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| 1740 | Paavo Nurmi | Named in memory of Turku-born Paavo Nurmi, the famous Finnish long-distance runner who won seven gol |
| 2108 | Otto Schmidt | Named in memory of Otto Yul'evich Schmidt (1891-1956), a prominent Soviet scientist famous for his i |
| 2134 | Dennispalm | Named in memory of C. Dennis Palm (1945–1974), a night assistant at Palomar Observatory, an active a |
| 2175 | Andrea Doria | Named for the head of the Genoan family prominent in Schiller’s {see planet (3079)} tragedy Die Ver |
| 2282 | Andres Bello | Named for Andres Bello, Venezuelan intellectual, first rector of the University of Chile, who helped |
| 2392 | Jonathan Murray | Named for Jonathan Murray, the young son of Bruce and Suzanne Murray, longtime friends of the discov |
| 2430 | Bruce Helin | Named in honor of the first discoverer’s son, who has for many years tolerated his mother’s preoccup |
| 2454 | Olaus Magnus | Named for Olaus Magnus (1490–1557), the last Catholic archbishop of Sweden, who spent most of his li |
| 2529 | Rockwell Kent | Named for Rockwell Kent (1882–1971), American artist and writer of travel books, whose works draw up |
| 2573 | Hannu Olavi | Named by the discoverer in honor of his son. (M 7947) |
| 2634 | James Bradley | Named for James Bradley (1693-1762), one of the greatest observers of his time and third Astronomer |
| 2644 | Victor Jara | Named in memory of the internationally-known Chilean singer and composer Victor Jara (1938–1973). (M |
| 2704 | Julian Loewe | Named in honor of Julian Loewe, a science and staff writer for the Pasadena Star News who has for a |
| 2725 | David Bender | Named in honor of David F. Bender, whose analytical techniques and innovations are widely used to ev |
| 2807 | Karl Marx | Named in memory of Heinrich Karl Marx (1818–1883), author of Das Kapital, philosopher of history and |
| 2834 | Christy Carol | Named in honor of Christine Carol Woodard, eldest daughter of the discoverer. (M 8405) |
| 2863 | Ben Mayer | Named in honor of the Californian amateur astronomer Ben Mayer, who has conceived, developed and coo |
| 2874 | Jim Young | Named in honor of James W. Young, resident astronomer at the Table Mountain Observatory of the Jet P |
| 2897 | Ole Romer | Named for Ole Römer (1644–1710), discoverer of the finite velocity of light and inventor of the tran |
| 2899 | Runrun Shaw | Named in honor of Run Run Shaw, a famous entrepreneur of movie and television in Hong Kong. Public-s |
| 2900 | Lubos Perek | Named in honor of Luboš Perek, well known for his work on galactic dynamics and planetary nebulae. H |
| 3087 | Beatrice Tinsley | Named in memory of Beatrice Muriel Tinsley (1941–1981), a graduate of the University of Canterbury, |
| 3145 | Walter Adams | Named in memory of Walter S. Adams (1876–1956), whose spectroscopic studies of sunspots and stars le |
| 3376 | Armandhammer | Named in honor of the American businessman Armand Hammer, a champion of good trade relations between |
| 3457 | Arnenordheim | The Norwegian composer Arne Nordheim (b. 1931) is one of the most influential musical voices of his |
| 3903 | Kliment Ohridski | Named in memory of Kliment Ohridski (840–916), one of the first Bulgarian philosophers {of Macedonia |
| 4300 | Marg Edmondson | Named in memory of Margaret Russell Edmondson (1914–1999), the youngest child of Henry Norris Russel |
| 4517 | Ralpharvey | An assistant professor at Case Western University, Ralph Harvey (b. 1960) leads the Antarctic Search |
| 4524 | Barklajdetolli | Named in memory of Mikhail Bogdanovich Barklaj de Tolli (Barclay de Tolly; 1761–1818), general field |
| 4764 | Joneberhart | Named in honor of Jonathan Eberhart, space science writer for the weekly publication Science News. F |
| 4838 | Billmclaughlin | Named in honor of William I. McLaughlin (b. 1935) on the occasion of his retirement from the Jet Pro |
| 4853 | Marielukac | A staff member of the U.S. