Meanings of minor planet names: 24001–25000

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]

24001–24100

Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
24005 Eddieozawa1999 RB59Eddie Ozawa, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalistJPL · 24005
24010 Stovall1999 RR104Laraine Stovall, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalistJPL · 24010
24015 Pascalepinner1999 RK123Pascale Pinner, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalistJPL · 24015
24019 Jeremygasper1999 RX137Jeremy Gasper, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalistJPL · 24019
24021 Yocum1999 RT143Ivan Yocum, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalistJPL · 24021
24024 Lynnejohnson1999 RY159Lynne Johnson, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalistJPL · 24024
24025 Kimwallin1999 RV164Kim Wallin, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalistJPL · 24025
24026 Pusateri1999 RN175Lynne Pusateri, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalistJPL · 24026
24027 Downs1999 RP176Karen Downs, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalistJPL · 24027
24028 Veronicaduys1999 RP182Veronica Duys, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalistJPL · 24028
24032 Aimeemcarthy1999 RO212Aimee McCarthy, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalistJPL · 24032
24044 Caballo1999 SL17Cindy Caballo, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalistJPL · 24044
24045 Unruh1999 ST18Amy Unruh, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalistJPL · 24045
24046 Malovany1999 TX3Joseph Malovany, American tenor soloist, cantor of New York's Fifth Avenue Synagogue, and professor of Liturgical Music at Yeshiva UniversityJPL · 24046
24048 Pedroduque1999 TL11Pedro Duque, Spanish astronautJPL · 24048
24051 Hadinger1999 TW28Melisa Hadinger, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalistJPL · 24051
24052 Nguyen1999 TC33Thuy-Anh Nguyen, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalistJPL · 24052
24053 Shinichiro1999 TS36Shin-ichiro Okumura (born 1965), an astronomer at the Bisei Spacegaurd Center of Japan.JPL · 24053
24059 Halverson1999 TE94Carl Halverson, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalistJPL · 24059
24060 Schimenti1999 TQ100Jamie Schimenti, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalistJPL · 24060
24062 Hardister1999 TF112Scott Hardister, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalistJPL · 24062
24063 Nanwoodward1999 TV116Nancy Woodward, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalistJPL · 24063
24065 Barbfriedman1999 TW120Barbara Friedman, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalistJPL · 24065
24066 Eriksorensen1999 TE123Erik Sorensen, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalistJPL · 24066
24068 Simonsen1999 TR156Larry Simonsen Jr., American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalistJPL · 24068
24069 Barbarapener1999 TY172Barbara Pener, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalistJPL · 24069
24070 Toniwest1999 TH173Toni West, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalistJPL · 24070
24074 Thomasjohnson1999 TE198Thomas Johnson, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalistJPL · 24074
24084 Teresaswiger1999 TG289Teresa Swiger, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalistJPL · 24084
24087 Ciambetti1999 UT3Since 2005 Roberto Ciambetti (born 1946) has been promoting a new law against light pollution in the Veneto region. This law was renewed during the International Year of Astronomy, and astronomical observatories will now be more protectedJPL · 24087
24093 Tomoyamaguchi1999 UM38Tomohiro Yamaguchi (born 1984) is a trajectory analyst who has assisted in the construction of a cluster system for asteroid orbit computation in Sagamihara city. He studies orbital dynamics for both natural bodies and for interplanetary spacecraft such as Hayabusa and IKAROS.JPL · 24093

