This is a partial list of meanings of minor-planet names. Also see list of named minor planets (alphabetical) for a condensed version without naming citations.

As minor planet discoveries are confirmed, they are given a permanent number by the IAU's Minor Planet Center (MPC), and the discoverers can then submit names for them, following the IAU's naming conventions. The list below concerns those minor planets in the specified number-range that have received names, and explains the meanings of those names.

Official naming citations of newly named small Solar System bodies are approved and published in a bulletin by IAU's Working Group for Small Bodies Nomenclature (WGSBN).[1] Before May 2021, citations were published in MPC's Minor Planet Circulars for many decades.[2] Recent citations can also be found on the JPL Small-Body Database (SBDB).[3] Until his death in 2016, German astronomer Lutz D. Schmadel compiled these citations into the Dictionary of Minor Planet Names (DMP) and regularly updated the collection.[4][5]

Based on Paul Herget's The Names of the Minor Planets,[6] Schmadel also researched the unclear origin of numerous asteroids, most of which had been named prior to World War II. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain: SBDB New namings may only be added to this list below after official publication as the preannouncement of names is condemned.[7] The WGSBN publishes a comprehensive guideline for the naming rules of non-cometary small Solar System bodies.[8]

20001–20100

Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
20001 Marinakoren1991 CMDescription available (see ref). Please summarize in your own words.IAU · 20001
20002 Tillysmith1991 EMTilly Smith, British girl who, by recognising the signs of a tsunami, saved many lives on the island of Phuket, December 26, 2004JPL · 20002
20004 Audrey-Lucienne1991 GS6Audrey-Lucienne Van Landeghem, last visitor at the "Space is For You" Exhibition at the Royal Observatory of Belgium in 2001JPL · 20004
20005 Zagarella1991 GL7Description available (see ref). Please summarize in your own words.IAU · 20005
20006 Albertus Magnus1991 GH11Albertus Magnus, German theologian, philosopher and naturalist.JPL · 20006
20007 Marybrown1991 LRMary J. Brown, American amateur astronomer who assisted in organizing the photographic glass plate archive of the 1.2-m Schmidt Oschin Telescope at Palomar ObservatoryJPL · 20007
20008 Adacarrera1991 NG3Description available (see ref). Please summarize in your own words.IAU · 20008
20009 Joerao1991 OYDescription available (see ref). Please summarize in your own words.IAU · 20009
20010 Tomfrench1991 PN2Thomas W. French (b. 1950), a biologist and former assistant director of MassWildlife’s Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program, led the successful reintroduction of peregrine falcons and bald eagles in Massachusetts after their native populations were wiped out due to extensive use of the insecticide DDT from the 1940s to 1972.JPL · 20010
20012 Ranke1991 RV4Leopold von Ranke, a professor of history in Berlin from 1825 to 1871.JPL · 20012
20016 Rietschel1991 TU13Ernst Friedrich August Rietschel, German sculptor.JPL · 20016
20017 Alixcatherine1991 TF14Alix Catherine de Saint-Aignan (born 2002) is the eldest daughter of the discovererJPL · 20017
20018 Paulgray1991 UJ2Description available (see ref). Please summarize in your own words.IAU · 20018
20019 Yukiotanaka1991 VNYukio Tanaka, Japanese baseball infielder for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham FightersJPL · 20019
20020 Mipach1991 VTDescription available (see ref). Please summarize in your own words.IAU · 20020
20021 Kevinkell1991 VM6Description available (see ref). Please summarize in your own words.IAU · 20021
20022 Dontown1991 VO7Description available (see ref). Please summarize in your own words.IAU · 20022
20023 Jackmegas1992 ARDescription available (see ref). Please summarize in your own words.IAU · 20023
20024 Mayrémartínez1992 BT2Mayré Adriana Martínez Blanco, Venezuelan professional singer, winner of the 2006 "Latin American Idol" contestJPL · 20024
20025 Petronaviera1992 DU7Description available (see ref). Please summarize in your own words.IAU · 20025
20026 Bettyrobinson1992 EP11Description available (see ref). Please summarize in your own words.IAU · 20026
20027 Michaelwatson1992 EY14Description available (see ref). Please summarize in your own words.IAU · 20027
20028 Stansammy1992 EZ21Description available (see ref). Please summarize in your own words.IAU · 20028
20029 Dorner1992 EB24Description available (see ref). Please summarize in your own words.IAU · 20029
20030 Bawtenheimer1992 EN30Description available (see ref). Please summarize in your own words.IAU · 20030
20032 McNish1992 PUDescription available (see ref). Please summarize in your own words.IAU · 20032
20033 Michaelnoble1992 PR1Description available (see ref). Please summarize in your own words.IAU · 20033
20034 Greenhalgh1992 PK2Description available (see ref). Please summarize in your own words.IAU · 20034
20035 Lauriroche1992 SA4Description available (see ref). Please summarize in your own words.IAU · 20035
20036 Marcboucher1992 UW1Description available (see ref). Please summarize in your own words.IAU · 20036
20037 Duke1992 UW4Michael B. Duke, American selenologist areologist and meteoriticist, at one point curator of the lunar samples returned from the Moon, later chief of the Lunar and Planetary Sciences Division of the Johnson Spacecraft CenterJPL · 20037
20038 Arasaki1992 UN5Yoshikuni Arasaki (born 1953) has been chief of the Okinawa Prefecture Ishigaki Youth House since 2017. He is a well-known amateur astronomer and popularizer of astronomy in Ishigaki Island. He enjoys observing and photographing comets, nebulae and star clusters through his telescope.JPL · 20038
20039 Danfalk1992 WJDescription available (see ref). Please summarize in your own words.IAU · 20039
20040 Tatsuyamatsuyama1992 WT3Tatsuya Matsuyama (born 1983) was born in Kochi city, Japan. He teaches at University of Kochi Primary School and works as an instructor at Geisei Observatory. He is dedicated to improving mathematical skills and increasing astronomical knowledge of primary school students.JPL · 20040
20041 Gainor1992 YHDescription available (see ref). Please summarize in your own words.IAU · 20041
20042 Mortillaro1993 CK1Description available (see ref). Please summarize in your own words.IAU · 20042
20043 Ellenmacarthur1993 EMDame Ellen Patricia MacArthur, British solo long-distance yachtswomanJPL · 20043
20044 Vitoux1993 FV1Frédéric Vitoux (born 1944), a French writer and journalist known for his novel Bébert, Le chat de Louis-Ferdinand Céline (1976)JPL · 20044
20045 Semeniuk1993 FV11Description available (see ref). Please summarize in your own words.IAU · 20045
20046 Seronik1993 FE15Description available (see ref). Please summarize in your own words.IAU · 20046
20047 Davidsuzuki1993 FD18Description available (see ref). Please summarize in your own words.IAU · 20047
20060 Johannforster1993 PV5Johann Reinhold Forster, 18th-century German naturalist, who (with his son Georg) accompanied James Cook on his second Pacific VoyageJPL · 20060
20070 Koichiyuko1993 XLKoichi Takahashi, director of the Hiroshima Chapter of the Young Astronauts Club of Japan since 1998, and his wife Yuko (a medical doctor and a pharmacist, respectively)JPL · 20070
20073 Yumiko1994 AN2Yumiko Fujii (born 1968) is the wife of the second discovererJPL · 20073
20074 Laskerschueler1994 AF16Else Lasker-Schüler (1869–1945), a German-Jewish poet and playwright of the Expressionist movementJPL · 20074
20080 Maeharatorakichi1994 EO1Torakichi Maehara (1872–1950) was an amateur astronomer and one of the charter members of the Astronomical Society of Japan, which was founded in 1908. He established his own observatory and made many visual and photographic observations, including Halley's comet in 1910.JPL · 20080
20081 Occhialini1994 EE3Giuseppe Occhialini, Italian physicist.JPL · 20081
20084 Buckmaster1994 GU9Bill Buckmaster, American anchor of the news magazine program Arizona IllustratedJPL · 20084
20096 Shiraishiakihiko1994 TZAkihiko Shiraishi (born 1952) is a writer-editor at Asahi Press. He writes frequently about astronomy and space development.JPL · 20096
20098 Shibatagenji1994 WC2Genji Shibata (born 1940) is a medical doctor, who contributed to public welfare by establishing a hospital and a home for elderly people in Yamaguchi, Japan.JPL · 20098

