Meanings of minor planet names: 19001–20000

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 published in MPC's Minor Planet Circulars several times a year.[1] Recent citations can also be found on the JPL Small-Body Database (SBDB).[2] 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.[3][4] Based on Paul Herget's The Names of the Minor Planets,[5] Schmadel also researched the unclear origin of numerous asteroids, most of which had been named prior to World War II.  This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Government document: "SBDB". New namings may only be added after official publication as the preannouncement of names is condemned by the Committee on Small Body Nomenclature.[6]

19001–19100

Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
19002 Tongkexue2000 RD61TongKe Xue, ISEF awardee in 2003MPC · 19002
19003 Erinfrey2000 RL61Erin Lynn Frey, ISEF awardee in 2003MPC · 19003
19004 Chirayath2000 RU62Ved Chirayath, ISEF awardee in 2003MPC · 19004
19005 Teckman2000 RY64Megan Elizabeth Teckman, ISEF awardee in 2003MPC · 19005
19007 Nirajnathan2000 RD68Niraj Rama Nathan, ISEF awardee in 2003MPC · 19007
19008 Kristibutler2000 RV70Kristin L. Butler, ISEF awardee in 2003MPC · 19008
19009 Galenmaly2000 RF72Galen Daniel Maly, ISEF awardee in 2003MPC · 19009
19017 Susanlederer2000 RH93Susan M. Lederer (born 1970), American planetary scientist and assistant professor of physicsJPL · 19017
19019 Sunflower2000 SBSunflower Observatory MPC · 19019
19022 Penzel2000 SR44Edgar Penzel, ISEF awardee in 2003MPC · 19022
19023 Varela2000 SH111Elizabeth Van Cortlandt Varela, ISEF awardee in 2003MPC · 19023
19025 Arthurpetron2000 SC117Arthur Joseph Petron, ISEF awardee in 2003MPC · 19025
19029 Briede2000 SR205Paul Briede, ISEF awardee in 2003MPC · 19029
19034 Santorini2554 P-LSantorini, a Greek island in the Aegean Sea.JPL · 19034
19066 Ellarie4068 T-2Ella Marie (Ellarie) Chase Rosales (born 1966) of Jalisco, Mexico, is a close family friend of astronomer Daniel W. E. Green, who made the identifications for this minor planetJPL · 19066
19079 Hernández1967 KCJosé Hernández, Argentinian gaucho poetJPL · 19079
19080 Martínfierro1970 JBMartín Fierro, fictitious Argentinian hero of the poems by José HernándezJPL · 19080
19081 Mravinskij1973 SX2Evgenii Mravinskii, (1903–1988), an outstanding Russian musician and conductor.JPL · 19081
19082 Vikchernov1976 QSViktor Mikhailovich Chernov (1902–1984), a Ukrainian astronomer who obtained valuable new results on variable stars, on the dependence of brightness and color of lunar eclipses on solar activity, as well as on transient lunar phenomenaJPL · 19082
19083 Mizuki1977 DA4Mizuki is an ancient Japanese castle built in Chikushi (now Fukuoka city) in Fukuoka Prefecture in 664. The base of the castle was 1 km by 80 m.JPL · 19083
19084 Eilestam1978 RQ9Olle Eilestam (born 1966) is an entertainer and piano player with a large repertoire of different music.JPL · 19084
19096 Leonfridman1979 TY1Architect Leonid Osherovich Fridman (born 1948), director of the Crimean Institute of Design, Architect and Restoration.JPL · 19096