24101–24200

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
24101 Cassini1999 VA9Giovanni Domenico Cassini (a.k.a. Jean-Dominique Cassini), 17th-century Italian-born French astronomerJPL · 24101
24102 Jacquescassini1999 VD9Jacques Cassini, French astronomer, son of Jean-Dominique CassiniJPL · 24102
24103 Dethury1999 VS9César-François Cassini de Thury, French astronomer and cartographer, son of Jacques CassiniJPL · 24103
24104 Vinissac1999 VZ9Reversed spelling of "Cassini IV", i.e. Jean-Dominique Cassini, son of César-FrançoisJPL · 24104
24105 Broughton1999 VE10John Broughton, Australian amateur astronomerJPL · 24105
24118 Babazadeh1999 VX28Evan Joseph Babazadeh, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24118
24119 Katherinrose1999 VB32Katherine Rose Banks, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24119
24120 Jeremyblum1999 VR33Jeremy Evan Blum, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24120
24121 Achandran1999 VV33Ashok Chandran, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS)JPL  · 24121
24123 Timothychang1999 VU35Timothy Zuchi Chang, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24123
24124 Dozier1999 VH36Benjamin Edward Dozier, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24124
24125 Sapphozoe1999 VS36Sappho Zoe Gilbert, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24125
24126 Gudjonson1999 VC49Herman Gudjonson, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24126
24128 Hipsman1999 VU53Nathaniel Edward Hipsman, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24128
24129 Oliviahu1999 VJ62Olivia Hu, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24129
24130 Alexhuang1999 VW63Alexander Chi-Jan Huang, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24130
24131 Jonathuggins1999 VG65Jonathan Hunter Huggins, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24131
24133 Chunkaikao1999 VW67Chun-Kai Kao, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24133
24134 Cliffordkim1999 VD70Clifford Byungho Kim, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24134
24135 Lisann1999 VA71Lauren Rose Lisann, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24135
24138 Benjaminlu1999 VB81Benjamin Brice Lu, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24138
24139 Brianmcarthy1999 VE89Brian Davis McCarthy, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24139
24140 Evanmirts1999 VQ89Evan Neal Mirts, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24140
24144 Philipmocz1999 VU137Philip Mocz, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24144
24146 Benjamueller1999 VY158Benjamin Julius Mueller, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24146
24147 Stefanmuller1999 VH162Stefan Klein Muller, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24147
24148 Mychajliw1999 VM169Alexis Marie Mychajliw, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24148
24149 Raghavan1999 VL173Avanthi Raghavan, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24149
24152 Ramasesh1999 VR185Vinay Venkatesh Ramasesh, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24152
24153 Davidalex1999 VE188David Alex Rosengarten, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24153
24154 Ayonsen1999 VP188Ayon Sen, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24154
24155 Serganov1999 VX188Artem Serganov, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24155
24156 Hamsasridhar1999 VZ188Hamsa Sridhar, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24156
24157 Toshiyanagisawa1999 VN192Toshifumi Yanagisawa (born 1971), a senior researcher at JAXA.JPL · 24157
24158 Kokubo1999 VV192Kokubo Eiichiro (born 1968), an astronomer at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan.JPL · 24158
24159 Shigetakahashi1999 VY192Shigeru Takahashi (born 1970), a Japanese solar system researcher.JPL · 24159
24162 Askaci1999 WDAstronomical Society of Kansas CityJPL · 24162
24168 Hexlein1999 WH9German for "little witch", the childhood nickname of Renate Kühnen, friend of Rainer Hesken, co-discoverer MPC · 24168
24173 SLAS1999 XS1Saint Louis Astronomical SocietyJPL · 24173
24186 Shivanisud1999 XL18Shivani Sud, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24186
24188 Matthewage1999 XS24Matthew Michael Wage, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24188
24189 Lewasserman1999 XR25Louis Eric Wasserman, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24189
24190 Xiaoyunyin1999 XT28Xiaoyun Yin, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24190
24191 Qiaochuyuan1999 XK30Qiaochu Yuan, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24191
24194 Paľuš1999 XU35Pavel Paľuš (born 1936), Slovak astronomer, one of the founders of the Modra Observatory. He has researched solar prominence and lectured at Comenius University in Bratislava (IAU).JPL · 24194
24198 Xiaomengzeng1999 XB39Xiaomeng Zeng, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL · 24198
24199 Tsarevsky1999 XD39Irena Tsarevsky, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24199
24200 Peterbrooks1999 XB40Peter Brooks, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24200

24201–24300

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
24201 Davidkeith1999 XL40David Keith, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24201
24204 Trinkle1999 XZ46Maria Trinkle, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24204
24206 Mariealoia1999 XH48Marie Aloia, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24206
24208 Stelguerrero1999 XC51Stella Guerrero, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24208
24210 Handsberry1999 XM52Joy Handsberry, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24210
24211 Barbarawood1999 XD53Barbara Wood, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24211
24214 Jonchristo1999 XC67Jon Christopher, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24214
24215 Jongastel1999 XN68Jonathan Gastel, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24215
24217 Paulroeder1999 XO70Paul Roeder, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24217
24218 Linfrederick1999 XV70Linda Frederick, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24218
24219 Chrisodom1999 XW71Christopher Odom, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24219
24224 Matthewdavis1999 XU76Matthew Davis, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24224
24226 Sekhsaria1999 XM81Anupama Sekhsaria, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24226
24232 Lanthrum1999 XA92Drew Lanthrum, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24232
24236 Danielberger1999 XS96Daniel Berger, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24236
24238 Adkerson1999 XQ97Timothy Adkerson, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24238
24239 Paulinehiga1999 XX97Pauline Higa, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24239
24240 Tinagal1999 XV99Tina Gallagher, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24240
24245 Ezratty1999 XB102Marla Ezratty, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24245
24249 Bobbiolson1999 XC107Roberta Rae ("Bobbi") Olson, née Russell, American wife of the University of Arizona basketball coach Lute Olson, and fund-raiser for the Arizona Arthritis Center and the Arizona Cancer CenterJPL · 24249
24250 Luteolson1999 XS109Robert Luther ("Lute") Olson, American collegiate Hall of Fame head basketball coach of the University of ArizonaJPL · 24250
24259 Chriswalker1999 XR127Christopher W. Walker, American astronomer, who helped create the Global Network of Astronomical Telescopes photometric data reduction pipelineJPL · 24259
24260 Kriváň1999 XW127Kriváň, a symbolic mountain in the High Tatras, Slovakia MPC · 24260
24261 Judilegault1999 XA130Judith Legault, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24261
24265 Banthonytwarog1999 XU143Barbara J. Anthony-Twarog, American astronomerJPL · 24265
24268 Charconley1999 XN156Charles Conley, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24268
24269 Kittappa1999 XL157Vasantha Kittappa, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24269
24270 Dougskinner1999 XD158Doug Skinner, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24270
24274 Alliswheeler1999 XN167Allison Wheeler, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24274
24277 Schoch1999 XQ169Jane Schoch, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24277
24278 Davidgreen1999 XZ170David Green, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24278
24280 Rohenderson1999 XE172Robin Henderson, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24280
24289 Anthonypalma1999 XO190Anthony Palma, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24289
24292 Susanragan1999 XV191Susan Ragan, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24292
24296 Marychristie1999 XW212Mary Christie, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24296
24297 Jonbach1999 XZ213Jon Bach, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL · 24297

