for planetary companions to Palomar. (* MPO 77956) nearby stars from precise radial velocities. He has David A. Hernandez (1998- ) is a nephew of the contributed to the discovery of two such planets. discoverer. (M 56615) (M 55989) (100077) Tertzakian [2.62, 0.21, 14.1] (100483) NAOJ [2.70, 0.21, 4.2] 1992 PZ6 . Discovered 1992 Aug. 7 by A. Lowe at 1996 US3 . Discovered 1996 Oct. 30 by I. Sato and Palomar. (* MPO 77965) H. Fukushima and N. Yamamoto at Tokyo-Mitaka. Peter Tertzakian (1961- ) of Calgary, Alberta, (* MPO 78099) is an author and energy economist with training in NAOJ is the acronym for the National Astronomical geophysics, economics and finance. (M 63174) Observatory of Japan, which was established in 1988 as the interuniversity institute for astronomy. This minor (100122) Alpes Maritimes [3.20, 0.16, 6.0] planet, commemorating the twentieth anniversary of 1993 PE7 . Discovered 1993 Aug. 15 by the CERGA NAOJ, was discovered with a 0.5-m telescope located at Caussols. (* MPO 77981) on the Mitaka campus of NAOJ. (M 64565) This is the thousandth minor planet numbered from discoveries in the French department of Alpes (100519) Bombig [2.59, 0.23, 5.0] Maritimes, beginning in 1885 at the Observatoire de 1997 BE2 . Discovered 1997 Jan. 28 at the Farra Nice and more recently at the Observatoire de la Côte d’Isonzo Observatory at Farra d’Isonzo. (* MPO 78112) d’Azur. (M 55989) Italian teacher Anna Bombig (1919- ) is poetess of the Italian region of Friuli and a tender singer of (100266) Sadamisaki [2.66, 0.22, 13.0] her land and its people. (M 65124) 1994 TV14. Discovered 1994 Oct. 14 by A. Nakamura at Kuma. (* MPO 78028) (100596) Perrett [3.03, 0.18, 10.4] The Sadamisaki peninsula, in the westernmost part 1997 PN2. Discovered 1997 Aug. 9 by D. D. Balam at of the island of Shikoku, is the narrowest peninsula Victoria. (* MPO 78138) in Japan. Extending some 40-km from Yawatahama Kathryn M. Perrett (1971- ), an authority in the city toward the island of Kyushu, it separates the Seto field of galactic dynamics, formation and evolution of Inland Sea from the Pacific Ocean. It is home to the galaxies, is a friend and much-valued colleague of the Ikata Nuclear Power Plant. (M 63642) discoverer. (M 55989) (100267) JAXA [2.55, 0.17, 3.6] (100675) Chuyanakahara [2.62, 0.26, 4.6] 1994 TK15 . Discovered 1994 Oct. 14 by I. Sato and 1997 XP2 . Discovered 1997 Dec. 4 by A. Nakamura M. Abe and H. Araki at Kiso. (* MPO 78029) at Kuma. (* MPO 78168) JAXA is the acronym for the Japan Aerospace Chuya Nakahara (1907-1937) composed more than Exploration Agency, where the second discoverer 350 poems, many of which are published in two poetry 172 (103220) Kwongchuikuen anthologies, Yagi no Uta (”Goat Songs”) and Arishi Vienna Polytechnikum gave him the idea that by Hi no Uta (”Songs of Olden Days”), both compiled replacing potassium chlorate with lead dioxide a by himself. The Nakahara Chuya Literary Prize was non-explosive match can be created. After returning established in 1996 by Yamaguchi city, where he was home he founded the first factories for such matches born. (M 64312) in Pest. (M 61767) (103220) Kwongchuikuen [2.68, 0.19, 9.9] (107052) Aquincum [2.36, 0.13, 5.5] 1999 YQ4 . Discovered 1999 Dec. 28 by W. K. Y. 2001 AQ. Discovered 2001 Jan. 1 by K. Sárneczky and Yeung at Rock Finder. (* MPO 79143) L. Kiss at Piszkéstet˝o. (* MPO 80590) Kwong Chui Kuen (1960- ), a producer of Between the first and fourth centuries Aquincum was documentaries for television, is the wife of the one of the northernmost Roman garrisons in central discoverer. This is the chronologically earliest minor Europe, located in the part of the modern area of planet credited to the discoverer. (M 63174) Budapest named Obuda.´ This minor planet is being ´ (103422) Laurisirén [2.36, 0.07, 7.2] named to honor the Council of Obuda for endorsing Hungarian amateur astronomy. (M 61767) 2000 AG153 . Discovered 2000 Jan. 9 by A. Oksanen and M. Moilanen at Nyrölä. (* MPO 79225) (107074) Ansonsylva [2.17, 0.13, 2.5] Finnish amateur astronomer Lauri Sirén (1921- ) 2001 AJ . Discovered 2001 Jan. 14 by the JPL NEAT founded the astronomical association Jyväskylän Sirius 19 Program at Haleakala. (* MPO 80597) in 1959 and served 25 years as the club secretary. Anson J. Sylva (1956- ) is a key member of the (M 56616) Air Force Maui Optical and Supercomputing (AMOS) ( ) (103740) Budinger [2.78, 0.03, 1.8] team. M 55989 2000 CV110 . Discovered 2000 Feb. 6 by R. Millis at (107223) Ripero [2.81, 0.06, 4.6] ( ) Kitt Peak. * MPO 79346 2001 BU50. Discovered 2001 Jan. 21 by R. Ferrando ( ) Donald V. Budinger 1942- is chairman and at Valencia. (* MPO 80654) founding director of the Rodel Foundations dedicated JoséRipero (1955- ), an active observer for 35 to improving K-12 public education in Arizona and years, has made more than 60 000 brightness estimates Delaware. He played a pivotal role in the creation of of variable stars and supernovae. Co-founder of the Science Foundation Arizona, which he currently serves M 1 observers group and president of the Centro as chairman. (M 61766) Astronomico de Avila, Ripero has taught astronomy El Vigia del Cosmos ( ) [ ] for 20 years and wrote the book . 106537 McCarthy 2.31, 0.14, 7.8 (M 61767) 2000 WB63 . Discovered 2000 Nov. 23 by J. Medkeff at Sierra Vista. (* MPO 80398) (107638) Wendyfreedman [2.58, 0.14, 8.6] ( ) Robynn McCarthy a.k.a. ”Swoopy” produces 2001 EU13. Discovered 2001 Mar. 15 by D. Healy at and co-hosts Skepticality, a podcast talk show that Sierra Vista. (* MPO 80803) promotes science and skeptical thinking. Her sense Wendy Freedman (1957- ) is director of the of humor and accurate reporting have inspired and Carnegie Institution’s observatories. She was one of informed thousands of listeners. (M 56616) the principal investigators using the Hubble Telescope to determine the rate of expansion of the universe. She (106545) Colanduno [3.04, 0.09, 0.6] is currently in charge of the Giant Magellan Telescope 2000 WL68 . Discovered 2000 Nov. 28 by J. Medkeff project. (M 58597) at Sierra Vista. (* MPO 80402) Derek Colanduno produces and co-hosts Skepticality, (108140) Alir [2.63, 0.21, 4.4] a podcast talk show that reports science news and 2001 HO. Discovered 2001 Apr. 16 at the St. Véran comments critically on urban legends and pseudo- Observatory at St. Véran. (* MPO 80981) science. His work has promoted science and informed The name Alir comprises the two first letters of thousands of listeners. (M 56616) Alphonse (1927- ) and Irène (1935- ) Hernandez, the parents of one of the discoverers of this minor ( ) [ ] 106817 Yubangtaek 3.10, 0.13, 0.0 planet. (M 57425) 2000 XC44. Discovered 2000 Dec. 6 by Y.-B. Jeon and Y.-H. Park at Bohyunsan. (* MPO 80504) (108201) Di Blasi [2.70, 0.21, 4.5] ( ) Yu, Bangtaek 1320-1402 was one of the astronomers 2001 HJ22 . Discovered 2001 Apr. 27 at the Farra of the Joseon Dynasty who in 1395 made the stone star d’Isonzo Observatory at Farra d’Isonzo. (* MPO 81005) chart Cheonsangyeolchabunyajido. This chart is one Giuseppe Di Blasi (1988-2005) was a cousin of Dario of the representative achievements in Korean historical Di Maria, one of the discoverers. An Italian student, astronomy. Yu, Bangtaek measured accurate positions Giuseppe Di Blasi was a good and big-hearted boy. of stars and recorded them on the star map. (M 56616) (M 65124) (106869) Irinyi [2.46, 0.14, 3.1] (108382) Karencilevitz [2.66, 0.02, 22.6] 2000 YY31. Discovered 2000 Dec. 31 by K. Sárneczky 2001 KM21 . Discovered 2001 May 18 by M. Collins and L. Kiss at Piszkéstet˝o. (* MPO 80523) and M. White at Anza. (* MPO 81068) János Irinyi (1817-1895) invented the ”noiseless” South African-born Karen Cilevitz (1957- ) is match. An unsuccessful experiment in 1836 at the a lifelong avid amateur astronomer and an active (109573) Mishasmirnov 173 member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (111570) Agasvár´ [3.11, 0.06, 1.3] in Toronto. She enthusiastically hosts star parties and 2002 AG11. Discovered 2002 Jan. 11 by K. Sárneczky participates in many organizations to spread a love of and Z. Heiner at Piszkéstet˝o. (* MPO 82292) astronomy. She is a loving wife and mother of three. Agasvár´ is a 635-meter peak in the Mátra Mountains. (M 56962) Agasvár´ hostel is the mountain station of Hungarian (109573) Mishasmirnov [2.63, 0.27, 4.6] amateur astronomers, famous for its hospitality, homemade food and clear starry nights. (M 62356) 2001 QQ269. Discovered 2001 Aug. 20 at the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory at Simeis. (* MPO 81539) (111660) Jimgray [3.25, 0.03, 9.1] Mikhail Alexandrovich Smirnov (1954-2006), on the 2002 AP . Discovered 2002 Jan. 13 by the Sloan staff of the Institute of Astronomy of the Russian 205 Digital Sky Survey at Apache Point. (* MPO 82322) Academy of Sciences, studied the minor bodies of the James (Jim) N. Gray (1944-2007) was an American solar system, artificial satellites and the evolution of computer scientist who received the Turing Award galaxies. He also made a contribution to popular in 1998 ”for seminal contributions to database astronomy in Russia. (M 62931) and transaction processing research and technical The name was suggested by S. I. Barabanov. leadership in system implementation”. He also provided fundamental contributions to the SDSS (110288) Libai [2.38, 0.21, 2.9] project. (M 65124) 2001 SL262 . Discovered 2001 Sept. 23 by W. K. Y. Yeung at Benson. (* MPO 81824) (111696) Helenorman [3.07, 0.18, 3.3] ( ) Chinese poet Li Bai 701-762 belonged to the group 2002 CU14 . Discovered 2002 Feb. 8 at the George of scholars known as the ”Eight Immortals of the Wine Observatory at Needville. (* MPO 82335) Cup” in a poem by fellow poet Du Fu. Li Bai is often Helen Belton Orman (1938-2004) was a gifted regarded, along with Du Fu {see planet (110289)}, professor and artist, mother of two accomplished sons as one of the two greatest poets in China’s literary and friend to all. As Dante wrote in the Inferno, ”If history. (M 62931) from this savage place thou wouldst escape; ... Thou follow me, and I will be thy guide, And lead thee ( ) [ ] 110289 Dufu 3.19, 0.14, 15.3 hence through the eternal place.” (M 57425) 2001 SM262 . Discovered 2001 Sept. 23 by W. K. Y. Yeung at Benson. (* MPO 81824) (111818) Deforest [3.01, 0.28, 3.2] Du Fu (712-c. 770) was a prominent Chinese poet 2002 DT. Discovered 2002 Feb. 17 by J. Dellinger and { of the Tang Dynasty. Along with Li Bai see planet W. G. Dillon at Needville. (* MPO 82375) (110288)}, he is frequently called the greatest of the Craig DeForest (1968- ) is an inventor of data- Chinese poets. (M 62931) analysis methods for studying the sun, including stereoscopic spectroscopy among his credits. He is (110393) Rammstein [2.71, 0.09, 12.1] known for his ability to make complex theories and 2001 TC8 . Discovered 2001 Oct. 11 by J.-C. Merlin observations comprehensible and exciting to a broad at Le Creusot. (* MPO 81865) audience. (M 59924) The German hard rock-metal group Rammstein was established in the former East Germany in 1994. It (112233) Kammerer [2.56, 0.05, 6.2] took its name from the city of Ramstein after the tragic 2002 KC15. Discovered 2002 May 16 by M. Meyer at 1988 air show disaster. The group gives spectacular Palomar. (* MPO 82511) live shows all over the world. (M 55989) Andreas Kammerer (1958- ) is an amateur astronomer and physicist who led the German comet (111468) Alba Regia [3.01, 0.19, 8.0] section Fachgruppe Kometen for nearly 19 years. He 2001 YD5. Discovered 2001 Dec. 23 by K. Sárneczky is also recognized for his lightcurve analyses of comets and G. F˝urész at Piszkéstet˝o. (* MPO 82257) and his tail-length predictions. (M 55989) Alba Regia was the Roman name of the Hungarian town Székesfehérvár, the birthplace of the second (112328) Klinkerfues [2.40, 0.14, 0.9] discoverer. Inhabited since the fifth century B.C., in 2002 MU4. Discovered 2002 June 16 by M. Meyer at the Middle Ages the city was a royal residence and Palomar. (* MPO 82540) the most important city in Hungary. Nowadays it is Ernst Friedrich Wilhelm Klinkerfues (1827-1884), an an industrial and cultural center with a population of astronomer at the Göttingen Observatory, started as around 110 000. (M 59388) an assistant to Gauss {see planet (1001)}. Between 1853 and 1863 he discovered six comets, and he (111558) Barrett [3.13, 0.06, 11.4] wrote the treatise Theoretische Astronomie (1871). 2002 AZ. Discovered 2002 Jan. 6 by B. L. Stevens at Klinkerfues also worked in meteorology and invented Las Cruces. (* MPO 82287) several instruments. (M 57425) Michael Barrett (1955- ) is an avid eclipse chaser who has observed over 14 total or annular solar eclipses, (112797) Grantjudy [2.28, 0.19, 2.0] beginning in 1972. He has served on the Board of 2002 PH165 . Discovered 2002 Aug. 9 by A. Lowe at Directors of the Chicago Astronomical Society for 20 Haleakala. (* MPO 82690) years, including some time as treasurer, and he was Grant R. J. Harding (1967- ) and Judy L. Harding the general chairman of Astrofest for three years. (1965- ) are the brother-in-law and sister-in-law of (M 58597) the discoverer. (M 55989) 174 (112798) Kelindsey

(112798) Kelindsey [2.95, 0.04, 2.0] (114096) Haroldbier [2.21, 0.17, 4.2] 2002 PR165 . Discovered 2002 Aug. 8 by A. Lowe at 2002 VA40. Discovered 2002 Nov. 8 by J. V. McClusky Palomar. (* MPO 82690) at Seguin. (* MPO 83121) Kelsey Leanne Harding (2000- ) and Lindsey Harold D. Bier (1931- ), chemistry professor Annemarie Harding (1998- ) are nieces of the emeritus at Texas Lutheran University, helped found discoverer. (M 56962) the department and played a major role in educating students in physical and analytical chemistry for over (112900) Tonyhoffman [2.65, 0.10, 2.6] 30 years. More than 120 of these students received 2002 QS50. Discovered 2002 Aug. 20 by R. Matson at advanced degrees in chemistry, medicine and the Palomar. (* MPO 82721) sciences. (M 60301) Tony Hoffman (1958- ) is a poet, writer, editor and a director of the Amateur Astronomers Association (114156) Eamonlittle [2.93, 0.01, 2.7] of New York. He has discovered over 70 sungrazing 2002 VH68. Discovered 2002 Nov. 4 by A. Fitzsimmons comets in SOHO imagery, and is codiscoverer of and I. P. Williams at La Palma. (* MPO 83141) near-earth object 2005 JB22. (M 57425) An astronomer at Queen’s University, Belfast, and a good friend and colleague of the discoverers, Eamon (113355) Gessler [2.96, 0.10, 9.5] Little (1966-2006) studied the collision of comet 2002 RW240. Discovered 2002 Sept. 14 by R. Matson D/1993 F2 (Shoemaker-Levy) with Jupiter, before he at Palomar. (* MPO 82870) had to finish his research prematurely owing to illness. Nick Gessler (1945- ) is co-director of UCLA’s (M 56962) Human Complex Systems Program. He teaches hands- on multi-agent simulation programming in courses such (114239) Bermarmi [2.63, 0.13, 11.7] as ”ALiCE: Artificial Life, Culture and Evolution”. A 2002 WN. Discovered 2002 Nov. 21 by J. Young at prolific meteorite discoverer, he is credited with over Wrightwood. (* MPO 83167) 30 distinct finds. (M 55989) This minor planet is named in memory of Bernard (1911-1988) and Mary (1912-1996), parents of the (113390) Helvetia [2.30, 0.20, 7.4] discoverer, and in honor of his brother Michael 2002 SU19. Discovered 2002 Sept. 29 by M. Griesser (1937- ). (M 59924) at Winterthur. (* MPO 82881) Helvetia is an allegorical figure, similar to Justitia. (114649) Jeanneacker [3.23, 0.07, 9.9] She is a symbol for the nation of Switzerland (Latin: 2003 EN52. Discovered 2003 Mar. 6 by B. Christophe Confoederatio Helvetica), which has combined four at Saint-Sulpice. (* MPO 83302) different cultures and languages in peaceful coexistence Jeanne Christophe (née Acker) is the discoverer’s since 1848. Each Swiss stamp carries her name, and mother. She encouraged him in his youth to build her figure appears on most Swiss coins. (M 55989) his first telescope and enabled him to join the Societé Astronomique de France at the age of 12. (M 55989) (113415) Rauracia [3.98, 0.26, 11.1] [ ] 2002 SN28 . Discovered 2002 Sept. 30 by M. Ory at (114703) North Dakota 2.92, 0.07, 3.0 Vicques. (* MPO 82890) 2003 FA120. Discovered 2003 Mar. 24 by V. Reddy at This member of the Hilda group is the first unusual Tucson. (* MPO 83320) object discovered at the Jura Observatory. Rauracia North Dakota became the 39th U.S. state when the is the name of a group of Celts who settled in the Dakota Territory was divided in 1889. The name Jura area around 400 B.C. It is also the name of the was derived from the indigenous people in the region. official anthem of the Swiss canton of Jura. (M 61767) Located in the Upper Great Plains, the state is known for its agriculture, energy and hospitality. The state (113949) Bahcall [3.14, 0.17, 11.4] capital is Bismarck, located on the banks of the 2002 TV313 . Discovered 2002 Oct. 4 by the Sloan Missouri River. (M 64565; M 64683) Digital Sky Survey at Apache Point. (* MPO 83073) John Norris Bahcall (1934-2005) was an American (114828) Ricoromita [2.47, 0.17, 4.6] astrophysicist, best known for his contributions to the 2003 OL20 . Discovered 2003 July 30 by the solar neutrino problem, models of stellar structure, his Campo Imperatore NEO Survey at Campo Imperatore. tireless advocacy of the Hubble Space Telescope, and (* MPO 83358) for his leadership and development of the astrophysics The research of Enrico Romita (1963- ) has program at the Institute for Advanced Study in focused on structural automatic computation with Princeton. (M 65124) finite elements applications. He has also worked on solar system dynamics, for which he has developed (114094) Irvpatterson [3.17, 0.07, 8.4] dedicated software. (M 62931) 2002 VX39. Discovered 2002 Nov. 6 by J. V. McClusky at Seguin. (* MPO 83120) (114829) Chierchia [2.61, 0.18, 13.1] W. Irwin Patterson (1930- ), biology professor 2003 OC21 . Discovered 2003 July 23 by the emeritus at Texas Lutheran University, taught at Campo Imperatore NEO Survey at Campo Imperatore. Texas Lutheran for over 30 years and helped develop (* MPO 83358) the strong biology and science programs. His passion Luigi Chierchia (1957- ), a professor of mathe- for biology inspired many students to careers in health matical analysis at Rome 3 University, has directed and the sciences. (M 60301) the local unit of the Italian national research project (114990) Szeidl 175

”Nonlinear analysis and variational problems”. His (115449) Robson [2.74, 0.11, 5.0] interests include dynamical systems and celestial me- 2003 TG10. Discovered 2003 Oct. 14 at the McCarthy chanics. In 1995 he received the prize of the Institut Observatory at New Milford. (* MPO 83574) Henri Poincaré. (M 62931) Monty Robson, citizen scientist and community educator, is the founder and current director of the McCarthy Observatory and a proponent of science (114990) Szeidl [2.40, 0.11, 1.8] literacy and educational excellence. He established the 2003 QV69. Discovered 2003 Aug. 26 by K. Sárneczky observatory’s protocol for astrometric observations of and B. Sip˝ocz at Piszkéstet˝o. ( MPO 83414) * minor planets. (M 55989) Béla Szeidl (1938- ) was director of the Konkoly Observatory between 1974 and 1996 and president of IAU Commission 27 (Variable Stars) during 1985-1988. (115477) Brantanica [2.68, 0.11, 7.4] He has been an international leader in the study of 2003 UK8. Discovered 2003 Oct. 19 by J. W. Young RR Lyrae stars. (M 62356) at Wrightwood. (* MPO 83584) Brandon Danielson (1994- ), Brittany Daniel- son (1996- ) and Monica Rahn (2006- ) are ( ) [ ] 114991 Balázs 2.77, 0.07, 4.3 grandchildren of the discoverer. (M 61767) 2003 QY69. Discovered 2003 Aug. 26 by K. Sárneczky and B. Sip˝ocz at Piszkéstet˝o. ( MPO 83414) * ( ) [ ] Lajos G. Balázs (1941- ) has been the director 115561 Frankherbert 3.03, 0.10, 11.9 of the Konkoly Observatory since 1996. His main 2003 UF80. Discovered 2003 Oct. 20 by W. G. Dillon field of research is the study of statistical phenomena and D. Wells at Needville. (* MPO 83612) in astronomy, with particular application to γ-ray Frank Herbert (1920-1986) is best remembered for bursters, interstellar matter and star formation. He Dune, one of the most acclaimed science-fiction novels was the codiscoverer of supernova 1969B. (M 62356) ever written. Dune, which won the Hugo and Nebula awards, embodied Herbert’s fascination with the intricacies of ecology, evolution, politics, psychology, (115058) Tassantal [2.36, 0.09, 5.7] government and sociology. (M 61269) 2003 RH8. Discovered 2003 Sept. 4 by K. Sárneczky ( ) and B. Sip˝ocz at Piszkéstet˝o. * MPO 83439 (115801) Punahou [2.40, 0.15, 0.6] { } Antal Tass (1876-1937), Konkoly see planet (1445) 2003 UW . Discovered 2003 Oct. 23 by D. Healy at Observatory director (1916-1936), played a leading role 236 Sierra Vista. (* MPO 83693) in the development of modern Hungarian astronomy. Punahou School, an independent college preparatory After World War I the observatory was rebuilt under day school founded in 1841 in Honolulu, is the his leadership in the outskirts of Budapest. Initially largest and oldest coeducational, independent college interested in meteors, he later became involved with preparatory school in the United States. Of the 400 photometry of variable stars. (M 57425) yearly graduates, 99% go on to college. Living alumni number over 22 000, of whom about 45% live in (115312) Whither [2.40, 0.13, 3.0] Hawaii. (M 55989) 2003 SP215. Discovered 2003 Sept. 19 by J. W. Young at Wrightwood. (* MPO 83526) (115891) Scottmichael [2.56, 0.10, 4.6] ( ) Whitney Young 1990- and Heather Young 2003 VW2. Discovered 2003 Nov. 14 by J. Young at (1992- ) are granddaughters of the discoverer. Wrightwood. (* MPO 83724) (M 61767) Scott Young (1996- ) and Michael Young (1998- ) are grandsons of the discoverer. (M 62356) (115326) Wehinger [2.76, 0.18, 2.9] 2003 SC221. Discovered 2003 Sept. 29 by D. Healy at (115950) Kocherpeter [2.59, 0.22, 2.8] ( ) Sierra Vista. * MPO 83531 2003 WT33 . Discovered 2003 Nov. 18 by M. Ory at Peter A. Wehinger (1938- ) is a staff astronomer Vicques. (* MPO 83742) and development officer at the University of Arizona’s Peter Kocher (1939- ) is a retired professor Steward Observatory. His research interests include of earth science in College St-Croix at Fribourg, planning and logistics for large telescope mirrors. Switzerland. He lives in Tentlingen, where he started As development officer he plays an essential part observing minor planets in 2003. More recently he in fund-raising for the Giant Magellan Telescope. has been using the T500 telescope of the Ependes (M 58597) Observatory, where he discovered 22 minor planets in 2005. (M 56962) (115331) Shrylmiles [2.80, 0.17, 14.6] 2003 SL224. Discovered 2003 Sept. 29 by D. Healy at (116166) Andrémaeder [3.12, 0.23, 5.1] Sierra Vista. (* MPO 83533) 2003 XJ. Discovered 2003 Dec. 3 by R. Behrend and Shryl Miles, of Benson, Arizona, has for years R. Gauderon at La Silla. (* MPO 83809) devoted herself to keeping the night skies free of light AndréMaeder (1942- ) is a former director of pollution. In 2005 these efforts were rewarded by the Geneva Observatory. His principal scientfic interest unanimous passage of a city-wide light pollution code is the structure and evolution of stars. He is also that will benefit not only Benson, but all residents of renowned for his course on cosmology and as a very and visitors to Cochise County. (M 55989) good performer on the alpenhorn. (M 59388) 176 (116939) Jonstewart

(116939) Jonstewart [2.41, 0.16, 7.8] Linda Weiland is zoning administrator of Cochise 2004 GG39. Discovered 2004 Apr. 15 by the Catalina County, Arizona. Her tireless efforts facilitated the Sky Survey at Tucson. (* MPO 84047) adoption of an exemplary new light pollution code for Jonathan Stewart (1962- ) is a nine-time Emmy- Cochise County. (M 55989) winning American comedian, satirist, actor, author and producer. He is perhaps best known as host of (117413) Ramonycajal [2.41, 0.13, 2.3] the The Daily Show. For this television program he 2005 AE13 . Discovered 2005 Jan. 8 by J. Lacruz at has received two Peabody Awards. (M 59924) La Cañada. (* MPO 84189) Santiago Ramón y Cajal (1852-1934), born in Petilla (117032) Davidlane [2.71, 0.14, 11.6] de Aragón, Spain, was awarded the 1906 Nobel Prize 2004 JN20. Discovered 2004 May 14 by T. Glinos and in medicine {together with C. Golgi} for his work on D. Levy and W. Levy at Vail. (* MPO 84074) the structure of the nervous system. (M 55990) David Lane (1963- ) is the author of The Earth Centered Universe, a brilliantly easy-to-use planetarium (117430) Achosyx [3.04, 0.10, 14.1] and telescope-control program. With Paul Gray, Lane 2005 AQ26 . Discovered 2005 Jan. 13 by A. Lowe at has discovered three supernovae—SN1995F, 2005B and Mayhill. (* MPO 84194) 2005ea. He is scheduled to assume the presidency of The discovery of this minor planet, the first the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada in June to be numbered from Rent-a-Scope Observatory— 2008. (M 62931) MPC observatory code H06—is a testament to the outstanding sky conditions at the observing site. (117086) Lóczy [3.12, 0.08, 21.6] (M 57952) 2004 LZ23. Discovered 2004 June 8 by K. Sárneczky and G. Szabóat Piszkéstet˝o. (* MPO 84091) (117435) Severochoa [2.77, 0.01, 3.6] ( ) Lajos Lóczy 1849-1920 is one of the most famous 2005 AJ29 . Discovered 2005 Jan. 14 by J. Lacruz at Hungarian geologists. He was the first western La Cañada. (* MPO 84195) geologist to describe the structure, geomorphology and Severo Ochoa (1905-1993), born in Luarca, Spain, stratigraphy of mountain chains bordering the Tibetan discovered polynucleotide phosphorylase, an enzyme Plateau. His monograph on Lake Balaton is the basis that enabled the synthesis of ribonucleic acid. His of modern research on this famous lake. (M 62931) 1955 discovery provided an understanding of how (117156) Altschwendt [2.62, 0.08, 3.2] genetic information is translated. For this work he was 2004 QV . Discovered 2004 Aug. 23 by W. Ries at awarded the 1959 Nobel Prize in medicine, together 7 with A. Kornberg. (M 55990) Altschwendt. (* MPO 84113) Altschwendt is a rural village in the northwestern (117439) Rosner [2.58, 0.12, 2.4] part of Austria. The rural environment with little 2005 AR36 . Discovered 2005 Jan. 13 by A. Lowe at light pollution provides exceptional conditions for ( ) astronomical observation. This is the first numbered Mayhill. * MPO 84197 minor planet discovered at the Altschwendt observatory. Arnie Rosner and Nancy Rosner are well-known (M 55989) photographers from Fountain Valley, California. Arnie is an accomplished astrophotographer, and Nancy is an (117240) Zhytomyr [2.65, 0.19, 8.9] award-winning travel photographer with a particular ( ) 2004 SX19 . Discovered 2004 Sept. 19 at the An- affection for Kenya. M 57426 drushivka Astronomical Observatory at Andrushivka. (117506) Wildberg [2.18, 0.13, 4.6] (* MPO 84139) Engineer-in-chief of the first manned flight by Yurij 2005 CO25. Discovered 2005 Feb. 5 by R. Apitzsch at Gagarin in 1961, Sergej Korolev (1907-1966) was well Wildberg. (* MPO 84215) known for his construction of space rockets. Zhytomyr Since 2000 the city of Wildberg, in the northern part was his place of birth. This naming is on the occasion of Germany’s Black Forest, has hosted the discoverer’s of the hundredth anniversary of his birth in early 2007. observatory, which is dedicated to confirmation of (M 56963; M 57067) near-earth objects and research on minor planets generally. (M 55990) (117329) Spencer [2.43, 0.16, 6.9] (117539) Celletti [3.13, 0.10, 0.5] 2004 XJ6 . Discovered 2004 Dec. 9 at the Jarnac Observatory at Vail. (* MPO 84165) 2005 DJ1 . Discovered 2005 Feb. 17 by A. Boattini Henry Spencer (1955- ) is a Canadian computer and H. Scholl at La Silla. (* MPO 84224) scientist and small-satellite engineer. He has been a Alessandra Celletti (1962- ) is an associate pioneer of open-source software, including C News and professor at the University of Roma ”Tor Vergata”, the ”regex” pattern-matching library. He is also the where she teaches celestial mechanics and the theory keeper of the oldest surviving Usenet archives and the of dynamical systems. Since 2001 she has been software architect for the MOST astronomy satellite. president of the Italian society of Celestial Mechanics (M 57425) and Astrodynamics. (M 59388) (117381) Lindaweiland [2.85, 0.03, 3.2] (117572) Hutsebaut [3.20, 0.19, 27.4] 2004 YU. Discovered 2004 Dec. 18 by D. Healy at 2005 EX33 . Discovered 2005 Mar. 8 by A. Lowe at Sierra Vista. (* MPO 84180) Mayhill. (* MPO 84234) (117715) Carlkirby 177

Robert Hutsebaut (1941- ) is a Belgian amateur (118230) Sado [2.71, 0.28, 11.1] astronomer with a particular interest in minor planets. 1996 WY2 . Discovered 1996 Nov. 30 by N. Sato at He has used the remote facilities at Rent-a-Scope Chichibu. (* MPO 87857) Observatory to confirm many near-earth objects, in Sado, an island in the Sea of Japan, appears even addition to discovering a number of main-belt minor in Japan’s oldest history book Kojiki, dating to the planets. (M 58597) eighth century. The island is currently famous as the place where Noh drama (one of the ”World’s (117715) Carlkirby [3.13, 0.08, 10.3] Intangible Cultural Treasures”) took root in the lives of the people on the island. (M 59388) 2005 GK1. Discovered 2005 Apr. 2 by R. Hutsebaut ( ) at Mayhill. * MPO 84274 (118401) LINEAR [3.19, 0.19, 0.2] ( ) Carl Kirby 1949- is an enthusiastic amateur 1999 RE . Discovered 1999 Sept. 7 by the LINEAR astronomer who, rather than give up for health reasons 70 at Socorro. (* MPO 87922) his quest for scientific knowledge, passed on the torch LINEAR is the acronym for Lincoln Laboratory to the discoverer, by electing to sponsor his work at ( ) ( ) Near-Earth Asteroid Research. M 56963; M 56919 the New Mexico Skies Observatory. M 57426 Normally, minor planets are not named after their discoverers. In this unusual case this decision was made (117736) Sherrod [2.70, 0.10, 16.6] by the Small Bodies Names Committee of Division III 2005 GQ22 . Discovered 2005 Apr. 4 by M. Ory at of the IAU. Vicques. (* MPO 84280) Clay Sherrod (1949- ) is the founder and director (118945) Rikhill [3.18, 0.05, 7.8] of the Arkansas Sky Observatories, established in 1971 2000 WS68. Discovered 2000 Nov. 29 by D. Healy at as a research and public outreach educational facility. Sierra Vista. (* MPO 88125) He is widely acknowledged for his contribution to ”Amateur turned Pro” best describes Rik Hill astronomical research and education, archeology and (1949- ). Well known among amateur astronomers biomedical research. (M 57952) for his outreach activities, Rik currently works with the Catalina Sky Survey on Arizona’s Mt. Lemmon (117993) Zambujal [4.02, 0.27, 1.9] searching for potentially hazardous asteroids. He has 1064 T-2. Discovered 1973 Sept. 29 by C. J. van seven comet discoveries to his credit. (M 58597) Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. (120038) Franlainsher [2.31, 0.16, 7.2] (* MPO 84358) Zambujal is the site of a Chalcolithic fortification 2003 BR1. Discovered 2003 Jan. 26 by J. W. Young of the third millennium B.C. situated close to a at Wrightwood. (* MPO 88521) former inlet of the Atlantic Ocean near Torres Vedras, This minor planet honors Frances Fisher (1944- ), Portugal. Excavation of the ruins lasted from 1964 to former wife of the discoverer, and Frances’ sister, Elaine 1973. (M 57426) Fisher (1946- ). (M 60301) (120040) Pagliarini [2.56, 0.20, 5.6] (118172) Vorgebirge [2.72, 0.36, 14.8] 2003 BF5 . Discovered 2003 Jan. 24 by A. Boattini 1989 GU6. Discovered 1989 Apr. 5 by M. Geffert at and H. Scholl at La Silla. ( MPO 88522) ( ) * La Silla. * MPO 87838 Silvano Pagliarini (1950- ) built the public ama- The Vorgebirge foothills west of the Rhine extend teur observatory ”Padre Angelo Secchi” in Castelnovo ( ) from Bonn to Cologne. M 56616 Sotto in 1978. In 1980 he was co-founder of the Associazione Reggiana di Astronomia, which focuses (118173) Barmen [3.18, 0.20, 12.2] on public outreach and basic astronomy teaching for 1991 GZ10 . Discovered 1991 Apr. 11 by F. Börngen primary and secondary schools in the Reggio Emilia at Tautenburg. (* MPO 87839) province. (M 59388) Incorporated into Wuppertal, Barmen was the meeting place of a Synod in 1934 that formulated the (120103) Dolero [2.77, 0.20, 18.0] Barmen Declaration. Its six articles defined protestant 2003 FW6. Discovered 2003 Mar. 24 by B. Christophe opposition to the National-Socialist ideology and at Saint-Sulpice. (* MPO 88541) became the guide of the German Confessing Church. Dominique Lherault (1945- ) is the maiden name (M 57952) of the discoverer’s wife. The discoverer thanks his wife for her abnegation, patience and for having remained (118178) Rinckart [2.59, 0.24, 9.1] his wife, after so many years of astronomy. (M 56963) 1992 SJ26 . Discovered 1992 Sept. 23 by F. Börngen at Tautenburg. (* MPO 87840) (120120) Kankelborg [2.91, 0.00, 2.2] The author, composer and theologian Martin 2003 FM84. Discovered 2003 Mar. 28 by J. Dellinger Rinckart (1586-1649) underwent the horrors of the at Needville. (* MPO 88547) Thirty Years’ War. In 1648, when the Peace of An avid and well-rounded astrophysicist, Charles Westphalia was negotiated, all Europe began to sing Kankelborg (1967- ) develops innovative instru- his composition Nun danket alle Gott (”Now thank ments for observing our solar system in the extreme we all our God”). This became an international ultraviolet. He teaches solar physics at the Montana ecumenical hymn. (M 59693) State University. (M 59925; M 60235) 178 (120141) Lucaslara