19101–19200

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
19119 Dimpna1981 SG3The Dictionary of Minor Planet Names which was edited by astronomer Lutz SchmadelJPL · 19119
19120 Doronina1983 PM1Actress Tat'yana Vasil'evna Doronina (born 1933) created splendid roles for both stage and screen. She worked in the largest Leningrad and Moscow theaters and since 1992 has been leader of the Moscow Art Academic Gorky Theatre. She was awarded People's artist of Russia (1969) and of the U.S.S.R. (1975).JPL · 19120
19122 Amandabosh1985 VF1Amanda S. Bosh (born 1965), a lecturer in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.JPL · 19122
19123 Stephenlevine1986 TP1Stephen E. Levine (born 1965), an astronomer at Lowell Observatory, is the Discovery Channel Telescope Commissioning Scientist.JPL · 19123
19126 Ottohahn1987 QWOtto Hahn (1879–1968), German chemist and Nobel Laureate in 1944JPL · 19126
19127 Olegefremov1987 QH10Oleg Efremov, chief producer and actor of Sovremennik.JPL · 19127
19129 Loos1988 AL1Adolf Loos, Austrian architectMPC · 19129
19130 Tytgat1988 CG2Edgard Tytgat, 19th/20th-century Belgian expressionist painterJPL · 19130
19132 Le Clézio1988 CL4French-Mauritian novelist of more than 30 novels, J. M. G. Le Clézio (born 1940) is particularly well known for his Voyage to Rodrigues. He was awarded the 2008 Nobel Prize for Literature based on his "authorship of new departures, poetic adventure and sensual ecstasy"JPL · 19132
19135 Takashionaka1988 XQTakashi Onaka (born 1952) is a professor of infrared astronomy at the University of Tokyo. He is known for his comprehensive study of the interplanetary, circumstellar and interstellar dust based on ground-based/space-borne observations, theoretical approaches and laboratory experiments.JPL · 19135
19136 Strassmann1989 AZ6Fritz Strassmann (1902–1980), German chemistJPL · 19136
19137 Copiapó1989 CP2Copiapó, a mining district in northern Chile, was in 2010 the scene of a severe mining accident, with 33 miners buried alive at a depth of almost 700 meters for more than two months. They were finally rescued alive and healthyJPL · 19137
19139 Apian1989 GJ8Peter Apian (1495–1552), a German mathematician and cartographer.JPL · 19139
19140 Jansmit1989 RJ2Jan Smit (born 1948), Dutch geologist and paleontologistJPL · 19140
19141 Poelkapelle1989 SB4Poelkapelle, a village in West Flanders near the city of Ypres.JPL · 19141
19142 Langemarck1989 SU4Langemarck, a village in West Flanders.JPL · 19142
19148 Alaska1989 YA5AlaskaJPL · 19148
19149 Boccaccio1990 EZ2Giovanni Boccaccio (1313–1375), an Italian poet and essayist.JPL · 19149
19155 Lifeson1990 SX3Alex Lifeson (Alexander Zivojinovich), Canadian guitarist and co-founder of the band Rush and an Officer of the Order of CanadaJPL · 19155
19156 Heco1990 SE4Joseph Heco (Hikozo Hamada, 1837–1897) was born in Harima town, Hyogo prefecture. He survived a shipwreck in 1851, was taken to the US and became one of the first Japanese to become a US citizen. Returning to Japan, he published the first Japanese newspaper, while Japan was still closed to the outside worldJPL · 19156
19159 Taenakano1990 TTTae Nakano (born 1975) plays an active part as a planetarian in the Kita-Kyushu Children's Culture and Science Museum and a researcher in the Kyushu Institute of Technology. She also undertakes outreach activities with nano-satellites.JPL · 19159
19160 Chikayoshitomi1990 TC1Chika Yoshitomi (born 1981) plays an active part as an astronomy communicator in Kyushu, Japan. She has worked at Hoshi no Bunka Kan, Tachibana Observatory and Kasuga-ciry Hoshi no Yakata, and has brought up many "little" astronomers.JPL · 19160
19161 Sakawa1990 TQ1The Japanese town of Sakawa in the Kochi prefecture with a population of 20,000, known for brewing a famous brand of sake. It has produced many noted politicians, scientists, and musicians, including Masamitsu Yamasaki, who discovered comet 27P/Crommelin independently in 1928.JPL · 19161
19162 Wambsganss1990 TZ1Joachim Wambsganss (born 1961), a German astronomer.JPL · 19162
19165 Nariyuki1991 CDKiyoshi Nariyuki (born 1960) has played an active part in astronomical clubs in his area, often becoming their leader in his pursuit of amateur astronomy over the past 30 years. A 0.25-m telescope is installed in the private observatory he completed in 2005.JPL · 19165
19173 Virginiaterése1991 GE2Virginia Terése Bogdanovich, American amateur astronomer, who assisted in organizing the photographic glass plate archive of the 1.2-m Schmidt Oschin Telescope at Palomar ObservatoryJPL · 19173
19175 Peterpiot1991 PP2Peter Piot (born 1949), a Belgian physician, co-discovered the ebola virus in Zaire in 1976.JPL · 19175
19178 Walterbothe1991 RV2Walter Bothe, A professor at Berlin, Giessen and Heidelberg.JPL · 19178
19182 Pitz1991 TX2Eckhart Pitz (born 1940), a German physicist at the Heidelberg Max-Planck-Institut für Astronomie. He is a leading expert in astronomical instrumentation, from the extreme ultraviolet to the far infrared.JPL · 19182
19183 Amati1991 TB5The Amati family of violin makers worked in Cremona in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.JPL · 19183
19185 Guarneri1991 TL13The Guarneri family of violin makers was active in Cremona for several generations.JPL · 19185
19188 Dittebesard1991 YTDitte Besard (1977–2010), eldest daughter of Camilla and artist Hugo Besard, died after a struggle over many years. Implicitly remembering the goddess Eunomia, her father expressed his feelings as follows: Hour after hour, day after day, time comes downwards like falling snow and covers the present with a carpetJPL · 19188
19189 Stradivari1991 YE1Antonio Stradivari, Italian violin maker.JPL · 19189
19190 Morihiroshi1992 AM1Hiroshi Mori (born 1958), a Japanese amateur astronomer, is one of the members of the Yamaneko Group of Comet Observers.JPL · 19190
19197 Akasaki1992 EOYuka Akasaki (born 1960) has been a coach at a swimming school in Nankoku city for more than 20 years and has coached many excellent swimmers. She herself competes in Japanese Masters' swimming competitions.JPL · 19197