20101–20200

Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
20102 Takasago1995 BP15Takasago, a Japanese port city at the mouth of the Kakogawa River, Hyogo prefectureJPL · 20102
20103 de Vico1995 JKFrancesco de Vico (1805–1848), Jesuit priest and astronomer, discoverer of seven comets, and director of the Collegio Romano ObservatoryJPL · 20103
20106 Morton1995 QGDonald C. Morton, was director of the Anglo-Australian Observatory during 1976–1986JPL · 20106
20107 Nanyotenmondai1995 QY3Nanyotenmondai, the Nanyo Citizens' Observatory, in the Sosyou park of Nanyo, Yamagata, JapanJPL · 20107
20109 Alicelandis1995 RJAlice Landis Tonry, American graduate of Tufts Medical School, realtor, farmer, and mother of the discovererJPL · 20109
20115 Niheihajime1995 VC1Hajime Nihei, member of the Nanyo Astronomy Lovers ClubJPL · 20115
20117 Tannoakira1995 VN1Akira Tanno (born 1940) is a historian studying folk customs and scientists in the Edo period of Japan.JPL · 20117
20120 Ryugatake1995 WB5Ryugatake, a Japanese town in Kumamoto, on the east coast of the beautiful Kamishima Island, AmakusaJPL · 20120
20135 Juels1996 JCCharles W. Juels (1944–2009), amateur astronomer and discoverer of minor planetsJPL · 20135
20136 Eisenhart1996 NALuther Pfahler Eisenhart (1876–1965), a prolific American mathematician and professorJPL · 20136
20139 Marianeschi1996 QUEdmondo Marianeschi (1922–2010) was one of the most important Italian metallurgists. He wrote important books and obtained several international patents on steel manufacturing. An amateur astronomer, he designed, among others, the Montecitorio square sundial in Rome.JPL · 20139
20140 Costitx1996 QT1Costitx, Spanish town on the island of MajorcaMPC · 20140
20141 Markidger1996 RL5Mark Richard Kidger (born 1960), British-born astrophysicist of the Instituto de Astrofisica de CanariasJPL · 20141
20148 Carducci1996 TRGiosuè Carducci (1835–1907) was an Italian poet, writer, literary critic and teacher, who in 1906 was the first Italian to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature.IAU · 20148
20151 Utsunomiya1996 TO6Syogo Utsunomiya, farmer and renowned amateur astronomer in JapanJPL · 20151
20155 Utewindolf1996 TS11Ute Windolf of Prescott, Arizona, is a very dear and generous friend who was particularly helpful and supportive during the long terminal illness of the discoverer's wifeJPL · 20155
20156 Herbwindolf1996 TU11Herbert Windolf of Prescott, Arizona, is a very dear and generous friend who was particularly helpful and supportive during the long terminal illness of the discoverer's wifeJPL · 20156
20164 Janzajíc1996 VJ2Jan Zajíc, Czech student who burned himself to death to protest the 1968 occupation of Czechoslovakia †[9]MPC · 20164
20174 Eisenstein1996 XD20Gotthold Eisenstein (1823–1852), German mathematicianJPL · 20174
20180 Annakolény1996 YG1Anna Kolény took part in the birth of Slovak sovereignty in the nineteenth century. The first session of the Slovak National Council was held in 1848 in her house in MyjavaJPL · 20180
20187 Janapittichová1997 AN17Jana Pittichová, Slovak-born American astronomer †[10] ‡MPC · 20187
20193 Yakushima1997 BH8Yakushima is a small island located to the south of Kagoshima prefecture, Japan.JPL · 20193
20194 Ilarialocantore1997 BH9Ilaria Locantore (born 1984), an Italian chemist.JPL · 20194
20195 Mariovinci1997 BS9Mario Vinci (born 1945) is a generous amateur astronomer and a great friend of the Gruppo Astrofili di Montelupo. He always stood out his availability and support during the construction of the "Beppe Forti" observatory.JPL · 20195
20197 Enriques1997 CK22Federigo Enriques, professor at the universities of Bologna and RomeJPL · 20197
20200 Donbacky1997 DWDon Backy is the artistic name of the Italian singer and composer Aldo CaponiJPL · 20200

