Meanings of minor planet names: 19001–20000

This is a partial list of meanings of minor planet names. See meanings of minor planet names for a list of all such partial lists.

As minor planet discoveries are confirmed, they are given a permanent number by the IAU's Minor Planet Center, 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.

Besides the Minor Planet Circulars (in which the citations are published), a key source is Lutz D. Schmadel's Dictionary of Minor Planet Names, among others.[1][2][3] Meanings that do not quote a reference (the "†" links) are tentative. Meanings marked with an asterisk (*) are guesswork, and should be checked against the mentioned sources to ensure that the identification is correct.

19001–19100

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
19002 Tongkexue 2000 RD61 TongKe Xue, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner
19003 Erinfrey 2000 RL61 Erin Lynn Frey, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner
19004 Chirayath 2000 RU62 Ved Chirayath, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner
19005 Teckman 2000 RY64 Megan Elizabeth Teckman, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner
19007 Nirajnathan 2000 RD68 Niraj Rama Nathan, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner
19008 Kristibutler 2000 RV70 Kristin L. Butler, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner
19009 Galenmaly 2000 RF72 Galen Daniel Maly, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner
19017 Susanlederer 2000 RH93 Susan M. Lederer, American planetary scientist and assistant professor of physics JPL
19019 Sunflower 2000 SB Sunflower Observatory
19022 Penzel 2000 SR44 Edgar Penzel, German teacher of astronomy, founder and director of Rodewisch Observatory
19023 Varela 2000 SH111 Elizabeth Van Cortlandt Varela, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner
19025 Arthurpetron 2000 SC117 Arthur Joseph Petron, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner
19029 Briede 2000 SR205 Paul Briede, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner
19034 Santorini 2554 P-L Santorini, a Greek island in the Aegean Sea. JPL
19066 Ellarie 4068 T-2 Ella Marie (Ellarie) Chase Rosales (b. 1966) of Jalisco, Mexico, is a close family friend of Daniel W. E. Green, who made the identifications for this minor planet and who has helped for years in homeschooling Ellarie's five oldest children. She has a background in social work and is an expert on autism. JPL
19079 Hernández 1967 KC José Hernández, Argentinian gaucho poet JPL
19080 Martínfierro 1970 JB Martín Fierro, fictitious Argentinian hero of the poems by José Hernández JPL
19081 Mravinskij 1973 SX2 Evgenii Mravinskii, (1903-1988), an outstanding Russian musician and conductor. JPL
19082 Vikchernov 1976 QS Viktor Mikhailovich Chernov (1902–1984), a librarian at Zaporozhie in Ukraine, was a prominent astronomer who obtained valuable new results on variable stars, on the dependence of brightness and color of lunar eclipses on solar activity, as well as on transient lunar phenomena. JPL
19096 Leonfridman 1979 TY1 Architect Leonid Osherovich Fridman (b. 1948), director of the Crimean Institute of Design, Architect and Restoration. JPL