19201–19300

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
19204 Joshuatree1992 MEJoshua Tree National Park, founded in 1936 as Joshua Tree National Monument largely through the efforts of Minerva Hoyt (1866–1945).JPL · 19204
19208 Starrfield1992 RWSumner Starrfield (born 1940), American astronomerJPL · 19208
19210 Higayoshihiro1992 YE4Yoshihiro Higa (1965–2015) was an amateur astronomer and science communicator. He created the first astronomical science cafe in Sendai, Japan. He was also an amateur meteor researcher.JPL · 19210
19224 Orosei1993 RJ3Roberto Orosei (born 1968), Italian astronomer and contributor to ESA-missionsJPL · 19224
19226 Peiresc1993 RA8Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc (1580–1637), a French humanist and philosopher with a great interest in astronomy.JPL · 19226
19228 Uemuraikuo1993 SN1Ikuo Uemura (born 1940) is a passionate and leading member of his local astronomical club Pleiades.JPL · 19228
19230 Sugazi1993 TUSugazi Tanaka (born 1947), Japanese astronomer and director of the Inagawa ObservatoryJPL · 19230
19234 Victoriahibbs1993 VC1Victoria Pavin Hibbs (born 1954) has been known to the discoverer since her birth. She is now a learning specialist for children in science and mathematics and a water color installation artist.JPL · 19234
19235 van Schurman1993 VS4Anna Maria van Schurman (1607–1678) was the first female student at the University of Utrecht, although she was obliged to follow the courses from behind a curtain. Excelling in many disciplines, she was one of the most intellectual women in Europe. A true polyglot, she corresponded actively with scholars around the worldJPL · 19235
19243 Bunting1994 CD9John Bunting, Scottish born Australian geologist, discovered Yarrabubba impact structure in Western AustraliaMPC · 19243
19250 Poullain1994 PF26François Poullain de la Barre (1647–1725) was a French priest, writer, and Cartesian and feminist philosopher. In 1673 he published a radical and philosophically-sophisticated defense of the equality of women and men.JPL · 19250
19251 Totziens1994 RY1Tot ziens!, Dutch for 'Au revoir'; the discovery was made shortly after the 1994 IAU meeting in The Hague MPC · 19251
19258 Gongyi1995 FT20Gongyi, Henan, People's Republic of ChinaJPL · 19258
19262 Lucarubini1995 OB1Luca Rubini (1980–2014) was an entrepreneur, astronomy enthusiast, science communicator and expert astrophotographer. The high-quality deep-sky images he produced have been published in specialized journals.JPL · 19262
19263 Lavater1995 OH10Johann Kaspar Lavater (1741–1801), a Swiss writer, clergyman and religious philosopher.JPL · 19263
19268 Morstadt1995 UZJosef Morstadt (1797–1869), a Czech astronomer, physicist and mathematician.JPL · 19268
19282 Zhangcunhao1996 AM15Zhang Cunhao (born 1928) is an Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and an Academician of the Academy of Sciences for the Developing World.JPL · 19282
19287 Paronelli1996 DH1Fede Paronelli, Italian philosopher and astronomer, lecturer at Hoepli planetarium MPC · 19287
19288 Egami1996 FJ5Katsunori Egami (born 1959) is the leader of the astronomical volunteers at the Fukuoka Science Museum.JPL · 19288
19290 Schroeder1996 JR1Jeff Schroeder (born 1954) has contributed to the mechanical design and fabrication of all the NEAT cameras, starting with the 1995 NEAT/GEODSS camera, continuing with the 2000 NEAT/MSSS camera and concluding with the 2001 NEAT/Oschin camera. He has worked at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory at JPL for 22 years.JPL · 19290
19291 Karelzeman1996 LFKarel Zeman (1910–1989), a Czech filmmaking genius and experimentator.JPL · 19291
19293 Dedekind1996 OFRichard Dedekind (1831–1916), a German mathematician and also an accomplished pianist and cellist.JPL · 19293
19294 Weymouth1996 PFJohn Weymouth (born 1922), professor emeritus of physics at the University of Nebraska.JPL · 19294
19298 Zhongkeda1996 SU4Zhongguokeda, native name of the University of Science and Technology of ChinaJPL · 19298

19301–19400

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
19303 Chinacyo1996 TP1Chinacyo town is on Okinoerabujima island, one of the Amami Islands, in Kagoshima Prefecture in the southern Japan.JPL · 19303
19306 Voves1996 TN12Voves is a French town, located in the Beauce natural region, Eure-et-Loir departmentJPL · 19306
19307 Hanayama1996 TG13Hidekazu Hanayama (born 1977) is an astronomer at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. He works on observational studies of transient objects with the Murikabushi 1.05-m reflector at the Ishigakijima Astronomical Observatory and discovered a secondary nuclear condensation of comet 213P/Van Ness.JPL · 19307
19310 Osawa1996 VF1Osawa, meaning big dale, is the name of the area in the southwestern part of Mitaka City where the National Observatory is located.MPC · 19310
19313 Shibatakazunari1996 VF8Kazunari Shibata (born 1954) is a professor at Kyoto University, and has served as director of Kwasan and Hida Observatories for 15 years. He has contributed to the understanding of the basic magnetohydrodynamic mechanism of jets and ares on the Sun, stars, accretion disks, and active galactic nuclei.JPL · 19313
19314 Nakamuratetsu1996 VT8Tetsu Nakamura (1946–2019) was a Japanese medical doctor who worked for the Afghan people and who was gunned down on his way to his project site in Afghanistan. He started providing medical services for leprosy patients in 1984, and later for Afghan refugees in Peshawar, Pakistan.JPL · 19314
19318 Somanah1996 XB2Radhakhrishna Dinesh Somanah, Mauritian professor of physics and astrophysics and one of three pioneers of professional astronomy in the republic.JPL · 19318
19331 Stefanovitale1996 XL33Stefano Vitale (born 1951) is a full professor of Physics at University of Trento. He is the PI of the LISA Technology Package payload on board the LISA Pathfinder mission of the ESA, launched in 2015 as a precursor to a space-borne gravitational wave observatory.JPL · 19331
19348 Cueca1997 CL12The cueca, the complex national dance of Chile, dates to around 1824. Partners mimic movements of rooster and hen in courting, holding and waving a white handkerchief in the right hand, dancing to guitar music, voices, drums and clapping. The name was suggested by J. MontaniJPL · 19348
19349 Denjoy1997 CF22Arnaud Denjoy (1884–1974) was one of a group of French mathematicians (including Baire, Borel and Lebesgue) who in the early twentieth century initiated a new approach to the theory of functions of real variables, measure theory and integration.JPL · 19349
19353 Pierrethierry1997 EQ30Pierre Thierry (born 1950) has built equipment designed for making astronomical observations. He created the Association des Utilisateurs de Détecteurs Electroniques in 1994JPL · 19353
19354 Fredkoehler1997 FS2Frederic Koehler (born 1994), ISTS awardee in 2012JPL · 19354
19355 Merpalehmann1997 FU2Meredith Paloma Lehmann (born 1995), ISTS awardee in 2012JPL · 19355
19364 Semafor1997 SM1Theatre Semafor was a special phenomenon of Prague cultural life in the 1960s, with leading personalities Jirí Suchý (born 1931) and Jirí Slitr (1924–1969). Many of their songs became popular and they can be still heard by campfires.JPL · 19364
19366 Sudingqiang1997 VZ7Su Ding-qiang (born 1936), an astronomer and optical engineering expert, made many creative contributions to Chinese astronomical instruments, including a new idea to apply active optics to obtain the shape of a changeable optical system that could not be realized in the conventional wayJPL · 19366
19367 Pink Floyd1997 XW3Pink Floyd, an influential English progressive rock group.JPL · 19367
19370 Yukyung1997 YY8Yuk Yung (born 1946), a Caltech planetary scientist.JPL · 19370
19379 Labrecque1998 BR7Steve LaBrecque (born 1964) was responsible for the successful installation and operations of the NEAT/MSSS camera in 2000. At the Jet Propulsion Laboratory he has also worked on the Mars orbital camera. Earlier he developed and serviced shipboard oceanographic equipment at the Lamont Doherty Geological Observatory.JPL · 19379
19383 Rolling Stones1998 BZ32The Rolling Stones are the longest lasting rock-and-roll group, embarking on their fortieth anniversary of great music.JPL · 19383
19384 Winton1998 CP1Nicholas Winton, rescuer of 669 Jewish children +MPC · 19384
19386 Axelcronstedt1998 CR4Axel Fredrik Cronstedt (1722–1765), a mining expert and director of mines in central Sweden, discovered the new element nickel in minerals he found in Hälsingland. Using phosphorus salts and the blowpipe technique he qualitatively analyzed colored metallic oxidesJPL · 19386
19392 Oyamada1998 EP1Hiroyuki Oyamada (born 1970), an amateur astronomer and a member of the Chokainomori Astronomy Club in Sakata, Yamagata, Japan.JPL · 19392
19393 Davidthompson1998 DT33David Thompson (1770–1857), a British-Canadian furtrader and surveyor, mapped 3.9 million square kilometers of North America. Navigating the full length of the Columbia River in 1811, he produced a high-quality map of the river basin. He has been called the greatest land geographer who ever livedJPL · 19393
19395 Barrera1998 EP1Luis Barrera (born 1965) is head of the Institute for Astronomy of the Universidad Catholica del Norte in Antofagasta.JPL · 19395
19397 Lagarini1998 ER3Andrea Lagarini (born 1963) is an assistant in the science department of the European Southern Observatory in Santiago de Chile.JPL · 19397
19398 Creedence1998 EM8Creedence Clearwater Revival, frequently referred to as CCR or simply "Creedence", was an American rock band that gained popularity in the late 1960s and early 1970sJPL · 19398
19400 Emileclaus1998 EC11Emile Claus (1849–1924), was a Belgian Flemish painter, known for his landscapes, especially from and around the Lys river. Influenced by Claude Monet, he developed his own impressionism and is now considered the leader of the Belgian Luminism movement. Among his most famous paintings is De Ijsvogels (1891)JPL · 19400