20201–20300

Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
20204 Yuudurunosato1997 EV25Yuudurunosato is the nickname of Urushiyama, located in the western area of Nanyo cityJPL · 20204
20205 Sitanchen1997 EJ34Sitan Chen (born 1995), an ISTS awardee in 2012JPL · 20205
20207 Dyckovsky1997 FB4Ari Misha Dyckovsky (born 1993), an ISTS awardee in 2012JPL · 20207
20208 Philiphe1997 FC4Philip Cody He (born 1994), an ISTS awardee in 2012JPL · 20208
20211 Joycegates1997 GK8Joyce Gates, mentor at the ISTS in 2012JPL · 20211
20212 Ekbaltouma1997 GR8Ekbal Touma, mentor at the ISTS in 2012JPL · 20212
20213 Saurabhsharan1997 GE20Saurabh Sharan (born 1993), an ISTS awardee in 2012JPL · 20213
20214 Lorikenny1997 GL21Lori Kenny, mentor at the ISTS in 2012JPL · 20214
20217 Kathyclemmer1997 GK33Kathy Clemmer, mentor at the ISTS in 2012JPL · 20217
20218 Dukewriter1997 GT34Duke Writer, mentor at the ISTS in 2012JPL · 20218
20219 Brianstone1997 GP36Brian Stone, mentor at the ISTS in 2012JPL · 20219
20224 Johnrae1997 JR13John Rae, Scottish explorerJPL · 20224
20228 Jeanmarcmari1997 XGJean-Marc Mari, French electronics engineerJPL · 20228
20230 Blanchard1997 XH5Guillaume Blanchard, French opticianJPL · 20230
20234 Billgibson1998 AV9William C. Gibson, the payload manager of the New Horizons Pluto Kuiper Belt missionJPL · 20234
20237 Clavius1998 CC3Christopher Clavius (1538–1612) was a German mathematician and astronomer. He figured out where to place the leap years in the Gregorian calendar. Pope Gregory XII revised the Julian calendar with the assistance of Clavius.JPL · 20237
20242 Sagot1998 DN27Robert Sagot, amateur astronomerJPL · 20242
20243 Den Bosch1998 DB36Den Bosch (s-Hertogenbosch) is the capital of the province of North Brabant in the Netherlands.JPL · 20243
20246 Frappa1998 ER6Éric Frappa, French amateur astronomerJPL · 20246
20252 Eyjafjallajökull1998 EY13Eyjafjallajökull, volcano in southern IcelandJPL · 20252
20254 Úpice1998 FE2Úpice is a small town in northeastern BohemiaJPL · 20254
20256 Adolfneckař1998 FC3Adolf Neckař, former director of the Ondřejov ObservatoryMPC · 20256
20259 Alanhoffman1998 FV10Alan Hoffman, American engineer, a pioneer in infrared detectorsJPL · 20259
20264 Chauhan1998 FV20Neha Chauhan, an ISTS awardee in 2004MPC · 20264
20265 Yuyinchen1998 FP23Yuyin Chen, an ISTS awardee in 2004MPC · 20265
20266 Danielchoi1998 FK26Daniel Chimin Choi, an ISTS awardee in 2004MPC · 20266
20268 Racollier1998 FC28Rachael Theresa Collier, an ISTS awardee in 2004MPC · 20268
20270 Phildeutsch1998 FR30Phillip Thomas Deutsch, an ISTS awardee in 2004MPC · 20270
20271 Allygoldberg1998 FK32Allyson Molly Goldberg, an ISTS awardee in 2004MPC · 20271
20272 Duyha1998 FH33Duy Minh Ha, an ISTS awardee in 2004MPC · 20272
20274 Halperin1998 FZ40Bruce David Halperin, an ISTS and ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20274
20278 Qileihang1998 FP45Qilei Hang, an ISTS awardee in 2004MPC · 20278
20279 Harel1998 FZ47Matan Harel, an ISTS awardee in 2004MPC · 20279
20281 Kathartman1998 FZ49Katherine Hartman, an ISTS awardee in 2004MPC · 20281
20282 Hedberg1998 FT51Herbert Mason Hedberg, an ISTS awardee in 2004MPC · 20282
20283 Elizaheller1998 FG55Elizabeth Rose Heller, an ISTS awardee in 2004MPC · 20283
20284 Andreilevin1998 FL58Andrei Joseph Levin, an ISTS awardee in 2004MPC · 20284
20285 Lubin1998 FU58Amos Benjamin Lubin, an ISTS awardee in 2004MPC · 20285
20286 Michta1998 FT59Maria Lynn Michta, an ISTS awardee in 2004MPC · 20286
20287 Munteanu1998 FT61Andrei Munteanu, an ISTS awardee in 2004, and US Naval Observatory SEAP intern [11]MPC · 20287
20288 Nachbaur1998 FR62Moriah Katherine Nachbaur, an ISTS awardee in 2004MPC · 20288
20289 Nettimi1998 FQ64Divya Nettimi, an ISTS awardee in 2004MPC · 20289
20290 Seanraj1998 FJ65Sean Dilip Raj, an ISTS awardee in 2004MPC · 20290
20291 Raumurthy1998 FF67Rohini Subhadra Rau-Murthy, an ISTS awardee in 2004MPC · 20291
20292 Eduardreznik1998 FV70Eduard Reznik, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search winner †[12]MPC · 20292
20293 Sirichelson1998 FQ72Silas Isaac Richelson, an ISTS awardee in 2004MPC · 20293
20296 Shayestorm1998 FL76Shaye Perry Storm, an ISTS awardee in 2004MPC · 20296
20298 Gordonsu1998 FW77Gordon L. Su, an ISTS awardee in 2004MPC · 20298
20300 Arjunsuri1998 FE84Arjun Anand Suri, an ISTS awardee in 2004MPC · 20300