19101–19200

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
19119 Dimpna 1981 SG3 The Dictionary of Minor Planet Names JPL
19120 Doronina 1983 PM1 Actress Tat'yana Vasil'evna Doronina (born 1933) created splendid roles for both stage and screen. She worked in the largest Leningrad and Moscow theaters and since 1992 has been leader of the Moscow Art Academic Gorky Theatre. She was awarded People's artist of Russia (1969) and of the U.S.S.R. (1975). JPL
19122 Amandabosh 1985 VF1 Amanda S. Bosh (born 1965), a lecturer in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. JPL
19123 Stephenlevine 1986 TP1 Stephen E. Levine (born 1965), an astronomer at Lowell Observatory, is the Discovery Channel Telescope Commissioning Scientist. JPL
19126 Ottohahn 1987 QW Otto Hahn (1879-1968), chemistry Nobel Laureate in 1944. JPL
19127 Olegefremov 1987 QH10 Oleg Efremov, chief producer and actor of Sovremennik. JPL
19129 Loos 1988 AL1 Adolf Loos, Austrian architect
19130 Tytgat 1988 CG2 Edgard Tytgat, 19th/20th-century Belgian expressionist painter JPL
19132 Le Clézio 1988 CL4 19132 Le Clézio Discovered 1988 Feb. 13 by E. W. Elst at the European Southern Observatory. French-Mauritian novelist of more than 30 novels, Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clézio (b. 1940) is particularly well known for his Voyage to Rodrigues. He was awarded the 2008 Nobel Prize for Literature based on his "authorship of new departures, poetic adventure and sensual ecstasy".JPL
19136 Strassmann 1989 AZ6 Friedrich Wilhelm Strassmann (1902-1980), a collaborator at the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Institut in Berlin and professor at the University of Mainz since 1946. JPL
19137 Copiapó 1989 CP2 19137 Copiapó Discovered 1989 Feb. 4 by E. W. Elst at the European Southern Observatory. Copiapó, a mining district in northern Chile, was in 2010 the scene of a severe mining accident, with 33 miners buried alive at a depth of almost 700 meters for more than two months. They were finally rescued alive and healthy.JPL
19139 Apian 1989 GJ8 Peter Apian (1495-1552), a German mathematician and cartographer. JPL
19140 Jansmit 1989 RJ2 Jan Smit, Dutch geologist and paleontologist JPL
19141 Poelkapelle 1989 SB4 Poelkapelle, a village in West Flanders near the city of Ypres. JPL
19142 Langemarck 1989 SU4 Langemarck, a village in West Flanders. JPL
19148 Alaska 1989 YA5 Alaska JPL
19149 Boccaccio 1990 EZ2 Giovanni Boccaccio (1313-1375), an Italian poet and essayist. JPL
19155 Lifeson 1990 SX3 Alex Lifeson (Alexander Zivojinovich), Canadian guitarist and co-founder of the band Rush and an Officer of the Order of Canada JPL
19156 Heco 1990 SE4 19156 Heco Discovered 1990 Sept. 20 by T. Seki at Geisei. Joseph Heco (Hikozo Hamada, 1837--1897) was born in Harima town, Hyogo prefecture. He survived a shipwreck in 1851, was taken to the US and became one of the first Japanese to become a US citizen. Returning to Japan, he published the first Japanese newspaper, while Japan was still closed to the outside world.JPL
19159 Taenakano 1990 TT Tae Nakano (b. 1975) plays an active part as a planetarian in the Kita-Kyushu Children's Culture and Science Museum and a researcher in the Kyushu Institute of Technology. She also undertakes outreach activities with nano-satellites. JPL
19160 Chikayoshitomi 1990 TC1 Chika Yoshitomi (b. 1981) plays an active part as an astronomy communicator in Kyushu, Japan. She has worked at Hoshi no Bunka Kan, Tachibana Observatory and Kasuga-ciry Hoshi no Yakata, and has brought up many "little" astronomers. JPL
19162 Wambsganss 1990 TZ1 Joachim Wambsganss (b. 1961), a German astronomer. JPL
19173 Virginiaterése 1991 GE2 Virginia Terése Bogdanovich, American amateur astronomer, who assisted in organizing the Palomar Observatory's 1.2-m Schmidt Oschin Telescope plate archive JPL
19175 Peterpiot 1991 PP2 Peter Piot (b. 1949), a Belgian physician, co-discovered the ebola virus in Zaire in 1976. JPL
19178 Walterbothe 1991 RV2 Walter Bothe, A professor at Berlin, Giessen and Heidelberg. JPL
19182 Pitz 1991 TX2 Eckhart Pitz (born 1940), a German physicist at the Heidelberg Max-Planck-Institut für Astronomie. He is a leading expert in astronomical instrumentation, from the extreme ultraviolet to the far infrared. JPL
19183 Amati 1991 TB5 The Amati family of violin makers worked in Cremona in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. JPL
19185 Guarneri 1991 TL13 The Guarneri family of violin makers was active in Cremona for several generations. JPL
19188 Dittebesard 1991 YT 19188 Dittebesard Discovered 1991 Dec. 30 by E. W. Elst at Haute Provence. Ditte Besard (1977-2010), eldest daugher of Camilla and artist Hugo Besard, died after a struggle over many years. Implicitly remembering the goddess Eunomia, her father expressed his feelings as follows: Hour after hour, day after day, time comes downwards like falling snow and covers the present with a carpet.JPL
19189 Stradivari 1991 YE1 Antonio Stradivari, Italian violin maker. JPL
19190 Morihiroshi 1992 AM1 Hiroshi Mori (born 1958), a Japanese amateur astronomer, is one of the members of the Yamaneko Group of Comet Observers. JPL
19197 Akasaki 1992 EO Yuka Akasaki (b. 1960) has been a coach at a swimming school in Nankoku city for more than 20 years and has coached many excellent swimmers. She herself competes in Japanese Masters’ swimming competitions. JPL

19201–19300

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
19204 Joshuatree 1992 ME Joshua Tree National Park, founded in 1936 as Joshua Tree National Monument largely through the efforts of Minerva Hoyt (1866–1945). JPL
19208 Starrfield 1992 RW Sumner Starrfield, American astronomer. JPL
19224 Orosei 1993 RJ3 Roberto Orosei, Italian astronomer JPL
19226 Peiresc 1993 RA8 Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc (1580-1637), a French humanist and philosopher with a great interest in astronomy. JPL
19228 Uemuraikuo 1993 SN1 Ikuo Uemura (born 1940) is a passionate and leading member of his local astronomical club Pleiades. JPL
19230 Sugazi 1993 TU Sugazi Tanaka (born 1947) has been director of the Inagawa Observatory since 2002 JPL
19234 Victoriahibbs 1993 VC1 Victoria Pavin Hibbs (born 1954) has been known to the discoverer since her birth. She is now a learning specialist for children in science and mathematics and a water color installation artist. JPL
19235 van Schurman 1993 VS4 19235 van Schurman Discovered 1993 Nov. 9 by E. W. Elst at Caussols. Anna Maria van Schurman (1607-1678) was the first female student at the University of Utrecht, although she was obliged to follow the courses from behind a curtain. Excelling in many disciplines, she was one of the most intellectual women in Europe. A true polyglot, she corresponded actively with scholars around the world.JPL
19243 Bunting 1994 CD9 John Bunting, Scottish born Australian geologist, discovered Yarrabubba impact structure in Western Australia
19251 Totziens 1994 RY1 Tot ziens!, Dutch for 'Au revoir'; the discovery was made shortly after the 1994 IAU meeting in The Hague
19258 Gongyi 1995 FT20 Gongyi, Henan, People's Republic of China JPL
19263 Lavater 1995 OH10 Johann Kaspar Lavater (1741-1801), a Swiss writer, clergyman and religious philosopher. JPL
19268 Morstadt 1995 UZ Josef Morstadt (1797-1869), a Czech astronomer, physicist and mathematician. JPL
19282 Zhangcunhao 1996 AM15 Zhang Cunhao (b. 1928) is an Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and an Academician of the Academy of Sciences for the Developing World. JPL
19287 Paronelli 1996 DH1 Fede Paronelli, Italian philosopher and astronomer, lecturer at Hoepli planetarium
19290 Schroeder 1996 JR1 Jeff Schroeder (born 1954) has contributed to the mechanical design and fabrication of all the NEAT cameras, starting with the 1995 NEAT/GEODSS camera, continuing with the 2000 NEAT/MSSS camera and concluding with the 2001 NEAT/Oschin camera. He has worked at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory at JPL for 22 years. JPL
19291 Karelzeman 1996 LF Karel Zeman (1910-1989), a Czech filmmaking genius and experimentator. JPL
19293 Dedekind 1996 OF Richard Dedekind (1831-1916), a German mathematician and also an accomplished pianist and cellist. JPL
19294 Weymouth 1996 PF John Weymouth (born 1922), professor emeritus of physics at the University of Nebraska. JPL
19298 Zhongkeda 1996 SU4 Zhongguokeda, the University of Science and Technology of China JPL