(120141) Lucaslara [2.77, 0.11, 4.7] ) has made many contributions to astrophysics. He 2003 GO21. Discovered 2003 Apr. 7 at the Observatorio established a theory of the nonconservative evolution Astronomico de Mallorca at Mallorca. (* MPO 88553) of binary stars, a theory of shock waves from colliding Spanish astrophysicist Lucas Lara Garrido (1966- winds, and a theory of the evolution of rotating binary 2006), known in particular for his work at the Instituto stars. (M 64565) de Astrofis´ıca de Andaluc´ıa on active galactic nuckei, was also very active and enthusiastic about popularizing (121232) Zerin [2.73, 0.11, 11.9] astronomy. His career and life were prematurely and 1999 RK35. Discovered 1999 Sept. 11 at the Starkenburg tragically ended by cancer. (M 57426) Observatory at Heppenheim. (* MPO 90677) ZERIN (Zentrum für Rieskrater- und Impakt- (120174) Jeffjenny [2.65, 0.17, 14.1] forschung Nördlingen) is a scientific institute for 2003 KM3. Discovered 2003 May 23 by J. W. Young impact research and, in particular, documentation of at Wrightwood. (* MPO 88563) the Nördlinger Ries Crater. (M 61767) Named in honor of Jeffrey (1966- ) and Jennifer The name was suggested by P. Geffert. (1967- ), son and daughter of the discoverer. (M 60301) (123290) Manoa [2.58, 0.14, 16.0] 2000 UH100. Discovered 2000 Oct. 25 by the LINEAR (120361) Guido [2.67, 0.18, 12.4] at Socorro. (* MPO 91469) 2005 NZ. Discovered 2005 July 3 by A. Lowe at Manoa is the valley on the island of Oahu in which Mayhill. (* MPO 88621) the University of Hawai’i was founded in 1907. The last Ernesto Guido (1977- ) is an Italian amateur part of the provisional designation is symbolic of the astronomer whose main interests lie in the astrometry university’s centennial celebration in 2007. (M 64313) and physical properties of comets. Using the remote facilities at Rent-a-Scope Observatory, he has also (123818) Helenzier [2.85, 0.01, 3.0] discovered a number of main-belt minor planets. 2001 BC75 . Discovered 2001 Jan. 31 by D. Healy at (M 58597) Sierra Vista. (* MPO 91669) Helen Zier (1938- ) is an amateur astronomer, (120405) Svyatylivka [2.81, 0.15, 7.5] birder and volunteer in several scientific research 2005 SQ4. Discovered 2005 Sept. 24 by O. Gerashchenko programs. Active in the Huachuca Astronomy Club and Y. Ivashchenko at Andrushivka. (* MPO 88634) of Southeastern Arizona, she scans the skies with her Svyatylivka, a small village on the banks of the 10-cm reflector when not engaged in volunteer work. Dnieper and Sula rivers, has been known since the (M 58597) seventeenth century as one of the headquarters of the Cossack army. The Cossack fighters were blessed in (123860) Davederrick [3.05, 0.09, 9.7] an ancient church in Svyatylivka before they went out 2001 DX. Discovered 2001 Feb. 16 by M. Schwartz and to defeat the invaders of their land. (M 57952) P. Holvorcem at Nogales. (* MPO 91684) The unflagging enthusiasm and support of David (120460) Hambach [2.37, 0.25, 3.4] Derrick (1952- ), of Farmington, Utah, has benefited 1990 TD7 . Discovered 1990 Oct. 13 by F. Börngen both students and professionals. He has educated and and L. D. Schmadel at Tautenburg. (* MPO 90394) entertained countless groups of adults and children The Hambach Festival in 1832 was a great meeting of in his private planetarium and space museum and about 30 000 liberals and democrats, among them many recently completed an observatory to further these members of a Burschenschaft. They demonstrated efforts. (M 59388) and asked firmly for a free and united Germany. The meeting place was the Maxburg castle above the (124075) Ketelsen [3.07, 0.14, 0.5] Hambach village near Neustadt on the Weinstrasse. 2001 GT1 . Discovered 2001 Apr. 15 by D. Healy at (M 56963) Sierra Vista. (* MPO 91760) Optician Dean Ketelsen (1953- ), senior research (120481) Johannwalter [2.40, 0.20, 2.1] specialist at the University of Arizona’s Steward Mirror 1992 SP17 . Discovered 1992 Sept. 24 by F. Börngen Laboratory, has supervised the fabrication of large and L. D. Schmadel at Tautenburg. (* MPO 90401) telescope primaries since 1984. A past president of Johann Walter (1496-1570), born not far from Jena, the Tucson Amateur Astronomy associates, he has was cantor in the town of Torgau and director of organized the Grand Canyon Star Party since 1991. the Saxon court orchestra. He published several (M 59925) collections of hymnbooks and composed the melody of the international ecumenical song Each morning with (124192) Moletai [2.16, 0.28, 5.8] its newborn light. (M 57426) 2001 OM65 . Discovered 2001 July 26 by K. Cernisˇ The name was suggested by the first discoverer. and V. Laugalys at Moletai. (* MPO 91802) With its 7000 inhabitants, Moletai is situated 63 (120569) Huangrunqian [3.14, 0.17, 11.3] km to the north of Vilnius amid the surrounding 1995 FU20 . Discovered 1995 Mar. 24 at the Beijing Lithuanian lakes and forests. Moletai was first Observatory at Xinglong. (* MPO 90432) mentioned in written sources in 1387. Since 1969 the Chinese astrophysicist and academician of the Moletai Astronomical Observatory has been operating Chinese Academy of Sciences Huang Runqian (1933- some 13 km from the town. (M 59388) (124844) Hirotamasao 179

(124844) Hirotamasao [2.34, 0.20, 2.3] the department and taught students organic chemistry 2001 TF15. Discovered 2001 Oct. 13 by H. Maeno at for over 30 years. More than 120 of these students Shishikui. (* MPO 92076) received advanced degrees. He also made research Masao Hirota (1930-1997) worked in the desalinization contributions in phase-transfer catalysis. (M 60301) industry and was an avid amateur astronomer. He popularized astronomy in Tokushima prefecture, where (126578) Suhhosoo [2.94, 0.12, 1.0] this minor planet was discovered. This discovery was 2002 CK116. Discovered 2002 Feb. 11 by Y.-B. Jeon performed with the help of the Japan Space Guard at Bohyunsan. (* MPO 92759) Association. (M 60732) Master Ho Soo Suh (1736-1799) was a scientist in the late Joseon Dynasty in Korea. As the nation’s top (125071) Lugosi [2.31, 0.07, 4.8] scientist, he compiled a number of scientific records 2001 TX242. Discovered 2001 Oct. 8 by K. Sárneczky and took charge of most of the astronomical and at Palomar. (* MPO 92169) arithmetical projects during the reigns of the Kings Béla Lugosi (1883-1956) was a Hungarian actor best Yeongjo and Jeongjo. (M 64313) known for his portrayal of Count Dracula in the Broadway stage production (1927) and subsequent film (126749) Johnjones [2.53, 0.30, 15.1] (1931) of Bram Stoker’s classic vampire story. Later 2002 DQ1. Discovered 2002 Feb. 20 by B. L. Stevens in his career he played in numerous Grand Guignol at Las Cruces. (* MPO 92816) films. His last film was released posthumously in 1959. John Jones (1927-2006) was a walking encyclopedia (M 61767) of the Greek and Roman mythology of the sky. He shared his love of the sky with the boy scouts for over (125592) Buthiers [2.59, 0.14, 3.3] 55 years. A president of the Chicago Astronomical 2001 XO33. Discovered 2001 Dec. 15 by J.-C. Merlin Society and general chairman of Astrofest, he also at Buthiers. (* MPO 92381) lectured at the Cernan Earth and Space Center, Triton The Buthiers Observatory was established in the College. (M 58597) forest of Fontainebleau in 2000 under the auspices of the Association Nationale Sciences Techniques Jeunesse (127870) Vigo [2.76, 0.09, 27.1] (now the Association Planète Sciences). (M 56963) 2003 FE123. Discovered 2003 Mar. 24 by I. R. Ferr´ın and C. Leal at Mérida. (* MPO 93188) (125718) Jemasalomon [2.47, 0.11, 3.9] Vigo is one of the largest and most vibrant cities of 2001 XH105. Discovered 2001 Dec. 15 by J.-C. Merlin Galicia. It is an active seaport on the Spanish Atlantic at Buthiers. (* MPO 92433) coast in a beautiful bay and has a large fishing fleet. Jean-Marc Salomon (1955-1981) established the The first discoverer of this minor planet was born in astronomy section of the Association Planète Sciences Vigo and began his interest in astronomy looking at in the 1970s. His dynamism was largely responsible its night sky. (M 56963) for the establishment of the Buthiers Observatory. The 0.6-m telescope with which this minor planet was (128036) Rafaelnadal [2.42, 0.23, 10.7] discovered is named in his honor. (M 56963) 2003 KM18 . Discovered 2003 May 28 at the Observatorio Astronomico de Mallorca at Mallorca. ( ) [ ] 126245 Kandókálmán 2.23, 0.20, 3.3 (* MPO 93240) 2002 AY66. Discovered 2002 Jan. 13 by K. Sárneczky Mallorca-born Rafael Nadal (1986- ) was intro- and Z. Heiner at Piszkéstet˝o. (* MPO 92631) duced at a very young age to tennis by his parents, Kálmán Kandó (1869-1931) was one of the creators and he played his first championship tournament in of the electric railway. He developed high-voltage Baleares at age 8. He turned professional in 2001 and three-phase alternating-current motors and generators. won his first men’s Association of Tennis Professionals Europe’s first electrified main railway line, the Valtellina match. In 2006 he became player No. 2 in the ATP line in Italy, was based on his design. This minor world ranking. (M 57426) planet was discovered on the 133rd anniversary of his birth. (M 61767) (128054) Eranyavneh [3.10, 0.08, 1.6] 2003 MR9. Discovered 2003 June 28 by D. Polishook (126444) Wylie [2.44, 0.09, 15.1] at Mitzpe Ramon. (* MPO 93245) 2002 CF16. Discovered 2002 Feb. 7 by J. V. McClusky Eran Yavneh (1971-1999) lived in Jerusalem for all at Seguin. (* MPO 92707) of his short life. He studied economics and business Wylie Erwin Reeves (1967-2006) was a published management and dreamt of opening a restaurant. He historian and an inspirational high-school teacher of loved life, travel, good food, good music and—most world history. He reached out to and motivated of all—good friends who loved him dearly in return. students who were at risk. He loved music, the Eran died of cancer at the age of 27. (M 58597) outdoors and traveled from his native Texas to Mt. Kilimanjaro. (M 60301) (128065) Bartbenjamin [2.99, 0.13, 7.8] 2003 OK. Discovered 2003 July 19 by B. L. Stevens (126445) Prestonreeves [2.64, 0.12, 15.5] at Las Cruces. (* MPO 93249) 2002 CH16. Discovered 2002 Feb. 7 by J. V. McClusky After joining the Peoria (Illinois) Astronomical at Seguin. (* MPO 92707) Society, Bart Benjamin (1958- ) became a curator W. Preston Reeves (1935- ), chemistry professor at the Lakeview Museum of Arts and Sciences in emeritus, Texas Lutheran University, helped found Peoria, making astronomy exciting for the public. 180 (128166) Carora

He eventually became director of the Cernan Earth (129078) Animoo [2.27, 0.18, 3.2] and Space Center at Triton College in west suburban 2004 VL65 . Discovered 2004 Nov. 8 by M. Ory at Chicago. (M 62357) Vicques. (* MPO 93567) Laurent ”Lillo” Steidle (1972- ) is a Swiss geologist (128166) Carora [3.13, 0.09, 14.4] and painter who was impressed by the richness of 2003 QQ105. Discovered 2003 Aug. 27 by I. R. Ferr´ın colored starfish in the Maldives. These views of coral and C. Leal at Mérida. (* MPO 93280) reefs inspired Lillo’s artistic work Animoo, which links Founded in 1569 by Juan Trejo, Carora is one of animals with the sky. (M 60301) the most beautiful and best preserved colonial towns of Venezuela. The national system of orchestras for (129092) Snowdonia [3.01, 0.07, 11.9] children was born here. The region gave origin to the 2004 WB10 . Discovered 2004 Nov. 19 by the race of Carora cattle. (M 58597) Faulkes Telescope Educational Project at Haleakala. (* MPO 93572) (128177) Griffioen [2.87, 0.03, 7.5] In the northwestern region of Wales a range of scenic 2003 RA11 . Discovered 2003 Sept. 5 by A. Vanden landscapes from sandy beaches to wooded valleys and Heuvel at Grand Rapids. (* MPO 93284) clear blue lakes to rugged mountains can be found. Roger Griffioen (1934- ) served 37 years at Calvin Snowdon, the highest peak in England and Wales, College, including seven years as academic dean and dominates the horizon of North Wales. (M 59388) 17 years as physics chair. He built a high-quality physics program, implemented the construction of a (129099) Spoelhof [3.08, 0.18, 7.5] college observatory and played a formative role in the 2004 XU3. Discovered 2004 Dec. 3 by L. A. Molnar lives of many students. (M 56963) at Rehoboth. (* MPO 93574) William Spoelhof (1909- ) served as president (128297) Ashlevi [2.87, 0.07, 0.9] of Calvin College from 1951 to 1976. Among his 2003 XD11. Discovered 2003 Dec. 13 by J. Young at achievements at this Christian liberal arts college, he Wrightwood. (* MPO 93322) fostered the establishment of an astronomy program. Ashlie Philpott (1998- ) and Levi Lemley (2000- This included the construction of an observatory in ) are grandchildren of the discoverer. (M 62357) 1970. (M 56963)

(128523) Johnmuir [2.41, 0.20, 1.3] (129101) Geoffcollyer [3.05, 0.07, 1.1] 2004 PX42. Discovered 2004 Aug. 11 by R. E. Jones 2004 XF6 . Discovered 2004 Dec. 9 at the Jarnac ( ) at Los Angeles. (* MPO 93393) Observatory at Vail. * MPO 93574 John Muir (1838-1914), a Scottish-born Californian Canadian computer scientist Geoff Collyer (1958- pioneer explorer, glaciologist and conservationist, is ) is co-author of C News and designer of the NOV acknowledged as the primary architect of the National database used by USENET newsreaders. While at Bell Park concept used worldwide to protect and preserve Laboratories, he contributed to the Plan 9 operating wild places, and he was one of the founders of the system. Geoff is a noted Plan 9 and UNIX enthusiast. worldwide conservation organization known as the (M 57426) Sierra Club. (M 56963) (129137) Hippolochos [5.16, 0.06, 12.5] (128586) Jeremias [3.15, 0.10, 14.8] 2005 AP27 . Discovered 2005 Jan. 13 by M. Ory at 2004 QW. Discovered 2004 Aug. 16 by W. Ries at Vicques. (* MPO 93584) { Altschwendt. (* MPO 93414) Hippolochos was the son of Antimachos see planet Jeremias Ries (2006- ) is the godchild of the (9828)}, the Trojan councillor responsible for preventing discoverer. Jeremias is the German form of Jeremiah. Helen {see planet (101)} from being restored to the (M 58598) Greeks. This brave warrior was killed by Agamemnon {see planet (911)}. Etymologically, hippo-lochos means (128627) Ottmarsheim [3.20, 0.14, 4.6] ”an ambush with a horse”—such as the Trojan Horse. 2004 RM8. Discovered 2004 Sept. 6 by C. Rinner at (M 57952) Ottmarsheim. (* MPO 93428) The name was suggested by C. Eschenlohr. A city in the Alsace region of France, Ottmarsheim is well known for its eleventh-century abbey, which is (129234) Silly [2.24, 0.04, 6.7] the oldest building in Alsace. The abbey’s octagonal 2005 PS5. Discovered 2005 Aug. 8 by B. Christophe shape is unique. Located on the Rhine border with at Saint-Sulpice. (* MPO 93610) Germany and Switzerland, Ottmarsheim is the third Didier Silly (1950- ), a long-time colleague and largest river port in France. (M 59388) friend of the discoverer, recently started a business building benches for testing optical and laser systems. (128895) Bright Spring [2.33, 0.17, 2.5] They have observed together with the T60 at Pic du Midi 2004 TW. Discovered 2004 Oct. 4 at the Jarnac and spent many weekends machining the mechanical Observatory at Vail. (* MPO 93514) parts of the discoverer’s telescope. (M 56963) Bright Spring is the title of an essay by Summer Vigil, a second-grade student in Albuquerque, New (129259) Tapolca [3.49, 0.05, 8.7] Mexico, about a fictitious discovery of a new major 2005 QD75. Discovered 2005 Aug. 25 by K. Sárneczky planet. (M 60301) and D. Szám at Piszkéstet˝oo. (* MPO 93617) (129342) Ependes 181

Tapolca, a regional center in Hungary since the and vehicles. He was the coinventor of the carburetor thirteenth century, is a town near Lake Balaton {see with Donát Bánki {see planet (131763)}. This minor planet (2242)} with currently 20 000 inhabitants. Its planet was discovered on the 150th anniversary of his 300-meter cave system ”Lake Cave”, which is situated birth. (M 65124) in the heart of the town, is a unique attraction in Central Europe. Tapolca is the birthplace of the (131763) Donátbánki [2.36, 0.17, 1.8] second discoverer. (M 61767) 2002 AJ11. Discovered 2002 Jan. 11 by K. Sárneczky and Z. Heiner at Piszkéstet˝o. (* MPO 99037) (129342) Ependes [2.62, 0.22, 5.1] Donát Bánki (1859-1922) was a Hungarian mechanical 2005 VA4 . Discovered 2005 Nov. 5 by P. Kocher at engineer, coinventor of the carburetor in 1893. In Marly. (* MPO 93644) 1898 he invented the high-compression engine with a Ependes is a small village in a green landscape some dual carburetor. Some sources say that the idea of the 6 km from Fribourg, Switzerland. This municipality carburetor came from a flower-girl, sprinkling water made property available for the the R. A. Naef onto her flowers by blowing spray from her mouth. Observatory. Its goal is to introduce astronomy to the (M 65124) people, especially to young people. (M 56963) (132445) Gaertner [2.32, 0.22, 5.8] (129564) Christy [2.67, 0.08, 14.3] 2002 GD178. Discovered 2002 Apr. 14 by M. Meyer at 1997 ER . Discovered 1997 Mar. 7 by M. W. Buie at Palomar. (* MPO 99281) 40 Christian Gaertner (1705-1782), a craftsman and Anderson Mesa. (* MPO 98233) James Walter Christy (1938- ), for many years merchant in Tolkewitz, Germany, was an amateur astronomer who inspired J. G. Palitzsch {see planet on the staff of the U.S. Naval Observatory, is the ( )} discoverer of Charon, the largest satellite of (134340) 11970 , the recoverer of comet 1P/Halley in 1758. In Pluto. Just thirty years ago Jim spotted that which the course of popularizing astronomy he gave lessons in astronomy to the Royal Family of Saxony. (M 57952) many others failed to notice and unlocked many doors in the study of the Pluto system. (M 63642) (132524) APL [2.61, 0.27, 4.2] 2002 JF . Discovered 2002 May 9 by the LINEAR (129595) Vand [2.32, 0.16, 2.9] 56 at Socorro. ( MPO 99309) 1997 VD. Discovered 1997 Nov. 2 by J. Ticháand M. * ˇ APL is the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Labora- Tichýat Klet. (* MPO 98243) tory, developers of numerous space missions, including ( ) Vladim´ır Vand 1911-1968 started his career with planetary missions like NEAR to (433) Eros, MES- the study of variable stars and spectroscopy in Prague. SENGER to Mercury and New Horizons to (134340) Later he invented a calculating machine for x-ray Pluto and the Kuiper Belt. (M 58598) analysis of crystal structures, contributed to the theory of viscosity of solutions and cooperated with Francis (132661) Carlbaeker [2.53, 0.17, 4.9] Crick on the structure of double helix DNA molecules. 2002 LO60. Discovered 2002 June 12 by M. Meyer at (M 64313) Palomar. (* MPO 99354) Carl Wilhelm Baeker (1819-1882) was a watchmaker ( ) [ ] 131186 Pauluckas 2.71, 0.12, 4.5 and amateur astronomer in Nauen, Germany. Between 2001 DS. Discovered 2001 Feb. 16 by P. Holvorcem 1861 and 1867 he discovered or codiscovered six comets, and M. Schwartz at Nogales. (* MPO 98825) of which three bear his name. (M 57953) Paul Luckas (1962- ) has shown great dedication in creating and maintaining a fully automated observatory (132718) Kemény [2.89, 0.06, 2.2] in Western Australia for supernova search, minor planet 2002 ON27. Discovered 2002 July 23 by K. Sárneczky discovery and near-earth-asteroid tracking. He belongs at Palomar. (* MPO 99372) to the small and dedicated amateur group that provides Hungarian-born U.S. mathematician John George valuable data from southern skies. (M 60732) Kemény (1926-1992) was best known for co-developing the BASIC programming language in 1964 with Thomas (131245) Bakich [2.79, 0.08, 4.3] Eugene Kurtz. He served as the thirteenth president 2001 FF1 . Discovered 2001 Mar. 16 by D. Healy at of Dartmouth College (1970-1981) and pioneered the Sierra Vista. (* MPO 98845) use of computers in college education. (M 61767) As senior editor of Astronomy, Michael E. Bakich (1953- ) serves as a science popularizer. A historian (132719) Lambey [2.57, 0.23, 3.4] of astronomy specializing in the nineteenth century, he 2002 PF. Discovered 2002 Aug. 1 at the Pises spent 30 years in planetaria as educator and consultant. Observatory at Draveil. (* MPO 99372) He also wrote several books, including the Cambridge Bernard Lambey (1934- ), an animator and a Encyclopedia of Amateur Astronomy. (M 59388) popularizer of astronomy, is a cofounder of the Astronomical Society of Montpellier. (M 60732) (131762) Csonka [2.54, 0.22, 4.6] 2002 AD11. Discovered 2002 Jan. 11 by K. Sárneczky (132792) Scottsmith [3.03, 0.09, 4.1] and Z. Heiner at Piszkéstet˝o. (* MPO 99036) 2002 PB152. Discovered 2002 Aug. 10 by R. Millis at János Csonka (1852-1939) is one of the greatest figures La Serena. (* MPO 99395) of the Hungarian engineering industry. He invented P. Scott Smith (1922- ) taught physics at Eastern the first Hungarian gas engine, several other engines Illinois University from 1953 to 1990. An exceptional 182 (132798) Kürti lecturer and teacher, he was primarily responsible for (133296) Federicotosi [2.72, 0.15, 25.1] inspiring the discoverer to pursue graduate study in 2003 SE36 . Discovered 2003 Sept. 19 by the astronomy. (M 62357) Campo Imperatore NEO Survey at Campo Imperatore. (* MPO 99556) (132798) Kürti [2.57, 0.09, 4.6] Federico Tosi (1974- ) has studied Jupiter’s system 2002 PU167 . Discovered 2002 Aug. 8 by the JPL using imaging spectroscopy data, and is currently at NEAT Program at Palomar. (* MPO 99396) the University of Rome ”La Sapienza”, working on Stefan Kürti (1960- ) is a Slovakian amateur remote sensing, with an emphasis on the use of Cassini astronomer with a focus on minor planets. Among his orbiter data on Saturnian satellites. (M 39389) discoveries are two near-earth objects. (M 64313) The name was suggested by M. Langbroek. (133404) Morogues [2.97, 0.08, 2.9] 2003 SS170. Discovered 2003 Sept. 23 by B. Christophe (132820) Miskotte [3.01, 0.10, 5.5] at Saint-Sulpice. (* MPO 99591) 2002 QX65 . Discovered 2002 Aug. 17 by the JPL Morogues is a charming village in central France NEAT Program at Palomar. (* MPO 99402) famous for its white wine ”appellation Menetou-Salon”, Koen Miskotte (1962- ) is a Dutch confectioner and also for being the apex of one of the triangles and amateur astronomer whose main interests lie used by Delambre in 1795 for the calculation of in meteor astronomy. He is a very prolific meteor the méridienne. The discoverer started to practise observer, active within the Dutch Meteor Society. astronomy in this village where his parents retired. (M 64313) (M 58598) The name was suggested by M. Langbroek. (133527) Fredearly [3.15, 0.10, 8.9] (132825) Shizu-Mao [3.08, 0.04, 11.0] 2003 TZ. Discovered 2003 Oct. 5 by J. W. Young at 2002 QT85. Discovered 2002 Aug. 16 by Q.-z. Ye at Wrightwood. (* MPO 99630) Guangzhou. (* MPO 99403) Pearl (1888-1958) and Frederick (1889-1974) Young Ye Mao (Shiqing, 1231-1322) was a chief executive were the paternal grandparents of the discoverer. of Zibei County (now Wenchang City). His name (M 62931) means ”luxuriant leaves” in Chinese. Shizu means ”earliest ancestor”, and Ye Mao is now recognized as (133528) Ceragioli [2.86, 0.09, 1.3] the earliest ancestor of the discoverer. (M 62357) 2003 TC2 . Discovered 2003 Oct. 4 by D. Healy at Sierra Vista. (* MPO 99631) (132874) Latinovits [1.88, 0.12, 21.9] Roger Ceragioli (1959- ) is senior optician at the 2002 RV118. Discovered 2002 Sept. 9 by K. Sárneczky University of Arizona’s Steward Mirror Laboratory. at Piszkéstet˝o. (* MPO 99419) His projects include the ”90-Prime” focus corrector One of the most successful roles of Hungarian actor for the Bok Telescope and the MODS spectrograph for Zoltán Latinovits (1931-1976) was as Romeo in 1963. the Large Binocular Telescope. His Ph.D. dissertation He was also well known for performing the poetry of was on ”The lore and poetry of the Dog Star in Attila József. This minor planet was discovered on antiquity”. (M 59925) the 71st anniversary of his birth. (M 62931) (133552) Itting-Enke [3.18, 0.11, 17.1] (133250) Rubik [2.67, 0.10, 3.8] 2003 UJ4. Discovered 2003 Oct. 16 at the Turtle Star 2003 RK8. Discovered 2003 Sept. 5 by K. Sárneczky Observatory at Mülheim-Ruhr. ( MPO 99638) ( ) * and B. Sip˝ocz at Piszkéstet˝o. * MPO 99541 Sonja Itting-Enke (1930- ) founded the Cuno An architect and professor at the Budapest College of Hoffmeister {see planet (1726)} Memorial Observatory Applied Arts, Ern˝oRubik (1944- ) is internationally near Windhoek. Since 1985 she has dedicated her life renowned for designing mechanical puzzles and games. to the astronomical education of the whole population (M 62931) of the Republic of Namibia. (M 57953) (133280) Bryleen [3.02, 0.19, 7.7] ( ) [ ] 2003 SM . Discovered 2003 Sept. 18 by J. W. Young 133753 Teresamullen 3.14, 0.17, 1.9 17 2003 WU . Discovered 2003 Nov. 21 by D. Healy at at Wrightwood. (* MPO 99551) 25 Named in honor of Bryan (1976- ) and Eileen Sierra Vista. (* MPO 99700) (1979- ), son and daughter of the discoverer. Teresa Mullen (1959- ) is an active member (M 60301) of the Huachuca Astronomy Club of Sierra Vista, Arizona, and wife of vice-president Keith Mullen. Her (133293) Andrushivka [3.11, 0.12, 10.9] responsibilities include the publication of the Club’s 2003 SA33 . Discovered 2003 Sept. 18 at the An- newsletter, Nightfall. (M 64313) drushivka Astronomical Observatory at Andrushivka. (* MPO 99555) (134124) Subirachs [3.12, 0.13, 10.8] Andrushivka is a district center in the Zhytomyr 2005 AM. Discovered 2005 Jan. 2 by J. Manteca at region of Ukraine. First mentioned in 1768, it has Begues. (* MPO 99810) been a site for astronomical observations since 2001. Jose M. Subirachs (1927- ), a universal sculptor This naming of the first minor planet discovered at and painter, is considered by many to be the most Andrushivka is a tribute to a place that has made important living Catalan artist, perhaps best known skies closer to numerous amateurs. (M 57953) for his continuing Antonio Gaudi’s inspiring work (134160) Pluis 183 on the Sagrada Familia, Barcelona’s still unfinished (135268) Haigneré [3.09, 0.30, 1.6] cathedral. (M 58598) 2001 SX115. Discovered 2001 Sept. 20 by J.-C. Merlin at Le Creusot. (* MPO102722) (134160) Pluis [2.97, 0.14, 13.3] Claudie (1957- ) and Jean-Pierre Haigneré (1948- 2005 BE3 . Discovered 2005 Jan. 16 by P. De Cat at ) are both members of the European Space Agency Uccle. (* MPO 99820) corps of astronauts. Claudie flew aboard the MIR This minor planet is a tribute to all children with station in 1996 and the ISS in 2001. Jean-Pierre flew cancer. It is named for the discoverer’s niece Aina aboard MIR in 1993 and 1999. Claudie was born in Vandenabeele (2004 June 8-Dec. 1), daughter of Geert Le Creusot, where this minor planet was discovered. Vandenabeele and Elena Phalet. Known by her (M 57953) parents as ”Pluis”, she died after a brave battle with leukemia. (M 59389) (135561) Tautvaisiene [2.18, 0.08, 4.6] (134244) De Young [2.72, 0.19, 7.7] 2002 FK5. Discovered 2002 Mar. 16 by K. Cernisˇ and 2006 AA4. Discovered 2006 Jan. 6 by L. A. Molnar at J. Zdanavicius at Moletai. (* MPO102822) Rehoboth. (* MPO 99844) The Lithuanian astronomer Grazina Tautvaisiene Mike De Young (1954- ) has taught at the (1958- ) has since 2003 been director of the Institute Rehoboth Christian School since 1977. He was selected of Theoretical Physics and Astronomy in Vilnius. She in 1995 by the National Association of Geology is known for her work on mixing phenomena in the Teachers as one of the nations 24 outstanding earth atmospheres of evolved stars and on the chemical science teachers. He runs the school observatory and evolution of our Galaxy. (M 61767) is the local liaison for the Calvin-Rehoboth Robotic Observatory. (M 59389) (136108) Haumea [43.2, 0.19, 28.2] (134329) Cycnos [5.17, 0.08, 17.4] 2003 EL61 . Discovered 2003 Mar. 7 at the Sierra 2377 T-3. Discovered 1977 Oct. 16 by C. J. van Nevada Observatory at Sierra Nevada. (* MPO103000) Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. Haumea is the goddess of childbirth and fertility in (* MPO 99869) Hawaiian mythology. Her many children sprang from Cycnos, an ally of Priam {see planet (884)}, was a different parts of her body. She takes many different son of Poseidon {see planet (4341)} by a nymph. His forms and has experienced many different rebirths. As body was firm as iron; he was invulnerable. Achilles the goddess of the earth, she represents the element of {see planet (588)} tried three times to kill him with stone. The satellites (136108) Haumea I and II were his spear, but without success. He then strangled him discovered by M. E. Brown, A. H. Bouchez and the after Cycnos stumbled over a stone. (M 60302) Keck Observatory Adaptive Optics teams. Haumea I, discovered 2005 Jan. 26, is named Hi’iaka, who was (134340) Pluto [39.8, 0.25, 17.1] born from the mouth of Haumea and carried by her Discovered 1930 Jan. 23 by C. W. Tombaugh at sister Pele in egg form from their distant home to Flagstaff. (* MPO102381) Hawaii. Hi’iaka danced the first Hula on the shores It seems time now that this body should be given of Puna and is the patron goddess of the island of a name of its own. Many names have been suggested Hawaii and of hula dancers. Haumea II, discovered and among them Minerva and Pluto have been very 2005 Nov. 7, is named Namaka, for a water spirit popular. However, Pluto seems very appropriate and in Hawaiian mythology. Namaka was born from the we are p roposing to the American Astronomical body of Haumea and is the sister of Pele. When Pele Society and to the Royal Astro nomical Society, that sends her burning lava into the sea, Namaka cools the this name be given it. (V. M. Slipher)(Lowell Obs. lava to become new land. (M 63878) Circ. (May 1, 1930)) (134348) Klemperer [2.85, 0.27, 5.2] (136199) Eris [67.8, 0.44, 44.1] 1992 UX9. Discovered 1992 Oct. 31 by F. Börngen at 2003 UB313. Discovered 2003 Oct. 21 by M. E. Brown Tautenburg. (* MPO102388) and C. A. Trujillo and D. Rabinowitz at Palomar. Victor Klemperer (1881-1960), son of a rabbi, was (* MPO103029) a professor of philology in Dresden. Suspended, he Eris is the Greek goddess of discord and strife. She kept a diary from 1933 to 1945 that is a unique stirs up jealousy and envy to cause fighting and anger day-to-day account of life under the Nazi tyranny. It among men. At the wedding of Peleus and Thetis was translated into English and filmed. (M 50389) all the gods were invited with the exception of Eris, and, enraged at her exclusion, she spitefully caused a (135069) Gagnereau [2.80, 0.15, 9.8] quarrel among the goddesses that led to the Trojan 2001 PV28 . Discovered 2001 Aug. 15 at the Pises war. The satellite (136199) Eris I, discovered 2005 Observatory at Draveil. (* MPO102645) Sept. 10 by M. E. Brown and the Keck adaptive Eric Gagnereau (1955- ), an animator and a optics team at Mauna Kea, is named Dysnomia, for popularizer of astronomy, specializes in building both the Daimon spirit of lawlessness. Dysnomia is the mechanical and optical parts of telescopes. He is a daughter of Eris, goddess of chaos and strife, and the cofounder of the Astronomical Society of Montpellier counterpart to Eunomia, who puts an end to the anger and of the Pises observatory. (M 60732) of grievous strife. (M 57800) 184 (136472) Makemake

(136472) Makemake [45.5, 0.16, 29.0] (142014) Neirinck [2.42, 0.04, 3.7] 2005 FY9. Discovered 2005 Mar. 31 by M. E. Brown 2002 PA168 . Discovered 2002 Aug. 8 by the JPL and C. A. Trujillo and D. L. Rabinowitz at Palomar. NEAT Program at Palomar. (* MPO106469) (* MPO103109) French-born Pierre Neirinck (1926- ) headed Makemake is the creator of humanity and the god of the Satellite Orbits Group at Appleton Laboratory fertility in the mythology of the South Pacific island in the U.K. during the 1970s. Now retired, he of Rapa Nui, or Easter Island. He was the chief god of still coordinates the international amateur satellite the Tangata manu bird-man cult and was worshiped observations. (M 64313) in the form of sea birds, which were his incarnation. The name was suggested by M. Langbroek. His material symbol was a man with a bird’s head. (M 63395) (142084) Jamesdaniel [2.37, 0.19, 0.8] 2002 QU47. Discovered 2002 Aug. 29 by J. W. Young (136557) Neleus [5.19, 0.06, 10.0] at Wrightwood. (* MPO106494) 5214 T-2. Discovered 1973 Sept. 25 by C. J. van James (1951-1978) and Daniel (1957- ) Sealy are Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. sons of Robert and Hazel Sealy {see planet (147397)} ( ) (* MPO103134) of Seaside, Oregon, friends of the discoverer. M 61269 Neleus was the father of the Greek Nestor {see planet (659)}, known for his wisdom. Neleus and his (142106) Nengshun [2.38, 0.14, 6.6] wife Chloris {see planet (410)} and their other children 2002 QZ83. Discovered 2002 Aug. 30 by Q.-z. Ye at were first banished to Messina. Later all but Nestor Guangzhou. (* MPO106500) were killed by Heracles {see planet (5143)}. (M 64565) Ye Nengshun (1894-1952) is a great-grandfather of the discoverer. (M 62357) ( ) [ ] 136818 Selqet 0.94, 0.35, 12.8 (142368) Majden [2.29, 0.13, 0.9] 1997 MW1. Discovered 1997 June 29 by R. Tucker at 2002 RH . Discovered 2002 Sept. 14 by R. Matson Tucson. ( MPO104503) 233 * at Palomar. (* MPO106596) Selqet was the ancient Egyptian goddess of magic Edward (Ed) Majden (1939- ), co-discoverer of and protector of the other gods from the destroyer, two near-earth asteroids, is an amateur astronomer Apep. She was one of the four guardians of the best known for more than 35 years’ work recording deceased. Her aid was beseeched by those afflicted by meteor spectra. An associate member of the Meteorites scorpion or other stings. The scorpion was her sacred and Impacts Advisory Committee, he was awarded the creature. (M 60302) 2006 Chant Medal by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. (M 64313) (139028) Haynald [2.26, 0.07, 6.3] 2001 DL89. Discovered 2001 Feb. 28 by K. Sárneczky (142408) Trebur [2.47, 0.10, 6.5] and A. Derekas at Piszkéstet˝o. (* MPO105378) 2002 SU27. Discovered 2002 Sept. 30 by M. Kretlow Lajos Haynald (1816-1891), a Hungarian cardinal at Trebur. (* MPO106610) and Archbishop of Kalocsa-Bács, was also a botanist Trebur is a small town in Germany, located about and a generous patron of Hungarian science. He had 15 km southwest from Frankfurt Airport. Trebur is the astronomical observatory built in Kalocsa, where the home of the Michael Adrian Observatory, at which Gyula Fényi made observations of sunspots for four this object was discovered with a 1.24-m telescope, decades. (M 63174) currently the largest privately financed telescope in Germany open to the public. (M 59389) (140628) Klaipeda [2.40, 0.14, 5.8] ( ) [ ] 2001 UM . Discovered 2001 Oct. 20 by K. Cernisˇ 142562 Graetz 2.57, 0.06, 5.9 14 2002 TL . Discovered 2002 Oct. 10 by M. Kretlow and J. Zdanavicius at Moletai. (* MPO105978) 69 With its 200 000 residents, Klaipeda is the third at Trebur. (* MPO106674) largest city in Lithuania. At the confluence of the The German Officer Paul Graetz (1875-1968) was the Curonian Lagoon and the Baltic Sea, Klaipeda was first person to cross southern Africa by automobile. founded in 1252 and had the old German name Memel. He started at Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) on 1907 Aug. The seaport of Klaipeda is the northernmost ice-free 10 and completed the challenging 5000-km journey ( ) port on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea. (M 61269) at Swakopmund Namibia on 1909 May 1. During 1911-1912 he traveled across Africa by motor-boat. (M 50389) (141496) Bartkevicius [2.46, 0.13, 2.2] 2002 ED13 . Discovered 2002 Mar. 15 by K. Cernisˇ (143622) Robertbloch [2.32, 0.06, 7.1] and J. Zdanavicius at Moletai. (* MPO106287) 2003 HG. Discovered 2003 Apr. 22 by M. Ory at Antanas Bartkevicius (1940- ) is a leading re- Vicques. (* MPO107044) searcher at the Institute of Theoretical Physics and Art, literature and music played a major role in the Astronomy in Vilnius and professor in astronomy at life of Robert Bloch (1922-1994). In 1993 he and his the Vilnius Pedagogical University. He is best known wife created the ”Fondation Anne et Robert Bloch” for his investigation of old stellar populations in the in Delémont to support culture in the Swiss canton of Milky Way galaxy. (M 59925) Jura. (M 59925) (143641) Sapello 185

(143641) Sapello [2.16, 0.20, 4.0] with 23 000 inhabitants. First mentioned in 1567 as a 2003 NK5. Discovered 2003 July 5 by W. H. Ryan and town belonging to Zemaitija, or the Samogitian region, C. T. Martinez at Mount Graham. (* MPO107050) it is a native town of Elena Petreikyte-Cerniene, a Sapello is a small village in northern New Mexico former teacher of astronomy and the wife of the first that became an important trading stop for travelers on discoverer. (M 64313) the Santa Fe Trail. In more recent times, astronomers have favored this location because of its dark skies. (144907) Whitehorne [2.97, 0.10, 0.5] (M 64313) 2004 YS3. Discovered 2004 Dec. 16 by T. Glinos and D. Levy and W. Levy at Vail. (* MPO107461) (144096) Wiesendangen [2.33, 0.22, 1.2] Mary Lou Whitehorne, currently second vice- 2004 BV58 . Discovered 2004 Jan. 23 by M. Griesser president of the Royal Astronomical Society of at Winterthur. (* MPO107204) Canada, has devoted much of her life to educating The name of this village in northeastern Switzerland, young people in the basics of astronomy. Her original first mentioned in a document in the year 804 as and interesting approach has led to a surge of interest ”Wisuntwangas”, goes back to the ”wisent”, or in astronomy among young people throughout Canada. European Bison. Today, political self-sufficiency and (M 59925) high residential standards distinguish the municipality, in which the discoverer and his family have lived for (145475) Rehoboth [2.77, 0.02, 3.0] more than 20 years. (M 59389) 2005 TP52. Discovered 2005 Oct. 12 by L. A. Molnar at Rehoboth. (* MPO107632) (144303) Mirellabreschi [2.60, 0.06, 11.9] Rehoboth Christian School (founded 1903) in north- 2004 DD7. Discovered 2004 Feb. 16 by L. Tesi and G. west New Mexico primarily serves Native American Fagioli at San Marcello Pistoiese. (* MPO107269) families. The school is widely known for its high Mirella Breschi (1940- ) is the wife of the second academic standards and Christian values as well as discoverer. (M 59389) alumni leadership and achievement. The Rehoboth campus is the site of the Calvin-Rehoboth Robotic (144333) Marcinkiewicz [2.69, 0.15, 13.0] Observatory. (M 59389) 2004 DT25 . Discovered 2004 Feb. 20 by W. Ries at Altschwendt. (* MPO107280) (145523) Lulin [2.74, 0.19, 10.9] ( ) Ekhard Marcinkiewicz 1928- is a well-known 2006 EM67. Discovered 2006 Mar. 7 by H.-C. Lin and amateur astronomer in Austria. He documented Q.-z. Ye at Lulin. (* MPO107645) the sun accurately and consistently in thousands Lulin, the mountain located in central Taiwan where of drawings over many decades and has played an this minor planet was discovered, literally means important role in Austrian solar research. (M 60732) ”Sambar Woods”. At an altitude of 2862 meters Lulin Observatory hosts telescopes for optical astronomical (144496) Reingard [2.68, 0.12, 12.2] observations, as well as instruments for atmospheric, 2004 EZ66 . Discovered 2004 Mar. 14 by R. Apitzsch geoscience and space-science studies. (M 59389) at Wildberg. (* MPO107335) Reingard Apitzsch (1947- ), the discoverer’s wife (145534) Jhongda [2.71, 0.14, 6.2] of more than 40 years, has given tireless support 2006 GJ. Discovered 2006 Apr. 1 by T.-C. Yang and to the operation of the Wildberg Observatory. The Q.-z. Ye at Lulin. (* MPO107648) discoverer thanks her for her enduring love and Jhongda, in Mandarin Chinese an abbreviation for patience. (M 59389) ”Central University”, is one of the leading research universities in Taiwan. It oversees the operations and (144633) Georgecarroll [2.61, 0.15, 12.9] management of Lulin Observatory, from which this 2004 FH80 . Discovered 2004 Mar. 21 at the Stony minor planet was discovered. (M 59389) Ridge Observatory at Stony Ridge. (* MPO107378) George Carroll (1902-1983) was a builder of pre- (145545) Wensayling [3.30, 0.16, 15.4] cision instruments, heliostats, refractor and reflector 2006 KA39. Discovered 2006 May 22 by Q.-z. Ye and telescopes from the mid-1950s through the 1970s. T.-C. Yang at Lulin. (* MPO107651) The discovery of (144633) was made using his largest Sayling Wen (1948-2003), a tireless educator and telescope, the 0.76-m Cassegrain/Newtonian reflector promoter for social work, was instrumental in in at Stony Ridge Observatory in California. (M 59389) establishing computer networks for ”e-learning” at schools in many villages in Taiwan, China and Asia. (144692) Katemary [2.67, 0.13, 3.0] His humanitarian spirit has also helped shape university 2004 GC. Discovered 2004 Apr. 9 by J. W. Young at education in Asia. (M 62931) Wrightwood. (* MPO107396) Katelyn Anne Marie Young (1999- ) is a grand- (145546) Suiqizhong [3.13, 0.17, 1.5] ( ) daughter of the discoverer. M 62931 2006 KU67. Discovered 2006 May 25 by Q.-z. Ye and H.-C. Lin at Lulin. (* MPO107651) (144752) Plunge [2.98, 0.06, 2.2] Guangzhou (Sui) No. 7 (qi) Middle (zhong) School, 2004 HK. Discovered 2004 Apr. 16 by K. Cernisˇ and established in 1888, is among the best middle schools J. Zdanavicius at Moletai. (* MPO107413) in Guangzhou. The first discoverer studied there Plunge is a town in the northwest region of Lithuania during 2003-2006. (M 60732) 186 (145558) Raiatea

(145558) Raiatea [2.73, 0.17, 3.2] omy. She has served as an officer of the Saguaro 2006 OR. Discovered 2006 July 17 by S. F. Hönig at Astronomy Club of Phoenix, Arizona. She is the wife Punaauia. (* MPO107655) of professional engineer and amateur astronomer Tom Raiatea, as ”the cradle of Polynesian civilizations” Polakis. (M 59925) the first of the Polynesian islands to be inhabited, is situated about 200 km from Tahiti. Formerly known (147397) Bobhazel [2.94, 0.13, 4.6] as Havaiki, legend has it that it was the birthplace of 2003 FO7. Discovered 2003 Mar. 30 by J. W. Young the gods. Queen Rainuiatea renamed the island after at Wrightwood. (* MPO112015) her parents–Rai and Atea. (M 59389) Robert Sealy (1927-2002) founded the Seaside Am- ateur Astronomers in Seaside, Oregon, in 1958. His (145562) Zurbriggen [2.70, 0.16, 4.3] wife, Hazel Sealy (1930- ) was active in the Miss 2006 OY6. Discovered 2006 July 24 by P. Kocher at Oregon Pageant (held in Seaside) in the 1960s and Marly. (* MPO107656) 1970s. (M 61270) Bernard Zurbriggen (1943- ) is an emeritus professor of natural science. A promoter of astronomy (147693) Piccioni [2.31, 0.17, 4.8] in schools and institutions of adult education in the 2005 CQ77 . Discovered 2005 Feb. 11 by A. Boattini canton of Fribourg, he was for many years the director and H. Scholl at La Silla. (* MPO112104) of the R. A. Naef Observatory in Ependes. (M 59389) Giuseppe Piccioni (1965- ), known for work on infrared imaging sensors, has consulted for several (145588) Sudongpo [2.32, 0.11, 6.6] Institutions, such as IKI in Moscow, DLR in Berlin, 2006 PQ17. Discovered 2006 Aug. 15 by Q.-z. Ye at SRC in Warsaw, CSIC in Granada and DESPA in Lulin. (* MPO107664) Paris. Since 2001 he has been a staff researcher at Su Shi (1037-1101), also known by his literary name the Istituto di Astrofisica Spaziale e Fisica Cosmica in Dongpo (”Eastern Slope”), was a giant among writers Rome. (M 62931) and calligraphers, composing about 4000 poems, 340 cis (rhymed verses) and countless prose. His most (147918) Chiayi [2.36, 0.20, 4.6] famous piece, Ming-yue-ji-shi-you (”When we shall 2006 UU214. Discovered 2006 Oct. 25 by Q.-z. Ye and have a shining moon”), is still very popular in modern H.-C. Lin at Lulin. (* MPO112170) China. (M 61767) Chiayi is the county in the middle of Taiwan where Lulin Observatory is located. Chiayi county has (145709) Rocknowar [2.56, 0.21, 13.0] many tourist attractions, including the world’s first 1981 SK9. Discovered 1981 Sept. 28 by E. Colombini monument to the Tropic of Cancer and the scenic at Siding Spring. (* MPO111446) Ali Mountain with a mountain railway leading to the ”Rock No War” is an international association of summit to view the fantastic ”sea of clouds”. (M 60732) volunteers based in Formigine in 1998 with the aim of bringing aid and of intervening in crisis situations (148780) Altjira [44.1, 0.06, 5.2] involving children worldwide, without any distinction 2001 UQ18 . Discovered 2001 Oct. 20 by the Deep of race, religion or political allegiance. This will be Ecliptic Survey at Kitt Peak. (* MPO113316) symbolically the minor planet of solidarity. (M 64565) According to the mythology of the Arrernte in central Australia, Altjira was the central god of the (145768) Petiˇska [2.59, 0.18, 4.8] Dreamtime who created the earth and then retired to 1997 PT2. Discovered 1997 Aug. 12 by M. Tichýand the sky. (M 63642) Z. Moravec at Kleˇt. (* MPO111463) Eduard Petiˇska (1924-1987) was a Czech poet, (149244) Kriegh [2.17, 0.11, 3.7] novelist, short story writer, playwright and translator. 2002 RZ240. Discovered 2002 Sept. 14 by R. Matson He is mostly known as an author of books for children. at Palomar. (* MPO113470) Petiˇska was also an excellent interpreter of the legends James D. Kriegh (1928-2007) was a civil engineering and myths of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt. professor at the University of Arizona and the founding (M 62357) father of Oro Valley, Arizona. A discoverer of many meteorites, he is best known for his discovery of the (145820) Valeromeo [2.44, 0.20, 3.1] 15 000-year-old Gold Basin meteorite strewn field in 1998 TL7 . Discovered 1998 Oct. 15 by G. Masi at northwest Arizona. (M 61270) Ceccano. (* MPO111482) Valentina Romeo (1980- ), a very dear friend of (149528) Simónrodr´ıguez [3.13, 0.20, 18.2] the discoverer, is by vocation a singer who has worked 2003 FD129. Discovered 2003 Mar. 24 by I. R. Ferr´ın with several well-known choruses and music directors. and C. Leal at Mérida. (* MPO113560) She also teaches singing and has a very strong curiosity Caracas-born pedagogue and philosopher Simón and interest in astronomy. She currently works in the Rodr´ıguez (1769-1854) wrote historical and sociological telecommunications field. (M 63174) works based on his deep knowledge of the Hispano- American society. He was teacher and mentor of Simón (146268) Jennipolakis [2.30, 0.15, 3.3] Bolivar {see planet (712)}, The Liberator. (M 64313) 2001 DQ. Discovered 2001 Feb. 16 by D. Healy at Sierra Vista. (* MPO111638) (149728) Klostermann [2.58, 0.09, 15.5] Jennifer Polakis (1959- ) is an American amateur 2004 KR1 . Discovered 2004 May 19 at the Kleˇt astronomer, eclipse chaser and popularizer of astron- Observatory at Kleˇt. (* MPO113619) (149884) Radebeul 187

Karel Klostermann (1848-1923) was a Czech and twentieth century, Ennio Morricone (1928- ) is also German writer, author of novels and short stories one of the most prolific composers working in any inspired by the lives of people living in the Sumavaˇ medium. According to one source he has written the mountains. In many works he reflected the lives and scores for 482 films over the past several decades. traditions of wood-cutters and farmers, as well as the (M 59925) beauties of the landscape, (M 60302) (152217) Akosipov [2.37, 0.17, 5.6] (149884) Radebeul [3.05, 0.03, 10.9] 2005 RR22 . Discovered 2005 Sept. 10 at the An- 2005 RD9. Discovered 2005 Sept. 9 by M. Fiedler at drushivka Astronomical Observatory at Andrushivka. Radebeul. (* MPO113664) (* MPO115567) Radebeul is a town in the Elbe valley in Saxony, Alexandr Kuzmich Osipov (1920-2004) was for 43 Germany. The village of Radebeul was first mentioned years a research worker at the Astronomical Observatory in 1349, and it became a town on 1924 Apr. 1. The of Kiev University. He studied the figure of the moon, town is home to the Radebeul Public Observatory, using his own observations of lunar occultations. He where this minor planet was discovered. (M 61270) was also known as a scientific coordinator of amateurs and young research scientists. (M 60302) (150035) Williamson [3.11, 0.07, 11.4] 2005 WO. Discovered 2005 Nov. 20 by J. Young at (152227) Argoli [2.66, 0.12, 5.6] ( ) Wrightwood. * MPO113708 2005 SO4. Discovered 2005 Sept. 24 by V. S. Casulli Bruce Williamson (1953- ) has been the senior at Vallemare di Borbona. (* MPO115571) technician and precision machinist operating and Andrea Argoli (1570-1657) was an astronomer, maintaining the machine shop at the Table Mountain mathematician and physician who held the chair of Facility since 1990. He also operates and maintains mathematics in Padua, a few years after Galileo. He is the special equipment for this NASA site’s winter snow famous for his astronomical ephemerides, well known removal. (M 64313) and used by astronomers in his time, but he also wrote about medicine, supporting Harvey’s theory of blood ( ) [ ] 150145 Uvic 3.09, 0.18, 6.1 circulation. (M 60302) 1996 BH1. Discovered 1996 Jan. 23 by D. D. Balam at Victoria. (* MPO114855) (152559) Bodelschwingh [2.79, 0.29, 18.4] The University of Victoria, British Columbia, is 1990 TM . Discovered 1990 Oct. 12 by F. Börngen widely recognized for leadership in research, inspired 13 and L. D. Schmadel at Tautenburg. (* MPO116420) teaching and community engagement. It provides Beginning in 1872, Friedrich von Bodelschwingh innovative programs and real-life learning experiences (1831-1910) headed the Bethel welfare institution in for its students. It is home to the Climenhaga Bielefeld based on respect for the worth of every Observatory, where this minor planet was discovered. individual. This grew into the biggest German (M 59925) Protestant social undertaking. (M 59925) (151362) Chenkegong [2.99, 0.11, 8.7] The name was suggested by the first discoverer. 2002 CP . Discovered 2002 Feb. 11 by Q.-z. Ye at 313 (152647) Rinako [2.46, 0.25, 12.3] Nanchuan. (* MPO115296) Chen Kegong (1922-2002) was a grandfather of the 1997 UF15. Discovered 1997 Oct. 29 by A. Asami at discoverer. (M 60732) Hadano. (* MPO116448) Rinako Asami (1993- ) is the daughter of the (151430) Nemunas [3.08, 0.10, 2.7] discoverer. (M 60302) 2002 FC14. Discovered 2002 Mar. 16 by K. Cernisˇ and (153289) Rebeccawatson [3.51, 0.08, 9.7] J. Zdanavicius at Moletai. (* MPO115318) The Nemunas is the largest river in Lithuania and 2001 FB10. Discovered 2001 Mar. 22 by D. Healy at one of the major rivers in eastern Europe. It rises Sierra Vista. (* MPO116676) in Belarus and flows through Druskininkai, Alytus, Rebecca Watson (1980- ) of Brookline, Mas- Birstonas, Kaunas and other Lithuanian towns before sachusetts, once a street juggler and magician, draining into the Curonian Lagoon and then into the promotes science and rational thinking by means Baltic Sea 50 km south of Klaipeda. The river is 937 of radio broadcasts, podcasts and an internet blog. km long. (M 64313) (M 62357)