19401–19500

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
19407 Standing Bear1998 FG11Arrested for refusing to be moved to Indian Territory, Standing Bear (1834–1908) petitioned the U.S. District Court in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1879 by writ of habeas corpus. The trial led to the decision that Native Americans are "persons within the meaning of the law" and have the rights of citizenship.JPL · 19407
19410 Guisard1998 FW14Stéphane Guisard (born 1970), an optician at the European Southern Observatory in Cerro Paranal, where he is working on the Very Large Telescope, including the very complex interferometer.JPL · 19410
19411 Collinarnold1998 FJ22Collin David Arnold, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19411
19413 Grantlewis1998 FB30Grant Allen Lewis, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19413
19415 Parvamenon1998 FC34Parvathy Rama Menon, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19415
19416 Benglass1998 FM34Benjamin William Glass, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19416
19417 Madelynho1998 FG40Madelyn Meng-Ling Ho, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19417
19419 Pinkham1998 FO49Brian Edward Pinkham, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19419
19420 Vivekbuch1998 FB54Vivek Paresh Buch, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19420
19421 Zachulett1998 FD56Zachary Frank Hulett, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19421
19423 Hefter1998 FD58Jonathan S. Hefter, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19423
19424 Andrewsong1998 FH61Andrew Joshua Song, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19424
19425 Nicholasrapp1998 FW61Nicholas Dorian Rapp, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19425
19426 Leal1998 FP65Eddy Leal, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19426
19428 Gracehsu1998 FU66Grace Hsu, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19428
19429 Grubaugh1998 FD69Daniel Boyd Grubaugh, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19429
19430 Kristinaufer1998 FO69Kristina Ann Ufer, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19430
19433 Naftz1998 FG72Douglas Calvin Naftz, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19433
19434 Bahuffman1998 FD75Benjamin Allen Huffman, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19434
19436 Marycole1998 FR76Mary Elizabeth Cole, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19436
19437 Jennyblank1998 FQ79Jennifer Renee Blank, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19437
19438 Khaki1998 FF83Shirin Khaki, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19438
19439 Allisontjong1998 FB91Allison Krystle Weili Tjong], ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19439
19440 Sumatijain1998 FN103Sumati Kumari Jain, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19440
19441 Trucpham1998 FJ105Truc Thanh Pham, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19441
19442 Brianrice1998 FM106Brian Todd Rice, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19442
19443 Yanzhong1998 FE109Yan Zhong, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19443
19444 Addicott1998 FT109Charles Michael Addicott, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19444
19446 Muroski1998 FX113Megan Elizabeth Muroski, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19446
19447 Jessicapearl1998 FD114Jessica Pearl Swartz, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19447
19448 Jenniferling1998 FJ122Jennifer Shui-Ming Ling, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19448
19450 Sussman1998 FF125Gene Everett Sussman, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19450
19452 Keeney1998 FX125Chelsea Ray Keeney, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19452
19453 Murdochorne1998 FM126Richard Murdoch and Kenneth Horne, British comedians.JPL · 19453
19454 Henrymarr1998 FX127Henry Louis Marr, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19454
19456 Pimdouglas1998 HU5Pim (1995–2001), son of Nigel and Jantina Douglas, enjoyed a brief life and brought joy to his family. This minor planet was discovered on his third birthday.JPL · 19456
19457 Robcastillo1998 HE6Roberto Castillo (born 1961) works at the European Southern Observatory's Paranal site, where he takes care of several instruments. He also builds telescopes for amateurs, and it is said that half the amateur telescopes in Chile have been constructed by him.JPL · 19457
19458 Legault1998 HE8Thierry Legault (born 1962), an amateur astronomer.JPL · 19458
19461 Feingold1998 HZ16Samantha Megan Feingold, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19461
19462 Ulissedini1998 HE20Ulisse Dini, an Italian mathematician.JPL · 19462
19463 Emilystoll1998 HY29Emily Erin Stoll, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19463
19464 Ciarabarr1998 HZ29Ciara Ann Barr, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19464
19465 Amandarusso1998 HA32Amanda Maria Russo, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19465
19466 Darcydiegel1998 HQ34Darcy Renee Diegel, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19466
19467 Amandanagy1998 HU39Amanda Mychal Nagy, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19467
19470 Wenpingchen1998 HE52Wen Ping Chen (born 1958) leads the National Central University of Taiwan's participation in the Taiwan-American Occultation Survey (TAOS), the goal of which is to map the distribution of small transneptunian objectsJPL · 19470
19473 Marygardner1998 HE60Mary Melissa Gardner, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19473
19475 Mispagel1998 HA91Heather Michelle Mispagel, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19475
19476 Denduluri1998 HQ94Aditya Krishna Denduluri, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19476
19477 Teresajentz1998 HB95Teresa Lorraine Jentz, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19477
19478 Jaimeflores1998 HY96Jaime Eduardo Flores, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19478
19482 Harperlee1998 HL102Harper Lee (1926–2016), an American novelist.JPL · 19482
19484 Vanessaspini1998 HF121Vanessa Anne Spini, ISEF awardee in 2003MPC · 19484
19487 Rosscoleman1998 HO124Ross Andrew Coleman, ISEF awardee in 2003MPC · 19487
19488 Abramcoley1998 HW125Abram Levi Coley, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19488
19494 Gerbs1998 KJ8James ("Gerbs") Bauer (born 1968) studies the physical nature of Centaurs and other outer solar system bodies.JPL · 19494
19495 Terentyeva1998 KZ8Alexandra K. Terentyeva (born 1933) has been a meteor astronomer for more than 50 years at the Institute of Astronomy of the Russian Academy of Sciences. .JPL · 19495
19496 Josephbarone1998 KC32Joseph Michael Barone, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19496
19497 Pineda1998 KN32Maria Luisa Pineda, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19497
19499 Eugenybiryukov1998 KR42Eugeny Biryukov (born 1979), a lecturer at South Ural State University in Chelyabinsk, Russia.JPL · 19499
19500 Hillaryfultz1998 KF49Hillary Anne Fultz, ISEF awardee in 2003JPL · 19500

