Meanings of minor planet names: 26001–27000

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]

26001–26100

Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
26002 Angelayeung2001 FL103Angela Yu-Yun Yeung (born 1992) is a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for her materials and bioengineering project. She attends the Davis Senior High School, Davis, CaliforniaJPL · 26002
26003 Amundson2001 FD104Lauren Amundson (born 1984) is the librarian/archivist for Lowell Observatory. As such, she is the curator for the Observatory's historical collection which includes extensive material from Percival Lowell's personal research and travels.JPL · 26003
26004 Loriying2001 FL108Lori Ying (born 1992) is a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for her animal sciences project. She attends the South Side High School, Rockville Centre, New YorkJPL · 26004
26005 Alicezhao2001 FO109Alice Wei Zhao (born 1993) is a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for her materials and bioengineering project. She attends the Sheboygan North High School, Sheboygan, WisconsinJPL · 26005
26007 Lindazhou2001 FQ120Linda Zhou (born 1992) is a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for her biochemistry project. She attends the Academy for Medical Science Technology, Hackensack, New JerseyJPL · 26007
26011 Cornelius2001 FA136Frank Cornelius (born 1961), Engineering Manager at Lowell Observatory, was pivotal in maintaining performance of the Discovery Channel Telescope (DCT) and the Naval Precision Optical Interferometer (NPOI). He previously served as DCT Senior Site Engineer, DCT Site Engineer and NPOI Site Engineer.JPL · 26011
26012 Sanborn2001 FG148Jason Sanborn (born 1975), Night Operations Manager at Lowell Observatory, leads the nightly operations teams at the Discovery Channel Telescope (DCT) and the Naval Precision Optical Interferometer (NPOI). Jason served as a DCT Operator, NPOI Observer and LONEOS Observer.JPL · 26012
26013 Amandalonzo2001 FZ148Amanda Alonzo mentored a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Lynbrook High School, San Jose, CaliforniaJPL · 26013
26027 Cotopaxi4861 P-LCotopaxi, the 5897-m active volcano situated in the Andes in Ecuador, south of Quito.JPL · 26027
26057 Ankaios4742 T-2Ancaeus, in Greek mythology, one of the Argonauts, father of Agapenor.JPL · 26057
26074 Carlwirtz1977 TDCarl Wilhelm Wirtz (1875–1939), German astronomer, the first, in 1924, to prove the existence of a redshift-distance relationship for spiral nebulaeJPL · 26074
26075 Levitsvet1978 PA3Lev Ivanovich Tsvetkov (born 1938), head of the laboratory of radio astronomy of the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory since 2002, is known for designing and developing instrumentation for observations of solar radio emission, for seeking and identifying global oscillations of the sun and for forecasting solar activityJPL · 26075
26080 Pablomarques1980 EFPablo Gutierrez-Marques (born 1975), of the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research, Göttingen, had significant responsibility for the acquisition and processing of the scientific images of Vesta obtained by the Dawn spacecraft.JPL · 26080
26087 Zhuravleva1982 UU8Lyudmila Zhuravleva (born 1946), a Russian–Ukrainian astronomer, discoverer of minor planets, and staff member of the Institute of Theoretical Astronomy (ITA) from 1972 to 1998.JPL · 26087
26092 Norikonoriyuki1987 SFNoriko Shimizu (born 1974) is a daughter of the discoverer. She and her husband, Noriyuki Shimizu (born 1966), regularly participate in public viewing nights at Geisei Observatory.JPL · 26092

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
26119 Duden1991 TN7Konrad Duden (1829–1911), German philologist and author of the Duden, a key dictionary of the German language. It is the basis for uniform orthography in the German-speaking world and has since gone through more than 20 revised editions.JPL · 26119
26122 Antonysutton1992 CS2Antony Cyril Sutton (1925–2002) studied economics at universities in London, Göttingen and California. At Stanford University's Hoover Institution he wrote his three-volume study Western Technology and Soviet Economic Development between 1968 and 1973.JPL · 26122
26127 Otakasakajyo1993 BL2Otakasakajyo is the former name of the medieval castle that stands on a hill with a sweeping view of Kochi City and serves as the city's symbolJPL · 26127
26151 Irinokaigan1994 TT3Irino, a beautiful beach ("kaigan") lined with pine groves, is located in Kuroshio, Kochi prefecture. The town's museum, displaying various objects washed up on the beach and brought by the Kuroshio current from faraway places, captivates the visitors with romantic fascinationJPL · 26151
26168 Kanaikiyotaka1995 WT8Kiyotaka Kanai (born 1951), Japanese amateur astronomer, member of "Ota Uchuno Kai" astronomical group, independent discoverer of comet C/1970 B1 and co-discoverer of asteroid 7752 Otauchunokai.JPL · 26168
26169 Ishikawakiyoshi1995 YYAkiyoshi Ishikawa (born 1955), a Japanese amateur astronomer, is a member of the "Ota Uchuno Kai" astronomical group. A devoted comet observer, he has had more than 1100 visual magnitude estimates published in the International Comet Quarterly since 1980. The name was suggested by A. Nakamura.JPL · 26169
26170 Kazuhiko1996 BH2Kazuhiko Ichikawa (born 1956), a Japanese amateur astronomer, is one of the founders of the Yamaneko Group of Comet Observers and a member of the "Ota Uchuno Kai" astronomical group. An organizer of the Cometary Summer School, an advanced workshop for comet research, he has mentored many amateur comet researchers.JPL · 26170
26177 Fabiodolfi1996 GN2Fabio Dolfi (born 1966), an Italian amateur astronomer who has devoted all his spare time to astronomy. Beginning in 1978, he took a special interest tn the photography of deep-sky objects. Subsequently, he collaborated with the program for astrometry of minor planets at the Pistoia Mountains Astronomical Observatory in San Marcello, Italy.JPL · 26177
26183 Henrigodard1996 HG15Henri Godard (born 1937) is a professor of French literature at the Universities of Diderot and Sorbonne in Paris.JPL · 26183
26194 Chasolivier1997 CO26Charles P. Olivier (1884–1975) was an American astronomer who, with William Denning in England, developed the scientific visual study of meteors. He founded the American Meteor Society in 1911 and led the AMS for decades. He encouraged many young observers, including the discoverer, J. MontaniJPL · 26194
26195 Černohlávek1997 ENIvo Černohlávek (1960–1995) pioneered the Internet in the Czech Republic, cofounded the Czech academic network and helped to establish Brno as a center in information technology. A sportsman awarded the Fair Play prize for the rescue of a colleague on wild water, he died on a river in Norway.JPL · 26195
26197 Bormio1997 FN1The town of Bormio in Italy. Bormio is a very ancient and pleasant village in the Rhaetian Alps, 200 kilometers from Milan. It hosts a biennial meeting on planetary sciences, and the name was suggested by A. Manara on the occasion of the fourth meeting in the series.Src/SrcJPL · 26197
26199 Aileenperry1997 GP13Aileen Perry mentored a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors.JPL · 26199
26200 Van Doren1997 GF17Benjamin Mark Van Doren (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his animal-sciences project.JPL · 26200