(151997) Bauhinia [2.31, 0.16, 0.7] (153298) Paulmyers [3.18, 0.15, 5.1] 2004 JL1. Discovered 2004 May 11 by W. K. Y. Yeung 2001 FC122. Discovered 2001 Mar. 29 by D. Healy at at Benson. (* MPO115501) Sierra Vista. (* MPO116679) Bauhinia blakeana is the Hong Kong City Flower. Paul Myers (1957- ), associate professor of biology (M 59925) at the University of Minnesota, Morris, was among the first to study zebrafish as models for evolution (152188) Morricone [2.56, 0.18, 14.8] and human development. As author of the blog 2005 QP51. Discovered 2005 Aug. 27 by F. Mallia and Pharyngula and through public appearances and A. Maury at San Pedro de Atacama. (* MPO115558) debates, he educates the public about evolution and One of the most famous film composers of the science. (M 62357) 188 (153333) Jeanhugues

(153333) Jeanhugues [2.35, 0.21, 2.9] (157141) Sopron [2.58, 0.11, 15.6] 2001 OR50 . Discovered 2001 July 25 at the Pises 2004 PO1 . Discovered 2004 Aug. 6 by K. Sárneczky Observatory at Draveil. (* MPO116693) and T. Szalai at Piszkéstet˝o. (* MPO118855) Jean-Hugues Blanc (1971- ) is a member of the Sopron, a town in Hungary near the Austrian border, Astronomical Society of Montpellier and observes is the birthplace of the second discoverer. (M 62931) minor planets at the Pises Observatory. (M 60732) (157194) Saddlemyer [2.61, 0.04, 5.1] (154660) Kavelaars [1.92, 0.11, 22.5] 2004 QR16. Discovered 2004 Aug. 21 by D. D. Balam 2004 FX . Discovered 2004 Mar. 29 by D. D. Balam at Mauna Kea. (* MPO118872) 29 Leslie K. Saddlemyer (1959- ) is a systems at Mauna Kea. (* MPO117173) John J. Kavelaars (1966- ) is an associate research engineer at the Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics, officer at the Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics of National Research Council of Canada. Currently the the National Research Council of Canada and a project manager for the Gemini Planetary Imager, co-discoverer of several dozen irregular satellites of the he has been responsible for care and maintenance outer planets. (M 59925) of the 1.82-m Plaskett Telescope at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory. (M 60302) (154865) Stefanheutz [2.85, 0.14, 15.1] (157332) Lynette [2.58, 0.16, 5.7] 2004 RO84 . Discovered 2004 Sept. 9 by W. Ries at 2004 TL20 . Discovered 2004 Oct. 15 by D. Wells at ( ) Altschwendt. * MPO117236 Needville. (* MPO118912) Stefan Heutz (1980- ) is a German jurist and Donna Lynette Wells (1965- ), of Missouri City, amateur astrophotographer. His pictures and articles Texas, is the wife of the discoverer, the mother of are published in books, magazines and in the internet. Christopher, Duncan and Katherine, and a gifted The naming of this minor planet is in appreciation artist. The discoverer has received many late-night of his efforts to encourage and promote astronomy. calls at the observatory that were gently phrased, (M 60302) ”Honey, do you know what time it is?” (M 61270)

(155116) Verkhivnya [3.15, 0.24, 9.0] (157421) Carolpercy [2.52, 0.16, 0.4] 2005 TJ49 . Discovered 2005 Oct. 8 at the An- 2004 TX299. Discovered 2004 Oct. 8 by T. Glinos and drushivka Astronomical Observatory at Andrushivka. D. Levy and W. Levy at Jarnac. (* MPO118937) (* MPO117317) Carol Percy (1964- ), a professor at the University During his later years, the outstanding French of Toronto, studied James Cook’s 1768-1771 Endeavour novelist Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850) {see planet journal and how it was ”corrected” for publication. (18430)} stayed at the estate of his wife, countess She has also examined the social impact of the Evelina Hanska, in a small village of Verkhivnya, standardization of English, especially as it relates to Ukraine. Here he wrote La Maratre, Les Paysans those marginalized and/or educationally disadvantaged. and a part of the unfinished La comédie humaine. (M 60732) (M 61270) (157473) Emuno [2.35, 0.18, 4.6] (155138) Pucinskas [2.77, 0.10, 4.9] 2005 QH. Discovered 2005 Aug. 23 by J. Lacruz at ´ 2005 TM . Discovered 2005 Oct. 9 by K. Cernisˇ and Avila. (* MPO118952) 169 M1 is a group of Spanish amateur astronomers, J. Zdanavicius at Moletai. (* MPO117323) Aloyzas Pucinskas (1933- ) is an associate pro- founded in 1990 by Diego Rodr´ıguez, Francisco Pujol fessor at the Astronomical Observatory of Vilnius and José Ripero. Their goal is the study of University. An expert in Galactic structure, interstel- supernovae and cataclysmic variables in collaboration lar extinction and variable stars, he is author of more with professional observatories internationally. In 1993 than 15 scientific papers, coauthor of six books on M1 member Francisco Garc´ıa discovered supernova astronomy and writer of many popular science articles. 1993J in M81. (M 60302) ( ) M 65124 (157491) Rüdigerkollar [3.05, 0.20, 3.3] 2005 RD22. Discovered 2005 Sept. 8 by M. Fiedler at (155142) Tenagra [2.76, 0.09, 0.1] Radebeul. (* MPO118957) 2005 UD4 . Discovered 2005 Oct. 26 by J.-C. Merlin Rüdiger Kollar (1925-2005) founded the Radebeul at Nogales. (* MPO117325) Public Observatory, where this minor planet was Tenagra was a mythical island in an episode of Star discovered. Later he became director of this Trek. It is an exploration of how far people can go in Observatory and remained in that position until his the spirit of cooperation. (M 60302) retirement in 1989. (M 61767)

(156879) Elo¨ıs [2.34, 0.13, 3.0] (157534) Siauliai [2.32, 0.06, 6.5] 2003 EQ1. Discovered 2003 Mar. 4 at the St. Véran 2005 TZ49. Discovered 2005 Oct. 8 by K. Cernisˇ and Observatory at St. Véran. (* MPO118775) J. Zdanavicius at Moletai. (* MPO118972) Elo¨ıs Hernandez (2007- ) is the son of Anne One of the largest towns in Lithuania (with 130 000 Véronique and Michel Hernandez, the latter being one inhabitants), Siauliai is located among the picturesque of the discoverers of this minor planet. (M 61270) hillsides of the Zemaitija (Samogitian) hills in the (157640) Baumeler 189 watershed of the rivers Venta, Dubysa, Nevezis and mentioned in the chronicles of 1150. The city is full Musa. First mentioned in 1236, the town was of historical evidence of events at epochs ranging from established in the fifteenth century. (M 65124) the Bronze Age to the victories of the Cossack fighters. (M 63174) (157640) Baumeler [3.22, 0.10, 9.4] 2005 XS80 . Discovered 2006 Dec. 1 by P. Kocher at (159013) Kyleturner [2.82, 0.07, 8.8] Marly. (* MPO119003) 2004 TC21 . Discovered 2004 Oct. 15 by D. Wells at Martin Baumeler (1936- ) is a skilled artisan Needville. (* MPO120141) who devised techniques for installing the telescope and Kyle Walter Turner (1986-2008), of Missouri City, coelostat at the Observatoire R. A. Naef, where this Texas, a young man with a broad smile, was the eldest minor planet was discovered. (M 60302) son of Lee and Gail and brother of Amy and Kevin. He was an accomplished, self-taught guitarist with a (157747) Mandryka [3.12, 0.20, 18.2] witty personality. (M 63174) 2006 CS9. Discovered 2006 Feb. 2 by J.-C. Merlin at Nogales. (* MPO119032) (159164) La Cañada [2.76, 0.23, 12.3] ( ) Nikita Mandryka 1940- , a native of Bizerte, 2005 JC22 . Discovered 2005 May 3 by J. Lacruz at Tunisia, studied in France, where he became a well- Avila. (* MPO120181) known cartoonist. He contributed to many comic-strip La Cañada is a town in the Spanish province of Avila.´ magazines, including L’Echo des Savanes, Pilote and Developing around a railway station built in 1922, the Pif Gadget. In 1965 he created the character of town gets its name from a nearby transhumance route Concombre Masqué. (M 60302) (Cañada in Spanish). Astrometric observations have been conducted in La Cañada since 2002. (M 62357) (158092) Frasercain [2.79, 0.16, 10.0] 2000 WM68. Discovered 2000 Nov. 28 by J. Medkeff (159181) Berdychiv [3.14, 0.16, 4.6] ( ) at Sierra Vista. * MPO119842 2005 US12 . Discovered 2005 Oct. 29 at the An- Fraser Cain (1971- ) is an engineer, book and drushivka Astronomical Observatory at Andrushivka. Universe magazine author. He is also publisher of (* MPO120188) Today, which reports news on astronomy and space Berdychiv is the second most populous city in the science to millions of people every year. (M 63642) Zhytomyr region in the northwest of Ukraine. First (158222) Manicolas [2.35, 0.15, 6.2] mentioned in 1320, the city is full of historical places. Among these are the fortified Carmelite monastery 2001 SP169. Discovered 2001 Sept. 20 by J.-C. Merlin at Le Creusot. ( MPO119888) of 1627 and St. Barbara’s Roman Catholic Church, * { ( )} Talented violinist Marie-Annick Nicolas (1956- ) where Honoréde Balzac see planet 18430 married won numerous international prizes, including at the Eveline Hanska. (M 61767) age of 13 the first prize of the Paris Conservatoire (159215) Apan [2.22, 0.12, 8.0] National Supérieur de Musique. Now a teacher at the 2005 WS . Discovered 2005 Nov. 30 by S. Foglia at Conservatoire of Geneva, she was born in Le Creusot, 59 Suno. (* MPO120197) where this minor planet was discovered. (M 60302) The Associazione Provinciale Astrofili Novaresi, (158623) Perali [2.30, 0.13, 6.6] founded in 1968, is the amateur astronomical association 2003 BS . Discovered 2003 Jan. 24 by A. Boattini that oversees the Osservatorio Astronomico di Suno, 4 where this minor planet was discovered. (M 62932) and H. Scholl at La Silla. (* MPO120022) ( ) Mirella Perali 1931- , an amateur astronomer ( ) [ ] from an early age, developed a keen interest in 159351 Leonpascal 2.55, 0.13, 2.9 solar system dynamics, cosmology and the history of 2007 EB10. Discovered 2007 Mar. 10 by P. Kocher at astronomy. She wrote several biographies of scientists Marly. (* MPO120233) and essays on the interplay between astronomy and Leon Pascal Kocher (2006- ) is the grandchild of classical literature. (M 62932) the discoverer. (M 60302) (158899) Malloryvale [2.36, 0.14, 3.8] (159409) Ratte [2.54, 0.12, 13.9] 2004 QO. Discovered 2004 Aug. 17 by J. Young at 1999 OJ. Discovered 1999 July 16 at the Pises ( ) Wrightwood. (* MPO120107) Observatory at Draveil. * MPO120906 Mallory Vale (1986- ) was a Table Mountain Hyacinthe de Ratte (1722-1805) was barely twenty Observatory trained summer employee in 2004 who years old when he was named general secretary of the made NEO and comet astrometric measurements. She French Royal Society of Sciences. On 1741 Aug. 10 is graduating in 2009 from Northern Arizona University he observed an aurora borealis in Montpellier. He with a bachelor’s degree in astronomy. (M 65125) observed the comet of 1757 and comet 1P/Halley in 1759, as well as the transit of Venus in 1761. (M 60732) (159011) Radomyshl [2.64, 0.12, 17.1] 2004 TX13 . Discovered 2004 Oct. 7 at the An- (159743) Kluk [2.34, 0.19, 2.4] drushivka Astronomical Observatory at Andrushivka. 2003 FW1. Discovered 2003 Mar. 23 by the KLENOT (* MPO120141) at Kleˇt. (* MPO121019) Radomyshl (formerly Mychek) is an ancient city Kluk is a South Bohemian wooded granulite hill in Ukraine located on the Teteriv river and first situated near the Kleˇt mountain. At 741 meters above 190 (159778) Bobshelton sea level it is the peak of the second ridge of the active observer of small solar-system bodies, he has Blanskýles massif. (M 60732) more than 300 new minor planet designations. He also discovered the breakup of comet C/2003 S4, several (159778) Bobshelton [2.45, 0.20, 1.6] Jupiter Trojans and two near-earth objects, 2002 EA 2003 MZ1 . Discovered 2003 June 24 by D. Healy at and 2007 TK8. (M 61270) Sierra Vista. (* MPO121030) Robert Shelton (1948- ), nineteenth president of (161546) Schneeweis [2.60, 0.04, 5.2] the University of Arizona, chaired the Keck Telescope 2004 XT16. Discovered 2004 Dec. 10 by D. Healy at Board from 1997 to 2000. His managerial and Sierra Vista. (* MPO122232) fundraising skills contributed to the success of the Scott Schneeweis (1962- ), a U.S. Navy Lt. SOAR Telescope in Chile and the SALT facility in Commander currently stationed at Fr. Huachuca, South Africa. (M 63174) Arizona, is a rich source of history and artifacts of the early days of the U.S. space program, notably through ( ) [ ] 159827 Keithmullen 3.11, 0.15, 4.4 his ”Spaceaholic” website. (M 64313) 2003 TD2 . Discovered 2003 Oct. 4 by D. Healy at Sierra Vista. (* MPO121044) (161715) Wenchuan [2.56, 0.16, 3.6] Keith Mullen (1952- ) is vice president of the 2006 MZ12. Discovered 2006 June 23 by Q.-z. Ye and Huachuca Astronomy Club of Sierra Vista, Arizona. He T.-C. Yang at Lulin. (* MPO122278) has energetically supported and encouraged the club’s This minor planet is named in memory of the 90 000 activities, both astronomical and social. (M 64313) people killed in the great Wenchuan earthquake on 2008 May 12. (M 63174) (159865) Silvialonso [2.35, 0.19, 11.1] 2004 PX66 . Discovered 2004 Aug. 12 by J. Manteca (161962) Galchyn [2.71, 0.14, 11.2] at Begues. (* MPO121058) ( ) 2007 HE84 . Discovered 2007 Apr. 27 at the An- Silvia Alonso Perez 1976- , of La Laguna, drushivka Astronomical Observatory at Andrushivka. Tenerife, was responsible for teaching astrometry to (* MPO122344) many Spanish amateur astronomers. This was the Located precisely at latitude 50◦ north and longitude beginning of the Minor Planet Center’s assignment of ◦ ( ) 29 east, the village of Galchyn has been known since many new observatory codes in Spain. M 61767 1683. The northern part of it borders on Andrushivka, (160493) Nantou [2.77, 0.07, 5.8] a district center in Ukraine. Because of the better seeing, the Andrushivka Observatory was set up at 2007 CD13. Discovered 2007 Feb. 6 by Q.-z. Ye and Galchyn. (M 61767) H.-C. Lin at Lulin. (* MPO121528) Nantou County is located at the geographical center ( ) [ ] of Taiwan. It isfamous for the beautiful landscape 161989 Cacus 1.12, 0.21, 26.1 that includes 41 mountains with peaks above 3000 m. 1978 CA. Discovered 1978 Feb. 8 by H.-E. Schuster at ( ) The Lulin Observatory {see planet (145523)} is located La Silla. * MPO122907 in Nantou County. (M 64565) The fire-breathing monster Cacus, son of Vulcan, stole cattle Hercules had acquired as his tenth labor. (160512) Franck-Hertz [2.64, 0.29, 3.0] Although Cacus tried to make it appear that the cattle 1990 TE11 . Discovered 1990 Oct. 11 by F. Börngen had gone in the opposite direction, Hercules found and L. D. Schmadel at Tautenburg. (* MPO121888) them and strangled Cacus, erecting an altar at the James Franck (1882-1964) and Gustav Hertz (1887- spot that later became the Forum Boarium, the Rome 1975) received the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1925. cattle market. (M 61270) Both studied the excitation and ionization of atoms by electrons. The Franck-Hertz experiment provided (162001) Vulpius [2.60, 0.20, 14.3] support for Bohr’s atomic model. (M 60732) 1990 TH9 . Discovered 1990 Oct. 10 by F. Börngen The name was suggested by the first discoverer. and L. D. Schmadel at Tautenburg. (* MPO122913) Melchior Vulpius (1570-1615), from 1596 municipal (161371) Bertrandou [2.64, 0.06, 3.6] Kantor in Weimar, was a composer and teacher. He 2003 SO244. Discovered 2003 Sept. 25 by B. Christophe wrote some 400 hymns, including The clear bright sun at Paris. (* MPO122179) is rising now and Sunk is the sun’s last beam of light. Bertrand Christophe (1976- ), the discoverer’s Among his descendants was Christiane, the wife of son, was named for Bertrandou le Fifre, a character in Goethe {see planet (3047)}. (M 61270) Edmond Rostand’s play Cyrano de Bergerac. During The name was suggested by the first discoverer. the siege of Arras, Cyrano asks Bertrandou to play a Gascogne song with his fife to distract the cadets from (163626) Glatfelter [3.20, 0.16, 2.4] their hunger. (M 63642) 2002 UV. Discovered 2002 Oct. 27 by J. Young at Wrightwood. (* MPO123495) (161545) Ferrando [2.29, 0.18, 22.9] Pam Glatfelter (1955- ) has been the Operational 2004 XP16. Discovered 2004 Dec. 10 by J. Lacruz at Site Manager for the Table Mountain Facility since Avila. (* MPO122232) 1998. She manages the budget and all aspects of daily Rafael Ferrando (1966- ) founded Pla D’Arguines operations: site maintenance, utilities, snow removal, Observatory in Segorbe, Valencia, in 1996. A very along with safety and security compliance. (M 64313) (163693) Atira 191

