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 approved and published in a bulletin by IAU's Working Group for Small Bodies Nomenclature (WGSBN).[1] Before May 2021, citations were published in MPC's Minor Planet Circulars for many decades.[2] Recent citations can also be found on the JPL Small-Body Database (SBDB).[3] Until his death in 2016, German astronomer Lutz D. Schmadel compiled these citations into the Dictionary of Minor Planet Names (DMP) and regularly updated the collection.[4][5]
Based on Paul Herget's The Names of the Minor Planets,[6] Schmadel also researched the unclear origin of numerous asteroids, most of which had been named prior to World War II. 
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain: SBDB New namings may only be added to this list below after official publication as the preannouncement of names is condemned.[7] The WGSBN publishes a comprehensive guideline for the naming rules of non-cometary small Solar System bodies.[8]
24001–24100
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| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24005 Eddieozawa | 1999 RB59 | Eddie Ozawa, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist | JPL · 24005 |
| 24010 Stovall | 1999 RR104 | Laraine Stovall, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist | JPL · 24010 |
| 24015 Pascalepinner | 1999 RK123 | Pascale Pinner, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist | JPL · 24015 |
| 24019 Jeremygasper | 1999 RX137 | Jeremy Gasper, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist | JPL · 24019 |
| 24021 Yocum | 1999 RT143 | Ivan Yocum, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist | JPL · 24021 |
| 24024 Lynnejohnson | 1999 RY159 | Lynne Johnson, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist | JPL · 24024 |
| 24025 Kimwallin | 1999 RV164 | Kim Wallin, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist | JPL · 24025 |
| 24026 Pusateri | 1999 RN175 | Lynne Pusateri, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist | JPL · 24026 |
| 24027 Downs | 1999 RP176 | Karen Downs, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist | JPL · 24027 |
| 24028 Veronicaduys | 1999 RP182 | Veronica Duys, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist | JPL · 24028 |
| 24032 Aimeemcarthy | 1999 RO212 | Aimee McCarthy, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist | JPL · 24032 |
| 24044 Caballo | 1999 SL17 | Cindy Caballo, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist | JPL · 24044 |
| 24045 Unruh | 1999 ST18 | Amy Unruh, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist | JPL · 24045 |
| 24046 Malovany | 1999 TX3 | Joseph Malovany, American tenor soloist, cantor of New York's Fifth Avenue Synagogue, and professor of Liturgical Music at Yeshiva University | JPL · 24046 |
| 24048 Pedroduque | 1999 TL11 | Pedro Duque, Spanish astronaut | JPL · 24048 |
| 24051 Hadinger | 1999 TW28 | Melisa Hadinger, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist | JPL · 24051 |
| 24052 Nguyen | 1999 TC33 | Thuy-Anh Nguyen, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist | JPL · 24052 |
| 24053 Shinichiro | 1999 TS36 | Shin-ichiro Okumura (born 1965), an astronomer at the Bisei Spacegaurd Center of Japan. | JPL · 24053 |
| 24059 Halverson | 1999 TE94 | Carl Halverson, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist | JPL · 24059 |
| 24060 Schimenti | 1999 TQ100 | Jamie Schimenti, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist | JPL · 24060 |
| 24062 Hardister | 1999 TF112 | Scott Hardister, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist | JPL · 24062 |
| 24063 Nanwoodward | 1999 TV116 | Nancy Woodward, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist | JPL · 24063 |
| 24065 Barbfriedman | 1999 TW120 | Barbara Friedman, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist | JPL · 24065 |
| 24066 Eriksorensen | 1999 TE123 | Erik Sorensen, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist | JPL · 24066 |
| 24068 Simonsen | 1999 TR156 | Larry Simonsen Jr., American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist | JPL · 24068 |
| 24069 Barbarapener | 1999 TY172 | Barbara Pener, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist | JPL · 24069 |
| 24070 Toniwest | 1999 TH173 | Toni West, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist | JPL · 24070 |
| 24074 Thomasjohnson | 1999 TE198 | Thomas Johnson, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist | JPL · 24074 |
| 24084 Teresaswiger | 1999 TG289 | Teresa Swiger, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist | JPL · 24084 |
| 24087 Ciambetti | 1999 UT3 | Since 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 protected | JPL · 24087 |
| 24093 Tomoyamaguchi | 1999 UM38 | Tomohiro 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 Cassini | 1999 VA9 | Giovanni Domenico Cassini (a.k.a. Jean-Dominique Cassini), 17th-century Italian-born French astronomer | JPL · 24101 |
| 24102 Jacquescassini | 1999 VD9 | Jacques Cassini, French astronomer, son of Jean-Dominique Cassini | JPL · 24102 |
| 24103 Dethury | 1999 VS9 | César-François Cassini de Thury, French astronomer and cartographer, son of Jacques Cassini | JPL · 24103 |
| 24104 Vinissac | 1999 VZ9 | Reversed spelling of "Cassini IV", i.e. Jean-Dominique Cassini, son of César-François | JPL · 24104 |
| 24105 Broughton | 1999 VE10 | John Broughton, Australian amateur astronomer | JPL · 24105 |
| 24118 Babazadeh | 1999 VX28 | Evan Joseph Babazadeh, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24118 |
| 24119 Katherinrose | 1999 VB32 | Katherine Rose Banks, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24119 |
| 24120 Jeremyblum | 1999 VR33 | Jeremy Evan Blum, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24120 |
| 24121 Achandran | 1999 VV33 | Ashok Chandran, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS)‡ | JPL · 24121 |
| 24123 Timothychang | 1999 VU35 | Timothy Zuchi Chang, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24123 |
| 24124 Dozier | 1999 VH36 | Benjamin Edward Dozier, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24124 |
| 24125 Sapphozoe | 1999 VS36 | Sappho Zoe Gilbert, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24125 |
| 24126 Gudjonson | 1999 VC49 | Herman Gudjonson, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24126 |
| 24128 Hipsman | 1999 VU53 | Nathaniel Edward Hipsman, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24128 |
| 24129 Oliviahu | 1999 VJ62 | Olivia Hu, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24129 |
| 24130 Alexhuang | 1999 VW63 | Alexander Chi-Jan Huang, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24130 |
| 24131 Jonathuggins | 1999 VG65 | Jonathan Hunter Huggins, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24131 |
| 24133 Chunkaikao | 1999 VW67 | Chun-Kai Kao, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24133 |
| 24134 Cliffordkim | 1999 VD70 | Clifford Byungho Kim, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24134 |
| 24135 Lisann | 1999 VA71 | Lauren Rose Lisann, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24135 |
| 24138 Benjaminlu | 1999 VB81 | Benjamin Brice Lu, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24138 |
| 24139 Brianmcarthy | 1999 VE89 | Brian Davis McCarthy, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24139 |
| 24140 Evanmirts | 1999 VQ89 | Evan Neal Mirts, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24140 |
| 24144 Philipmocz | 1999 VU137 | Philip Mocz, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24144 |
| 24146 Benjamueller | 1999 VY158 | Benjamin Julius Mueller, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24146 |
| 24147 Stefanmuller | 1999 VH162 | Stefan Klein Muller, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24147 |
| 24148 Mychajliw | 1999 VM169 | Alexis Marie Mychajliw, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24148 |
| 24149 Raghavan | 1999 VL173 | Avanthi Raghavan, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24149 |
| 24152 Ramasesh | 1999 VR185 | Vinay Venkatesh Ramasesh, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24152 |
| 24153 Davidalex | 1999 VE188 | David Alex Rosengarten, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24153 |
| 24154 Ayonsen | 1999 VP188 | Ayon Sen, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24154 |
| 24155 Serganov | 1999 VX188 | Artem Serganov, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24155 |
| 24156 Hamsasridhar | 1999 VZ188 | Hamsa Sridhar, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24156 |
| 24157 Toshiyanagisawa | 1999 VN192 | Toshifumi Yanagisawa (born 1971), a senior researcher at JAXA. | JPL · 24157 |
| 24158 Kokubo | 1999 VV192 | Kokubo Eiichiro (born 1968), an astronomer at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. | JPL · 24158 |
| 24159 Shigetakahashi | 1999 VY192 | Shigeru Takahashi (born 1970), a Japanese solar system researcher. | JPL · 24159 |
| 24162 Askaci | 1999 WD | Astronomical Society of Kansas City | JPL · 24162 |
| 24168 Hexlein | 1999 WH9 | German for "little witch", the childhood nickname of Renate Kühnen, friend of Rainer Hesken, co-discoverer † | MPC · 24168 |
| 24173 SLAS | 1999 XS1 | Saint Louis Astronomical Society | JPL · 24173 |
| 24186 Shivanisud | 1999 XL18 | Shivani Sud, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24186 |
| 24188 Matthewage | 1999 XS24 | Matthew Michael Wage, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24188 |
| 24189 Lewasserman | 1999 XR25 | Louis Eric Wasserman, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24189 |
| 24190 Xiaoyunyin | 1999 XT28 | Xiaoyun Yin, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24190 |
| 24191 Qiaochuyuan | 1999 XK30 | Qiaochu Yuan, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24191 |
| 24194 Paľuš | 1999 XU35 | Pavel 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 Xiaomengzeng | 1999 XB39 | Xiaomeng Zeng, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) ‡ | JPL · 24198 |
| 24199 Tsarevsky | 1999 XD39 | Irena Tsarevsky, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡ | JPL · 24199 |
| 24200 Peterbrooks | 1999 XB40 | Peter 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 Davidkeith | 1999 XL40 | David Keith, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡ | JPL · 24201 |
| 24204 Trinkle | 1999 XZ46 | Maria Trinkle, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡ | JPL · 24204 |
| 24206 Mariealoia | 1999 XH48 | Marie Aloia, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡ | JPL · 24206 |
| 24208 Stelguerrero | 1999 XC51 | Stella Guerrero, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡ | JPL · 24208 |