20301–20400

Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
20301 Thakur1998 FY99Gaurav Subhash Thakur, an ISTS awardee in 2004MPC · 20301
20302 Kevinwang1998 FW100Kevin Yibo Wang, an ISTS awardee in 2004MPC · 20302
20303 Lindwestrick1998 FU101Linda Brown Westrick, an ISTS awardee in 2004MPC · 20303
20304 Wolfson1998 FA102Jayne Frances Wolfson, an ISTS awardee in 2004MPC · 20304
20305 Feliciayen1998 FU102Felicia Yuen-Lee Yen, an ISTS awardee in 2004MPC · 20305
20306 Richarnold1998 FC106Richard Arnold, mentor at the ISTS in 2004MPC · 20306
20307 Johnbarnes1998 FH106John Barnes, mentor at the ISTS in 2004MPC · 20307
20309 Batalden1998 FD110John Batalden, mentor at the ISTS in 2004MPC · 20309
20311 Nancycarter1998 FH117Nancy Carter, mentor at the ISTS in 2004MPC · 20311
20312 Danahy1998 FH118Thomas Danahy, mentor at the ISTS in 2004MPC · 20312
20313 Fredrikson1998 FM122Robert Fredrikson, mentor at the ISTS in 2004MPC · 20313
20314 Johnharrison1998 FN126John Harrison, English clock designerJPL · 20314
20316 Jerahalpern1998 FU138Jerald Halpern, mentor at the ISTS in 2004>MPC · 20316
20317 Hendrickson1998 FD144Gary Hendrickson, mentor at the ISTS in 2004MPC · 20317
20321 Lightdonovan1998 HJ19Donna Light-Donovan, mentor at the ISTS in 2004MPC · 20321
20323 Tomlindstom1998 HC21Tom Lindstom, mentor at the ISTS in 2004MPC · 20323
20324 Johnmahoney1998 HF22John Mahoney, mentor at the ISTS in 2004MPC · 20324
20325 Julianoey1998 HO27Julian Oey (born 1964), a prolific asteroid photometrist, observing from Australia. He is the principal discoverer of four binary asteroids and co-discoverer of several others, using the photometry technique. He has written or co-authored a number of papers on binary and other asteroids. Name suggested by P. Pravec and A. Harris (Src).JPL · 20325
20329 Manfro1998 HQ43Nina Manfro, mentor at the ISTS in 2004MPC · 20329
20330 Manwell1998 HY44Anne Manwell, mentor at the ISTS in 2004MPC · 20330
20331 Bijemarks1998 HH45Billie Jean Marks, mentor at the ISTS in 2004MPC · 20331
20333 Johannhuth1998 HH51Johann Sigismund Huth, 18th–19th-century Ukrainian astronomerJPL · 20333
20334 Glewitsky1998 HL51Grigori Vasil'evich Lewitzky, 19th–20th-century Russian founder and first director of the Astronomical Observatory of Kharkov National University, later director of Tartu Observatoorium (Tartu Observatory)JPL · 20334
20335 Charmartell1998 HK57Charles Martell, mentor at the ISTS in 2004MPC · 20335
20336 Gretamills1998 HY61Greta Mills, mentor at the ISTS in 2004MPC · 20336
20337 Naeve1998 HP83Larry Naeve, mentor at the ISTS in 2004MPC · 20337
20338 Elainepappas1998 HA86Elaine Pappas, mentor at the ISTS in 2004MPC · 20338
20339 Eileenreed1998 HM88Eileen Reed, mentor at the ISTS in 2004MPC · 20339
20340 Susanruder1998 HR91Susan Ruder, mentor at the ISTS in 2004MPC · 20340
20341 Alanstack1998 HX91Alan Stack, mentor at the ISTS in 2004MPC · 20341
20342 Trinh1998 HB97Jonathan Trinh, mentor at the ISTS in 2004MPC · 20342
20343 Vaccariello1998 HC100Michael Vaccariello, mentor at the ISTS in 2004MPC · 20343
20345 Davidvito1998 HH114David Vito, mentor at the ISTS in 2004MPC · 20345
20347 Wunderlich1998 HM121Daniel Wunderlich, mentor at the ISTS in 2004MPC · 20347
20351 Kaborchardt1998 HN127Kasey Lynn Borchardt, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20351
20352 Pinakibose1998 HC129Pinaki Bose, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20352
20354 Rebeccachan1998 HA139Rebecca Ann Chan, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20354
20355 Saraclark1998 HD146Sara Catherine Clark, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20355
20357 Shireendhir1998 HP147Shireen Dhir, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20357
20358 Dalem1998 HD148Henri Dalem, French historian, specialist in data processing, and webmaster of the international Holbach foundationJPL · 20358
20360 Holsapple1998 JO2Keith A. Holsapple, American professor of engineering at the University of Washington, who has developed scaling laws for asteroid cratering and explored the relationship between asteroidal shape, spin rates and internal strengthJPL · 20360
20361 Romanishin1998 JD3William Romanishin, American professor of astronomy at the University of OklahomaJPL · 20361
20362 Trilling1998 JH3David E. Trilling, American assistant astronomer at the University of ArizonaJPL · 20362
20363 Komitov1998 KU1Boris Petrov Komitov, Bulgarian planetary scientist and popularizerJPL · 20363
20364 Zdeněkmiler1998 KC5Zdeněk Miler, Czech film-maker and illustrator, best known for the character Krtek ("Little Mole") †[13] ‡MPC · 20364
20366 Bonev1998 KP8Boncho P. Bonev, American research assistant professor at the Catholic University of AmericaJPL · 20366
20367 Erikagibb1998 KT8Erika Gibb, American assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy of the University of MissouriJPL · 20367
20371 Ekladyous1998 KE30Nicholas Samir Ekladyous, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20371
20372 Juliafanning1998 KS35Julia Alexine Fanning, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20372
20373 Fullmer1998 KX37Austin Tracey Fullmer, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20373
20375 Sherrigerten1998 KU38Sherri Ann Gerten, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20375
20376 Joyhines1998 KB44Joy Ellen Hines, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20376
20377 Jakubisin1998 KX46Daniel James Jakubisin, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20377
20379 Christijohns1998 KS47Christine Elizabeth Johns, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20379
20392 Mikeshepard1998 MA8Michael Shepard, American geologist, specializing in radar and optical remote sensing of the minor and terrestrial planetsJPL · 20392
20393 Kevinlane1998 MZ8Kevin Nelson Lane, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20393
20394 Fatou1998 MQ17Pierre Joseph Louis Fatou (1878–1929) was employed at the observatory of ParisJPL · 20394
20399 Michaelesser1998 OOMichael Lesser, American scientist, specialist in high quantum efficiency CCDsJPL · 20399

20401–20500

Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
20403 Attenborough1998 OW11David Attenborough (born 1927), an English naturalist and broadcaster of wildlife documentariesJPL · 20403
20405 Barryburke1998 QP6Barry Burke, American CCD sensor designerJPL · 20405
20415 Amandalu1998 RL61Amanda Jane Lu, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20415
20416 Mansour1998 RR65Philip George Mansour, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20416
20420 Marashwhitman1998 SN129David I. Marash-Whitman, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20420
20426 Fridlund1998 VW44Malcolm Fridlund (born 1952) worked at ESA on projects such as Darwin and Corot.MPC · 20426
20427 Hjalmar1998 VX44Description available (see ref). Please summarize in your own words.IAU · 20427
20430 Stout1999 AC3Earl Douglas Stout (c. 1895–1985), a music professor at Louisiana State University and a great-grandfather of the second discoverer.JPL · 20430
20433 Prestinenza1999 CL12Luigi Prestinenza (born 1929) is a very active, appreciated and popular Italian amateur astronomer.JPL · 20433
20437 Selohusa1999 JH1The South Euclid–Lyndhurst, Ohio, U.S.A. (SELOHUSA) region is in suburban Cleveland. Euclid bluestone quarries provided building stone for the development of northeast Ohio in the 19th century. NASA astronaut Carl E. Walz and Charles F. Brush, inventor of arc-lamp street lighting, are from the region.JPL · 20437
20440 McClintock1999 JO31Shannon Noel McClintock, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20440
20441 Elijahmena1999 JH50Elijah Login Mena, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20441
20444 Mamesser1999 JK63Mary Anne Messer, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20444
20450 Marymohammed1999 JJ111Maryam Khadijah Mohammed, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20450
20451 Galeotti1999 JR134Piero Galeotti, Italian astrophysicistJPL · 20451
20454 Pedrajo1999 LD4Ana Cristina Pedrajo, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20454
20455 Pennell1999 LE4Jordan William Pennell, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20455
20460 Robwhiteley1999 LO28Robert J. Whiteley, American astronomerJPL · 20460
20461 Dioretsa1999 LD31"Asteroid" backwards, due to retrograde orbit (this is the first such numbered asteroid)JPL · 20461
20465 Vervack1999 MJ1Ronald J. Vervack Jr., American planetary scientist of Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics LaboratoryJPL · 20465
20467 Hibbitts1999 MX1Charles A. Hibbitts, American planetary scientist of Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics LaboratoryJPL · 20467
20468 Petercook1999 NK4Peter Edward Cook, 20th-century British satirist, writer and comedian performerJPL · 20468
20469 Dudleymoore1999 NQ4Dudley Moore, 20th-century British musician, actor and comedianJPL · 20469
20472 Mollypettit1999 NL7Molly Loren Pettit, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20472
20474 Reasoner1999 NV9Jonathan William Reasoner, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20474
20476 Chanarich1999 NH12Chana Leora Rich, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20476
20477 Anastroda1999 NQ18Anastasia Nast Roda, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20477
20478 Rutenberg1999 NJ20Michael Lev Rutenberg-Schoenberg, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20478
20479 Celisaucier1999 NO22Celine Michelle Saucier, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20479
20480 Antonschraut1999 NT31Anton H. Schraut, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20480
20481 Sharples1999 NW37David R. Sharples, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20481
20482 Dustinshea1999 NH40Dustin James Shea, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20482
20483 Sinay1999 NK41Daniella Sinay, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20483
20484 Janetsong1999 NL41Janet Song, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20484
20488 Pic-du-Midi1999 OLObservatoire du Pic-du-Midi.JPL · 20488
20491 Ericstrege1999 OA5Eric William Strege, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20491
20495 Rimavská Sobota1999 PW4Rimavská Sobota, a small town with a rich history, lies in the Rimava river valley.JPL · 20495
20496 Jeník1999 QA2Jeník is the nickname of the main tenor character in Smetana's The Bartered Bride.JPL · 20496
20497 Mařenka1999 RSMarenka is the nickname of the main soprano character in Smetana's The Bartered Bride.JPL · 20497
20500 Avner1999 RP3Lillian I. Avner (born 1952), Emergency Medicine Physician at Martin Memorial and medical director of Martin County Fire Rescue, dedicated her life to helping people. Lil's passion and leadership guided the ER and Fire Rescue from infancy to maturity. She contributed to thousands of lives saved through her decades of service.JPL · 20500