19301–19400

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
19306 Voves 1996 TN12 Voves is a French town, located in the Beauce natural region, Eure-et-Loire department JPL
19310 Osawa 1996 VF1 Osawa, meaning big dale, is the name of the area in the southwestern part of Mitaka City where the National Observatory is located.
19318 Somanah 1996 XB2 Radhakhrishna Dinesh Somanah, Mauritian professor of physics and astrophysics and one of three pioneers of professional astronomy in the republic. JPL
19348 Cueca 1997 CL12 19348 Cueca Discovered 1997 Feb. 3 by Spacewatch at Kitt Peak. The cueca, the complex national dance of Chile, dates to around 1824. Partners mimic movements of rooster and hen in courting, holding and waving a white handkerchief in the right hand, dancing to guitar music, voices, drums and clapping. The name was suggested by J. Montani.JPL
19349 Denjoy 1997 CF22 Arnaud Denjoy (1884–1974) was one of a group of French mathematicians (including Baire, Borel and Lebesgue) who in the early twentieth century initiated a new approach to the theory of functions of real variables, measure theory and integration. JPL
19353 Pierrethierry 1997 EQ30 19353 Pierrethierry Discovered 1997 Mar. 10 by C. Buil at Ramonville Saint Agne. Pierre Thierry (b. 1950) has built equipment designed for making astronomical observations. He created the Association des Utilisateurs de Détecteurs Electroniques in 1994.JPL
19354 Fredkoehler 1997 FS2 Frederic Koehler (born 1994), a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his computer-science project. JPL
19355 Merpalehmann 1997 FU2 Meredith Paloma Lehmann (born 1995) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her medicine and health project. JPL
19364 Semafor 1997 SM1 Theatre Semafor was a special phenomenon of Prague cultural life in the 1960s, with leading personalities Jirí Suchý (born 1931) and Jirí Slitr (1924–1969). Many of their songs became popular and they can be still heard by campfires. JPL
19366 Sudingqiang 1997 VZ7 19366 Sudingqiang Discovered 1997 Nov. 6 by the Beijing Schmidt CCD Asteroid Program at Xinglong. Su Ding-qiang (b. 1936), an astronomer and optical engineering expert, made many creative contributions to Chinese astronomical instruments, including a new idea to apply active optics to obtain the shape of a changeable optical system that could not be realized in the conventional way.JPL
19367 Pink Floyd 1997 XW3 Pink Floyd, an influential English progressive rock group. JPL
19370 Yukyung 1997 YY8 Yuk Yung (b. 1946), a Caltech planetary scientist. JPL
19379 Labrecque 1998 BR7 Steve LaBrecque (born 1964) was responsible for the successful installation and operations of the NEAT/MSSS camera in 2000. At the Jet Propulsion Laboratory he has also worked on the Mars orbital camera. Earlier he developed and serviced shipboard oceanographic equipment at the Lamont Doherty Geological Observatory. JPL
19383 Rolling Stones 1998 BZ32 The Rolling Stones are the longest lasting rock-and-roll group, embarking on their fortieth anniversary of great music. JPL
19384 Winton 1998 CP1 Nicholas Winton, rescuer of 669 Jewish children +
19386 Axelcronstedt 1998 CR4 19386 Axelcronstedt Discovered 1998 Feb. 6 by E. W. Elst at the European Southern Observatory. Axel Frederik Cronstedt (1722-1765), a mining expert and director of mines in central Sweden, discovered the new element nickel in minerals he found in Hälsingland. Using phosphorus salts and the blowpipe technique he qualitatively analyzed colored metallic oxides.JPL
19392 Oyamada 1998 EP1 Hiroyuki Oyamada (born 1970), an amateur astronomer and a member of the Chokainomori Astronomy Club in Sakata, Yamagata, Japan. JPL
19393 Davidthompson 1998 DT33 19393 Davidthompson Discovered 1998 Feb. 27 by E. W. Elst at the European Southern Observatory. David Thompson (1770-1857), a British-Canadian furtrader and surveyor, mapped 3.9 million square kilometers of North America. Navigating the full length of the Columbia River in 1811, he produced a high-quality map of the river basin. He has been called the greatest land geographer who ever lived.JPL
19395 Barrera 1998 EP1 Luis Barrera (born 1965) is head of the Institute for Astronomy of the Universidad Catholica del Norte in Antofagasta. JPL
19397 Lagarini 1998 ER3 Andrea Lagarini (born 1963) is an assistant in the science department of the European Southern Observatory in Santiago de Chile. JPL
19398 Creedence 1998 EM8 19398 Creedence Discovered 1998 Mar. 2 by P. Sicoli and P. Ghezzi at Sormano. With its original sound, Creedence Clearwater Revival, frequently referred to as CCR or simply "Creedence", was an American rock band that gained popularity in the late 1960s and early 1970s.JPL
19400 Emileclaus 1998 EC11 19400 Emileclaus Discovered 1998 Mar. 1 by E. W. Elst at the European Southern Observatory. Flemish painter Emile Claus (1849-1924) was well known for his landscapes, especially from and around the Lys river. Influenced by Claude Monet, he developed his own impressionism and is now considered the leader of the Belgian Luminism movement. Among his most famous paintings is De Ijsvogels (1891).JPL