24301–24400

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
24301 Gural1999 XZ233Peter S. Gural (born 1955), a scientist who has applied advanced image processing techniques to both asteroid and meteor detection in ground and space-based systems. JPLMPC · 24301
24303 Michaelrice1999 YYMichael (Mike) L. Rice, American amateur astronomer, co-founder of the New Mexico Skies Observatory near Cloudcroft with his wife LynnJPL · 24303
24304 Lynnrice1999 YZEileen Lynn Rice, American amateur astronomer, co-founder of the New Mexico Skies Observatory near Cloudcroft with her husband MichaelJPL · 24304
24305 Darrellparnell1999 YG4Darrell Parnell, American astronomerJPL · 24305
24308 Cowenco1999 YC9Courtney, Wendy and Cody, offspring of the first discovererJPL · 24308
24316 Anncooper2000 AQ11Ann Simone Cooper, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her animal sciences project.JPL · 24316
24317 Pukarhamal2000 AL12Pukar Hamal, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his animal sciences project.JPL · 24317
24318 Vivianlee2000 AE14Vivian Alice Lee, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, for her behavioral and social sciences project. (ISEF) winnerJPL · 24318
24325 Kaleighanne2000 AB52Kaleigh Anne Eichel, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for her behavioral and social sciences project and Seaborg Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar (SIYSS) selecteeJPL · 24325
24328 Thomasburr2000 AF54Thomas McLean Burr, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his behavioral and social sciences project.JPL · 24328
24331 Alyshaowen2000 AL68Alysha Harper Owen, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her behavioral and social sciences project.JPL · 24331
24332 Shaunalinn2000 AK69Shauna Theresa Linn, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her behavioral and social sciences project.JPL · 24332
24333 Petermassey2000 AA70Peter Hans Massey, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his behavioral and social sciences team project.JPL · 24333
24334 Conard2000 AL71Russell B. Conard, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his biochemistry project.JPL · 24334
24337 Johannessen2000 AF77Liv Helena Johannessen, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her biochemistry project.JPL · 24337
24344 Brianbarnett2000 AB99Brian Gray Barnett, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his biochemistry team project.JPL · 24344
24345 Llaverias2000 AU99Priscila Elena Llaverias, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her biochemistry team project.JPL · 24345
24346 Lehienphan2000 AK100Le Hien Thi Phan, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her biochemistry team project.JPL · 24346
24347 Arthurkuan2000 AF102Arthur Kuan, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his cellular and molecular biology project.JPL · 24347
24351 Fionawood2000 AD104Fiona Winifred Wood, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her cellular and molecular biology project.JPL · 24351
24352 Kapilrama2000 AE104Kapil Vishveshwar Ramachandran, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his cellular and molecular biology project.JPL · 24352
24353 Patrickhsu2000 AG104Patrick David Hsu, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his cellular and molecular biology project.JPL · 24353
24354 Caz2000 AA105Christopher Allen Zimmerman, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his chemistry project.JPL · 24354
24369 Evanichols2000 AE132Eva Megan Nichols, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her chemistry team project.JPL · 24369
24370 Marywang2000 AX139Mary Xue Wang, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her chemistry team project.JPL · 24370
24372 Timobauman2000 AG140Timothy Bauman, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his computer science project.JPL · 24372
24376 Ramesh2000 AB152Vinayak Ramesh, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his computer science project.JPL · 24376
24378 Katelyngibbs2000 AZ154Katelyn Elizabeth Gibbs, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her earth and planetary science project.JPL · 24378
24385 Katcagen2000 AM172Katherine Thompson Cagen, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her earth and planetary science project.JPL · 24385
24386 McLindon2000 AV172Bonnie Joyce McLindon, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her earth and planetary science project.JPL · 24386
24387 Trettel2000 AB174Stephen Jerome Trettel, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his electrical and mechanical engineering project.JPL · 24387
24397 Parkerowan2000 AT186Parker Owan, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his electrical and mechanical engineering project.JPL · 24397