(163693) Atira [0.74, 0.32, 25.6] (165347) Philplait [2.38, 0.14, 3.1] 2003 CP20. Discovered 2003 Feb. 11 by the LINEAR 2000 WG11 . Discovered 2000 Nov. 23 by J. Medkeff at Socorro. (* MPO123516) at Sierra Vista. (* MPO124824) Atira is the Pawnee goddess of Earth and the Phil Plait (1964- ) is an astronomer, educator evening star. This is the first numbered minor planet and author, currently based in Colorado. Since 1998 to have an orbit completely interior to that of the Plait has educated the public and debunked astronomy earth. (M 61767) myths and misconceptions through his popular website, books and media appearances. (M 62357) (163819) Teleki [2.60, 0.15, 3.0] 2003 RN8. Discovered 2003 Sept. 7 by K. Sárneczky (165612) Stackpole [2.56, 0.04, 1.7] ( ) and B. Sip˝ocz at Piszkéstet˝o. * MPO123560 2001 FP86. Discovered 2001 Mar. 23 by D. Healy at Hungarian explorer Sámuel Teleki (1845-1916) led Sierra Vista. (* MPO124922) the first expedition to Northern Kenya. He was the Michael Stackpole (1957- ), currently living in first to reach the snow-line on Mount Kilimanjaro Arizona, is a prolific and popular science fiction author, and the first explorer to set foot on Mount Kenya, as well as a popular advocate for science and rational climbing up to around 4300 meters. Teleki was the thinking through his writing, media appearances and first European to see Lake Turkana, which he named public speaking. (M 62357) Lake Rudolf. (M 62932) (166570) Adolfträger [3.23, 0.09, 6.6] (164006) Thierry [2.57, 0.18, 1.3] 2002 RG118 . Discovered 2002 Sept. 8 at the Kleˇt 2003 UT185. Discovered 2003 Oct. 21 by B. Christophe ˇ ( ) ( ) Observatory at Klet. * MPO125238 at Paris. * MPO123622 ( ) ( ) Adolf Träger 1888-1965 was a Czech painter, known Thierry Christophe 1948- is the discoverer’s for landscape paintings of the countryside of South younger brother. He has a passion for entomology ˇ and wrote his thesis on a spider native to a forest Bohemia and the historical towns of CeskéBudˇejovice in the north of Paris. During his two years in Peru and CeskýKrumlovˇ {see, respectively, planets (11134) he discovered two new species of crickets. Recently and (2747)}. He was deeply concerned with preservation he moved to software design and is now involved in of historical buildings. (M 62357) genetics. (M 63642) (166886) Ybl [3.13, 0.23, 14.3] (164215) Doloreshill [2.11, 0.40, 4.9] 2002 YB3. Discovered 2002 Dec. 25 by K. Sárneczky ( ) 2004 MF6. Discovered 2004 June 25 by the Catalina at Piszkéstet˝o. * MPO125342 Sky Survey at Tucson. (* MPO123689) Miklós Ybl (1814-1891) was one of Hungary’s most Dolores H. Hill (1956- ) is a meteoriticist with influential architects. His most well-known work is the University of Arizona’s Lunar and Planetary Labo- the Hungarian State Opera House in Budapest. Many ratory, where she has, since 1981, classified meteorites of his buildings became determining elements of the using microprobe analysis, neutron activation methods layout of the city, including Saint Stephen’s Basilica, and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Palace of Customs and a wing of the Royal Palace. (M 61270) (M 65125) (164518) Patoche [2.70, 0.12, 1.9] (167113) Robertwick [2.56, 0.24, 13.1] 2006 HN18. Discovered 2006 Apr. 19 by B. Christophe 2003 SW78. Discovered 2003 Sept. 19 by D. Healy at at Paris. (* MPO123779) Sierra Vista. (* MPO125417) Patrice Christophe (1945- ) oldest brother of the Bob Wick (1935- ), a noted sculptor and codiscoverer, is an architect who lives in the south of chairman of Wick Communications, is also a member France. He promotes the design and construction of of the Arizona Astronomy Board and has promoted low-energy-consuming buildings based on the reduction awareness of light pollution in his newspapers. (M 63174) of heat transfer and the use of solar energy. (M 63642) (167208) Lelekovice [2.65, 0.18, 4.8] (164586) Arlette [2.53, 0.13, 6.9] 2003 UN7 . Discovered 2003 Oct. 17 by P. Kuˇsnirák 2007 NL4. Discovered 2007 July 14 by P. Kocher at and K. Hornoch at Ondˇrejov. (* MPO125449) Marly. (* MPO123796) The picturesque village of Lelekovice, near Brno, Arlette Naef (1949- ) is the wife of the discoverer. is the birthplace of the second discoverer, who has (M 62932) also made observations of comets and supernovae for more than two decades from his private observatory (164589) La Sagra [2.44, 0.22, 1.3] there. The naming of this minor planet commemorates 2007 PC11 . Discovered 2007 Aug. 11 at the the 720th anniversary of the founding of the village. Observatorio La Sagra at La Sagra. (* MPO123797) (M 62932) At 2382 meters, Sierra de La Sagra, or just ”La Sagra”, is the highest mountain of the Prebetic (168126) Chengbruce [2.58, 0.08, 9.2] mountain range in the south of Spain. The dark 2006 GK. Discovered 2006 Apr. 1 by Q.-z. Ye and skies of the region, along with the good climate, make T.-C. Yang at Lulin. (* MPO125725) it an ideal location for an observatory. This is the As a leading innovator of global vision, Bruce C. H. first numbered minor planet from Observatorio de La Cheng (1936- ) has made important contributions Sagra. (M 62357) to preserving the natural environment through energy- 192 (168321) Josephschmidt efficient technologies and public lectures. His vision (171433) Prothous [5.21, 0.05, 5.5] has also guided the advancement of higher education 2007 RK35. Discovered 2007 Sept. 7 by J. Lacruz at in Taiwan. (M 62932) Avila. (* MPO127835) Prothous, leader of Magnesia, son of Tenthredon, (168321) Josephschmidt [2.55, 0.25, 3.6] was one of the suitors of Helen. He brought 40 ships 1991 RJ3 . Discovered 1991 Sept. 12 by F. Börngen to the Trojan war and was one of the warriors who and L. D. Schmadel at Tautenburg. (* MPO126837) hid inside the wooden horse. (M 61768) Joseph Schmidt (1904-1942), an operatic tenor who performed in the world’s top concert halls, also had a (171458) Pepaprats [2.33, 0.22, 1.9] phenomenal career in radio and film. He emigrated 2007 TF14. Discovered 2007 Oct. 7 at the Observatorio from Germany in 1933, and after wandering through La Sagra at La Sagra. (* MPO127843) several countries he died in a Swiss refugee camp. Pepa Prats Cruz (1964-2008) was the wife of the (M 61768) Spanish astrophysicist José Luis Ortiz, codiscoverer The name was suggested by the first discoverer and of this minor planet. She loved to travel with her M. Griesser. husband for minor planet work to Observatorio de La Sagra. Her life was prematurely ended by cancer. (168358) Casca [2.14, 0.09, 3.0] (M 62932) 1996 DF2. Discovered 1996 Feb. 24 by D. D. Balam at Victoria. (* MPO126847) (171465) Evamaria [3.90, 0.22, 10.9] This minor planet is named in honor of the 6847 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van Canadian Astronomical Society, or SociétéCanadienne Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. d’Astronomie. The society is devoted to the promotion (* MPO127845) and advancement of knowledge of the universe through Eva Maria Schubart (1919-2008) was a teacher research and education. (M 61769) of languages in the southern U.S. She retired to Kaufungen, Germany, and liked to paint and teach (170306) Augustzátka [2.42, 0.14, 7.0] painting in Adult Education programs in her senior 2003 SZ32 . Discovered 2003 Sept. 18 at the Kleˇt years. (M 64565) Observatory at Kleˇt. (* MPO127497) The name was suggested by her second cousin, J. August Zátka (1847-1935) was a local Czech per- Schubart. sonality in CeskéBudˇejoviceˇ {see planet (11134)} at the end of the nineteenth century. He deserves a (172425) Taliajacobi [2.36, 0.36, 21.3] great deal of credit for the commercial, educational 2003 OJ18. Discovered 2003 July 25 by D. Polishook and cultural blossoming of the city, including beer at Mitzpe Ramon. (* MPO129365) production. (M 62357) Talia Jacobi (1977- ), of Ramot Meir, Israel, is a medical student, nature guide and fan of astronomy. (171112) Sickafoose [2.90, 0.10, 2.0] This hobby drove her to observe the 2004 Perseid 2005 ER301. Discovered 2005 Mar. 11 by A. Gulbis at meteor shower, where she met the discoverer, and the Kitt Peak. (* MPO127744) two fell in love. They were married in Aug. 2008. J. Lorin (1944- ) and Tanalynne (1945-2006) Sick- (M 64313) afoose offered unwavering support and encouragement to their daughter, the discoverer of this minor planet. (172525) Adamblock [2.35, 0.02, 3.8] Their intelligence, humor and character have made 2003 TY1 . Discovered 2003 Oct. 4 by D. Healy at them wonderful human beings and exceptional parents. Sierra Vista. (* MPO129399) (M 63174) Adam Block (1973- ) has helped popularize astronomy through public speaking and his masterful (171256) Lucieconstant [3.06, 0.03, 1.8] astronomical photographs. A former coordinator of 2005 PU5. Discovered 2005 Aug. 8 by B. Christophe the public observing programs at Kitt Peak National at Paris. (* MPO127785) Observatory, he has been named director of the Lucie Constant (1983- ), the discoverer’s god- astronomical activities at the new Mount Lemmon daugter, graduated in law and the history of art. She Science Center, near Tucson. (M 63175) now works for the French department of culture and collects donations to maintain the French national (172734) Giansimon [2.53, 0.13, 7.0] heritage. (M 63642) 2004 CN1. Discovered 2004 Feb. 10 by L. Tesi and G. Fagioli at San Marcello Pistoiese. (* MPO129463) (171429) Hunstead [3.12, 0.09, 15.5] Gianluca (1969- ) and Simona (1971- ) Fagioli 2007 RD5. Discovered 2007 Sept. 1 by K. Sárneczky are the sons of the second discoverer. (M 62932) and L. Kiss at Siding Spring. (* MPO127834) Richard (Dick) W. Hunstead (1943- ) is an (172850) Coppens [2.81, 0.05, 1.8] Australian astronomer who has spent most of his 2005 EU27 . Discovered 2005 Mar. 3 by J.-C. Merlin career in Sydney. His primary research interest is the at Nogales. (* MPO129496) high-redshift universe, including quasars, high-redshift A native of Vannes (Brittany, France), Yves Coppens radio galaxies, clusters of galaxies and giant radio (1934- ) is an internationally known paleoanthro- galaxies. He is also renowned as an enthusiastic pologist. A professor and former chair of anthropology teacher. (M 61768) of the Paris Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, he (172996) Stooke 193 codiscovered Lucy, the Australopithecus afarensis in Serge Corporon (1948- ), a retired electronics Ethiopia. (M 62357) engineer, works with the discoverer in constructing a very sensitive CCD camera for the Meudon Observatory, (172996) Stooke [2.66, 0.09, 3.9] with a view to the observation of solar-system satellites 2006 KL141. Discovered 2006 May 25 by P. A. Wiegert and planetary atmospheres during stellar occultations. at Mauna Kea. (* MPO129536) (M 63642) Philip John Stooke (1952- ), a geographer at the University of Western Ontario, studies the history of (175109) Sharickaer [3.13, 0.18, 18.4] planetary exploration and mapping. He has developed 2004 MN7 . Discovered 2004 June 25 by M. Vale at cartographic tools for mapping non-spherical worlds. Wrightwood. (* MPO130985) His reference work, International Atlas of Lunar Veterinarian assistant Sharvel Gretzner (1986- ) Exploration, was published in 2007. (M 63175) and construction worker Rick Kaer (1987- ), both from Phelan, California, are close personal friends of (173002) Dorfi [2.55, 0.14, 2.8] the discoverer. (M 62932) 2006 OS. Discovered 2006 July 17 by W. Ries at ( ) [ ] Altschwendt. (* MPO129537) 175208 Vorbourg 2.26, 0.10, 2.0 Ernst Dorfi (1956- ) is a professor of theoretical 2005 GA14 . Discovered 2005 Apr. 1 by M. Ory at astrophysics at the University of Vienna and one of Vicques. (* MPO131012) the most respected astronomical specialists in Austria. In the twelfth century the knights of Telsperg erected In addition to his research, he promotes astronomy at two castles in Vorbourg to control the road leading to conventions and on television shows. (M 62932) Basel. The ruins of the higher castle and a square tower, with the famous chapel ”Notre-Dame”, are (173086) Nireus [5.11, 0.10, 17.5] still visible today. Vorbourg is well known to the 2007 RS8 . Discovered 2007 Sept. 8 by M. Ory at inhabitants of Delemont {see planet (77755)}, of whom Vicques. (* MPO129560) the discoverer is one. (M 64314) Nireus, the king of Syme island, fought for the Greeks during the Trojan war. Although of low birth, (175259) Offenberger [3.16, 0.23, 10.8] he was considered the most handsome of the Greeks 2005 JH91. Discovered 2005 May 10 by B. Christophe next to Achilles {see planet (588)}. Nireus was killed at Paris. (* MPO131026) by Eurypylos {see planet (4501)}. (M 62357) Allan Offenberger (1938- ), a retired physicist and The name was suggested by A. Martinez. professor emeritus at the University of Alberta, was the discoverer’s thesis advisor. His principal research (173108) Ingola [3.94, 0.33, 0.8] was on laser plasma interactions. He now promotes 6240 P-L. Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van the creation of an ”Alberta-Canada Fusion Energy Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. Institute” for developing long-lasting clean-energy (* MPO129566) sources. (M 63642) Ingeborg Walpurga Gasperi (1915-2002) grew up in Germany and Switzerland. In 1942 she married (175365) Carsac [3.48, 0.02, 9.3] Mario Gasperi, an Italian engineer and expert in the 2005 QO143. Discovered 2005 Aug. 31 by B. Christophe construction of airplanes. (M 64565) at Paris. (* MPO131054) The name was suggested by her second cousin, J. French geologist and archaeologist Francis Carsac Schubart. (Fran¸cois Bordes, 1919-1981) was a prehistory and geology professor in the science faculty at Bordeaux (173117) Promachus [5.15, 0.12, 7.8] University. He published many very popular science- 1973 SA1 . Discovered 1973 Sept. 24 by C. J. van fiction books, some of the discoverer’s favorites. Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. (M 63642) (* MPO130351) Promachus was a Greek warrior in the Iliad who was (175476) Macheret [2.60, 0.13, 5.7] killed by the Trojan hero Acamas {see planet (2594)}. 2006 RA1. Discovered 2006 Sept. 4 by P. Kocher at (M 62932) Marly. (* MPO131087) Augustin Macheret (1938- ) was professor of law (174801) Etscorn [2.35, 0.19, 4.2] at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, and rector 2003 WZ165. Discovered 2003 Nov. 23 by W. H. Ryan of this university. He was also state councilor of at Etscorn Observatory, Socorro. (* MPO130897) the Canton Fribourg and chairman of the Foundation Frank Etscorn (1945- ), a professor of psychology Robert A. Naef {see planet (1906)}, owner of the at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, is Observatoire Naef. (M 62932) the inventor of the nicotine patch. As an avid amateur astronomer, he leveraged the success of this effort (175586) Tsou [3.15, 0.02, 3.9] into the creation of the university’s Etscorn Campus 2006 TU106. Discovered 2006 Oct. 15 by Q.-z. Ye and Observatory. (M 64314) C.-S. Lin at Lulin. (* MPO131118) Tsou tribe is a native tribe in Taiwan. Its population (175046) Corporon [2.63, 0.13, 10.9] of about 6400 is distributed mostly in Alishan Village, 2004 FD92. Discovered 2004 Mar. 27 by B. Christophe Chiayi County, and parts of Sinyi Village, Nantou at Paris. (* MPO130967) County, as well as in Tauyuan and Sanmin Villages of 194 (175613) Shikoku-karst