19401–19500

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
19407 Standing Bear 1998 FG11 Arrested for refusing to be moved to Indian Territory, Standing Bear (1834-1908) petitioned the U.S. District Court in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1879 by writ of habeas corpus. The trial led to the decision that Native Americans are "persons within the meaning of the law" and have the rights of citizenship. JPL
19410 Guisard 1998 FW14 Stéphane Guisard (born 1970), an optician at the European Southern Observatory in Cerro Paranal, where he is working on the Very Large Telescope, including the very complex interferometer. JPL
19411 Collinarnold 1998 FJ22 Collin David Arnold, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his engineering project. JPL
19413 Grantlewis 1998 FB30 Grant Allen Lewis, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his engineering project. JPL
19415 Parvamenon 1998 FC34 Parvathy Rama Menon, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his engineering project. JPL
19416 Benglass 1998 FM34 Benjamin William Glass, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his engineering project. JPL
19417 Madelynho 1998 FG40 Madelyn Meng-Ling Ho, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her engineering project. JPL
19419 Pinkham 1998 FO49 Brian Edward Pinkham, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his engineering project. JPL
19420 Vivekbuch 1998 FB54 Vivek Paresh Buch, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his engineering team project. JPL
19421 Zachulett 1998 FD56 Zachary Frank Hulett, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his engineering team project. JPL
19423 Hefter 1998 FD58 Jonathan S. Hefter, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his engineering team project. JPL
19424 Andrewsong 1998 FH61 Andrew Joshua Song, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his engineering team project. JPL
19425 Nicholasrapp 1998 FW61 Nicholas Dorian Rapp, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his engineering team project and also Intel Foundation Achievement Award recipient. JPL
19426 Leal 1998 FP65 Eddy Leal, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his environmental science project. JPL
19428 Gracehsu 1998 FU66 Grace Hsu, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her environmental science project. JPL
19429 Grubaugh 1998 FD69 Daniel Boyd Grubaugh, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his environmental science project. JPL
19430 Kristinaufer 1998 FO69 Kristina Ann Ufer, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her environmental science project. JPL
19433 Naftz 1998 FG72 Douglas Calvin Naftz, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his environmental science project. JPL
19434 Bahuffman 1998 FD75 Benjamin Allen Huffman, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his environmental science project. JPL
19436 Marycole 1998 FR76 Mary Elizabeth Cole, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her environmental science project. JPL
19437 Jennyblank 1998 FQ79 Jennifer Renee Blank, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her environmental science team project. JPL
19438 Khaki 1998 FF83 Shirin Khaki, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her environmental science team project. JPL
19439 Allisontjong 1998 FB91 Allison Krystle Weili Tjong], 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her environmental science team project. JPL
19440 Sumatijain 1998 FN103 Sumati Kumari Jain, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her gerontology project. JPL
19441 Trucpham 1998 FJ105 Truc Thanh Pham, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her gerontology project. JPL
19442 Brianrice 1998 FM106 Brian Todd Rice, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his mathematics project. JPL
19443 Yanzhong 1998 FE109 Yan Zhong, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her mathematics project. JPL
19444 Addicott 1998 FT109 Charles Michael Addicott, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his mathematics project. JPL
19446 Muroski 1998 FX113 Megan Elizabeth Muroski, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her medicine and health project. JPL
19447 Jessicapearl 1998 FD114 Jessica Pearl Swartz, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her medicine and health project. JPL
19448 Jenniferling 1998 FJ122 Jennifer Shui-Ming Ling, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her medicine and health project. JPL
19450 Sussman 1998 FF125 Gene Everett Sussman, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his medicine and health project. JPL
19452 Keeney 1998 FX125 Chelsea Ray Keeney, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her medicine and health project. JPL
19453 Murdochorne 1998 FM126 Richard Murdoch and Kenneth Horne, British comedians. JPL
19454 Henrymarr 1998 FX127 Henry Louis Marr, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his medicine and health project. JPL
19456 Pimdouglas 1998 HU5 Pim (1995–2001), son of Nigel and Jantina Douglas, enjoyed a brief life and brought joy to his family. This minor planet was discovered on his third birthday. JPL
19457 Robcastillo 1998 HE6 Roberto Castillo (b. 1961) works at the European Southern Observatory's Paranal site, where he takes care of several instruments. He also builds telescopes for amateurs, and it is said that half the amateur telescopes in Chile have been constructed by him. JPL
19458 Legault 1998 HE8 Thierry Legault (b. 1962), an amateur astronomer. JPL
19461 Feingold 1998 HZ16 Samantha Megan Feingold, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her medicine and health project. JPL
19462 Ulissedini 1998 HE20 Ulisse Dini, an Italian mathematician. JPL
19463 Emilystoll 1998 HY29 Emily Erin Stoll, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her medicine and health team project. JPL
19464 Ciarabarr 1998 HZ29 Ciara Ann Barr, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her medicine and health team project. JPL
19465 Amandarusso 1998 HA32 Amanda Maria Russo, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her medicine and health team project. JPL
19466 Darcydiegel 1998 HQ34 Darcy Renee Diegel, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her medicine and health team project. JPL
19467 Amandanagy 1998 HU39 Amanda Mychal Nagy, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her medicine and health team project. JPL
19470 Wenpingchen 1998 HE52 Wen Ping Chen (born 1958) leads the National Central University of Taiwan's participation in the Taiwan-American Occultation Survey (TAOS), the goal of which is to map the distribution of small transneptunian objects.JPL
19473 Marygardner 1998 HE60 Mary Melissa Gardner, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her microbiology project. JPL
19475 Mispagel 1998 HA91 Heather Michelle Mispagel, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her microbiology project. JPL
19476 Denduluri 1998 HQ94 Aditya Krishna Denduluri, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his microbiology project. JPL
19477 Teresajentz 1998 HB95 Teresa Lorraine Jentz, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her microbiology project. JPL
19478 Jaimeflores 1998 HY96 Jaime Eduardo Flores, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his microbiology team project. JPL
19482 Harperlee 1998 HL102 Harper Lee (1926-2016), an American novelist. JPL
19484 Vanessaspini 1998 HF121 Vanessa Anne Spini, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her physics project. JPL
19487 Rosscoleman 1998 HO124 Ross Andrew Coleman, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his physics project. JPL
19488 Abramcoley 1998 HW125 Abram Levi Coley, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his physics project. JPL
19494 Gerbs 1998 KJ8 James ("Gerbs") Bauer (born 1968) studies the physical nature of Centaurs and other outer solar system bodies. JPL
19495 Terentyeva 1998 KZ8 Alexandra K. Terentyeva (b. 1933) has been a meteor astronomer for more than 50 years at the Institute of Astronomy of the Russian Academy of Sciences. . JPL
19496 Josephbarone 1998 KC32 Joseph Michael Barone, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his physics project. JPL
19497 Pineda 1998 KN32 Maria Luisa Pineda, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her zoology project. JPL
19499 Eugenybiryukov 1998 KR42 Eugeny Biryukov (b. 1979), a lecturer at South Ural State University in Chelyabinsk, Russia. JPL
19500 Hillaryfultz 1998 KF49 Hillary Anne Fultz, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her zoology project. JPL

19501–19600

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
19504 Vladalekseev 1998 LL2 Vladmimir Alekseev, Russian physicist, who has conducted ground radar investigations of the Tunguska site JPL
19509 Niigata 1998 MG38 Niigata prefecture is located on the island of Honshu, Japan. JPL
19517 Robertocarlos 1998 SK164 Roberto Carlos Braga, Brazilian pop singer JPL
19518 Moulding 1998 VZ13 Erin Louise Moulding, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner
19521 Chaos 1998 WH24 Chaos (cosmogony) JPL
19523 Paolofrisi 1998 YX3 Paolo Frisi (1728-1784), famous Italian scientist, was an authority in the fields of mathematics, physics and astronomy. JPL
19524 Acaciacoleman 1998 YB7 Acacia Coleman is the granddaughter of the discoverer. JPL
19528 Delloro 1999 GB1 Aldo Dell'Oro, Italian astronomer[4]
19531 Charton 1999 GM32 Heather Anne Charton, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner
19533 Garrison 1999 GM35 Carly Beth Garrison, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner
19534 Miyagi 1999 GL47 Miyagi, a Japanese prefecture in the Tohoku region of Honshu. JPL
19535 Rowanatkinson 1999 HF3 Rowan Sebastian Atkinson (b. 1955), one of Britain's finest comedy actors of the last two decades, was inspired by the work of Jacques Tati and John Cleese. Whether the comedy is verbal, as in the television series Blackadder, or physical, as in Mr. Bean, Atkinson is always brilliant. JPL
19539 Anaverdu 1999 JO14 Ana Verdu, wife of the discoverer. JPL
19542 Lindperkins 1999 JL27 Lindsay Prentice Perkins, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner
19543 Burgoyne 1999 JR30 Nicole Burgoyne, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner
19544 Avramkottke 1999 JN33 Avram Kottke, 2003 Intel Foundation Achievement Award recipient
19547 Collier 1999 JP57 Theresa Collier, 2003 Intel Foundation Achievement Award recipient
19550 Samabates 1999 JP61 Samantha Lee Bates, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19551 Peterborden 1999 JL62 Peter Young Borden, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19563 Brzezinska 1999 JB124 Bogna Natalia Brzezinska, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19564 Ajburnetti 1999 JP126 Anthony James Burnetti, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19568 Rachelmarie 1999 KY14 Rachel Marie Clements, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19570 Jessedouglas 1999 LH6 Jesse Douglas, American mathematician. JPL
19572 Leahmarie 1999 LE11 Leah Marie Crowder, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19573 Cummings 1999 LW13 Ian Douglas Cummings, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19574 Davidedwards 1999 LQ21 David Kitzmiller Edwards V, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19575 Feeny 1999 LB22 Dana Anne Feeny, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19577 Bobbyfisher 1999 LP26 Bobby Drake Fisher, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19578 Kirkdouglas 1999 MO Kirk Douglas, American actor. JPL
19582 Blow 1999 NL4 Graham Blow, New Zealand astronomer. JPL
19584 Sarahgerin 1999 NZ6 Sarah H. Gerin, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19585 Zachopkins 1999 NU7 Zachary Harvey Hopkins, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19587 Keremane 1999 NG11 Sravya Ramadugu Keremane, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19589 Kirkland 1999 NZ14 Tyler Hollis Kirkland, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19591 Michaelklein 1999 NW21 Michael Aaron Klein, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19593 Justinkoh 1999 NZ29 Justin Koh, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19595 Lafer-Sousa 1999 NW31 Luis Lafer-Sousa, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19596 Spegorlarson 1999 NX31 Spencer Gordon Larson, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19597 Ryanlee 1999 NJ32 Ryan Thomas Lee, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19598 Luttrell 1999 NL39 Jeffrey Michael Luttrell, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19599 Brycemelton 1999 NX40 Bryce Michael Melton, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge]] (DCYSC) finalist