20501–20600

Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
20503 Adamtazi1999 RX14Adam Ryoma Tazi, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20503
20512 Rothenberg1999 RW32Eckehard Rothenberg (born 1938), a German amateur astronomer and technical director of the Archenhold Observatory †[14] ‡[15]MPC · 20512
20513 Lazio1999 RC34Lazio is the Italian region containing Rome, the everlasting city.JPL · 20513
20517 Judycrystal1999 RB35Judy Crystal (Andrews) Robinson (born 1949) is the wife of the discoverer.JPL · 20517
20518 Rendtel1999 RC36Jürgen Rendtel (born 1954), a German solar physicist and amateur astronomer †[14] ‡[16]MPC · 20518
20522 Yogeshwar1999 RK40Ranga Yogeshwar (de) (born 1959), a physicist and scientific journalist.JPL · 20522
20524 Bustersikes1999 RJ42Leon R. Sikes III ("Buster", born 1959), is a Florida businessman and amateur astronomer.JPL · 20524
20526 Bathompson1999 RZ45Blake Alexander Thompson, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20526
20527 Dajowestrich1999 RO48David John Westrich, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20527
20528 Kyleyawn1999 RL50Kyle James Yawn, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20528
20529 Zwerling1999 RM53Blake Gordon Zwerling, a DCYSC awardee in 2004MPC · 20529
20530 Johnayres1999 RG55John Ayres, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20530
20531 Stevebabcock1999 RW57Steven Babcock, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20531
20532 Benbilby1999 RL64R. Ben Bilby, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20532
20533 Irmabonham1999 RO72Irma Bonham, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20533
20534 Bozeman1999 RU74Melissa Bozeman, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20534
20535 Marshburrows1999 RV74Marsha Burrows, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20535
20536 Tracicarter1999 RF81Traci A. Carter, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20536
20537 Sandraderosa1999 RO82Sandra DeRosa, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20537
20539 Gadberry1999 RT86Sandra Gadberry, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20539
20540 Marhalpern1999 RV86Marcia Halpern, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20540
20544 Kimhansell1999 RG100Kim Hansell, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20544
20545 Karenhowell1999 RS104Karen Howell, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20545
20553 Donaldhowk1999 RQ113Donald Howk, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20553
20555 Jennings1999 RC115Barbara Jennings, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20555
20556 Midgekimble1999 RZ115Midge Kimble, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20556
20557 Davidkulka1999 RB116David Kulka, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20557
20559 Sheridanlamp1999 RJ118Sheridan Lamp, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20559
20564 Michaellane1999 RT122Michael Lane, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20564
20566 Laurielee1999 RV125Laurie Lee, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20566
20567 McQuarrie1999 RS129Kerry Ann McQuarrie, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20567
20568 Migaki1999 RC130Janet Migaki, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20568
20570 Molchan1999 RV133Bonnie Molchan, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20570
20571 Tiamorrison1999 RA135Tiana Morrison, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20571
20572 Celemorrow1999 RN137Celeste Morrow, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20572
20573 Garynadler1999 RW137Gary Nadler, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20573
20574 Ochinero1999 RZ139Marcia Collin Ochinero, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20574
20576 Marieoertle1999 RG148Marie Oertle, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20576
20580 Marilpeters1999 RG151Marilyn Peters, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20580
20581 Prendergast1999 RQ152Dana Prendergast, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20581
20582 Reichenbach1999 RP154Edith Reichenbach, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20582
20583 Richthammer1999 RK158James Richthammer, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20583
20584 Brigidsavage1999 RP159Brigid Savage, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20584
20585 Wentworth1999 RG160Sandra Wentworth, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004MPC · 20585
20586 Elizkolod1999 RR160Elizabeth Kolod, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20586
20587 Jargoldman1999 RD162Jarett Goldman, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20587
20589 Hennyadmoni1999 RQ168Henny Admoni, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20589
20590 Bongiovanni1999 RN172Brice Bongiovanni, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20590
20591 Sameergupta1999 RC177Sameer Gupta, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20591
20593 Freilich1999 RM180Janet Freilich, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20593
20595 Ryanwisnoski1999 RT188Ryan Wisnoski, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20595
20600 Danieltse1999 RC197Daniel Tse, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20600