| 24210 Handsberry | 1999 XM52 | Joy Handsberry, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡ | JPL · 24210 |
| 24211 Barbarawood | 1999 XD53 | Barbara Wood, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡ | JPL · 24211 |
| 24214 Jonchristo | 1999 XC67 | Jon Christopher, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡ | JPL · 24214 |
| 24215 Jongastel | 1999 XN68 | Jonathan Gastel, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡ | JPL · 24215 |
| 24217 Paulroeder | 1999 XO70 | Paul Roeder, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡ | JPL · 24217 |
| 24218 Linfrederick | 1999 XV70 | Linda Frederick, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡ | JPL · 24218 |
| 24219 Chrisodom | 1999 XW71 | Christopher Odom, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡ | JPL · 24219 |
| 24224 Matthewdavis | 1999 XU76 | Matthew Davis, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡ | JPL · 24224 |
| 24226 Sekhsaria | 1999 XM81 | Anupama Sekhsaria, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡ | JPL · 24226 |
| 24232 Lanthrum | 1999 XA92 | Drew Lanthrum, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡ | JPL · 24232 |
| 24236 Danielberger | 1999 XS96 | Daniel Berger, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡ | JPL · 24236 |
| 24238 Adkerson | 1999 XQ97 | Timothy Adkerson, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡ | JPL · 24238 |
| 24239 Paulinehiga | 1999 XX97 | Pauline Higa, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡ | JPL · 24239 |
| 24240 Tinagal | 1999 XV99 | Tina Gallagher, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡ | JPL · 24240 |
| 24245 Ezratty | 1999 XB102 | Marla Ezratty, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡ | JPL · 24245 |
| 24249 Bobbiolson | 1999 XC107 | Roberta 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 Center | JPL · 24249 |
| 24250 Luteolson | 1999 XS109 | Robert Luther ("Lute") Olson, American collegiate Hall of Fame head basketball coach of the University of Arizona | JPL · 24250 |
| 24259 Chriswalker | 1999 XR127 | Christopher W. Walker, American astronomer, who helped create the Global Network of Astronomical Telescopes photometric data reduction pipeline | JPL · 24259 |
| 24260 Kriváň | 1999 XW127 | Kriváň, a symbolic mountain in the High Tatras, Slovakia † | MPC · 24260 |
| 24261 Judilegault | 1999 XA130 | Judith Legault, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡ | JPL · 24261 |
| 24265 Banthonytwarog | 1999 XU143 | Barbara J. Anthony-Twarog, American astronomer | JPL · 24265 |
| 24268 Charconley | 1999 XN156 | Charles Conley, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡ | JPL · 24268 |
| 24269 Kittappa | 1999 XL157 | Vasantha Kittappa, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡ | JPL · 24269 |
| 24270 Dougskinner | 1999 XD158 | Doug Skinner, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡ | JPL · 24270 |
| 24274 Alliswheeler | 1999 XN167 | Allison Wheeler, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡ | JPL · 24274 |
| 24277 Schoch | 1999 XQ169 | Jane Schoch, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡ | JPL · 24277 |
| 24278 Davidgreen | 1999 XZ170 | David Green, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡ | JPL · 24278 |
| 24280 Rohenderson | 1999 XE172 | Robin Henderson, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡ | JPL · 24280 |
| 24289 Anthonypalma | 1999 XO190 | Anthony Palma, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡ | JPL · 24289 |
| 24292 Susanragan | 1999 XV191 | Susan Ragan, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡ | JPL · 24292 |
| 24296 Marychristie | 1999 XW212 | Mary Christie, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist ‡ | JPL · 24296 |
| 24297 Jonbach | 1999 XZ213 | Jon 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 Gural | 1999 XZ233 | Peter 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. JPL | MPC · 24301 |
| 24303 Michaelrice | 1999 YY | Michael (Mike) L. Rice, American amateur astronomer, co-founder of the New Mexico Skies Observatory near Cloudcroft with his wife Lynn | JPL · 24303 |
| 24304 Lynnrice | 1999 YZ | Eileen Lynn Rice, American amateur astronomer, co-founder of the New Mexico Skies Observatory near Cloudcroft with her husband Michael | JPL · 24304 |
| 24305 Darrellparnell | 1999 YG4 | Darrell Parnell, American astronomer | JPL · 24305 |
| 24308 Cowenco | 1999 YC9 | Courtney, Wendy and Cody, offspring of the first discoverer | JPL · 24308 |
| 24316 Anncooper | 2000 AQ11 | Ann Simone Cooper, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her animal sciences project. | JPL · 24316 |
| 24317 Pukarhamal | 2000 AL12 | Pukar Hamal, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his animal sciences project. | JPL · 24317 |
| 24318 Vivianlee | 2000 AE14 | Vivian Alice Lee, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, for her behavioral and social sciences project. (ISEF) winner | JPL · 24318 |
| 24325 Kaleighanne | 2000 AB52 | Kaleigh 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) selectee | JPL · 24325 |
| 24328 Thomasburr | 2000 AF54 | Thomas McLean Burr, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his behavioral and social sciences project. | JPL · 24328 |
| 24331 Alyshaowen | 2000 AL68 | Alysha Harper Owen, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her behavioral and social sciences project. | JPL · 24331 |