19601–19700

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
19602 Austinminor 1999 NK42 Austin Lee Minor, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19603 Monier 1999 NF48 Elizabeth Nicole Monier, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19612 Noordung 1999 OO Hermann Noordung, pseudonym of Herman Potočnik, Slovene engineer and pioneer of cosmonautics, first to describe a space station in a geostationary orbit and its applications, in Das Problem der Befahrung des Weltraums – der Raketen-motor (1928) JPL
19614 Montelongo 1999 OV1 Michael John Montelongo, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19617 Duhamel 1999 PH1 Jean-Marie Constant Duhamel, 19th-century French applied mathematician JPL
19618 Maša 1999 PN3 Maša Kandušer, of the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia.
19619 Bethbell 1999 QA Beth Bell, the discoverer's daughter JPL
19620 Auckland 1999 QG Auckland, New Zealand JPL
19625 Ovaitt 1999 RT11 Elena Kurtz Ovaitt, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19629 Serra 1999 RV31 Guy Serra, Catalan astrophysicist and the discoverer's doctorate director JPL
19630 Janebell 1999 RT33 Jane Bell, wife of the discoverer JPL
19631 Greensleeves 1999 RY38 Greensleeves, 17th-century traditional English folk song JPL
19633 Rusjan 1999 RX42 Édvard Rúsjan, Slovene aircraft designer and pilot JPL
19637 Presbrey 1999 RU48 Scott Thomas Presbrey, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19638 Johngenereid 1999 RH57 John Gene Reid, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19640 Ethanroth 1999 RP89 Ethan Michael Roth, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19643 Jacobrucker 1999 RA95 Jacob Jeffrey Rucker, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19652 Saris 1999 RC117 Patrick J. G. Saris, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19656 Simpkins 1999 RA122 Taylor Simpkins, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19658 Sloop 1999 RM125 Katie Michelle Sloop, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19660 Danielsteck 1999 RQ129 Daniel D'Andrea Steck, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19662 Stunzi 1999 RG132 Joseph Robert Stunzi, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19663 Rykerwatts 1999 RU133 Ryker H. Watts, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19664 Yancey 1999 RV135 Bryan D. Yancey, 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist
19676 Ofeliaguilar 1999 RY166 Ofelia Aguilar, mentored a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC)
19678 Belczyk 1999 RO168 Pamela Belczyk, mentored a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC)
19679 Gretabetteo 1999 RF179 Greta Betteo, mentored a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC)
19691 Iwate 1999 RN214 Iwate, the second largest prefecture in Japan, is located in north Honshu. JPL
19694 Dunkelman 1999 RX230 Lawrence Dunkelman (born 1917), of the Naval Research Laboratory and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, measured the solar near-ultraviolet spectral distribution from Mt. Lemmon in 1952 and helped advise the Mercury astronauts on observations of the upper atmosphere and space phenomena from orbit JPL
19695 Billnye 1999 RP234 Bill Nye “The Science Guy”’ (b. 1955) is one of the world’s pre-eminent science educators. His pedagogical vision, combined with his affability and humor across radio, television, lectures, books and the internet, has inspired millions of people to change the world by embracing the passion, beauty and joy of science. JPL
19700 Teitelbaum 1999 SG15 Hugh E. Teitelbaum (1951–2007) received a degree in criminal justice from Northeastern University and a Law Degree from George Mason University. JPL

19701–19800

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
19701 Aomori 1999 SH19 Aomori prefecture, Japan, is located in northernmost Tohoku Region, Honshu. JPL
19704 Medlock 1999 TU8 Kevin Medlock (born 1954) is a Californian award-winning telescope and instrument maker known for large aperture, research-grade telescopes. JPL
19707 Tokunai 1999 TZ12 Tokunai Mogami (1755–1836) explored the northern area of Japan and learned astronomy, surveying and navigation from Toshiaki Honda, a Dutch scholar. He was engaged in the investigation and development of Hokkaido, Kurile Islands and Sakhalin. JPL
19711 Johnaligawesa 1999 TG219 John N.L. Aligawesa (1949–1999) was a telecommunications lecturer at the Dares-salaam Institute of Technology (DIT) in Tanzania. JPL
19713 Ibaraki 1999 TV228 The Japanese prefecture of Ibaraki houses three research centers (Tsukuba, Tokai and Kashima) that contain more than 300 research institutes. JPL
19718 Albertjarvis 1999 VF2 Albert G. Jarvis (1911–1996) invented fasteners for industry and the machines to produce them. In addition to being an inventor he was also a good friend and neighbor, always ready to help repair a neighbor's home or farm machinery, or help a teenager build a science project or rebuild his or her first automobile. JPL
19719 Glasser 1999 VB9 William Glasser (born 1925), a psychiatrist who developed the concepts of Choice Theory and Reality Therapy. JPL
19721 Wray 1999 VW11 James D. Wray (born 1936) directed the Institute of Meteoritics (1966–1967) and was deputy P.I. for NASA Skylab Experiment S-019 (1969–1980). JPL
19727 Allen 1999 XS2 Clabon Walter Allen, Australian solar physicist JPL
19730 Machiavelli 1999 XO36 Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527), a Florentine statesman, Italian political theorist and writer who advocated a strong central government. JPL
19731 Tochigi 1999 XA151 Tochigi is a prefecture north of Tokyo. JPL
19738 Calinger 2000 AS97 Manetta Calinger, mentored a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC)
19741 Callahan 2000 AN141 Diane Callahan, mentored a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC)
19754 Paclements 2000 CG95 Pauline Clements, mentored a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC)
19758 Janelcoulson 2000 GH100 Janel Opal Coulson, mentored a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC)
19762 Lacrowder 2000 JQ57 Lee Ann Crowder, mentored a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC)
19763 Klimesh 2000 MC Matthew Klimesh (b. 1968) developed the efficient data compressor for archiving the voluminous NEAT data. He has been with the Communications Systems and Research Section at Caltech's Jet Propulsion Laboratory since 1996. His research interests include data compression, rate-distortion theory and channel coding. JPL
19766 Katiedavis 2000 OH4 Katie Davis, mentored a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC)
19768 Ellendoane 2000 OX14 Ellen Doane, mentored a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC)
19769 Dolyniuk 2000 OP18 William Dolyniuk, mentored a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC)
19775 Medmondson 2000 PY Matthew Edmondson, mentored a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC)
19776 Balears 2000 PA5 The people of the western Mediterranean group of islands Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera, known as the Balears (or Balearic Islands), have a distinct culture and history. JPL
19778 Louisgarcia 2000 QE29 Louis Garcia, mentored a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC)
19783 Antoniromanya 2000 QF71 Father Antonio Romañá, S.J. (Antonio Romañá Pujó), Spanish (Catalan) mathematician and astronomer, for thirty years until his retirement Director of the Observatorio del Ebro (Observatori de l'Ebre)
19787 Betsyglass 2000 QV114 Betsy Glass, mentored a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC)
19788 Hunker 2000 QV116 Roxanne Hunker, mentored a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC)
19789 Susanjohnson 2000 QP149 Susan Johnson, mentored a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC)