24401–24500

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
24409 Caninquinn2000 AH235Canin Quinn Christell, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his electrical and mechanical engineering project.JPL · 24409
24410 Juliewalker2000 AZ236Julie Emily Walker, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her electrical and mechanical engineering project.JPL · 24410
24411 Janches2000 AU240Diego Janches (born 1967), a space weather scientist at the Goddard Space Flight Center.JPL · 24411
24412 Ericpalmer2000 AM243Eric E. Palmer (born 1968), a research scientist at the Planetary Science Institute in Tucson.JPL · 24412
24413 Britneyschmidt2000 AN243Britney Elyce Schmidt (born 1982), an assistant professor in the department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Tech University.JPL · 24413
24421 Djorgovski2000 BQ33Stanislav George Djorgovski (born 1956) is a Professor of Astronomy at the California Institute of Technology. He has performed fundamental research in many topics, including high-z galaxies, globular clusters, quasars and galactic evolution. He has pioneered the use of advanced computing techniques for astronomical problemsJPL · 24421
24422 Helentressa2000 CF3Helen Tressa D´Couto, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her environmental management project.JPL · 24422
24432 Elizamcnitt2000 CT48Eliza Helen McNitt, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her environmental management project.JPL · 24432
24434 Josephhoscheidt2000 CY112Joseph Hoscheidt, a member of the Mountain Operations team for Steward Observatory at the University of Arizona.JPL · 24434
24438 Michaeloy2000 EV94Michael Jeffrey Loy, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his materials and bioengineering project.JPL · 24438
24439 Yanney2000 EM144Michael (born 1933) and Gail (born 1936) Yanney, American philanthropists and community leaders, based in Omaha, Nebraska.JPL · 24439
24441 Jopek2000 FM29Tadeusz J. Jopek (born 1951), a professor at Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznaņ, Poland. JPLMPC · 24441
24450 Victorchang2000 QC69Victor Peter Chang, Chinese-Australian heart surgeonJPL · 24450
24455 Kaňuchová2000 QF222Zuzana Kanuchová (born 1979), a researcher at the Astronomical Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences.JPL · 24455
24464 Williamkalb2000 SX124William B. Kalb, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his materials and bioengineering project.JPL · 24464
24474 Ananthram2000 VE2Ananth Ram, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his materials and bioengineering project.JPL · 24474
24480 Glavin2000 WA191Daniel P. Glavin (born 1974), an astrobiologist at the Goddard Space Flight Center.JPL · 24480
24484 Chester2000 YV49Shai Matthew Chester, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his materials and bioengineering team project.JPL · 24484
24488 Eliebochner2000 YY111Elie Joshua Bochner, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his materials and bioengineering team project.JPL · 24488
24492 Nathanmonroe2000 YQ131Nathan McKay Monroe, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his energy and transportation project.JPL · 24492
24493 McCommon2000 YT131Steven Richard McCommon, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his environmental sciences project.JPL · 24493
24494 Megmoulding2000 YH132Megan Moulding, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her environmental sciences project.JPL · 24494
24495 Degroff2001 AV1Bill DeGroff (born 1956), Telescope Facilities Manager at Lowell Observatory, was instrumental in realizing the exceptional performance of the Lowell Discovery Telescope (LDT). Prior to his present operational position, he served as Project Manager, and before that Project Engineer during LDT development.JPL · 24495