| 24332 Shaunalinn | 2000 AK69 | Shauna Theresa Linn, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her behavioral and social sciences project. | JPL · 24332 |
| 24333 Petermassey | 2000 AA70 | Peter Hans Massey, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his behavioral and social sciences team project. | JPL · 24333 |
| 24334 Conard | 2000 AL71 | Russell B. Conard, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his biochemistry project. | JPL · 24334 |
| 24337 Johannessen | 2000 AF77 | Liv Helena Johannessen, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her biochemistry project. | JPL · 24337 |
| 24344 Brianbarnett | 2000 AB99 | Brian Gray Barnett, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his biochemistry team project. | JPL · 24344 |
| 24345 Llaverias | 2000 AU99 | Priscila Elena Llaverias, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her biochemistry team project. | JPL · 24345 |
| 24346 Lehienphan | 2000 AK100 | Le Hien Thi Phan, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her biochemistry team project. | JPL · 24346 |
| 24347 Arthurkuan | 2000 AF102 | Arthur Kuan, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his cellular and molecular biology project. | JPL · 24347 |
| 24351 Fionawood | 2000 AD104 | Fiona Winifred Wood, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her cellular and molecular biology project. | JPL · 24351 |
| 24352 Kapilrama | 2000 AE104 | Kapil Vishveshwar Ramachandran, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his cellular and molecular biology project. | JPL · 24352 |
| 24353 Patrickhsu | 2000 AG104 | Patrick David Hsu, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his cellular and molecular biology project. | JPL · 24353 |
| 24354 Caz | 2000 AA105 | Christopher Allen Zimmerman, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his chemistry project. | JPL · 24354 |
| 24369 Evanichols | 2000 AE132 | Eva Megan Nichols, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her chemistry team project. | JPL · 24369 |
| 24370 Marywang | 2000 AX139 | Mary Xue Wang, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her chemistry team project. | JPL · 24370 |
| 24372 Timobauman | 2000 AG140 | Timothy Bauman, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his computer science project. | JPL · 24372 |
| 24376 Ramesh | 2000 AB152 | Vinayak Ramesh, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his computer science project. | JPL · 24376 |
| 24378 Katelyngibbs | 2000 AZ154 | Katelyn Elizabeth Gibbs, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her earth and planetary science project. | JPL · 24378 |
| 24380 Dorippe | 2000 AA160 | Dorippe was ransomed by Anius from pirates who had kidnapped her. Dorippe had three daughters with Anius ̶ Elais, Oeno, and Spermo. | IAU · 24380 |
| 24385 Katcagen | 2000 AM172 | Katherine Thompson Cagen, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her earth and planetary science project. | JPL · 24385 |
| 24386 McLindon | 2000 AV172 | Bonnie Joyce McLindon, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her earth and planetary science project. | JPL · 24386 |
| 24387 Trettel | 2000 AB174 | Stephen Jerome Trettel, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his electrical and mechanical engineering project. | JPL · 24387 |
| 24397 Parkerowan | 2000 AT186 | Parker 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 Caninquinn | 2000 AH235 | Canin Quinn Christell, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his electrical and mechanical engineering project. | JPL · 24409 |
| 24410 Juliewalker | 2000 AZ236 | Julie Emily Walker, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her electrical and mechanical engineering project. | JPL · 24410 |
| 24411 Janches | 2000 AU240 | Diego Janches (born 1967), a space weather scientist at the Goddard Space Flight Center. | JPL · 24411 |
| 24412 Ericpalmer | 2000 AM243 | Eric E. Palmer (born 1968), a research scientist at the Planetary Science Institute in Tucson. | JPL · 24412 |
| 24413 Britneyschmidt | 2000 AN243 | Britney Elyce Schmidt (born 1982), an assistant professor in the department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Tech. | JPL · 24413 |
| 24414 Anzhenhosp | 2000 AJ246 | Beijing Anzhen Hospital, in China | IAU · 24414 |
| 24420 Thasos | 2000 BU22 | Thasos was one of three sons of Anius. He was devoured by a pack of dogs on his home island of Delos. | IAU · 24420 |
| 24421 Djorgovski | 2000 BQ33 | Stanislav 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 problems | JPL · 24421 |
| 24422 Helentressa | 2000 CF3 | Helen Tressa D´Couto, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her environmental management project. | JPL · 24422 |
| 24426 Belova | 2000 CR12 | Elena Belova (born 1947) is a retired fencer from Belarus who became the first woman to win four gold medals during five Olympics from 1968 through 1980. In 2007 she was awarded the Pierre de Coubertin medal by the International Olympic Committee. | IAU · 24426 |
| 24432 Elizamcnitt | 2000 CT48 | Eliza Helen McNitt, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her environmental management project. | JPL · 24432 |
| 24434 Josephhoscheidt | 2000 CY112 | Joseph Hoscheidt, a member of the Mountain Operations team for Steward Observatory at the University of Arizona. | JPL · 24434 |