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26201 Sayonisaha1997 GD24Sayoni Saha (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her behavioral and social-sciences project.JPL · 26201
26205 Kuratowski1997 LA5Kazimierz Kuratowski (1896–1980), Polish mathematicianJPL · 26205
26210 Lingas1997 RC3Lingas plateau, in the Parc national des Cévennes (Cévennes National Park), site of the Observatoire des PisesJPL · 26210
26214 Kalinga1997 US10UNESCO's Kalinga Prize (bearing the old name of the Indian state of Orissa)JPL · 26214
26223 Enari1997 XB2On 23 November 2001, Akihiko Enari (born 1980) became the first amateur radio operator (call sign JK1ZAM) in Japan to succeed in contacting the International Space Station in the course of the NASA program "Amateur Radio on the ISS"JPL · 26223
26232 Antink1998 QW8Suzanne Antink mentored a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Palo Alto Senior High School, Palo Alto, CaliforniaJPL · 26232
26233 Jimbraun1998 QS11Jim Braun mentored a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Naperville Central High School, Naperville, IllinoisJPL · 26233
26234 Leslibrinson1998 QV12Leslie Brinson mentored a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the North Carolina School of Science & Mathematics, Durham, North CarolinaJPL · 26234
26235 Annemaduggan1998 QU18Annemarie Duggan mentored a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Shrewsbury High School, Shrewsbury, MassachusettsJPL · 26235
26238 Elduval1998 QE32Elizabeth Duval mentored a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Montgomery Blair High School, Silver Spring, MarylandJPL · 26238
26240 Leigheriks1998 QX39Leigh Eriks mentored a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Catholic Central High School, Grand Rapids, MichiganJPL · 26240
26243 Sallyfenska1998 QE42Sally Fenska mentored a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Miami High School, Miami, OklahomaJPL · 26243
26246 Mikelake1998 QN46Michael Lake mentored a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Half Hollow Hills High School West, Dix Hills, New YorkJPL · 26246
26247 Doleonardi1998 QW47Donna Leonardi mentored a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Academy for Medical Science Technology, Hackensack, New JerseyJPL · 26247
26248 Longenecker1998 QZ48Nevin Longenecker mentored a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the John Adams High School, South Bend, IndianaJPL · 26248
26250 Shaneludwig1998 QP51Shane Ludwig mentored a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Woodcrest Christian School, Riverside, CaliforniaJPL · 26250
26251 Kiranmanne1998 QG52Kiran Manne mentored a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Albuquerque Academy, Albuquerque, New MexicoJPL · 26251
26252 Chase1998 QV54David Chase (born 1943) is a member of Lowell Observatory's Advisory Board. As a diligent Board member, David gives generously of his time. He serves on Lowell Observatory's Foundation Board and two other committees. His talent helps Lowell Observatory full its mission.JPL · 26252
26255 Carmarques1998 QW68Carlos Marques mentored a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the State University of New York College of Technology at FarmingdaleJPL · 26255
26259 Marzigliano1998 QK108Gerard Marzigliano mentored a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Division Avenue High School, Levittown, New YorkJPL · 26259
26261 Tinafreeman1998 RL6Tina Freeman (born 1955) has volunteered in the Lowell Observatory Archives since 2012. She has organized and cataloged the correspondence of Lowell Observatory historian William Graves Hoyt.JPL · 26261
26264 McIntyre1998 RH44Nancy McIntyre mentored a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Chaminade College Preparatory, West Hills, CaliforniaJPL · 26264
26266 Andrewmerrill1998 RW47Andrew Merrill mentored a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Catlin Gabel School, Portland, OregonJPL · 26266
26267 Nickmorgan1998 RS50Nicholas Morgan mentored a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Staples High School, Westport, ConnecticutJPL · 26267
26268 Nardi1998 RY55Patricia Nardi mentored a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the George W. Hewlett High School, Hewlett, New YorkJPL · 26268
26269 Marciaprill1998 RG57Marcia Prill mentored a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Madison High School, Madison, New JerseyJPL · 26269
26271 Lindapuster1998 RW63Linda Puster mentored a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Plano West Senior High School, Plano, TexasJPL · 26271
26273 Kateschafer1998 RD71Katherine Schafer mentored a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Harker School, San Jose, CaliforniaJPL · 26273
26275 Jefsoulier1998 SN1Jean Frančois Soulier (born 1966), a specialized educator and dedicated comet observer.JPL · 26275
26276 Natrees1998 SL4Nathaniel Paul Rees, grandson of the discovererJPL · 26276
26277 Ianrees1998 SM4Ian Hudson Rees, grandson of the discovererJPL · 26277
26283 Oswalt1998 ST58Terry Oswalt (born 1952) is an American astronomer working in the fields of stellar and planetary astronomy. He has led or participated in observing campaigns for numerous occultations involving the Moon, planets and minor solar system bodies, including one of the first determinations of the size, shape, and density of 1 Ceres.JPL · 26283
26284 Johnspahn1998 SZ59John Spahn (born 1944) has volunteered at Lowell Observatory since 2012. He has helped with various projects in Development, Archives, the volunteer program and the business office, including donor research and the cataloging of books, glass plate negatives, and other artifacts.JPL · 26284
26285 Lindaspahn1998 SS61Linda Spahn (born 1945) has volunteered at Lowell Observatory since 2012. She has helped with projects in the Archives, such as cataloging, and has also contributed her skills to gardening and beautifying the Lowell campus.JPL · 26285
26291 Terristaples1998 SU106Terri Staples mentored a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Red River High School, Grand Forks, North DakotaJPL · 26291
26293 Van Muyden1998 SD110David Van Muyden mentored a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Davis Senior High School, Davis, CaliforniaJPL · 26293
26295 Vilardi1998 SD112Virginia Vilardi mentored a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Wetumpka High School, Wetumpka, AlabamaJPL · 26295
26298 Dunweathers1998 SD124Duncan Weathers mentored a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Texas Academy of Mathematics & Science, Denton, TexasJPL · 26298
26300 Herbweiss1998 ST134Herb Weiss mentored a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the South Side High School, Rockville Centre, New YorkJPL · 26300

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26301 Hellawillis1998 SB136Hella Willis mentored a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Sheboygan North High School, Sheboygan, WisconsinJPL · 26301
26302 Zimolzak1998 ST142Matt Zimolzak mentored a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the William Fremd High School, Palatine, IllinoisJPL · 26302
26307 Friedafein1998 SE163Frieda Rose Fein (born 1991) is a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for her behavioral and social sciences project. She attends the John Adams High School, South Bend, IndianaJPL · 26307