19501–19600

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
19504 Vladalekseev1998 LL2Vladmimir Alekseev (born 1935), Russian physicist, who has conducted ground radar investigations of the Tunguska siteJPL · 19504
19509 Niigata1998 MG38Niigata prefecture is located on the island of Honshu, Japan.JPL · 19509
19517 Robertocarlos1998 SK164Roberto Carlos Braga, Brazilian pop singerJPL · 19517
19518 Moulding1998 VZ13Erin Louise Moulding, ISEF awardee in 2003MPC · 19518
19521 Chaos1998 WH24Chaos (cosmogony)JPL · 19521
19523 Paolofrisi1998 YX3Paolo Frisi (1728–1784), famous Italian scientist, was an authority in the fields of mathematics, physics and astronomy.JPL · 19523
19524 Acaciacoleman1998 YB7Acacia Coleman is the granddaughter of the discoverer.JPL · 19524
19528 Delloro1999 GB1Aldo Dell'Oro (born 1971), Italian astronomerMPC · 19528
19531 Charton1999 GM32Heather Anne Charton, ISEF awardee in 2003MPC · 19531
19533 Garrison1999 GM35Carly Beth Garrison, ISEF awardee in 2003MPC · 19533
19534 Miyagi1999 GL47Miyagi, a Japanese prefecture in the Tohoku region of Honshu.JPL · 19534
19535 Rowanatkinson1999 HF3Rowan Sebastian Atkinson (born 1955), one of Britain's finest comedy actors of the last two decades, was inspired by the work of Jacques Tati and John Cleese. Whether the comedy is verbal, as in the television series Blackadder, or physical, as in Mr. Bean, Atkinson is always brilliant.JPL · 19535
19539 Anaverdu1999 JO14Ana Verdu, wife of Catalan discoverer Jaume NomenJPL · 19539
19542 Lindperkins1999 JL27Lindsay Prentice Perkins, ISEF awardee in 2003MPC · 19542
19543 Burgoyne1999 JR30Nicole Burgoyne, ISEF awardee in 2003MPC · 19543
19544 Avramkottke1999 JN33Avram Kottke, an IFAA recipient in 2003 MPC · 19544
19547 Collier1999 JP57Theresa Collier, an IFAA recipient in 2003 MPC · 19547
19550 Samabates1999 JP61Samantha Lee Bates, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19550
19551 Peterborden1999 JL62Peter Young Borden, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19551
19563 Brzezinska1999 JB124Bogna Natalia Brzezinska, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19563
19564 Ajburnetti1999 JP126Anthony James Burnetti, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19564
19568 Rachelmarie1999 KY14Rachel Marie Clements, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19568
19570 Jessedouglas1999 LH6Jesse Douglas (1897–1965), American mathematicianJPL · 19570
19572 Leahmarie1999 LE11Leah Marie Crowder, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19572
19573 Cummings1999 LW13Ian Douglas Cummings, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19573
19574 Davidedwards1999 LQ21David Kitzmiller Edwards V, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19574
19575 Feeny1999 LB22Dana Anne Feeny, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19575
19577 Bobbyfisher1999 LP26Bobby Drake Fisher, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19577
19578 Kirkdouglas1999 MOKirk Douglas, American actorJPL · 19578
19582 Blow1999 NL4Graham L. Blow (born 1954), New Zealand astronomer and award-winning photographerJPL · 19582
19584 Sarahgerin1999 NZ6Sarah H. Gerin, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19584
19585 Zachopkins1999 NU7Zachary Harvey Hopkins, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19585
19587 Keremane1999 NG11Sravya Ramadugu Keremane, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19587
19589 Kirkland1999 NZ14Tyler Hollis Kirkland, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19589
19591 Michaelklein1999 NW21Michael Aaron Klein, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19591
19593 Justinkoh1999 NZ29Justin Koh, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19593
19595 Lafer-Sousa1999 NW31Luis Lafer-Sousa, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19595
19596 Spegorlarson1999 NX31Spencer Gordon Larson, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19596
19597 Ryanlee1999 NJ32Ryan Thomas Lee, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19597
19598 Luttrell1999 NL39Jeffrey Michael Luttrell, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19598
19599 Brycemelton1999 NX40Bryce Michael Melton, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19599