24501–24600

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
24503 Kero2001 AJ42Johan Kero (born 1978), a scientist at the Swedish Institute of Space PhysicsJPL · 24503
24509 Joycechai2001 BT27Joyce Sophia Chai, a 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for her environmental sciences project.JPL · 24509
24517 Omattage2001 BN71Natalie Saranga Omattage, a 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for her environmental sciences project and recipient of an Intel Foundation Young Scientist AwardJPL · 24517
24520 Abramson2001 CW1Ronit Batya Roth Abramson, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her environmental sciences project.JPL · 24520
24523 Sanaraoof2001 CV3Sana Raoof, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for her mathematical sciences project and recipient of an Intel Foundation Young Scientist AwardJPL · 24523
24524 Kevinhawkins2001 CY3Kevin Kyle Hawkins, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for his mathematical sciences project.JPL · 24524
24526 Desai2001 CA5Kshitij A. Desai, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for his medicine and health sciences project.JPL · 24526
24529 Urbach2001 CW17Jourdan Brandt Urbach, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for his medicine and health sciences project.JPL · 24529
24532 Csabakiss2001 CY21Csaba Kiss (born 1973), an astronomer at the Konkoly Observatory, Budapest, Hungary.JPL · 24532
24533 Kokhirova2001 CR27Gulchekhra I. Kokhirova (born 1962), a scientist at the Institute of Astrophysics of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan.JPL · 24533
24535 Neslušan2001 CA28Lubos Neslušan (born 1960), a meteor astronomer at the Astronomical Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences.JPL · 24535
24538 Charliexie2001 DM5Charlie L. Xie, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for his medicine and health sciences project.JPL · 24538
24541 Hangzou2001 DO16Hang Richard Zou, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for his medicine and health sciences project.JPL · 24541
24546 Darnell2001 DE35Alicia Marie Darnell, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for her medicine and health sciences project.JPL · 24546
24547 Stauber2001 DV36Zachary Jason Stauber, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for his medicine and health sciences project.JPL · 24547
24548 Katieeverett2001 DW42Katie Elizabeth Everett, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for her medicine and health sciences project.JPL · 24548
24549 Jaredgoodman2001 DB69Jared Vega Goodman, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for his medicine and health sciences team project and recipient of a European Union Contest for Young Scientists AwardJPL · 24549
24587 Kapaneus4613 T-2Capaneus, in Greek mythology, son of Hipponous and father of Sthenelus, and one of the Seven against ThebesJPL · 24587

24601–24700

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
24601 Valjean1971 UWWhen Jean Valjean, the central character in Victor Hugo's Les Misérables, was in prison, he was known by the number 24601. By associating this minor planet with Valjean's name, a connection is established with one of the world's greatest works of literatureJPL · 24601
24602 Mozzhorin1972 TEYurij Aleksandrovich Mozzhorin (1920–1998) was one of the organizers and leaders in the field of Soviet space-rocket engineering. He was the founder of the Space Mission Control Center and the director of the Central Research Institute of Machine Building (1961–1990)[7]JPL · 24602
24603 Mekistheus1973 SQMecisteus, Greek mythological character, son of Talaus and father of Euryalus, and according to some accounts one of the Seven against ThebesJPL · 24603
24604 Vasilermakov1973 SP4Ermakov Vasilij Timofeevich (1927–2007) was a priest, a historian of Christianity and a social activist.JPL · 24604
24605 Tsykalyuk1975 VZ8Sergej Alekseevich Tsykalyuk, Russian economistJPL · 24605
24607 Sevnatu1977 PC1Sevastopol National Technical University, UkraineJPL · 24607
24608 Alexveselkov1977 SLAlexej Nikonovich Veselkov, Russian molecular physicist and biophysicistJPL · 24608
24609 Evgenij1978 RA2Evgenij Borisovich Aleksandrov, Russian physicistJPL · 24609
24611 Svetochka1978 SH3Svetlana Anatol'evna Biryukova (born 1967), oldest daughter of the discoverer, graduated from Nizhnij Novgorod University with mathematics and law degrees. She is now a lawyer and is raising two childrenJPL · 24611
24626 Astrowizard1980 TS3David V. ("Dave") Rodrigues, American astronomy teacherJPL · 24626
24637 Ol'gusha1981 RW4Ol'ga Anatol'evna Sazonova (born 1975), youngest daughter of the discoverer, graduated from Simferopol University with a mathematics degree. She lives in New York and is raising three childrenJPL · 24637
24639 Mukhametdinov1982 US6Vladimir Nagimovich Mukhametdinov (born 1946) worked for 46 years as a mechanical and power engineer, then as a teacher in the Technical Lyceum. As an enthusiastic amateur astronomer, he provides tireless assistance in upgrading the electronics of the telescopes at CrAOJPL · 24639
24640 Omiwa1982 XW1The Ōmiwa Shrine is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan. It is located on Miwa-Yama, a mountain located in the southeast of the Yamato Basin, Miwa, Sakurai City, Nara prefecture.JPL · 24640
24641 Enver1983 RS4Enver Elimdarovich Abduraimov, Ukrainian (Crimean) physicianJPL · 24641
24643 MacCready1984 SSPaul MacCready, American engineer, who won the Kremer prize for the first human-powered flying machineJPL · 24643
24645 Šegon1985 PFDamir Šegon (born 1962) has been a dedicated amateur meteor astronomer and mentor for more than three decades. He serves as Secretary of the Astronomical Society "Istra" Pula, Croatia and coordinates the Croatian Meteor Network's database of meteoroid orbital elements.JPL · 24645
24646 Stober1985 PGGunter Stober (born 1979), an expert in radar measurements of meteors and the atmosphere at the Leibniz-Institute of Atmospheric Physics in Kühlungsborn, Germany.JPL · 24646
24647 Maksimachev1985 QL5Astronomer Boris Alexeevich Maksimachev (born 1923) is deputy director of the Moscow planetarium. From 1954 to 1983 he delivered more than 8000 lectures. For 21 years he taught astronavigation to the cosmonauts. He is the author of hundreds of publicationsJPL · 24647
24648 Evpatoria1985 SG2Evpatoria, Crimea, Ukraine, on the occasion of its 2500th anniversary in 2003JPL · 24648
24649 Balaklava1985 SG3Balaklava, Crimea, Ukraine, now part of SebastopolJPL · 24649
24654 Fossett1987 KLSteve Fossett, American millionaire and adventurerJPL · 24654
24658 Misch1987 UXAnthony Misch (born 1951) has made significant contributions to the history of astronomy through his creation and direction of the Lick Observatory Historical Collections. His career in astronomy spans over 30 years from the Mt. Wilson to Lick observatories.JPL · 24658
24662 Gryll1988 GSMatyáš Gryll of Gryllov, Czech astronomer MPC · 24662
24663 Philae1988 PV1Philae, an island (now submerged) in Lake Nasser, Egypt.JPL · 24663
24665 Tolerantia1988 RN3Latin for "tolerance", meaning nowadays tolerating different ideological and religious opinions and behavioursJPL · 24665
24666 Miesvanrohe1988 RZ3Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, German-American architect and designerJPL · 24666
24671 Frankmartin1989 AD7Frank Martin, Swiss composerJPL · 24671
24679 Van Rensbergen1989 VR1Walter van Rensbergen (born 1941), a physicist at the VUB-University in Brussels.JPL · 24679
24680 Alleven1989 YE4"All [of the] even" digitsJPL · 24680
24681 Granados1989 YE6Enrique Granados (1867–1916). a Spanish pianist and a composer of classical music in a uniquely Spanish style.JPL · 24681
24695 Štyrský1990 ST4Jindřich Štyrský (1899–1942) was a Czech Surrealist painter, graphic artist, photographer, poet and editor. The painter Toyen was his artistic partner. They became members of Devetsil and together with Nezval, Teige and Brouk founded The Group of Surrealists in Czechoslovakia in 1934JPL · 24695
24697 Rastrelli1990 SK28Carlo Bartolomeo Rastrelli and Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli, father and son, Italian sculptor and architect, respectivelyJPL · 24697
24699 Schwekendiek1990 TJ7Peter Schwekendiek, German astrophysicistJPL · 24699