26312 Ciardi1998 TG34David Ciardi (born 1969) is an astronomer at the California Institute of Technology. His research interests include detection, validation and characterization of extrasolar planets, as well as characterization of young stellar objects.JPL · 26312
26313 Lorilombardi1998 TK34Lori Lombardi (born 1955) has volunteered in the Lowell Observatory Archives since 2013. She has assisted with moving materials to the Putnam Collection Center and organizing and cataloging collections.JPL · 26313
26314 Škvorecký1998 UJ1Josef Škvorecký (1924–2012), Czech-Canadian writer and publisher of the post-World War II generationMPC · 26314
26319 Miyauchi1998 UM23Miyauchi town is situated in the southern part of Nanyo city, Yamagata, Japan.JPL · 26319
26323 Wuqijin1998 VX8Wu Qijin (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her animal-sciences project. She attends the Fuzhou No. 1 Middle School, Fuzhou, Fujian, ChinaJPL · 26323
26328 Litomyšl1998 WQLitomyšl, a medieval town located in eastern Bohemia, Czech Republic. This traditional cultural center is known for its architectural monuments, including a Renaissance castle and a square surrounded by Renaissance and baroque houses. It is the birthplace of composer Bedřich Smetana and astronomer Zdeněk Kopal.MPC · 26328
26331 Kondamuri1998 WC10Neil Kondamuri (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his animal-sciences project. He attends the Munster High School, Munster, Indiana, U.S.AJPL · 26331
26332 Alyssehrlich1998 WW10Alyssa Chelsea Ehrlich (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her animal-sciences project. She attends the South Side High School, Rockville Centre, New York, U.S.AJPL · 26332
26333 Joachim1998 WU11Gabriel Thailand Joachim (born 1993) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his animal-sciences project. He attends the Cibola High School, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.AJPL · 26333
26334 Melimcdowell1998 WD15Melissa Severn McDowell (born 1992) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her animal-sciences team project. She attends the Saint Joseph's Academy, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.AJPL · 26334
26336 Mikemcdowell1998 WC17Michael Charles McDowell (born 1995) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his animal-sciences team project. He attends the Catholic High School, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.AJPL · 26336
26337 Matthewagam1998 WJ19Matthew Samuel Agam (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his behavioral- and social-sciences project. He attends the Beaverton High School, Beaverton, Oregon, U.S.AJPL · 26337
26340 Evamarková1998 XY8Eva Marková (born 1949), a Czech astronomer interested in solar astronomy who has led eight expeditions to observe total solar eclipses. Since 1986 she has served as director of the Úpice Observatory, where she is also engaged in astronomy education, including summer youth astronomy camps.JPL · 26340
26345 Gedankien1998 XQ77Tamara Gedankien (born 1992) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her behavioral- and social-sciences project. She attends the Escola Brasileira Israelita Chaim Nachman Bialik, São Paulo, BrazilJPL · 26345
26355 Grueber1998 YL8Johann Grueber, (1623–1680) was a Jesuit priest, missionary, mathematician and astronomer at the Chinese imperial court from 1659 to 1661. He returned to Europe from China by the overland route and published the very first travelogue describing Tibet.JPL · 26355
26356 Aventini1998 YE10Andrea Aventini (born 1952), Italian amateur astronomer at the Pistoia Mountains Astronomical ObservatoryJPL · 26356
26357 Laguerre1998 YK10Edmond Laguerre (1834–1886), French mathematicianJPL · 26357
26368 Alghunaim1999 CJ37Abdulaziz Khalid Alghunaim (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his behavioral- and social-sciences project. He attends the Asrary School, Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaJPL · 26368
26376 Roborosa1999 EB3Róbert Rosa (1964–1994), a Slovak amateur astronomer and computer graphic designer who participated in the development of the graphic layout of the Slovak bimonthly journal Kozmos. He died in an accident at Fačkovské sedlo during the eleventh astronomy bike tour "Ebicykl"JPL · 26376
26382 Charlieduke1999 LT32Charles Duke (born 1935) is a retired American astronaut, test pilot and U.S. Air Force officer. In 1972 he became the 10th and youngest person to walk on the Moon, serving as lunar module pilot for the Apollo 16 mission.JPL · 26382
26386 Adelinacozma1999 RC171Adelina Corina Cozma (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her behavioral- and social-sciences project. She attends the Bayview Secondary School, Richmond Hill, Ontario, CanadaJPL · 26386
26389 Poojarambhia1999 TO151Pooja Rambhia (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her biochemistry project. She attends the Jericho High School, Jericho, New York, U.S.AJPL · 26389
26390 Rušin1999 UX2Vojtech Rušin (born 1942), a Slovak solar physicist known for his contribution to dynamics of prominences and corona. He was one of the first observers at the Lomnický štít coronal station and greatly engaged in its further development.JPL · 26390
26393 Scaffa1999 VT35Alejandro Mariano Scaffa (born 1992) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his biochemistry project. He attends the Escola Americana de Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, BrazilJPL · 26393
26394 Kandola1999 VE53Manjinder Singh Kandola (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his biochemistry project. He attends the Queens High School for the Sciences at York College, Jamaica, New York, U.S.AJPL · 26394
26395 Megkurohara1999 VK150Megan M. Kurohara (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her biochemistry team project. She attends the Hilo High School, Hilo, Hawaii, U.S.AJPL · 26395
26396 Chengjingjie1999 VQ169Cheng Jingjie (born 1994) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her cellular- and molecular-biology project. She attends the Raffles Girls' School, SingaporeJPL · 26396
26397 Carolynsinow1999 VB185Carolyn Sinow (born 1992) was awarded first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her cellular- and molecular-biology project. She attends the Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estates, California, U.S.AJPL · 26397
26399 Rileyennis1999 VG189Riley C. Ennis (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his cellular- and molecular-biology project. He attends the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.AJPL · 26399
26400 Roshanpalli1999 VJ190Roshan Palli (born 1994) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his cellular- and molecular-biology team project. He attends the Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.AJPL · 26400

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26401 Sobotište1999 WXSobotište, a village in southwestern Slovakia, home of an astronomical observatoryJPL · 26401
26411 Jocorbferg1999 XA40Joseph Corbett Ferguson (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his cellular- and molecular-biology team project. He currently works as a research scientist at NASA Ames Research CenterJPL · 26411
26412 Charlesyu1999 XR60Charles Cheng Yu (born 1994) was awarded first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his cellular- and molecular-biology team project. He attends the Wheatley School, Old Westbury, New York, U.S.AJPL · 26412
26414 Amychyao1999 XS65Amy Cindy Chyao (born 1994) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her chemistry project. She attends the Williams High School, Plano, Texas, U.S.AJPL · 26414