20601–20700

Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
20604 Vrishikpatil1999 RW205Vrishikumar Patil, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20604
20606 Widemann1999 RM214Thomas Widemann (born 1961), French planetary scientist at the Paris Observatory and associate professor at Versailles UniversityJPL · 20606
20607 Vernazza1999 RR219Pierre Vernazza (born 1979), planetary scientist at the European Space Agency's European Space Research and Technology Centre in NoordwijkJPL · 20607
20608 Fredmerlin1999 RH224Frédéric Merlin (born 1981), French planetary scientist at the Observatoire de ParisJPL · 20608
20613 Chibaken1999 RE240Chiba prefecture is located east of Tokyo.JPL · 20613
20616 Zeeshansayed1999 SH6Zeeshan Sayed, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20616
20618 Daniebutler1999 SG7Danielle Butler, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20618
20623 Davidyoung1999 TS11David Young (born 1955), American amateur astronomerJPL · 20623
20624 Dariozanetti1999 TB12Dario Zanetti (born 1959), Swiss artisan, who helped build the discovering Gnosca ObservatoryMPC · 20624
20625 Noto1999 TG20The Noto Peninsula is located in Japan's geographical center, facing the Sea of Japan.JPL · 20625
20631 Stefuller1999 TW91Stephen Fuller, an ISEF awardee in 2004 ‡MPC · 20631
20632 Carlyrosser1999 TC92Carly Rosser, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20632
20634 Marichardson1999 TP94Matthew Richardson, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20634
20638 Lingchen1999 TV108Ling Chen, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20638
20639 Michellouie1999 TD109Michelle Louie, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20639
20641 Yenuanchen1999 TF121Yen Uan-Chen, an ISEF awardee in 2004, and IFAA recipient †[12]MPC · 20641
20642 Laurajohnson1999 TC124Laura Johnson, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20642
20643 Angelicaliu1999 TK142Angelica Liu, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20643
20644 Amritdas1999 TN144Amrit Das, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20644
20646 Nikhilgupta1999 TM150Nikhil Gupta, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20646
20649 Miklenov1999 TP170Mikhail Klenov, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20649
20657 Alvarez-Candal1999 TL261Alvaro Alvarez-Candal, Argentinian planetary scientist at the Observatoire de Paris.JPL · 20657
20658 Bushmarinov1999 TY270Ivan Bushmarinov, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20658
20664 Senec1999 UV4The town of Senec is located in the south-west of Slovakia. The historical development of the town is dated from the middle of the 13th century. Senec actively supports amateur astronomy. In 1982 an astronomical observatory was built on the building of Albert Molnár Szenczi Elementary School.JPL · 20664
20673 Janelle1999 VWJanelle Burgardt (born 1954), secretary and past president of the North East Kansas Amateur Astronomer's League.JPL · 20673
20686 Thottumkara1999 VX54Arun Thottumkara, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20686
20687 Saletore1999 VQ60Yogesh Saletore, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20687
20689 Zhuyuanchen1999 VF63Zhu Yuanchen, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20689
20690 Crivello1999 VY66Joseph Crivello, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20690
20693 Ramondiaz1999 VV81Jose Ramon Diaz Navarrete, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20693
20696 Torresduarte1999 VJ95Luis Eduardo Torres Duarte, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20696

20701–20800

Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
20719 Velasco1999 XL99Rodrigo Velasco Velasco, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20719
20722 Aaronclevenson1999 XZ109Description available (see ref). Please summarize in your own words.IAU · 20722
20730 Jorgecarvano1999 XC151Jorge Carvano (born 1971), Brazilian planetary scientist at the Rio de Janeiro National ObservatoryJPL · 20730
20731 Mothédiniz1999 XH151Thais Mothé-Diniz (born 1974), Brazilian planetary scientist at the Rio de Janeiro National ObservatoryJPL · 20731
20740 Sémery1999 XB228Alain Sémery (born 1944), French engineer at the Paris ObservatoryJPL · 20740
20741 Jeanmichelreess1999 XA230Jean-Michel Reess (born 1967), French engineer at the Paris ObservatoryJPL · 20741
20760 Chanmatchun2000 DR8Mat Chun Chan, the discoverer's motherJPL · 20760
20768 Langberg2000 QO54Sarah Langberg, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20768
20772 Brittajones2000 QL182Britta Jones, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20772
20773 Aneeshvenkat2000 QS208Aneesh Venkat, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20773
20776 Juliekrugler2000 RG10Julie Krugler, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20776
20778 Wangchaohao2000 RD11Wang Chaohao, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20778
20779 Xiajunchao2000 RN11Xia Junchao, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20779
20780 Chanyikhei2000 RO11Chan Yik Hei (born 1989), an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20780
20782 Markcroce2000 RZ52Mark Croce, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20782
20784 Trevorpowers2000 RN56Trevor Powers, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20784
20785 Mitalithakor2000 RO60Mitali Thakor, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20785
20787 Mitchfourman2000 RZ71Mitchell Fourman, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20787
20789 Hughgrant2000 SU44Hugh M. Grant (born 1933), Canadian amateur astronomer and a member of the Royal Astronomical Society of CanadaMPC · 20789
20793 Goldinaaron2000 SF118Aaron Goldin, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20793
20794 Ryanolson2000 SD161Ryan Olson, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20794
20796 Philipmunoz2000 SN169Philip Munoz, an ISEF awardee in 2004, and IFAA and EUCYSA recipientMPC · 20796
20798 Verlinden2000 SH172Christopher Verlinden, an ISEF awardee in 2004, and IFAA and EUCYSA recipientMPC · 20798
20799 Ashishbakshi2000 SU172Ashish Bakshi, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20799