| 24438 Michaeloy | 2000 EV94 | Michael Jeffrey Loy, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his materials and bioengineering project. | JPL · 24438 |
| 24439 Yanney | 2000 EM144 | Michael (born 1933) and Gail (born 1936) Yanney, American philanthropists and community leaders, based in Omaha, Nebraska. | JPL · 24439 |
| 24441 Jopek | 2000 FM29 | Tadeusz J. Jopek (born 1951), a professor at Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznaņ, Poland. JPL | MPC · 24441 |
| 24450 Victorchang | 2000 QC69 | Victor Peter Chang, Chinese-Australian heart surgeon | JPL · 24450 |
| 24455 Kaňuchová | 2000 QF222 | Zuzana Kanuchová (born 1979), a researcher at the Astronomical Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences. | JPL · 24455 |
| 24464 Williamkalb | 2000 SX124 | William B. Kalb, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his materials and bioengineering project. | JPL · 24464 |
| 24474 Ananthram | 2000 VE2 | Ananth Ram, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his materials and bioengineering project. | JPL · 24474 |
| 24480 Glavin | 2000 WA191 | Daniel P. Glavin (born 1974), an astrobiologist at the Goddard Space Flight Center. | JPL · 24480 |
| 24484 Chester | 2000 YV49 | Shai Matthew Chester, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his materials and bioengineering team project. | JPL · 24484 |
| 24488 Eliebochner | 2000 YY111 | Elie Joshua Bochner, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his materials and bioengineering team project. | JPL · 24488 |
| 24492 Nathanmonroe | 2000 YQ131 | Nathan McKay Monroe, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his energy and transportation project. | JPL · 24492 |
| 24493 McCommon | 2000 YT131 | Steven Richard McCommon, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his environmental sciences project. | JPL · 24493 |
| 24494 Megmoulding | 2000 YH132 | Megan Moulding, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her environmental sciences project. | JPL · 24494 |
| 24495 Degroff | 2001 AV1 | Bill 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 Kero | 2001 AJ42 | Johan Kero (born 1978), a scientist at the Swedish Institute of Space Physics | JPL · 24503 |
| 24509 Joycechai | 2001 BT27 | Joyce Sophia Chai, a 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for her environmental sciences project. | JPL · 24509 |
| 24517 Omattage | 2001 BN71 | Natalie 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 Award | JPL · 24517 |
| 24520 Abramson | 2001 CW1 | Ronit Batya Roth Abramson, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her environmental sciences project. | JPL · 24520 |
| 24523 Sanaraoof | 2001 CV3 | Sana Raoof, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for her mathematical sciences project and recipient of an Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award | JPL · 24523 |
| 24524 Kevinhawkins | 2001 CY3 | Kevin Kyle Hawkins, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for his mathematical sciences project. | JPL · 24524 |
| 24526 Desai | 2001 CA5 | Kshitij A. Desai, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for his medicine and health sciences project. | JPL · 24526 |
| 24529 Urbach | 2001 CW17 | Jourdan Brandt Urbach, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for his medicine and health sciences project. | JPL · 24529 |
| 24532 Csabakiss | 2001 CY21 | Csaba Kiss (born 1973), an astronomer at the Konkoly Observatory, Budapest, Hungary. | JPL · 24532 |
| 24533 Kokhirova | 2001 CR27 | Gulchekhra I. Kokhirova (born 1962), a scientist at the Institute of Astrophysics of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan. | JPL · 24533 |
| 24535 Neslušan | 2001 CA28 | Lubos Neslušan (born 1960), a meteor astronomer at the Astronomical Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences. | JPL · 24535 |
| 24538 Charliexie | 2001 DM5 | Charlie L. Xie, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for his medicine and health sciences project. | JPL · 24538 |
| 24541 Hangzou | 2001 DO16 | Hang Richard Zou, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for his medicine and health sciences project. | JPL · 24541 |
| 24546 Darnell | 2001 DE35 | Alicia Marie Darnell, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for her medicine and health sciences project. | JPL · 24546 |
| 24547 Stauber | 2001 DV36 | Zachary Jason Stauber, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for his medicine and health sciences project. | JPL · 24547 |
| 24548 Katieeverett | 2001 DW42 | Katie Elizabeth Everett, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for her medicine and health sciences project. | JPL · 24548 |
| 24549 Jaredgoodman | 2001 DB69 | Jared 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 Award | JPL · 24549 |
| 24587 Kapaneus | 4613 T-2 | Capaneus, in Greek mythology, son of Hipponous and father of Sthenelus, and one of the Seven against Thebes | JPL · 24587 |
24601–24700
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| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24601 Valjean | 1971 UW | When 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 literature | JPL · 24601 |
| 24602 Mozzhorin | 1972 TE | Yurij 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)[9] | JPL · 24602 |