19601–19700

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19602 Austinminor1999 NK42Austin Lee Minor, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19602
19603 Monier1999 NF48Elizabeth Nicole Monier, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19603
19612 Noordung1999 OOHerman Potočnik (1892–1929), a Slovene engineer and pioneer of cosmonautics, who was the first to describe a space station in a geostationary orbit and its applications under the pseudonym of Hermann Noordung in 1928 JPL · 19612
19614 Montelongo1999 OV1Michael John Montelongo, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19614
19617 Duhamel1999 PH1Jean-Marie Constant Duhamel (1797–1872), a French applied mathematician, known for Duhamel's principle in the field of partial differential equationsJPL · 19617
19618 Maša1999 PN3Maša Kandušer (born 1964) of the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, who inspired the discoverer Jure SkvarčJPL · 19618
19619 Bethbell1999 QABeth Bell, daughter of American discoverer Graham E. BellJPL · 19619
19620 Auckland1999 QGAuckland, the largest city in New ZealandJPL · 19620
19625 Ovaitt1999 RT11Elena Kurtz Ovaitt (born 1989), a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19625
19629 Serra1999 RV31Guy Serra (1947–2000), a Catalan astrophysicist and doctoral advisor of French discoverer Alain KlotzJPL · 19629
19630 Janebell1999 RT33Jane Bell (born 1945), wife of American discoverer Graham E. BellJPL · 19630
19631 Greensleeves1999 RY38Greensleeves, 16th-century traditional English folk songJPL · 19631
19633 Rusjan1999 RX42Édvard Rúsjan (1886–1911), a pioneering Slovene aircraft designer and pilotJPL · 19633
19637 Presbrey1999 RU48Scott Thomas Presbrey, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19637
19638 Johngenereid1999 RH57John Gene Reid, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19638
19640 Ethanroth1999 RP89Ethan Michael Roth, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19640
19643 Jacobrucker1999 RA95Jacob Jeffrey Rucker, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19643
19652 Saris1999 RC117Patrick J. G. Saris, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19652
19656 Simpkins1999 RA122Taylor Simpkins, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19656
19658 Sloop1999 RM125Katie Michelle Sloop, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19658
19660 Danielsteck1999 RQ129Daniel D'Andrea Steck, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19660
19662 Stunzi1999 RG132Joseph Robert Stunzi, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19662
19663 Rykerwatts1999 RU133Ryker H. Watts, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19663
19664 Yancey1999 RV135Bryan D. Yancey, a DCYSC awardee in 2003MPC · 19664
19676 Ofeliaguilar1999 RY166Ofelia Aguilar, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003MPC · 19676
19678 Belczyk1999 RO168Pamela Belczyk, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003MPC · 19678
19679 Gretabetteo1999 RF179Greta Betteo, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003MPC · 19679
19691 Iwate1999 RN214The Japanese Iwate Prefecture, the country's second largest prefecture, located in northern HonshuJPL · 19691
19694 Dunkelman1999 RX230Lawrence Dunkelman (1917–2002), an American optical researcher and pioneer in the development of ultraviolet detectors at Naval Research Laboratory and Goddard Space Flight Center, which he applied to astronomical and geophysical problems JPL · 19694
19695 Billnye1999 RP234Bill Nye (born 1955), an American science educator, television presenter, and mechanical engineer, best known for his TV program Bill Nye the Science GuyJPL · 19695
19700 Teitelbaum1999 SG15Hugh E. Teitelbaum (1951–2007) received a degree in criminal justice from Northeastern University and a Law Degree from George Mason University.JPL · 19700