20801–20900

Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
20804 Etter2000 SW209Dolores M. Etter is renowned for lifetime achievement in digital signal processing and contributions to science education.JPL · 20804
20809 Eshinjolly2000 SW259Eshin Jolly, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20809
20812 Shannonbabb2000 SL269Shannon Babb, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20812
20813 Aakashshah2000 SB274Aakash Shah, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20813
20814 Laurajones2000 SW292Laura Jones, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20814
20817 Liuxiaofeng2000 TT50Liu Xiaofeng, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20817
20818 Karmadiraju2000 TQ54Kartik Madiraju, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20818
20821 Balasridhar2000 UT5Balaji Sridhar, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20821
20822 Lintingnien2000 UK7Lin Ting-Nien, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20822
20823 Liutingchun2000 UZ7Liu Ting-Chun, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20823
20828 Linchen2000 UO27Lin Chen, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20828
20830 Luyajia2000 UG45Lu Yajia, an ISEF awardee in 2004, and IFAA recipientMPC · 20830
20831 Zhangyi2000 UM47Yi-Chen "Lilly" Zhang, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20831
20832 Santhikodali2000 UQ47Santhisri Kodali, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20832
20834 Allihewlett2000 UM48Allison Hewlett, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20834
20835 Eliseadcock2000 UY49Elise Adcock, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20835
20836 Marilytedja2000 UE51Marilynn Tedja, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20836
20837 Ramanlal2000 UX52Nimish Ramanlal, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20837
20839 Bretharrison2000 US55Brett Harrison, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20839
20840 Borishanin2000 UF58Boris Hanin, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20840
20843 Kuotzuhao2000 UZ78Kuo Tzu-Hao, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20843
20846 Liyulin2000 US103Li Yu-Lin, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20846
20850 Gaglani2000 VF2Shiv Gaglani, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20850
20851 Ramachandran2000 VA8Reshma Ramachandran, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20851
20852 Allilandstrom2000 VY12Allison Landstrom, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20852
20853 Yunxiangchu2000 VQ13Yun Xiang Chu, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20853
20854 Tetruashvily2000 VH27Mazell Tetruashvily, an ISEF awardee in 2004, and IFAA recipientMPC · 20854
20855 Arifawan2000 VV27Arif Awan, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20855
20856 Hamzabari2000 VT28Hamza Bari, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20856
20857 Richardromeo2000 VA30Richard Romeo, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20857
20858 Cuirongfeng2000 VM31Cui Rongfeng, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20858
20861 Lesliebeh2000 VX34Leslie Beh, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20861
20862 Jenngoedhart2000 VY34Jennifer Goedhart, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20862
20863 Jamescronk2000 VW35James Cronk, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20863
20870 Kaningher2000 VC48Laura Kaningher, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20870
20873 Evanfrank2000 VH49Evan Frank, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20873
20874 MacGregor2000 VL49Meredith MacGregor, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20874
20878 Uwetreske2000 VH50Uwe Treske, an ISEF awardee in 2004, and IFAA, and Seaborg SIYSS Award recipientMPC · 20878
20879 Chengyuhsuan2000 VJ55Cheng Yu-hsuan, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20879
20880 Yiyideng2000 VE57Yiyi Deng, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20880
20882 Paulsánchez2000 VH57Diego Paul Sánchez Lana (born 1976) has applied the physics of granular mechanics to the study of rubble pile asteroids. His work has identified the possible source of asteroid cohesive strength and shown that it plays a fundamental role in the spin fission of asteroids and their pathways to binary asteroid formation.JPL · 20882
20883 Gervais2000 VD58Raphaël Gervais, an ISEF awardee in 2004, and MILSET Expo-Science Europe Award recipient †[12] ‡[17]MPC · 20883
20887 Ngwaikin2000 WP2Ng Wai Kin (born 1974) is one of the pioneers in lunar and planetary imaging using webcam.JPL · 20887
20888 Siyueguo2000 WB14Si Yue Guo, an ISEF awardee in 2004, and MILSET Expo-Science Europe Award recipient †[12]MPC · 20888
20892 MacChnoic2000 WE75Breandan Mac Chnoic, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20892
20893 Rosymccloskey2000 WJ75Roisin McCloskey, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20893
20894 Krumeich2000 WP93Edwin Krumeich, an ISEF awardee in 2004MPC · 20894
20896 Tiphene2000 WW141Didier Tiphène (born 1957), French deputy director of the Laboratoire d'études spatiales et d'instrumentation en astrophysique at the Observatoire de ParisJPL · 20896
20897 Deborahdomingue2000 WR142Deborah L. Domingue (born 1963), American planetary scientist at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, who has worked on the NEAR space mission and is deputy project scientist for the MESSENGER missionJPL · 20897
20898 Fountainhills2000 WE147Fountain Hills, Arizona, home of the Fountain Hills ObservatoryJPL · 20898

20901–21000

Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
20901 Mattmuehler2000 XO6Matthew Muehler, an ISEF awardee in 2004JPL · 20901
20902 Kylebeighle2000 XY6Kyle Beighle, an ISEF awardee in 2004JPL · 20902
20936 Nemrut Dagi4835 T-1Nemrut Dagi, the volcano in Turkey.JPL · 20936
20947 Polyneikes2638 T-2Son of Oedipus, who was to alternate kingship over Thebes with his brother Eteokles. This led to the war of the Seven against Thebes.JPL · 20947
20952 Tydeus5151 T-2Son of Oeneus, killed in the war of the Seven against ThebesJPL · 20952
20961 Arkesilaos1973 SS1King Arkesilaos of CyreneJPL · 20961
20962 Michizane1977 EW7Sugawara no Michizane (845-903) was a noble, a scholar, a politician and a Kanshi poet. He is admired for his calligraphy, scholarship and poetry.JPL · 20962
20963 Pisarenko1977 QN1Georgij Stepanovitsch Pisarenko, member of the International Academy of Culture †[18]MPC · 20963
20964 Mons Naklethi1977 UAFirst known name of Mount Kleť, in the Czech Republic, where the discovering Kleť Observatory is locatedMPC · 20964
20965 Kutafin1978 SJ7Oleg Emel'yanovich Kutafin, Russian rector of the Moscow State Academy of LawJPL · 20965
20969 Samo1979 SHSamo, French merchant and founder of the first Bohemian state †[19] ‡[20] +MPC · 20969
20991 Jánkollár1984 WX1Ján Kollár, Slovak poet, priest and diligent promoter of Slavic culture †[21]MPC · 20991
20994 Atreya1985 TSPrakash Atreya (born 1985), a meteor astronomer and programming specialist at the Arecibo Observatory.JPL · 20994
21000 L'Encyclopédie1987 BY1The Encyclopédie or Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers (1751–1772), by Diderot and d´Alembert, may be considered the principal work of the Age of Enlightenment.JPL · 21000

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