| 24603 Mekistheus | 1973 SQ | Mecisteus, Greek mythological character, son of Talaus and father of Euryalus, and according to some accounts one of the Seven against Thebes | JPL · 24603 |
| 24604 Vasilermakov | 1973 SP4 | Ermakov Vasilij Timofeevich (1927–2007) was a priest, a historian of Christianity and a social activist. | JPL · 24604 |
| 24605 Tsykalyuk | 1975 VZ8 | Sergej Alekseevich Tsykalyuk, Russian economist | JPL · 24605 |
| 24607 Sevnatu | 1977 PC1 | Sevastopol National Technical University, Ukraine | JPL · 24607 |
| 24608 Alexveselkov | 1977 SL | Alexej Nikonovich Veselkov, Russian molecular physicist and biophysicist | JPL · 24608 |
| 24609 Evgenij | 1978 RA2 | Evgenij Borisovich Aleksandrov, Russian physicist | JPL · 24609 |
| 24611 Svetochka | 1978 SH3 | Svetlana Anatolʹevna 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 children | JPL · 24611 |
| 24619 Danielarsham | 1979 DA | Daniel Arsham (b. 1980) is an American artist. | IAU · 24619 |
| 24626 Astrowizard | 1980 TS3 | David V. ("Dave") Rodrigues, American astronomy teacher | JPL · 24626 |
| 24637 Olʹgusha | 1981 RW4 | Olʹga Anatolʹevna 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 children | JPL · 24637 |
| 24639 Mukhametdinov | 1982 US6 | Vladimir 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 CrAO | JPL · 24639 |
| 24640 Omiwa | 1982 XW1 | The 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 Enver | 1983 RS4 | Enver Elimdarovich Abduraimov, Ukrainian (Crimean) physician | JPL · 24641 |
| 24643 MacCready | 1984 SS | Paul MacCready, American engineer, who won the Kremer prize for the first human-powered flying machine | JPL · 24643 |
| 24645 Šegon | 1985 PF | Damir 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 Stober | 1985 PG | Gunter 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 Maksimachev | 1985 QL5 | Astronomer 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 publications | JPL · 24647 |
| 24648 Evpatoria | 1985 SG2 | Evpatoria, Crimea, Ukraine, on the occasion of its 2500th anniversary in 2003 | JPL · 24648 |
| 24649 Balaklava | 1985 SG3 | Balaklava, Crimea, Ukraine, now part of Sebastopol | JPL · 24649 |
| 24654 Fossett | 1987 KL | Steve Fossett, American millionaire and adventurer | JPL · 24654 |
| 24658 Misch | 1987 UX | Anthony 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 Gryll | 1988 GS | Matyáš Gryll of Gryllov, Czech astronomer † | MPC · 24662 |
| 24663 Philae | 1988 PV1 | Philae, an island (now submerged) in Lake Nasser, Egypt. | JPL · 24663 |
| 24665 Tolerantia | 1988 RN3 | Latin for "tolerance", meaning nowadays tolerating different ideological and religious opinions and behaviours | JPL · 24665 |
| 24666 Miesvanrohe | 1988 RZ3 | Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, German-American architect and designer | JPL · 24666 |
| 24671 Frankmartin | 1989 AD7 | Frank Martin, Swiss composer | JPL · 24671 |
| 24673 Ohsugitadao | 1989 SB1 | Tadao Ohsugi (b. 1950), a Japanese amateur astronomer. | IAU · 24673 |
| 24679 Van Rensbergen | 1989 VR1 | Walter van Rensbergen (born 1941), a physicist at the VUB-University in Brussels. | JPL · 24679 |
| 24680 Alleven | 1989 YE4 | "All [of the] even" digits | JPL · 24680 |
| 24681 Granados | 1989 YE6 | Enrique Granados (1867–1916). a Spanish pianist and a composer of classical music in a uniquely Spanish style. | JPL · 24681 |
| 24695 Štyrský | 1990 ST4 | Jindřich 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 1934 | JPL · 24695 |
| 24697 Rastrelli | 1990 SK28 | Carlo Bartolomeo Rastrelli and Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli, father and son, Italian sculptor and architect, respectively | JPL · 24697 |
| 24699 Schwekendiek | 1990 TJ7 | Peter Schwekendiek, German astrophysicist | JPL · 24699 |
24701–24800
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| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24701 Elyu-Ene | 1990 VY5 | Elyu-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 sea | JPL · 24701 |
| 24709 Mitau | 1991 PE6 | Ancient name of the Latvian city of Jelgava | JPL · 24709 |
| 24711 Chamisso | 1991 PN17 | Adelbert von Chamisso, German-French poet and botanist | JPL · 24711 |
| 24712 Boltzmann | 1991 RP3 | Ludwig Boltzmann, Austrian physicist | JPL · 24712 |
| 24713 Ekrutt | 1991 RE4 | Joachim Ekrutt, German lawyer, tax consultant, and amateur astronomer | JPL · 24713 |
| 24726 Nagatatetsuya | 1991 VY | Tetsuya Nagata (b. 1957) is a professor at Kyoto University. He has contributed to the understanding of the interstellar medium, particularly in the central region of the Milky Way Galaxy, through various infrared observations including polarimetry. | IAU · 24726 |
| 24728 Scagell | 1991 VO2 | Robin Scagell, British author, consultant and broadcaster on astronomy | JPL · 24728 |
| 24732 Leonardcohen | 1992 CL2 | Leonard 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 Kareness | 1992 EA1 | Karen Penelope Steel ("Karen Ess"), British geneticist and elder sister of the discoverer | JPL · 24734 |
| 24748 Nernst | 1992 ST13 | Walther Hermann Nernst, German chemist | JPL · 24748 |
| 24749 Grebel | 1992 SM17 | Eva K. Grebel, German astronomer | JPL · 24749 |
| 24750 Ohm | 1992 SR17 | Georg Simon Ohm, German physicist | JPL · 24750 |
| 24751 Kroemer | 1992 SS24 | Herbert Kroemer, German-American physicist and Nobelist | JPL · 24751 |