26417 Michaelgord1999 XO87Michael Aaron Gord (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his chemistry project. He attends the Dayton Christian High School, Miamisburg, Ohio, U.S.AJPL · 26417
26422 Marekbuchman1999 XV131Marek Buchman (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his chemistry project. He attends the School for Extraordinary Gifted Children, Bratislava, SlovakiaJPL · 26422
26424 Jacquelihung1999 XT152Hung Jacqueline (born 1991) was awarded first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her chemistry team project. She attends the Taipei Municipal First Girls' Senior High School, Taipei City, Chinese TaipeiJPL · 26424
26425 Linchichieh1999 XR156Lin Chi-Chieh (born 1992) was awarded first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her chemistry team project. She attends the Taipei Municipal First Girls' Senior High School, Taipei City, Chinese TaipeiJPL · 26425
26426 Koechl1999 XB158Juergen Koechl (born 1990) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his chemistry team project. He attends the HTL Braunau am Inn, Braunau am Inn, AustriaJPL · 26426
26429 Andiwagner1999 XG170Andreas Wagner (born 1990) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his chemistry team project. He attends the HTL Braunau am Inn, Braunau am Inn, AustriaJPL · 26429
26430 Thomwilkason1999 XW176Thomas Frederick Wilkason (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his computer-science project. He attends the Mount de Sales Academy, Macon, Georgia, U.S.AJPL · 26430
26433 Michaelyurko1999 XK215Michael Christopher Yurko (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his computer-science project. He attends the Detroit Catholic Central High School, Novi, Michigan, U.S.AJPL · 26433
26441 Nanayakkara2000 AX33Ganindu Nanayakkara (born 1990) was awarded first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his computer-science project. He attends the Ananda College, Colombo, Sri LankaJPL · 26441
26442 Matfernandez2000 AK41Matthew Fernandez (born 1993) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his computer-science team project. He attends the Oregon Episcopal School, Portland, Oregon, U.S.AJPL · 26442
26447 Akrishnan2000 AX67Akash Krishnan (born 1994) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his computer-science team project. He attends the Oregon Episcopal School, Portland, Oregon, U.S.AJPL · 26447
26448 Tongjili2000 AC76Tongji Li (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her earth-science project. She attends the Hershey High School, Hershey, Pennsylvania, U.S.AJPL · 26448
26450 Tanyapetach2000 AQ85Tanya Nicole Petach (born 1994) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her earth-science project. She attends the Fairview High School, Boulder, Colorado, U.S.AJPL · 26450
26451 Khweis2000 AB86Majdolene Ziad Khweis (born 1993) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her earth-science project. She attends the Taos High School, Taos, New Mexico, U.S.AJPL · 26451
26455 Priyamshah2000 AP95Priyam C. Shah (born 1992) was awarded first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his earth-science team project. He attends the Sunset High School, Portland, Oregon, U.S.AJPL · 26455
26457 Naomishah2000 AL105Naomi C. Shah (born 1995) was awarded first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her earth-science team project. She attends the Sunset High School, Portland, Oregon, U.S.AJPL · 26457
26458 Choihyuna2000 AC110Choi Hyun-A (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her earth-science team project. She attends the Damyang High School, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do, South KoreaJPL · 26458
26459 Shinsubin2000 AD117Shin Subin (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her earth-science team project. She attends the Damyang High School, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do, South KoreaJPL · 26459
26462 Albertcui2000 AL126Albert Cui (born 1991) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical- and mechanical-engineering project. He attends the Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah, U.S.AJPL · 26462
26466 Zarrin2000 AA142David Andrew Zarrin (born 1995) was awarded first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical- and mechanical-engineering project. He attends the Saratoga High School, Saratoga, California, U.S.AJPL · 26466
26467 Jamespopper2000 AX142James Sinclair Popper (born 1992) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical- and mechanical-engineering project. He attends the Marlborough College, Marlborough, Wiltshire, United KingdomJPL · 26467
26468 Ianchan2000 AO143Ian Chan (born 1991) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical- and mechanical-engineering team project. He attends the Plano East Senior High School, Plano, Texas, U.S.AJPL · 26468
26471 Tracybecker2000 AS152Tracy Michelle Becker (born 1986) determined the shapes of the components of asteroid (153591) 2001 SN263, the first triple-asteroid system discovered in the near-Earth population. She did this work as a student working at the Arecibo Observatory, earning a Ph.D. in 2016.JPL · 26471
26474 Davidsimon2000 AA175David Szabolcs Simon (born 1991) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical- and mechanical-engineering team project. He attends the Szent Margit Secondary School, Budapest, HungaryJPL · 26474
26475 Krisztisugar2000 AD185Krisztina Sugar (born 1991) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her electrical- and mechanical-engineering team project. She attends the Szent Margit Secondary School, Budapest, HungaryJPL · 26475
26478 Cristianrosu2000 AM197Cristian Emilian Rosu (born 1991) was awarded first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical- and mechanical-engineering team project. He attends the Emanuil Gojdu National College, Oradea, Bihor, RomaniaJPL · 26478
26485 Edwinpost2000 AD231Edwin Post (born 1955) is a member of Lowell Observatory's Advisory Board. Ed supports Lowell Observatory in its mission to bring astronomical research results to the general public. Ed is a software engineer who specializes in graphic design and animation.JPL · 26485
26488 Beiser2000 AB242Antoinette S. Beiser (born 1956), Lowell Observatory's librarian for twenty years, now concentrates on fundraisingJPL · 26488
26493 Paulsucala2000 BQ16Paul Stelian Sucala (born 1991) was awarded first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical- and mechanical-engineering team project. He attends the Silvania National College, Zalau, Rhode Island, U.S.AJPL · 26493
26495 Eichorn2000 BX22Will Eichorn (born 1943), an amateur astronomer and retired Dow Chemical optical technician, living in Bay City, Michigan.JPL · 26495
26498 Dinotina2000 CV1Dino and Tina Grifoni, uncle and aunt of Italian astronomer Andrea Boattini who co-discovered this minor planetJPL · 26498
26500 Toshiohino2000 CC2Toshio Hino (born 1950), Japanese astronomerJPL · 26500

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26501 Sachiko2000 CP2Sachiko Nagata, teacher of Oshibana, the Japanese art of arranging pressed flowersJPL · 26501
26502 Traviscole2000 CQ5Travis Cole Sylvester (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental-management project. He attends the Greybull High School, Greybull, Wyoming, U.S.AJPL · 26502