Kaohsiung County. The Tsou people are known for (178008) Picard [3.13, 0.31, 14.8] their handsome features and bravery. (M 64565) 2006 QQ137. Discovered 2006 Aug. 30 by B. Christophe at Paris. (* MPO132778) (175613) Shikoku-karst [3.03, 0.03, 9.1] Claude Picard (1942-2008), an ”Arts et Métiers” 2006 VB95. Discovered 2006 Nov. 12 by Y. Fujita at engineer, joined the SocietéAstronomique de France in Kuma. (* MPO131125) 2000. In 2001 he created the Commission Cosmologie Shikoku Karst is a karst plateau, located at the and later become its president. The discoverer, who border of Ehime and Kochi prefectures. With an area has become a member of this commission, appreciates of 70 square kilometers, it is one of the three biggest very much Picard’s technical competence and kindness. karst plateaus in Japan, known collectively as ”Nihon (M 63642) Sandai Karst”. (M 63642) The name was suggested by the children from (178226) Rebeccalouise [2.42, 0.12, 2.1] Yanadani Elementary School. 2006 VP156 . Discovered 2006 Nov. 9 by the Sloan Digital Sky Survey at Sunspot. (* MPO132838) (175629) Lambertini [2.72, 0.30, 6.7] Rebecca Louise (Ramsay) Puckett (1976- ) is the 2007 SX1. Discovered 2007 Sept. 19 by F. Tozzi and wife of discovery team member A. W. Puckett. This M. Graziani at Catania. (* MPO131129) minor planet was discovered three days before their Giovanni Lambertini (1916-1997) was an Italian friar first wedding anniversary. (M 62932) and enthusiast of science who taught physics and astronomy to many children. One of the founders (178243) Schaerding [2.78, 0.09, 0.3] of the group of amateur astronomers in Ravenna, he 2006 YH13. Discovered 2006 Dec. 22 by R. Gierlinger developed a passion for astronomy in many young at Gaisberg. (* MPO132842) people, and this minor planet has been discovered by Schaerding is a beautiful old baroque town in the two of them. (M 62357) northwestern part of Upper Austria and was first mentioned in the year 804. It is also the home town of ( ) [ ] 175636 Zvyagel 2.97, 0.07, 11.1 the discoverer. This is the first numbered minor planet 2007 UP4 . Discovered 2007 Oct. 17 at the An- discovered at the Gaisberg Observatory. (M 62932) drushivka Astronomical Observatory at Andrushivka. ( ) * MPO131131 (178256) Juanmi [2.81, 0.04, 4.7] Larysa Petrivna Kosach (1871-1913), better known 2007 VR . Discovered 2007 Nov. 3 by J. Lacruz at under her pen name Lesya Ukrainka, was one of 102 Avila. (* MPO132846) Ukraine’s outstanding poets and writers. The city of Juan Miguel Lacruz Camblor (1988- ) is the son ( ) Zvyagel Novograd-Volynskyj since 1795 was her place of the discoverer. (M 63642) of birth. This naming is on the occasion of the 750th anniversary of Zvyagel in 2007. (M 64314) (178294) Wertheimer [2.48, 0.25, 3.2] (176103) Waynejohnson [2.30, 0.17, 1.9] 1990 TA12 . Discovered 1990 Oct. 11 by F. Börngen ( ) 2001 BE . Discovered 2001 Jan. 30 by D. Healy at and L. D. Schmadel at Tautenburg. * MPO133594 61 Egon Ranshofen-Wertheimer (1894-1957) was an Sierra Vista. (* MPO132172) Wayne Johnson (1953- ), a.k.a. ”Mr. Galaxy”, is Austrian lawyer, journalist and historian. For ten president of the Huachuca Astronomy Club and chair years he was a supervisor for the League of Nations of the western region of the Astronomical League. in Geneva. In 1940 he emigrated to the U.S. and was involved in the establishment of the United Nations. An advanced amateur astronomer, he has discovered ( ) several supernovae, and he was the first amateur to M 62932 find two on the same night. (M 64314) The name was suggested by the first discoverer. (177853) Lumezzane [2.60, 0.20, 14.2] (178803) Kristenjohnson [2.35, 0.13, 0.9] 2005 PQ3. Discovered 2005 Aug. 5 by M. Micheli and 2001 FA4 . Discovered 2001 Mar. 19 by D. Healy at ( ) G. P. Pizzetti at Lumezzane. (* MPO132733) Sierra Vista. * MPO133763 A small town in northern Italy, near Brescia, Despite losing her sight at age 13, Kristen Johnson Lumezzane is famous for its industrial production of (1985- ) maintains an avid interest in the stars steel cutlery. The astrometric station where this minor with tactile books. Daughter of astronomer Wayne planet was discovered is located nearby and is part of Johnson, she served as an officer of the Foundation the Serafino Zani Astronomical Observatory. It has for Blind Children in Phoenix, Arizona, and of the been involved in observing minor planets since 1996. National Federation for the Blind. (M 64314) (M 64565) (179678) Rietmeijer [2.43, 0.17, 6.7] (177982) Popilnia [2.33, 0.22, 2.8] 2002 QS66 . Discovered 2002 Aug. 26 by the JPL 2006 QE34 . Discovered 2006 Aug. 17 at the An- NEAT Program at Palomar. (* MPO134051) drushivka Astronomical Observatory at Andrushivka. Frans J.M. Rietmeijer (1949- ) is a Dutch-born (* MPO132769) planetary geologist specializing on interplanetary dust The district of Popilnia was the motherland of particles. He is a research professor at the University Maxym Tadeyovych Rylskyj (1895-1964), famous of New Mexico. (M 64314) Ukrainian poet. (M 64314) The name was suggested by M. Langbroek. (180739) Barbet 195

(180739) Barbet [2.81, 0.09, 5.8] (183294) Langbroek [3.04, 0.12, 6.3] 2004 KX7. Discovered 2004 May 19 by B. Christophe 2002 TB382 . Discovered 2002 Oct. 9 by the JPL at Paris. (* MPO134401) NEAT Program at Palomar. (* MPO136572) Alix Barbet (1940- ) directs research in archae- Marco Langbroek (1970- ) is a Dutch archeologist ology, her own specialty being Roman mosaics. She and amateur astronomer whose main interests lie in has written many books about the city of Pompeii. meteor astronomy. He is an avid meteor observer, Jean Barbet (1940- ), a retired engineer, was in- active within the Dutch Meteor Society. (M 63643) volved in the conception and realization of the Airbus The name was suggested by S. Kürti. dashboards. (M 63643) (184275) Laffra [1.92, 0.08, 18.9] (181249) Tkachenko [3.04, 0.09, 10.3] 2005 AX. Discovered 2005 Jan. 6 by J.-C. Merlin at 2005 UZ158 . Discovered 2005 Oct. 30 at the An- Nogales. (* MPO136876) drushivka Astronomical Observatory at Andrushivka. Maurice Laffra (1886-1936) established the Orchestre (* MPO134543) Symphonique du Creusot in 1920 and served as its Viktor Tkachenko (1953- ) has been director of conductor during 1920–1922. Now called Orchestre de the Kyiv Palace of Sports. He has been a constant la CommunautéLe Creusot-Montceau, this orchestra proponent of the idea of enhancing society through a continues to play classical works in the concert halls combination of improving one’s physical fitness and and churches of Burgundy. (M 63175) overall human spiritual values. He is a poet, regional specialist and organizer of many charitable events. (184508) Courroux [2.80, 0.15, 10.6] (M 65125) 2005 PR16 . Discovered 2005 Aug. 10 by M. Ory at Vicques. (* MPO136939) (181279) Iapyx [5.20, 0.06, 22.5] Courroux is a village in the Swiss Jura near Delémont. 2006 BF8. Discovered 2006 Jan. 22 by J.-C. Merlin at In the remains of a Gallo-Roman villa about 150 tombs Nogales. (* MPO134552) have been discovered. In Roman times the village was Son of Iasus and favorite of Apollo {see planet known as Curtis Rufus. (M 65125) (1862]}, Iapyx was the healer of Aneas {see planet (1172)} during the Trojan War. He escaped to Italy (184878) Gotlib [2.95, 0.13, 3.1] after the war and founded Apulia. (M 62932) 2005 UK187. Discovered 2005 Oct. 26 by J.-C. Merlin at Nogales. (* MPO137044) (181483) Ampleforth [2.68, 0.07, 10.0] Marcel Gotlieb (Gotlib, 1934- ) is a cartoonist, 2006 TA95 . Discovered 2006 Oct. 15 by M. Dawson born in Paris. He contributed to many comic strip at Cote de Meuse. (* MPO134614) magazines, including Pilote, in which he created the Ampleforth, a tranquil village on the edge of the Rubrique-à-Brac in 1968. He established the magazines North Yorkshire Moors in the north of England, is L’Echo des Savanes in 1972 and Fluide Glacial in 1975. home to the Benedictine community of Ampleforth (M 63175) Abbey. The discoverer was educated at Ampleforth College, and his stepfather is buried in the churchyard (185250) Korostyshiv [3.14, 0.09, 9.2] of Our Lady and St. Benedict’s. (M 64314) 2006 UY62 . Discovered 2006 Oct. 17 at the An- drushivka Astronomical Observatory at Andrushivka. (181627) Philgeluck [2.36, 0.08, 2.0] (* MPO137150) 2006 XZ5. Discovered 2006 Dec. 8 by J.-C. Merlin at Korostyshiv is an ancient city in Ukraine located Nogales. (* MPO134652) on the Teteriv river. It is known as a center for the A comedian, humorist and cartoonist, Philippe output of a rare granite whose primary color is caused Geluck (1954- ) studied at the Institut National by the color of the feldspar. Items made from this Supérieur des Arts du Spectacle in Brussels. In 1983 local stone are known far beyond the limits of region. he created the internationally known character ”Le (M 65125) Chat”. (M 62932) (185554) Bikushev [2.96, 0.04, 9.5] (182592) Jolana [2.62, 0.07, 6.7] 2008 AB5 . Discovered 2008 Jan. 7 by Q.-z. Ye at 2001 TF257. Discovered 2001 Oct. 8 by the JPL NEAT Lulin. (* MPO137230) Program at Palomar. (* MPO136350) Artyom Bikushev (1986-2008) was a promising Jolana Kürtiova (1963- ) is the wife of Stefan astronomical student at Kazan State University. Kürti, who discovered and measured the early positions (M 63643) of this object. (M 63643) The name was suggested by A. Mimeev.

(183114) Vicques [2.37, 0.15, 5.7] (185576) Covichi [2.45, 0.14, 2.3] 2002 RU140. Discovered 2002 Sept. 13 by M. Ory at 2008 BL15. Discovered 2008 Jan. 26 by J. Lacruz at Vicques. (* MPO136513) Avila. (* MPO137236) Vicques is a small village in Swiss Jura and has been Covadonga Lacruz Camblor (1990- ) is the home to the Jura Observatory since 1998. The main daughter of the discoverer. (M 63643) goals of this amateur station are to carry out research and to introduce astronomy to the general public. (185633) Rainbach [2.40, 0.05, 9.6] Between 2001 and 2008 about 50 minor planets were 2008 DO. Discovered 2008 Feb. 24 by R. Gierlinger at found at Vicques. (M 63643) Gaisberg. (* MPO137251) 196 (185641) Judd

Rainbach is a rural village in the northwestern escorted souls on their journey to the afterlife. He part of Austria. The rural environment with little is represented as an old man, with a bald head and light pollution provides exceptional conditions for dressed in a lion skin. (M 64314) astronomical observation. Rainbach is the location of the Gaisberg Observatory. (M 64314) (189202) Calar Alto [3.21, 0.07, 16.6] 2003 SM15. Discovered 2003 Sept. 17 by F. Hormuth (185641) Judd [2.63, 0.02, 2.8] at Heppenheim. (* MPO140296) 2008 EH69 . Discovered 2008 Mar. 5 by J. Young at The Calar Alto Observatory is located in the Wrightwood. (* MPO137253) Sierra de los Filabres in Andalusia, southern Spain. Michele Judd (1965- ) was a senior engineer in the With its 3.6-m, 2.2-m, 1.5-m and 1.2-m telescopes Jet Propulsion Laboratory Science Division 32 from it is the largest optical observatory on the European 2003 to 2008 and consistently provided outstanding continent. It has been actively involved in observation service. Her efforts resulted in significant improvements of solar-system objects since its foundation in 1975. in the environment for researchers at JPL. (M 65125) (M 64314) (187123) Schorderet [2.65, 0.11, 2.4] (189347) Qian [3.00, 0.09, 9.2] 2005 QO84 . Discovered 2005 Aug. 30 by M. Ory at 2008 BQ15 . Discovered 2008 Jan. 28 by Q.-z. Ye at Vicques. (* MPO138651) Lu-Lin. (* MPO140337) Jean-Marcel Schorderet (1935- ) is a retired Qian Zhongshu (1910-1998) was a Chinese literary director and producer at the Swiss public television. scholar and writer, best known for his satiric novel, Since 1965 has been in charge of most of the programs Fortress Besieged. His works of non-fiction are regarding space exploration. In 1981 he created a characterised by quotations in both Chinese and scientific program called ”Telescope” that received the western languages. Late in his life he played an Jules Verne prize in 1996. (M 64565) important role in digitizing the Chinese classics. (M 65125) (187679) Folinsbee [2.43, 0.22, 4.5] ( ) [ ] 2008 DC5 . Discovered 2008 Feb. 28 by A. Lowe at 189930 Jeanneherbert 2.79, 0.11, 4.9 Cloudcroft. (* MPO138804) 2003 SR200. Discovered 2003 Sept. 22 by D. Healy at Robert E. Folinsbee (1917-2008) was a Canadian Sierra Vista. (* MPO140964) geologist at the University of Alberta. His areas of Jeanne Herbert (1958- ), a grants management expertise included geochronology, meteorites and the specialist for the Bisbee (Arizona) Unified School mineral deposits of northern Canada. (M 63643) District, is an active member of the Huachuca Astronomy Club. She is noted for her enthusiastic (187680) Stelck [2.23, 0.15, 5.5] outreach efforts, particularly in introducing children 2008 DE5 . Discovered 2008 Feb. 28 by A. Lowe at to astronomical observing. (M 65125) Cloudcroft. (* MPO138805) Charles R. Stelck (1917- ), a former University (189948) Richswanson [3.12, 0.24, 8.8] of Alberta geology professor, is a renowned Canadian 2003 UM4 . Discovered 2003 Oct. 16 by D. Healy at paleontologist, stratigrapher and teacher. (M 63643) Sierra Vista. (* MPO140969) Rich Swanson (1964- ) is an intelligence specialist (188847) Rhipeus [5.20, 0.06, 7.1] for a contractor to the Department of Defense at 2006 FT9 . Discovered 2006 Mar. 23 at the Calvin Ft. Huachuca, Arizona. An accomplished amateur College Observatory at Rehoboth. (* MPO139656) astronomer, he is known for his enthusiasm in According to Virgil, Rhipeus died fighting alongside popularizing astronomy through his outreach activities Aeneas {see planez (1172)} in the fall of Troy. The in the community. (M 65125) poet says that Rhipeus was ”the single most just man among the Trojans and the best preserver of fairness, (192158) Christian [1.89, 0.08, 17.5] but the gods thought otherwise”. In the Paradiso, 2006 XF4. Discovered 2006 Dec. 14 by R. Apitzsch at Dante {see planet (2999)} places him in the sphere of Wildberg. (* MPO142535) Jupiter in the eye of the eagle. (M 63643) Christian Apitzsch (1968- ) is the first-born son of the discoverer. Speaking five languages, he studied (189004) Capys [5.21, 0.14, 17.1] business consulting in the U.S. and the Netherlands. 3184 T-3. Discovered 1977 Oct. 16 by C. J. van He started his management career as a business Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld at Palomar. consultant and settled with his French-German family (* MPO139698) in the south of France. (M 65125) Capys was the son of Assaracus and the father of the Anchises {see planet (1173)}. He was the grandfather of (196000) Izzard [3.07, 0.17, 1.4] the Trojan hero Aeneas {see planet (1172)}. (M 64565) 2002 RY237. Discovered 2002 Sept. 15 by R. Matson at Palomar. (* MPO144592) (189011) Ogmios [1.50, 0.23, 18.7] Eddie Izzard (1962- ) is a British stand-up comic 1997 NJ6. Discovered 1997 July 8 by the OCA-DLR and dramatic actor whose writing and performance as Survey at Caussols. (* MPO140231) an ”executive transvestite” in Dress to Kill earned him Ogmios is the Celtic patron god of scholars and two Emmys. He co-wrote and starred in The Riches the personification of eloquence and persuasiveness. and has prominent roles in Valkyrie and Ocean’s 12. Inventor of the runic language of the Druids, he (M 65125) (196640) Mulhacén 197

(196640) Mulhacén [2.80, 0.05, 7.3] (198592) Antbernal [2.82, 0.06, 7.2] 2003 SO15. Discovered 2003 Sept. 17 by F. Hormuth 2005 AK. Discovered 2005 Jan. 3 by J. Manteca at at Heppenheim. (* MPO144796) Begues. (* MPO145401) With a height of 3482 m above sea level, Mulhacén is Antonio Bernal (1947- ) was the director of the the highest mountain of the Iberian Peninsula, located Medellin Planetarium for two years. He has been a in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Andalusia, collaborator on the magazine Astronomy since 2002 and southern Spain. Its name comes from Muley Hacén, was a charter member of the Astronomical Colombian one of the ancient kings of the nearby city of Granada, Network. At present he works as an expert in the who, according to legend, was buried on the mountain. Observatory Fabra of Barcelona and gives courses in (M 65125) astronomy. (M 65125) (196807) Beshore [3.03, 0.09, 11.0] (201308) Hansgrade [3.09, 0.13, 2.1] 2003 SB221. Discovered 2003 Sept. 26 by D. Healy at 2002 TK69 . Discovered 2002 Oct. 10 by M. Kretlow Sierra Vista. (* MPO144851) at Trebur. (* MPO148013) Ed Beshore (1954- ) is operations manager and Aviation pioneer Hans Grade (1879-1946) made the lead software engineer for the Near-Earth Object first controlled engine-powered flight in Germany with search programs at the Catalina, Siding Spring and a homemade aircraft in 1908. The following year he Mt. Lemmon surveys. These surveys discovered won the Lanz aviation award flying another homemade more than half of the NEOs found during 2005–2007. aircraft, and in 1910 he launched an aircraft factory (M 65125) and the first German flight school. (M 65125) (196938) Delgordon [3.18, 0.16, 6.6] (202736) Julietclare [2.42, 0.18, 2.7] 2003 UO20. Discovered 2003 Oct. 22 by D. Healy at 2007 KB2. Discovered 2007 May 18 by F. Hormuth at ( ) Sierra Vista. * MPO144891 Heidelberg. (* MPO148422) Del Gordon (1958- ) is software/systems engineer Juliet Clare Datson (1980- ), a former student of for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles at Northrop Grumman the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy in Heidelberg, Corporation and has been an active member and officer works on brown dwarfs. Throughout her time at of the Huachuca Astronomy Club since 2003. He the institute she enchanted her colleagues, not least received the Astronomical League’s Webmaster of the by a highly appreciated constant supply of delicious Year award for the Club’s website, hacastronomy.com. homemade cakes. (M 65126) (M 65125)