24701–24800

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24701 Elyu-Ene1990 VY5Elyu-Ene, "Large River", the Evenk name for the Lena River, one of the longest in the world (4400 km), flowing from the Baikal Mountains to the Laptev seaJPL · 24701
24709 Mitau1991 PE6Ancient name of the Latvian city of JelgavaJPL · 24709
24711 Chamisso1991 PN17Adelbert von Chamisso, German-French poet and botanistJPL · 24711
24712 Boltzmann1991 RP3Ludwig Boltzmann, Austrian physicistJPL · 24712
24713 Ekrutt1991 RE4Joachim Ekrutt, German lawyer, tax consultant, and amateur astronomerJPL · 24713
24728 Scagell1991 VO2Robin Scagell, British author, consultant and broadcaster on astronomyJPL · 24728
24732 Leonardcohen1992 CL2Leonard Cohen (1934–2016) was a Canadian singer, songwriter, poet and novelist. His song "Suzanne" was one of many that became a hit. He was honored with one of the Prince of Asturias awards. Name suggested by K. Leterme.JPL · 24732
24734 Kareness1992 EA1Karen Penelope Steel ("Karen Ess"), British geneticist and elder sister of the discovererJPL · 24734
24748 Nernst1992 ST13Walther Hermann Nernst, German chemistJPL · 24748
24749 Grebel1992 SM17Eva K. Grebel, German astronomerJPL · 24749
24750 Ohm1992 SR17Georg Simon Ohm, German physicistJPL · 24750
24751 Kroemer1992 SS24Herbert Kroemer, German-American physicist and NobelistJPL · 24751
24754 Zellyfry1992 UE6The traditional food Zellyfry is made from potatoes and okra. Zellyfry is similar to Japanese Korokke but has no butter. Its name comes from the fact that it looks like zeni, old Japanese money. Its roots come from the Japanese-Russian war and the Chinese vegetable manjuJPL · 24754
24761 Ahau1993 BW2Kinich Ahau (Ahau-Kin, "Lord of the Sun-face"), Mayan Sun-godJPL · 24761
24778 Nemsu1993 KW1New Mexico State University MPC · 24778
24779 Presque Isle1993 OD2University of Maine at Presque Isle, Presque Isle, Maine, location of a 65-km long scale model of the solar system, on the occasion of its centennial in 2003JPL · 24779
24794 Kurland1993 UB7Kurland or Courland, the ancient (13th–18th centuries) name of the districts Zemgale and Kurzeme of present-day LatviaJPL · 24794