| 24753 Fujikake | 1992 UU5 | Youhei Fujikake (b. 1967) is a technical advisor for the municipal planetariums in Nagoya, Osaka, Himeji, Hiroshima and Fukuoka. He is also an amateur astronomer. | IAU · 24753 |
| 24754 Zellyfry | 1992 UE6 | The 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 manju | JPL · 24754 |
| 24757 Kusano | 1992 VN | Takanori Kusano (b. 1971), a Japanese pharmacist and amateur astronomer. | IAU · 24757 |
| 24761 Ahau | 1993 BW2 | Kinich Ahau (Ahau-Kin, "Lord of the Sun-face"), Mayan Sun-god | JPL · 24761 |
| 24778 Nemsu | 1993 KW1 | New Mexico State University † ‡ | MPC · 24778 |
| 24779 Presque Isle | 1993 OD2 | University 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 2003 | JPL · 24779 |
| 24794 Kurland | 1993 UB7 | Kurland or Courland, the ancient (13th–18th centuries) name of the districts Zemgale and Kurzeme of present-day Latvia | JPL · 24794 |
24801–24900
[edit]
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24808 Iwanaguchi | 1994 TN1 | Eiichi Iwanaguchi (b. 1976), a Japanese amateur astronomer. | IAU · 24808 |
| 24816 Einagahideo | 1994 VU6 | Hideo Einaga (b. 1949), a Japanese amateur astronomer. | IAU · 24816 |
| 24818 Menichelli | 1994 WX | Marco Menichelli (born 1942), an Italian amateur astronomer, software developer for transient objects, and member of the astronomer team at Pistoia Mountains Astronomical Observatory. He lives in Fiesole, near Florence. | MPC · 24818 |
| 24825 Ebeshireiko | 1995 QB2 | Reiko Ebeshi (b. 1958), a Japanese amateur astronomer. | IAU · 24825 |
| 24826 Pascoli | 1995 QN2 | Giovanni Pascoli (1855–1912), an Italian poet and classical scholar | JPL · 24826 |
| 24827 Maryphil | 1995 RA | Mary Clark (born 1938) and Phil Spahr (born 1938) are the parents of the discoverer. | JPL · 24827 |
| 24829 Berounurbi | 1995 SH1 | The Czech town of Beroun. The royal town 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 zone | JPL · 24829 |
| 24830 Kawanotomoyoshi | 1995 ST3 | Tomoyoshi Kawano (b. 1956), a Japanese electrical engineer and amateur astronomer. | IAU · 24830 |
| 24837 Mšecké Žehrovice | 1995 UQ1 | The Czech village of Mšecké Žehrovice in central Bohemia is known for its remnants of an ancient Celtic sanctuary. | MPC · 24837 |
| 24838 Abilunon | 1995 UJ2 | Abilunon is the presumed 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 |
| 24841 Imatani | 1995 UY8 | Takuro Imatani (b. 1968), a Japanese electrical engineer and amateur astronomer. | IAU · 24841 |
| 24844 Hwanginjoon | 1995 VM1 | Injoon Hwang (b. 1966), a Korean amateur astronomer. | IAU · 24844 |
| 24847 Polesný | 1995 WE6 | Bohumil Polesný (1905–1976) was a Czech astronomer and astronomy popularizer who started the construction of the Kleť Observatory and served as director of the preceding (České Budějovice) observatory during the 1950s and 1960s. | MPC · 24847 |
| 24850 Biagiomarin | 1995 XA | Biagio Marin (1891–1985) was an Italian poet and writer, born in territories then belonging to the Austro-Hungarian Empire. He is best known for his poems in the Venetian language. | IAU · 24850 |
| 24856 Messidoro | 1996 AA4 | Piero 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 engineering | JPL · 24856 |
| 24857 Sperello | 1996 AH4 | Sperello 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 Diethelm | 1996 BB1 | Roger Diethelm (born 1948), a Swiss astronomer and observer of variable stars, who founded the R. Szafraniec Observatory (577)/(590) in Metzerlen, Switzerland, where Marek Wolf, who discovered this minor planet, previously observed. Diethelm is also the editor of the variable-stars bulletin of the Swiss Astronomical Society (German: Schweizerische Astronomische Gesellschaft). | JPL · 24858 |
| 24862 Hromec | 1996 DC3 | Arnost Hromec (1924–2013), was a Slovak specialist in internal medicine, recipient of the prize and medal of the Slovak Medical Association and of the Reiman medal. | JPL · 24862 |
| 24863 Cheli | 1996 EB | Maurizio Cheli (born 1959), an Italian air force officer and ESA astronaut, who flew with NASA's STS-75 Space Shuttle mission in 1996. | IAU · 24863 |
| 24889 Tamurahosinomura | 1996 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 Amaliafinzi | 1996 XV32 | Amalia 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 Alanholmes | 1997 AR17 | Alan W. Holmes (born 1950), an American optical engineer and amateur gamma-ray burst astronomer, who helped spark the CCD astronomical revolution. He is a member of the Santa Barbara Astronomical Group. | MPC · 24898 |
| 24899 Dominiona | 1997 AU17 | Canada, officially the "Dominion of Canada" under the Constitution Acts of 1867 and 1982. | MPC · 24899 |
24901–25000
[edit]
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24907 Alfredhaar | 1997 CO4 | Alfréd Haar, Hungarian mathematician | JPL · 24907 |
| 24910 Haruoando | 1997 CK29 | Haruo Ando (born 1951), a doctor of internal medicine, is a Japanese amateur astronomer and a member of the Yamagata Astronomical Club | JPL · 24910 |
| 24911 Kojimashigemi | 1997 DU | Shigemi 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 Shikoku | JPL · 24911 |
| 24916 Stelzhamer | 1997 EK11 | Franz Stelzhamer (1802–1874) was an 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 Tedkooser | 1997 EO17 | Ted Kooser, American poet, Poet Laureate of the United States in 2004 | JPL · 24918 |
| 24919 Teruyoshi | 1997 ER17 | Teruyoshi 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 Society | JPL · 24919 |