26503 Avicramer2000 CA9Avilash Kalpathy Cramer (born 1993) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental-management project. He attends the West Linn High School, West Linn, Oregon, U.S.AJPL · 26503
26504 Brandonli2000 CM17Brandon Li (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental-management project. He attends the Jericho High School, Jericho, New York, U.S.AJPL · 26504
26505 Olextokarev2000 CX21Olexandr Tokarev (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental-management project. He attends the Chemical Ecological Lyceum, Dnipropetrovsk, UkraineJPL · 26505
26507 Mikelin2000 CC29Michael Lin (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental-management team project. He attends the Robert Louis Stevenson Upper School, Pebble Beach, California, U.S.AJPL · 26507
26508 Jimmylin2000 CD29Jimmy Lin (born 1994) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental-management team project. He attends the Robert Louis Stevenson Upper School, Pebble Beach, California, U.S.AJPL · 26508
26513 Newberry2000 CP47William Cummings Newberry (born 1991) was awarded first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his materials-and-bioengineering project. He attends the Greenwich High School, Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S.AJPL · 26513
26518 Bhuiyan2000 CM65Mubarrat Nuvid Bhuiyan (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her materials-and-bioengineering project. She attends the Jericho High School, Jericho, New York, U.S.AJPL · 26518
26522 Juliapoje2000 CZ83Julia Elizabeth Poje (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her materials-and-bioengineering project. She attends the Valley Stream South High School, Valley Stream, New York, U.S.AJPL · 26522
26526 Jookayhyun2000 CP86Joo Kay Hyun (born 1992) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her materials-and-bioengineering project. She attends the Changduk Girls High School, Seoul, South KoreaJPL · 26526
26527 Leasure2000 CH87Audrey Christine Leasure (born 1993) was awarded first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her materials-and-bioengineering team project. She attends the Lake Highland Preparatory School, Orlando, Florida, U.S.AJPL · 26527
26528 Genniferubin2000 CL92Gennifer Reid Rubin (born 1992) was awarded first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her materials-and-bioengineering team project. She attends the Lake Highland Preparatory School, Orlando, Florida, U.S.AJPL · 26528
26530 Lucferreira2000 CY96Lucas Strasburg Ferreira (born 1991) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his materials-and-bioengineering team project. He attends the Fundacao Escola Tecnica Liberato Salzano Vieira da Cunha, Novo Hamburgo, Rio Grande do Sul, BrazilJPL · 26530
26532 Eduardoboff2000 CZ102Eduardo Trierweiler Boff (born 1991) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his materials-and-bioengineering team project. He attends the Fundacao Escola Tecnica Liberato Salzano Vieira da Cunha, Novo Hamburgo, Rio Grande do Sul, BrazilJPL · 26532
26533 Aldering2000 CG108Greg Aldering (born 1962), a member of Supernova Cosmology Project studying the use of Type Ia supernovae for determining cosmological parameters.JPL · 26533
26537 Shyamalbuch2000 DA5Shyamal Buch (born 1995) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his energy-and-transportation project. He attends the Vista del Lago High School, Folsom, California, U.S.AJPL · 26537
26541 Garyross2000 DV15Gary Ross (born 1945) has served on the executive board of the Grand Rapids Astronomical Society and Warren Astronomical Society in southern Michigan. He has also been instrumental in the operation of the James C. Veen observatory in Lowell, Michigan, for over 40 years.JPL · 26541
26544 Ajjarapu2000 DN37Avanthi Sai Ajjarapu (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her energy-and-transportation project. She attends the Ames High School, Ames, Iowa, U.S.AJPL · 26544
26545 Meganperkins2000 DK39Megan Lynn Perkins (born 1994) was awarded first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her energy-and-transportation project. She attends the duPont Manual High School, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.AJPL · 26545
26546 Arulmani2000 DH41Dheevesh Arulmani (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his energy-and-transportation project. He attends the Gordon Graydon Memorial Secondary School, Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaJPL · 26546
26548 Joykutty2000 DF56Anna Maria Joykutty (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her energy-and-transportation project. She attends the American Heritage School, Plantation, Florida, U.S.AJPL · 26548
26549 Tankanran2000 DZ57Tan Kan-Ran (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his energy-and-transportation team project. He attends the Beijing No. 4 High School, Beijing, ChinaJPL · 26549
26551 Shenliangbo2000 DS73Shen Liang-Bo (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his energy-and-transportation team project. He attends the Beijing No. 4 High School, Beijing, ChinaJPL · 26551
26557 Aakritijain2000 DS107Aakriti Jain (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her energy-and-transportation team project. She attends the Lynbrook High School, San Jose, California, U.S.AJPL · 26557
26559 Chengcheng2000 EX29Cheng Cheng (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her energy-and-transportation team project. She attends the Lynbrook High School, San Jose, California, U.S.AJPL · 26559
26575 Andreapugh2000 ES89Andrea Aleah Pugh (born 1994) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her environmental-science project. She attends the Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy, Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.AJPL · 26575
26578 Cellinekim2000 EH92Celline Kim (born 1992) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her environmental-science project. She attends the Manhasset High School, Manhasset, New York, U.S.AJPL · 26578
26586 Harshaw2000 EF116Richard Harshaw (born 1951) is an Arizona amateur astronomer who makes measurements of double stars. He has served in numerous official positions with astronomy clubsJPL · 26586
26591 Robertreeves2000 ET141Robert Reeves (born 1946) is the author of several books on digital astronomical imaging and of numerous popular articles on various topics in astronomy and space scienceJPL · 26591
26592 Maryrenfro2000 EE144Mary Renfro Reeves (born 1957) is a physical therapist in San Antonio, TexasJPL · 26592
26593 Perrypat2000 EC145Perry Remaklus (born 1939) and Patricia Remaklus (born 1941), the founders, owners, and operators of the Willmann-Bell astronomy book publishing firm and long-time members of the Springfield Telescope Makers.JPL · 26593

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26605 Hanley2000 FS26Jennifer Hanley (born 1984) is a tenure-track astronomer at Lowell Observatory. Her research interests involve the stability and spectral properties of ices at low pressures with relevance to the outer solar system, especially Titan and Pluto.JPL · 26605
26611 Madzlandon2000 FT41Madeline Maley Landon (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her environmental-science project. She attends the Friendswood High School, Friendswood, Texas, U.S.AJPL · 26611
26612 Sunsetastro2000 FL55Founded in 1975, the Sunset Astronomical Society serves the Saginaw-Bay City-Midland tri-cities area of mid-Michigan.JPL · 26612