24801–24900

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24818 Menichelli1994 WXMarco Menichelli, Italian amateur astronomer MPC · 24818
24826 Pascoli1995 QN2Giovanni Pascoli (1855–1912), an Italian poet and classical scholarJPL · 24826
24827 Maryphil1995 RAMary Clark (born 1938) and Phil Spahr (born 1938) are the parents of the discoverer.JPL · 24827
24829 Berounurbi1995 SH1The royal Czech town of Beroun was founded in the year 1265, at a strategic position southwest of Prague near the Berounka river. Now an important industrial, transportation and tourist center, the town has a rich history as evidenced by a well-preserved downtown urban zoneJPL · 24829
24837 Mšecké Žehrovice1995 UQ1Mšecké Žehrovice, central Bohemian village, the Czech Republic, known for its remnants of an ancient Celtic sanctuary MPC · 24837
24838 Abilunon1995 UJ2Presumed name of an ancient Celtic town, founded in the 1st century BC on a strategic peninsula of the Vltava river, the Czech Republic MPC · 24838
24847 Polesný1995 WE6Bohumil Polesný, director of the České Budějovice Observatory from 1955 to 1966 MPC · 24847
24856 Messidoro1996 AA4Piero Messidoro (born 1950) is an Italian space engineer who has developed projects and technologies in human and robotic space exploration, notably the International Space Station, new generation transportation systems and moon and Mars missions. He gives international lectures on space exploration system engineeringJPL · 24856
24857 Sperello1996 AH4Sperello di Serego Alighieri (born 1952) is an Italian astrophysicist who made major contributions to the field of extragalactic astronomy. He is a descendant of Dante Alighieri.JPL · 24857
24858 Diethelm1996 BB1Roger Diethelm, Swiss astronomer, editor of the variable-stars bulletin of the Schweizerische Astronomische Gesellschaft, founder of the R. Szafraniec Observatory in MetzerlenJPL · 24858
24862 Hromec1996 DC3Arnost Hromec, Slovak specialist in internal medicine, recipient of the prize and medal of the Slovak Medical Association and of the Reiman medalJPL · 24862
24889 Tamurahosinomura1996 XU32"Tamurahosinomura" ("the star village") opened in 1992 near the Abukumado limestone cave in Fukushima prefecture. The 0.65-m reflector at Hoshinomura Observatory was rendered unrepairable by the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake in March 2011, but was reborn as the "KIZUNA Telescope" in July 2012.JPL · 24889
24890 Amaliafinzi1996 XV32Amalia Ercoli Finzi (born 1937), a professor of Aerospace Mechanics and an Honorary Professor at Politecnico di Milano, is a researcher and an educator in Spaceflight Dynamics and Space Mission Design. She was the P.I. of the SD2 instrument, on board of the Philae lander on Rosetta, to drill and sample comet 67P.JPL · 24890
24898 Alanholmes1997 AR17Alan W. Holmes, American optical engineer and amateur γ-ray burst astronomer, who helped spark the CCD astronomical revolution MPC · 24898
24899 Dominiona1997 AU17Canada, officially the "Dominion of Canada" under the Constitution Acts of 1867 and 1982 MPC · 24899

24901–25000

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24907 Alfredhaar1997 CO4Alfréd Haar, Hungarian mathematicianJPL · 24907
24910 Haruoando1997 CK29Haruo Ando (born 1951), a doctor of internal medicine, is a Japanese amateur astronomer and a member of the Yamagata Astronomical ClubJPL · 24910
24911 Kojimashigemi1997 DUShigemi Kojima (born 1931) built a private observatory in 1974, with a 0.25-m reflector in a dome he opens wholeheartedly to local children and citizens. He is also now an adviser to the Astronomical Society of ShikokuJPL · 24911
24916 Stelzhamer1997 EK11Franz Stelzhamer, Austrian poet and novelist who wrote the words to the Austrian national anthem and whose "s'Hoamatgsang" is the anthem of the Upper Austria province MPC · 24916
24918 Tedkooser1997 EO17Ted Kooser, American poet, Poet Laureate of the United States in 2004JPL · 24918
24919 Teruyoshi1997 ER17Teruyoshi Ibi (born 1956), is a science teacher at a junior high school in Kitakyushu. He is also a well-known amateur astronomer and acted as a branch director of the Fukuoka Astronomical SocietyJPL · 24919
24922 Bechtel1997 EH33Marian Joan Bechtel (born 1994), a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her engineering project.JPL · 24922
24923 Claralouisa1997 EB37Clara Louisa Fannjiang (born 1994), a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search for her engineering project and was also awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair.JPL · 24923
24926 Jinpan1997 GB8Jin Pan (born 1994), a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his bioinformatics and genomics project.JPL · 24926
24927 Brianpalmer1997 GP12Brian Palmer, mentor of a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors.JPL · 24927
24928 Susanbehel1997 GK13Susan Behel, mentor of a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors.JPL · 24928
24930 Annajamison1997 GL17Anna Jamison, mentor of a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors.JPL · 24930
24931 Noeth1997 GO18William Noeth, mentor of a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors.JPL · 24931
24934 Natecovert1997 GK36Nathaniel Covert, mentor of a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors.JPL · 24934
24935 Godfreyhardy1997 HP2Godfrey Harold Hardy, British mathematicianJPL · 24935
24939 Chiminello1997 JRVincenzo Chiminello (1741–1815), nephew of Giuseppe Toaldo, was an Italian astronomer and translatorJPL · 24939
24940 Sankichiyama1997 JY4Sankichiyama mountain is located to the east of Kaminoyama, a hot-spring town in Yamagata prefecture. The mountain is loved by citizens as a hiking courseJPL · 24940
24944 Harish-Chandra1997 LZ4Harish-Chandra, Indian-American mathematicianJPL · 24944
24945 Houziaux1997 LH9Léo Houziaux (born 1932), a Belgian astrophysicist at Liège University, specialized in stellar structure at Mt. Wilson and Palomar.JPL · 24945
24946 Foscolo1997 NQUgo Foscolo (1778–1827), leader of exponent of Neoclassic and Pre-Romanticism Italian literatureJPL · 24946
24947 Hausdorff1997 NU1Felix Hausdorff, German mathematicianJPL · 24947
24948 Babote1997 NU6Babote tower, the former Babote Observatory, Montpellier, France, now the meeting place of the members of the Société Astronomique de MontpellierJPL · 24948
24949 Klačka1997 PZ1Slovak physicist Jozef Klačka (born 1963) is an associate professor at Comenius University, Bratislava. His theoretical research centers on the orbital evolution of dust particles, taking into account various effects (e.g., particle shape, solar wind, Yarkovsky effect)JPL · 24949
24950 Nikhilas1997 QFNikhilas Jonathan Marsden (born 1995) is the first grandson of Brian G. Marsden, a director of the Minor Planet Center.MPC · 24950
24956 Qiannan1997 SN10Qiannan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture (Qiannan), with a population of 4.2 million from 43 ethnic groups, is an autonomous prefecture of Guizhou Province, P.R. China.JPL · 24956
24959 Zielenbach1997 TRBill Zielenbach (born 1943), a former rocket scientist.JPL · 24959
24962 Kenjitoba1997 UX8Kenji Toba (born 1950), Japanese amateur astronomer, discoverer of comet C/1971 E1, and director of the BiStar Observatory (see 14492 Bistar) since its foundationJPL · 24962
24965 Akayu1997 WC2The Japanese town of Akayu is situated in the southern part of Nanyo city in the Yamagata Prefecture.JPL · 24965
24967 Frištenský1998 AX8Gustav Frištenský, Czech wrestler.JPL · 24967
24968 Chernyakhovsky1998 BY12Alexander Chernyakhovsky, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winnerJPL · 24968
24969 Lucafini1998 CD2Luca Fini (born 1952) is an astronomer, software developer and system manager at the Arcetri Observatory in Florence, Italy.MPC · 24969
24974 Macúch1998 HG3Rudolf Macúch, 20th-century Slovak orientalist and humanistJPL · 24974
24976 Jurajtoth1998 HE51Juraj Toth (born 1975), a researcher at the Comenius University in Bratislava.JPL · 24976
24977 Tongzhan1998 HE87Tong Zhan, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winnerJPL · 24977
24981 Shigekimurakami1998 KB5Shigeki Murakami (born 1962), a Japanese amateur astronomer and co-discoverer of comet C/2002 E2JPL · 24981
24984 Usui1998 KQ42Fumihiko Usui (born 1974), a research associate at the University of Tokyo.JPL · 24984
24985 Benuri1998 KW45Benjamin Uri Hoffman, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winnerJPL · 24985
24986 Yalefan1998 KS46Yale Wang Fan, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winnerJPL · 24986
24988 Alainmilsztajn1998 MM2Alain Milsztajn (1955–2007) was a French particle physicist and astronomerJPL · 24988
24994 Prettyman1998 MZ37Thomas H. Prettyman (born 1964), a senior scientist with the Planetary Science Institute.JPL · 24994
24997 Petergabriel1998 OO3Peter Gabriel, English rock musician, cofounder of the Genesis progressive rock groupJPL · 24997
24998 Hermite1998 OQ4Charles Hermite, French mathematicianJPL · 24998
24999 Hieronymus1998 OY4Hieronymus Bosch, Dutch painter MPC · 24999
25000 Astrometria1998 OW5Latin for AstrometryJPL · 25000

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Preceded by
23,001–24,000
Meanings of minor planet names
List of minor planets: 24,001–25,000
Succeeded by
25,001–26,000
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