| 24922 Bechtel | 1997 EH33 | Marian 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 Claralouisa | 1997 EB37 | Clara 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 Jinpan | 1997 GB8 | Jin 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 Brianpalmer | 1997 GP12 | Brian Palmer, mentor of a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. | JPL · 24927 |
| 24928 Susanbehel | 1997 GK13 | Susan Behel, mentor of a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. | JPL · 24928 |
| 24930 Annajamison | 1997 GL17 | Anna Jamison, mentor of a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. | JPL · 24930 |
| 24931 Noeth | 1997 GO18 | William Noeth, mentor of a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. | JPL · 24931 |
| 24934 Natecovert | 1997 GK36 | Nathaniel Covert, mentor of a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. | JPL · 24934 |
| 24935 Godfreyhardy | 1997 HP2 | Godfrey Harold Hardy, British mathematician | JPL · 24935 |
| 24939 Chiminello | 1997 JR | Vincenzo Chiminello (1741–1815), nephew of Giuseppe Toaldo, was an Italian astronomer and translator | JPL · 24939 |
| 24940 Sankichiyama | 1997 JY4 | Sankichiyama mountain is located to the east of Kaminoyama, a hot-spring town in Yamagata prefecture. The mountain is loved by citizens as a hiking course | JPL · 24940 |
| 24944 Harish-Chandra | 1997 LZ4 | Harish-Chandra, Indian-American mathematician | JPL · 24944 |
| 24945 Houziaux | 1997 LH9 | Léo Houziaux (born 1932), a Belgian astrophysicist at University of Liège, specialized in stellar structure at Mt. Wilson and Palomar. | JPL · 24945 |
| 24946 Foscolo | 1997 NQ | Ugo Foscolo (1778–1827), leader of exponent of Neoclassic and Pre-Romanticism Italian literature | JPL · 24946 |
| 24947 Hausdorff | 1997 NU1 | Felix Hausdorff, German mathematician | JPL · 24947 |
| 24948 Babote | 1997 NU6 | Babote tower, the former Babote Observatory, Montpellier, France, now the meeting place of the members of the Société Astronomique de Montpellier | JPL · 24948 |
| 24949 Klačka | 1997 PZ1 | Slovak 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 Nikhilas | 1997 QF | Nikhilas Jonathan Marsden (born 1995) is the first grandson of Brian G. Marsden, a director of the Minor Planet Center. | MPC · 24950 |
| 24956 Qiannan | 1997 SN10 | Qiannan 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 Zielenbach | 1997 TR | Bill Zielenbach (born 1943), a former rocket scientist. | JPL · 24959 |
| 24960 Usukikenichi | 1997 TV17 | Kenichi Usuki (1967–2023) was the first winner of the Astronomical Society of Japan (ASJ ) Award for Outstanding Achievement by an Amateur in 2001. He launched a project to preserve the Nisshinkan Observatory ruins that was certified as the first Japan Astronomical Heritage by ASJ in 2019. | IAU · 24960 |
| 24962 Kenjitoba | 1997 UX8 | Kenji Toba (born 1950), Japanese amateur astronomer, discoverer of comet C/1971 E1, and director of the BiStar Observatory (see 14492 Bistar) since its foundation | JPL · 24962 |
| 24965 Akayu | 1997 WC2 | The Japanese town of Akayu is situated in the southern part of Nanyo city in the Yamagata Prefecture. | JPL · 24965 |
| 24967 Frištenský | 1998 AX8 | Gustav Frištenský, Czech wrestler. | JPL · 24967 |
| 24968 Chernyakhovsky | 1998 BY12 | Alexander Chernyakhovsky, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner | JPL · 24968 |
| 24969 Lucafini | 1998 CD2 | Luca Fini (born 1952) is an astronomer, software developer and system manager at the Arcetri Observatory in Florence, Italy. | MPC · 24969 |
| 24974 Macúch | 1998 HG3 | Rudolf Macúch, 20th-century Slovak orientalist and humanist | JPL · 24974 |
| 24976 Jurajtoth | 1998 HE51 | Juraj Toth (born 1975), a researcher at the Comenius University in Bratislava. | JPL · 24976 |
| 24977 Tongzhan | 1998 HE87 | Tong Zhan, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner | JPL · 24977 |
| 24981 Shigekimurakami | 1998 KB5 | Shigeki Murakami (born 1962), a Japanese amateur astronomer from Shiga Prefecture and co-discoverer of comet C/2002 E2 and 332P/Ikeya–Murakami. He is a senior researcher at the Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute. His discoveries he made with a homemade 0.46-meter Dobsonian telescope. | JPL · 24981 |
| 24984 Usui | 1998 KQ42 | Fumihiko Usui (born 1974), a research associate at the University of Tokyo. | JPL · 24984 |
| 24985 Benuri | 1998 KW45 | Benjamin Uri Hoffman, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner | JPL · 24985 |
| 24986 Yalefan | 1998 KS46 | Yale Wang Fan, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner | JPL · 24986 |
| 24988 Alainmilsztajn | 1998 MM2 | Alain Milsztajn (1955–2007) was a French particle physicist and astronomer | JPL · 24988 |
| 24994 Prettyman | 1998 MZ37 | Thomas H. Prettyman (born 1964), a senior scientist with the Planetary Science Institute. | JPL · 24994 |
| 24997 Petergabriel | 1998 OO3 | Peter Gabriel (born 1950), English rock musician, cofounder of the Genesis progressive rock group | JPL · 24997 |
| 24998 Hermite | 1998 OQ4 | Charles Hermite (1822–1901), French mathematician | JPL · 24998 |
| 24999 Hieronymus | 1998 OY4 | Hieronymus Bosch (c. 1450–1516), Dutch painter † | MPC · 24999 |
| 25000 Astrometria | 1998 OW5 | Latin for Astrometry | JPL · 25000 |
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