26618 Yixinli2000 GX24Yixin Li (born 1993) was awarded first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her environmental-science team project. She attends the Ballard High School, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.AJPL · 26618
26620 Yihuali2000 GQ45Yihua Li (born 1993) was awarded first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her environmental-science team project. She attends the Ballard High School, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.AJPL · 26620
26622 Maxwimberley2000 GH75Maxim Ilya Wimberley (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his mathematical-sciences project. He attends the Liberal Arts and Science Academy, Austin, Texas, U.S.AJPL · 26622
26629 Zahller2000 GZ132Cordelia Zahller Luginbuhl (the discoverer's mother), and the Zahller familyJPL · 26629
26634 Balasubramanian2000 HX51Anirudha Balasubramanian (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his mathematical-sciences project. He attends the Saint Albans School, Washington, D.C., U.S.AJPL · 26634
26639 Murgaš2000 JB7Jozef Murgaš (1864–1929), Slovak inventor, architect, botanist, painter, patriot, and Roman Catholic priestJPL · 26639
26640 Bahýľ2000 JV10Ján Bahýľ (1856–1916), Slovak engineer and aeronautical pioneer who was one of the early inventors of the helicopterJPL · 26640
26642 Schlenoff2000 JJ55Philip Samuel Schlenoff (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his medicine and health-sciences project. He attends the Maclay School, Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.AJPL · 26642
26652 Klinglesmith2000 QH219Daniel A. Klinglesmith III (1939–2019) was an American astrophysicist and photometrist from Indiana University who has devoted himself to both youth science education and asteroid rotation studies at Etscorn Observatory (719) of New Mexico Tech, a site of the asteroid-oriented Summer Science Program (Src, AAS).JPL · 26652
26653 Amymeyer2000 RY52Amy Elizabeth Meyer (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her medicine and health-sciences project. She attends the Oakville Senior High School, St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.AJPL · 26653
26654 Ericjohnson2000 RH103Eric Johnson (born 1963) is a member of Lowell Observatory's Advisory Board and is helping Lowell fulfill its mission. Eric serves on Lowell's Technology Committee and donated a 17-inch CDK Telescope to the Giovale Open Deck Observatory for the benefit of the general public.JPL · 26654
26656 Samarenae2000 SN160Samantha Renae Prabakaran (born 1996) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her medicine and health-sciences project. She attends the Fort Myers High School, Fort Myers, Florida, U.S.AJPL · 26656
26659 Skirda2000 VY29Olga Y. Skirda (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her medicine and health-sciences project. She attends the Health Careers High School, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.AJPL · 26659
26660 Samahalpern2000 VG33Samantha Brooke Halpern (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her medicine and health-sciences project. She attends the Roslyn High School, Roslyn Heights, New York, U.S.AJPL · 26660
26661 Kempelen2000 WY67Wolfgang von Kempelen (1734–1804), Hungarian polymath, mechanic and inventorJPL · 26661
26664 Jongwon2000 YB7Jong Hyuck Won (born 1992) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his medicine and health-sciences project. He attends the Langley High School, McLean, Virginia, U.S.AJPL · 26664
26665 Sidjena2000 YF60Siddhartha Gautama Jena (born 1994) was awarded first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his medicine and health-sciences project. He attends the International Academy, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, U.S.AJPL · 26665
26666 Justinto2000 YN97Justin To (born 1992) was awarded first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his medicine and health-sciences project. He attends the Oak Grove High School, San Jose, California, U.S.AJPL · 26666
26667 Sherwinwu2001 AS41Sherwin Zhang Wu (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his medicine and health-sciences project. He attends the Detroit Country Day School, Beverly Hills, Michigan, U.S.AJPL · 26667
26668 Tonyho2001 BV7Tony Ho (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his medicine and health-sciences team project. He attends the Lynbrook High School, San Jose, California, U.S.AJPL · 26668
26671 Williamlopes2001 DQ73William Lopes (born 1989) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his microbiology project. He attends the Fundacao Escola Tecnica Liberato Salzano Vieira da Cunha, Novo Hamburgo, Rio Grande do Sul, BrazilJPL · 26671
26672 Ericabrooke2001 DR74Erica Brooke Portnoy (born 1993) was awarded first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her microbiology project. She attends the Commack High School, Commack, New York, U.S.AJPL · 26672
26679 Thomassilver2001 FX5Thomas Scott Silver (born 1993) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his microbiology project. He attends the Bergen Academy for Medical Science and Technology, Hackensack, New Jersey, U.S.AJPL · 26679
26680 Wangchristi2001 FL8Wang Kun Christina (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her microbiology project. She attends the Shanghai American School, Shanghai, ChinaJPL · 26680
26681 Niezgay2001 FQ8Augusto German Niez Gay (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his microbiology project. He attends the Instituto San Jose Adoratrices, Concordia, Entre Rios, ArgentinaJPL · 26681
26682 Evanfletcher2001 FV8Evan Haley Fletcher (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his physics-and-astronomy project. He attends the Kalamazoo Area Mathematics and Science Center, Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.AJPL · 26682
26685 Khojandi2001 FK44Aryan Iden Khojandi (born 1991) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his physics-and-astronomy project. He attends the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.AJPL · 26685
26686 Ellenprice2001 FT45Ellen Marie Price (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her physics-and-astronomy project. She attends the Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.AJPL · 26686
26688 Wangenevieve2001 FZ54Genevieve Ying Wang (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her physics-and-astronomy team project. She attends the Grosse Pointe South High School, Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, U.S.AJPL · 26688
26689 Smorrison2001 FD56Stephen J. Morrison (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his physics-and-astronomy team project. He attends the Grosse Pointe North High School, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, U.S.AJPL · 26689
26691 Lareegardner2001 FZ76Laree Danielle Gardner (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her physics-and-astronomy team project. She attends the Grosse Pointe North High School, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, U.S.AJPL · 26691
26693 Katharinecorbin2001 FP87Katharine "Kay" Corbin (born 1944) is a member of Lowell Observatory's Advisory Board and is the great grand-niece of Percival Lowell. Kay is a member of Lowell's Executive Committee and Investment Committee. Kay has a science degree from Harvard University.JPL · 26693