19701–19800

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19701 Aomori1999 SH19Aomori Prefecture, Japan, is located in northernmost Tohoku Region, HonshuJPL · 19701
19704 Medlock1999 TU8Kevin Medlock (born 1954) is a Californian award-winning telescope and instrument maker known for large aperture, research-grade telescopesJPL · 19704
19707 Tokunai1999 TZ12Tokunai Mogami (1755–1836) explored the northern area of Japan and learned astronomy, surveying and navigation from Toshiaki Honda, a Dutch scholar. He was engaged in the investigation and development of Hokkaido, Kurile Islands and Sakhalin.JPL · 19707
19711 Johnaligawesa1999 TG219John N.L. Aligawesa (1949–1999) was a telecommunications lecturer at the Dares-salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) in Tanzania.JPL · 19711
19713 Ibaraki1999 TV228The Japanese prefecture of Ibaraki houses three research centers (Tsukuba, Tokai and Kashima) that contain more than 300 research institutesJPL · 19713
19718 Albertjarvis1999 VF2Albert G. Jarvis (1911–1996) invented fasteners for industry and the machines to produce them. In addition to being an inventor he was also a good friend and neighbor, always ready to help repair a neighbor's home or farm machinery, or help a teenager build a science project or rebuild his or her first automobileJPL · 19718
19719 Glasser1999 VB9William Glasser (born 1925), a psychiatrist who developed the concepts of Choice Theory and Reality TherapyJPL · 19719
19721 Wray1999 VW11James D. Wray (born 1936) directed the Institute of Meteoritics (1966–1967) and was deputy P.I. for NASA Skylab Experiment S-019 (1969–1980)JPL · 19721
19727 Allen1999 XS2Clabon Walter Allen, Australian solar physicistJPL · 19727
19730 Machiavelli1999 XO36Niccolò Machiavelli (1469–1527), a Florentine statesman, Italian political theorist and writer who advocated a strong central governmentJPL · 19730
19731 Tochigi1999 XA151Tochigi, a Japanese prefecture north of TokyoJPL · 19731
19738 Calinger2000 AS97Manetta Calinger, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003MPC · 19738
19741 Callahan2000 AN141Diane Callahan, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003MPC · 19741
19754 Paclements2000 CG95Pauline Clements, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003MPC · 19754
19758 Janelcoulson2000 GH100Janel Opal Coulson, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003MPC · 19758
19762 Lacrowder2000 JQ57Lee Ann Crowder, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003MPC · 19762
19763 Klimesh2000 MCMatthew Klimesh (born 1968) developed the efficient data compressor for archiving the voluminous NEAT data. He has been with the Communications Systems and Research Section at Caltech's Jet Propulsion Laboratory since 1996. His research interests include data compression, rate-distortion theory and channel coding.JPL · 19763
19766 Katiedavis2000 OH4Katie Davis, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003MPC · 19766
19768 Ellendoane2000 OX14Ellen Doane, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003MPC · 19768
19769 Dolyniuk2000 OP18William Dolyniuk, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003MPC · 19769
19775 Medmondson2000 PYMatthew Edmondson, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003MPC · 19775
19776 Balears2000 PA5The people of the western Mediterranean group of islands Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera, known as the Balears (or Balearic Islands), have a distinct culture and history.JPL · 19776
19778 Louisgarcia2000 QE29Louis Garcia, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003MPC · 19778
19783 Antoniromanya2000 QF71Father Antonio Romañá, S.J. (Antonio Romañá Pujó; 1900–1981), a Spanish mathematician and astronomer of Catalan origin and director of the Ebro Observatory (Catalan: Observatori de l'Ebre) JPL · 19783
19787 Betsyglass2000 QV114Betsy Glass, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003MPC · 19787
19788 Hunker2000 QV116Roxanne Hunker, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003MPC · 19788
19789 Susanjohnson2000 QP149Susan Johnson, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003MPC · 19789

19801–19900

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19801 Karenlemmon2000 RZ64Karen Lemmon, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003JPL · 19801
19806 Domatthews2000 SX11Donna Matthews, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003JPL · 19806
19808 Elainemccall2000 SN85Elaine McCall, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003JPL · 19808
19809 Nancyowen2000 SC86Nancy Owen, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003JPL · 19809
19810 Partridge2000 SP112Mary Partridge, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003JPL · 19810
19811 Kimperkins2000 SY114Kimberly Perkins, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003JPL · 19811
19813 Ericsands2000 SF121Eric Sands, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003JPL · 19813
19815 Marshasega2000 ST127Marsha Sega, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003JPL · 19815
19816 Wayneseyfert2000 SO128Wayne Seyfert, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003JPL · 19816
19817 Larashelton2000 SK145Lara Shelton, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003JPL · 19817
19818 Shotwell2000 SB150Gary Shotwell, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003JPL · 19818
19820 Stowers2000 ST153Josh Stowers, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003JPL · 19820
19821 Caroltolin2000 SU154Carol Tolin, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003JPL · 19821
19822 Vonzielonka2000 SK169Beverley vonZielonka, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003JPL · 19822
19826 Patwalker2000 SX192Pat Walker, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003JPL · 19826
19833 Wickwar2000 SA230Steve Wickwar, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003JPL · 19833
19835 Zreda2000 SQ252Grazyna Zreda, mentor at the DCYSC in 2003JPL · 19835
19848 Yeungchuchiu2000 TRAt absolute magnitude 11.7, this largest minor planet found by the discoverer, just 1.2 degrees west of Jupiter, is named in honor of his father, Chu Chiu Yeung (born 1925), for his unconditional support.JPL · 19848
19852 Jamesalbers2000 TT58James J. Albers (born 1965), a systems engineer.JPL · 19852
19853 Ichinomiya2000 TL60Ichinomiya, a Japanese high school in Ichinomiya City, Aichi PrefectureJPL · 19853
19855 Borisalexeev2000 UE6Boris Alexeev (born 1987), ISTS awardee in 2004JPL · 19855
19857 Amandajane2000 UC11Amanda Jennifer Jane Robinson is a student of psychology at the University of Kansas and an empathetic caregiver to those in need of emotional support. She is the daughter of the discoverer.JPL · 19857
19860 Anahtar2000 UB52Melis Nuray Anahtar (born 1986), ISTS awardee in 2004JPL · 19860
19861 Auster2000 US79Craig Louis Auster (born 1986), ISTS awardee in 2004JPL · 19861
19872 Chendonghua6097 P-LDonghua Chen (born 1948) of Gulangyu, Xiamen, a Chinese surgeon and active amateur astronomerJPL · 19872
19873 Chentao6632 P-LTao Chen (born 1980) of Suzhou, Jiangsu, Chinese amateur astronomer and co-discoverer comet C/2008 C1 (Chen-Gao)JPL · 19873
19874 Liudongyan6775 P-LDongyan Liu (born 1987) of Suzhou, Jiangsu, a Chinese student majoring in English at Suzhou University, who served as interpreter for the International Workshop on Cometary Astronomy and a total solar eclipse expedition in China in July 2009JPL · 19874
19875 Guedes6791 P-LLeandro Lage dos Santos Guedes (born 1976), a Brazilian astronomer at the Rio de Janeiro planetarium, helped to organize the fifth International Workshop on Cometary Astronomy in 2009JPL · 19875