19801–19900

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
19801 Karenlemmon 2000 RZ64 Karen Lemmon, mentor of a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. JPL
19806 Domatthews 2000 SX11 Donna Matthews, mentor of a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. JPL
19808 Elainemccall 2000 SN85 Elaine McCall, mentor of a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. JPL
19809 Nancyowen 2000 SC86 Nancy Owen, mentor of a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. JPL
19810 Partridge 2000 SP112 Mary Partridge, mentor of a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. JPL
19811 Kimperkins 2000 SY114 Kimberly Perkins, mentor of a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. JPL
19813 Ericsands 2000 SF121 Eric Sands, mentor of a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. JPL
19815 Marshasega 2000 ST127 Marsha Sega, mentor of a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. JPL
19816 Wayneseyfert 2000 SO128 Wayne Seyfert, mentor of a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. JPL
19817 Larashelton 2000 SK145 Lara Shelton, mentor of a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. JPL
19818 Shotwell 2000 SB150 Gary Shotwell, mentor of a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. JPL
19820 Stowers 2000 ST153 Josh Stowers, mentor of a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. JPL
19821 Caroltolin 2000 SU154 Carol Tolin, mentor of a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. JPL
19822 Vonzielonka 2000 SK169 Beverley vonZielonka, mentor of a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. JPL
19826 Patwalker 2000 SX192 Pat Walker, mentor of finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. JPL
19833 Wickwar 2000 SA230 Steve Wickwar, mentor of finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. JPL
19835 Zreda 2000 SQ252 Grazyna Zreda, mentored a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. JPL
19848 Yeungchuchiu 2000 TR At absolute magnitude 11.7, this largest minor planet found by the discoverer---just 1.2 degrees west of Jupiter---is named in honor of his father, Chu Chiu Yeung (born 1925), for his unconditional support. JPL
19852 Jamesalbers 2000 TT58 James J. Albers (b. 1965), a systems engineer. JPL
19853 Ichinomiya 2000 TL60 Ichinomiya is the name of a high school in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. JPL
19855 Borisalexeev 2000 UE6 Boris Alexeev (b. 1987), a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his computer science project. JPL
19857 Amandajane 2000 UC11 Amanda Jennifer Jane Robinson is a student of psychology at the University of Kansas and an empathetic caregiver to those in need of emotional support. She is the daughter of the discoverer. JPL
19860 Anahtar 2000 UB52 Melis Nuray Anahtar (b. 1986), a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for her engineering project. JPL
19861 Auster 2000 US79 Craig Louis Auster (b. 1986), a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his behavioral and social sciences project. JPL
19872 Chendonghua 6097 P-L 19872 Chendonghua Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld on Palomar Schmidt plates taken by T. Gehrels. Donghua Chen (b. 1948) of Gulangyu, Xiamen, is a retired surgeon and active amateur astronomer well known throughout China. He helped organize the fourth International Workshop on Cometary Astronomy in Shanghai in July 2009. The name was suggested by D. W. E. Green.JPL
19873 Chentao 6632 P-L 19873 Chentao Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld on Palomar Schmidt plates taken by T. Gehrels. Tao Chen (b. 1980) of Suzhou, Jiangsu, is a well-known amateur astronomer who codiscovered comet C/2008 C1 (Chen-Gao) and who helped organize the fourth International Workshop on Cometary Astronomy in Shanghai in July 2009. The name was suggested by D. W. E. Green.JPL
19874 Liudongyan 6775 P-L 19874 Liudongyan Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld on Palomar Schmidt plates taken by T. Gehrels. Dongyan Liu (b. 1987) of Suzhou, Jiangsu, a student majoring in English at Suzhou University, served as interpreter for the International Workshop on Cometary Astronomy and a total solar eclipse expedition in China in July 2009. The name was suggested by D. W. E. Green.JPL
19875 Guedes 6791 P-L 19875 Guedes Discovered 1960 Sept. 24 by C. J. van Houten and I. van Houten-Groeneveld on Palomar Schmidt plates taken by T. Gehrels. Leandro Lage dos Santos Guedes (b. 1976), an astronomer at the Rio de Janeiro planetarium, helped to organize the fifth International Workshop on Cometary Astronomy in Aug. 2009. The name was suggested by D. W. E. Green.JPL