26694 Wenxili2001 FR98Wenxi Li (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her plant-sciences project. She attends the Thomas Chilton Jasper High School, Plano, Texas, U.S.AJPL · 26694
26696 Gechenzhang2001 FE112Gechen Zhang (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his plant-sciences project. He attends the Rockwood Summit High School, Fenton, Missouri, U.S.AJPL · 26696
26699 Masoncole2001 FZ128Mason Cole McFarland (born 1992) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his plant-sciences project. He attends the Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.AJPL · 26699

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26703 Price2001 FB144David R. Price (born 1962) is a member of Lowell Observatory's Advisory Board who helps Lowell fulfill its mission statement to "maintain quality public education and outreach programs." David supports Lowell Observatory's Native American Astronomy Outreach Program.JPL · 26703
26707 Navrazhnykh2001 FP155Luizetta Vadimovna Navrazhnykh (born 1994) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her plant-sciences project. She attends the Florida Atlantic University High School, Boca Raton, Florida, U.S.AJPL · 26707
26711 Rebekahbau2001 FQ170Rebekah Bau (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her plant-sciences team project. She attends the Cedar Shoals High School, Athens, Georgia, U.S.AJPL · 26711
26713 Iusukyin2001 GRIu Suk-yin (born 1932), a passionate school teacher who gave lifetime support to her husband Joseph Liu, the founder of the Hong Kong Space Museum and the "Father of Amateur Astronomy" in Hong Kong.JPL · 26713
26715 South Dakota2001 HJSouth Dakota, where the discovery site, the Badlands Observatory, is situatedJPL · 26715
26717 Jasonye2001 HL5Jason Ye (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his plant-sciences team project. He attends the Cedar Shoals High School, Athens, Georgia, U.S.AJPL · 26717
26720 Yangxinyan2001 HB6Yang Xinyan (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her biochemistry team project. She attends the No. 7 High School of Chengdu City, Chengdu, Sichuan, ChinaJPL · 26720
26727 Wujunjun2001 HK10Wu Junjun (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his biochemistry team project. He attends the No. 7 High School of Chengdu City, Chengdu, Sichuan, ChinaJPL · 26727
26728 Luwenqi2001 HM10Lu Wenqi (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her biochemistry team project. She attends the No. 7 High School of Chengdu City, Chengdu, Sichuan, ChinaJPL · 26728
26732 Damianpeach2001 HB16Damian Peach (born 1978) is a British planetary observer and core member of the British Astronomical Association who makes tremendous contributions to planetary imaging and promoted amateur-professional collaboration. His outstanding planetary images have been published in astronomical and scientific publications.JPL · 26732
26733 Nanavisitor2001 HC16Nana Visitor (Nana Tucker), American actress MPC · 26733
26734 Terryfarrell2001 HG16Terry Farrell (Theresa Lee Farrell), American actress MPC · 26734
26736 Rojeski2001 HM27Hannah Rojeski (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her biochemistry team project. She attends the Hilo High School, Hilo, Hawaii, U.S.AJPL · 26736
26737 Adambradley2001 HQ28Adam Bradley Halverson (born 1991) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical- and mechanical-engineering project. He attends the Garretson High School, Garretson, South Dakota, U.S.AJPL · 26737
26738 Lishizhen2001 HB32Li Shizhen (1518–1593) was a Chinese herbalist. It took him 28 years to complete his Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), with details of 1800 drugsJPL · 26738
26739 Hemaeberhart2001 HV32Heather Marie Eberhart (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her environmental-management project. She attends the Bellarmine Preparatory School, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.AJPL · 26739
26740 Camacho2001 HN34Martin Ayalde Camacho (born 1995) was awarded first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his mathematical-sciences project. He attends the Central High School, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.AJPL · 26740
26743 Laichinglung2001 HE38Lai Ching Lung (born 1948) is a Hong Kong medical physician and a leading liver specialist. He has been a Professor of Medicine and Hepatology at the University of Hong Kong since 2003, where he has trained many physicians.JPL · 26743
26744 Marthahaynes2001 HF43Martha P. Haynes (born 1951) is an American astronomer at Cornell University who has used radio, infrared, optical, and ultraviolet observations to probe the formation, evolution and content of galaxies and clusters. She has been a leader in the ALFALFA survey and the forthcoming CCAT-prime wide-field submillimeter telescope.JPL · 26744
26757 Bastei2001 KU17The Bastei, a 193 m rock in the middle of the Elbsandsteingebirge (eastern Germany's "Saxon Switzerland"), rising above the Elbe riverJPL · 26757
26761 Stromboli2033 P-LStromboli island and volcanoJPL · 26761
26763 Peirithoos2706 P-LPeirithoos, mythological friend of Theseus and father of the Greek hero PolypoitesJPL · 26763
26793 Bolshoi1977 AC2Located in the center of Moscow, the Bolshoi Theater of opera and ballet is the largest in Russia and one of the most significant in the world. Its history began in 1776, when the province procurator prince Petr Vasil'evich Urusov received the decree of Catherine II and started building the theaterJPL · 26793
26794 Yukioniimi1977 DG3Niimi Yukio (born 1937) analyzed the relation between the coordinate system of the Fourth Fundamental Catalog (FK4) and that of the Planetary Dynamical Theory (DE200, VSOP82) with modern observations of planets. His result obtained from Mars observations was used by Fricke to determine the correction to the FK4 Equinox.JPL · 26794
26795 Basilashvili1978 SD8Oleg Valerianovich Basilashvili (born 1934) has been honored as a People's Artist of the USSR and a state prize laureate of Russia along with many other domestic and foreign prizes, including an Honorable Citizen of St. Petersburg.JPL · 26795
26800 Gualtierotrucco1981 EK1Gualtiero Trucco (born 1953) is a cardiologist specializing in arrhythmology.JPL · 26800

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26811 Hiesinger1985 QPHarald Hiesinger (born 1964), a planetary geologist at the Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität in Münster, Germany.JPL · 26811
26821 Baehr1988 FM1George Baehr (1666–1738) was a famous architect of the German Baroque period. His masterpiece, the Dresden Frauenkirche, is a centrally planned monumental Protestant church provided with a massive stone dome. This city landmark was destroyed in 1945 and is now being rebuilt.JPL · 26821
26829 Sakaihoikuen1989 WN2Kindergarten Sakaihoikuen, Musashino City, Tokyo, JapanJPL · 26829
26837 Yoshitakaokazaki1991 RF1Yoshitaka Okazaki (born 1967) is a teacher at Tosajuku Junior and Senior High School in Kochi city. He enjoys astrophotography as a hobby and is also involved in astronomy education for children as an instructor at Geisei Observatory.JPL · 26837
26842 Hefele1991 TK6Herbert Hefele (born 1942), German astronomer, editor of the Astronomy & Astrophysics Abstracts, and librarian of the Astronomisches Rechen-Institut (ARI). The name was suggested by the first discoverer, Lutz Schmadel.JPL · 26842
26849 De Paepe1992 HD4Hugo de Paepe (born 1940), a doctor of medicine and a specialist in orthopaedic surgery.JPL · 26849
26851 Sarapul1992 OV5Sarapul, Russia, on the Kama riverJPL · 26851
26857 Veracruz1993 DN1Veracruz is a major port on the Gulf of Mexico, founded in 1519 by the Spanish explorer Hernán Cortés. In 1769 French astronomer Chappe d´Auteroche, on his way to San José, suffered great difficulty in reaching the port by boat, due to extremely heavy stormy weather, a phenomenon typical for this region in the Mexican Gulf.JPL · 26857
26858 Misterrogers1993 FRFred Rogers (1928–2003) was a passionate advocate for children who taught that everyone is unique and deserving of love and respect "just the way you are". For more than 30 years he used his public television program Mister Rogers' Neighborhood as a vehicle of service to the youngest members of the human family.JPL · 26858
26871 Tanezrouft1993 TB38The Tanezrouft Basin, a part of the Sahara Desert, lies just above the Tropic of Cancer, about 750 miles south of Algiers. An especially parched land with annual rainfall less than 0.2 inches, it is hyperarid, with very high temperatures and scarcity of vegetation. There are no permanent residents here, only occasional Tuareg people.JPL · 26871
26879 Haines1994 NL2Peter Wyatt Haines (born 1960), an Australian geologist and discoverer of several impact craters in Australia. He is an associate professor of geology with the University of Tasmania, and has worked in the field of impact geology for a number of years. He discovered the Goyder and Foelsche impact structures in Northern Territory with strong geological, structural and geophysical evidence.JPL · 26879
26887 Tokyogiants1994 TO15Tokyo Yomiuri Giants baseball teamJPL · 26887
26891 Johnbutler1995 CC2Christopher John Butler (born 1940), Irish astronomer who has worked on cool stars, the effects of solar variability on climate, and preserving Armagh Observatory's scientific heritage for future generations. He is well known for his active involvement in the community of Armagh and for discovering an exceptional flare on HD 6090 ("Butler's star").JPL · 26891
26896 Josefhudec1995 OYJosef Hudec (1895–1972), a Czech amateur astronomer who made visual observations and drawings of the solar photosphere and was a keen popularizer of astronomy. He built a public observatory in the town of Kroměříž during the last three years of his life. The name was suggested by J. Koukal.JPL · 26896
26897 Červená1995 PJSoňa Červená (born 1925), a Czech opera singer, made her debut in Brno and moved to Berlin in 1958. She performed in prestigious opera houses in Europe, the Americas, finally returning to Prague, where she is still active in theater productions.JPL · 26897

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26906 Rubidia1996 BH4Rubidia Mendez-Harris (born 1945), Guatemalto-American widow of David L. Harris, a member of the discovery teamJPL · 26906
26908 Lebesgue1996 GKHenri Lebesgue (1875–1941), French mathematician known for his Lebesgue integrationJPL · 26908
26909 Lefschetz1996 HY1Solomon Lefschetz (1884–1972), American mathematician and expert on non-linear differential equations and control theoryJPL · 26909
26917 Pianoro1996 RF4Pianoro, Italy, location of Pianoro Observatory (Osservatorio Astronomico di Pianoro)JPL · 26917
26919 Shoichimiyata1996 RC24Shoichi Miyata (born 1948), a member of the Yamagata Astronomical Society.JPL · 26919
26921 Jensallit1996 TF15Jennifer Sallit, wife of British astronomer George C. Sallit who discovered this minor planetJPL · 26921
26922 Samara1996 TD40The Samara river, flowing from the foothills of the Urals to join the Volga at the city of SamaraJPL · 26922
26924 Johnharvey1996 YZ2John Warren Harvey (born 1940), American heliologistJPL · 26924
26934 Jordancotler1997 EV33Jordan Saul Cotler (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his physics and space-science project.JPL · 26934
26935 Vireday1997 EE46Carol Claire Vireday (born 1957), wife of American astronomer Christian B. Luginbuhl who discovered this minor planetJPL · 26935
26937 Makimiyamoto1997 FQ1Maki Miyamoto (born 1977), Japanese actressJPL · 26937
26938 Jackli1997 FW3Jack Zhihao Li (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his bioengineering project.JPL · 26938
26939 Jiachengli1997 FZ4Jiacheng Li (born 1993) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his computer-science project.JPL · 26939
26940 Quintero1997 GC8Oliver Adolfo Quintero (born 1993) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his chemistry project.JPL · 26940
26942 Nealkuhn1997 GM12Neal Kuhn mentored a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors.JPL · 26942
26945 Sushko1997 GE22Andrey Sushko (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his engineering project.JPL · 26945
26946 Ziziyu1997 GG23Zizi Yu (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her medicine and health project.JPL · 26946
26947 Angelawang1997 GF36Angela Wang (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her computer-science project.JPL · 26947
26948 Annasato1997 GD38Anna Sato (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her materials-science project. She attends the Ward Melville High School, East Setauket, New YorkJPL · 26948
26950 Legendre1997 JH10Adrien-Marie Legendre (1752–1833), French mathematician known for the law of quadratic reciprocity and his formula for the distribution of prime numbersJPL · 26950
26954 Skadiang1997 MGKaren Skadiang (born 1962) , Australian amateur astronomer and friend of the discoverer Andrea BoattiniJPL · 26954
26955 Lie1997 MR1Sophus Lie (1842–1899), Norwegian mathematician known for the Lie groupJPL · 26955
26960 Liouville1997 NE3Joseph Liouville (1809–1882), French mathematician who first proved the existence of transcendental numbers. He also founded the Journal de Mathématiques Pures et Appliquées.JPL · 26960
26963 Palorapavý1997 PM4Pavol Rapavý (born 1955), Slovak astronomer and director of the public observatory in Rimavská SobotaJPL · 26963
26969 Biver1997 SENicolas Biver (born 1969), French astronomer who observes and models cometary lines at radio wavelengthsJPL · 26969
26970 Eliáš1997 SE2Mojmír Eliáš (1932–2002), Czech geologist and planetologistJPL · 26970
26971 Sezimovo Ústí1997 SL2Sezimovo Ústí, a town in southern Bohemia of the Czech RepublicJPL · 26971
26973 Lála1997 SP25Petr Lála (born 1942), Czech astronomer at the Ondřejov Observatory who served at the United Nations Office for Outer Space AffairsJPL · 26973
26984 Fernand-Roland1997 VVFernand-Roland Merlin (1933–2005), French supporter of amateur astronomers and friend of Christophe Demeautis and Daniel Matter who discovered this minor planetJPL · 26984
26986 Čáslavská1997 VC5Věra Čáslavská (born 1942), Czech gymnast and Olympic gold medalist, world's best sportswoman of 1968JPL · 26986
26990 Culbertson1997 WZ7Frank Lee Culbertson Jr. (born 1949), former NASA astronaut, recorded the NASA program "Amateur Radio on the ISS" for the first time in Japan on 2001 Nov. 23 in Iruma City.JPL · 26990
26993 Littlewood1997 XC1John Edensor Littlewood (1885–1977), English mathematician whose work included Diophantine approximations, number theory, the Riemann zeta function, inequalities and Fourier series.JPL · 26993
26998 Iriso1997 YX6Iriso, the name of an area in Sayama-city, Saitama, JapanJPL · 26998

References

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Preceded by
25,001–26,000
Meanings of minor planet names
List of minor planets: 26,001–27,000
Succeeded by
27,001–28,000
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