19901–20000

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19911 Rigaux1933 FKFernand Rigaux (1905–1962) was a Belgian astronomer at the Royal Observatory, Uccle, who discovered several asteroids (including the one that now bears his name).JPL · 19911
19912 Aurapenenta1955 RE1AURA penanta, for the fiftieth anniversary (penanta is 50 in modern Greek) of the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA)JPL · 19912
19913 Aigyptios1973 SU1Aigyptios, father of the hero Antiphos, a companion of OdysseusJPL · 19913
19914 Klagenfurt1973 UK5Klagenfurt, Kaernten, AustriaJPL · 19914
19915 Bochkarev1974 RX1Nikolay Gennadievich Bochkarev (born 1947), Russian astronomerJPL · 19915
19916 Donbass1976 QH1The Donetskij coal basin is located mainly in Ukraine and partly in Russia.JPL · 19916
19917 Dazaifu1977 EE8The Dazaifu government office was in charge of the Kyushu area and the two islands of Iki and Tsushima in the second half of the 7th century. It was a base of defense and diplomatic relations at that time. The corner stones of the remains of the capital towers 'tofuro' remain in Dazaifu city.JPL · 19917
19919 Pogorelov1977 TQ6Aleksey Vasil'evich Pogorelov (1919–2002), a Ukrainian Soviet mathematician, was responsible for the solution of a number of key problems in geometry "as a whole", in the fundamentals of geometry, in the theory of the Monge-Ampère equation and in the geometrical theory of thin elastic shellsJPL · 19919
19952 Ashkinazi1982 UV6Alexey Alexandrovich Ashkinazi (born 1949) is deputy director for capital construction at CrAO. For 39 years he was engaged in the construction and repair of the Observatory's telescopes and residential buildings, as well as the construction of communication lines to the outside worldJPL · 19952
19953 Takeo1982 VU2Takeo, Saga is a city in Saga prefecture on Kyushu island in Japan, surrounded by mountains.JPL · 19953
19954 Shigeyoshi1982 VY3Shigeyoshi Nabeshima (1800–1862) was the 28th lord of Takeo area, Saga domain in the 19th century. He imported globes and astronomical telescopes, and introduced foreign studies including astronomy. He is respected as a local hero, called Shigeyoshi-kou in Takeo.JPL · 19954
19955 Hollý1984 WZ1Ján Hollý, Slovak poet, translator, and catholic priest MPC · 19955
19962 Martynenko1986 RV5Vasily Vasil'evich Martynenko (1930–2000) was a researcher of meteor streams, an organizer of annual meteor expeditions and author of many papers and books. He organized an observatory for young amateurs in Simferopol, a studio of space paintings and a mineralogical museumJPL · 19962
19968 Palazzolascaris1988 FE3"Palazzo Lascaris" the historical home of Council of the Piedmont Region, which has promoted the culture of science, scientific knowledge, research and teaching, notably the development of initiatives with the Astrophysical Observatory of Turin.JPL · 19968
19969 Davidfreedman1988 PRDavid A. Freedman (1938–2008), American statistician, 2003 recipient of the National Academy of Sciences' Carty AwardJPL · 19969
19970 Johannpeter1988 RJ3Johann Peter Hebel (1760–1826), German evangelical theologian and author of Alemannischen Gedichte and Schatzkästlein des rheinischen HausfreundesJPL · 19970
19980 Barrysimon1989 WF2Barry Simon (born 1952), a first-rate amateur astronomer, founded the Deep South Regional Stargaze in 1983 and has managed it since then.JPL · 19980
19981 Bialystock1989 YB6Białystok, PolandJPL · 19981
19982 Barbaradoore1990 BJBarbara Hendricks Doore (born 1933) is a cousin of the discoverer.JPL · 19982
19983 Inagekiyokazu1990 DWKiyokazu Inage (born 1950) is a Japanese amateur astronomer and popularizer of astronomy in Kagawa Prefecture. His main interests are nebulae, star clusters, solar eclipses and deep space observations, and he is well known for his beautiful stellar photographs.JPL · 19983
19992 Schönbein1990 TS9Christian Friedrich Schönbein, German chemist MPC · 19992
19993 Günterseeber1990 TK10Günter Seeber (born 1941), a German geodesistJPL · 19993
19994 Tresini1990 TJ15Domenico Trezzini (c. 1670–1734), a Swiss architect and engineer, who worked in St. Petersburg, Russia, beginning in 1703 and is regarded as the city's first architect. He built the Peter and Paul fortress, the Summer Palace of Peter I and the House of 12 Boards, which now houses St. Petersburg University.JPL · 19994
19998 Binoche1990 WP1Juliette Binoche (born 1964) became world-famous for her performance in The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988), a movie based on Milan Kundera's novel (1984)JPL · 19998
19999 Depardieu1991 BJ1Gérard Depardieu (born 1948) and his son Guillaume Depardieu (1971–2008). French actors.JPL · 19999
20000 Varuna2000 WR106Varuna is one of the oldest of the vedic deities, the maker and upholder of heaven and earth. As such he is king of gods and men and the universe, and he has unlimited knowledge.JPL · 20000

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Preceded by
18,001–19,000
Meanings of minor planet names
List of minor planets: 19,001–20,000
Succeeded by
20,001–21,000
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