19901–20000

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
19911 Rigaux 1933 FK Fernand Rigaux (1905-1962) was a Belgian astronomer at the Royal Observatory, Uccle, who discovered several asteroids (including the one that now bears his name). JPL
19912 Aurapenenta 1955 RE1 AURA penanta, for the fiftieth anniversary (penanta is 50 in modern Greek) of the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA) JPL
19913 Aigyptios 1973 SU1 Aigyptios, father of the hero Antiphos, a companion of Odysseus JPL
19914 Klagenfurt 1973 UK5 Klagenfurt, Kaernten, Austria JPL
19915 Bochkarev 1974 RX1 Nikolay Gennadievich Bochkarev, Russian astronomer JPL
19916 Donbass 1976 QH1 The Donetskij coal basin is located mainly in Ukraine and partly in Russia. JPL
19919 Pogorelov 1977 TQ6 19919 Pogorelov Discovered 1977 Oct. 8 by L. I. Chernykh at the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory. Aleksey Vasil'evich Pogorelov (1919-2002), a Ukrainian Soviet mathematician, was responsible for the solution of a number of key problems in geometry "as a whole", in the fundamentals of geometry, in the theory of the Monge-Ampère equation and in the geometrical theory of thin elastic shells.JPL
19952 Ashkinazi 1982 UV6 19952 Ashkinazi Discovered 1982 Oct. 20 by L. G. Karachkina at the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory. Alexey Alexandrovich Ashkinazi (b. 1949) is deputy director for capital construction at CrAO. For 39 years he was engaged in the construction and repair of the Observatory's telescopes and residential buildings, as well as the construction of communication lines to the outside world.JPL
19955 Hollý 1984 WZ1 Ján Hollý, Slovak poet, translator, and catholic priest
19962 Martynenko 1986 RV5 19962 Martynenko Discovered 1986 Sept. 7 by L. I. Chernykh at the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory. Vasily Vasil'evich Martynenko (1930-2000) was a researcher of meteor streams, an organizer of annual meteor expeditions and author of many papers and books. He organized an observatory for young amateurs in Simferopol, a studio of space paintings and a mineralogical museum.JPL
19968 Palazzolascaris 1988 FE3 This minor planet is named in honor of the historical home of Council of the Piedmont Region, which has promoted the culture of science, scientific knowledge, research and teaching, notably the development of initiatives with the Astrophysical Observatory of Turin. JPL
19969 Davidfreedman 1988 PR David A. Freedman, American statistician, 2003 recipient of the National Academy of Sciences' Carty Award JPL
19970 Johannpeter 1988 RJ3 Johann Peter Hebel (1760–1826), Heidelberg theologian and author of Alemannischen Gedichte (1803), collected his best-known stories in Schatzkästlein des rheinischen Hausfreundes ((1811). JPL
19980 Barrysimon 1989 WF2 Barry Simon (born 1952), a first-rate amateur astronomer, founded the Deep South Regional Stargaze in 1983 and has managed it since then. JPL
19981 Bialystock 1989 YB6 Białystok, Poland JPL
19982 Barbaradoore 1990 BJ Barbara Hendricks Doore (born 1933) is a cousin of the discoverer. JPL
19992 Schönbein 1990 TS9 Christian Friedrich Schönbein, German chemist
19993 Günterseeber 1990 TK10 Günter Seeber, German geodesist, on the occasion of his retirement JPL
19994 Tresini 1990 TJ15 Dominico Tresini (c. 1670-1734), architect and engineer, worked in St. Petersburg beginning in 1703 and is regarded as the city's first architect. He built the Peter and Paul fortress, the Summer Palace of Peter I and the House of 12 Boards, which now houses St. Petersburg University. JPL
19998 Binoche 1990 WP1 19998 Binoche Discovered 1990 Nov. 18 by E. W. Elst at the European Southern Observatory. Juliette Binoche (b. 1964) became world famous for her performance in The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988), a movie based on Milan Kundera's novel (1984).JPL
19999 Depardieu 1991 BJ1 19999 Depardieu Discovered 1991 Jan. 18 by E. W. Elst at Haute Provence. French actor Gérard Depardieu (b. 1948) became world famous with the movie Jean de Florette, based on a novel by Pagnol. In the movie Tous les matins du monde (1991) he gave an outstanding performance as French composer Marin Marais. This naming also honors his son, the actor Guillaume Depardieu (1971-2008).JPL
20000 Varuna 2000 WR106 Varuna is one of the oldest of the vedic deities, the maker and upholder of heaven and earth. As such he is king of gods and men and the universe, and he has unlimited knowledge. JPL

References

  1. Schmadel, Lutz D. (2003). Dictionary of Minor Planet Names. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. ISBN 978-3-540-00238-3. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
  2. Schmadel, Lutz D. (2006). Dictionary of Minor Planet Names – Addendum to Fifth Edition: 2003–2005. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. ISBN 978-3-540-34360-8. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
  3. "MPC/MPO/MPS Archive". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
  4. http://www.gamp-pt.net/citazioni.htm
Preceded by
18,001–19,000
Meanings of minor planet names
List of minor planets: 19,001–20,000
Succeeded by
20,001–21,000
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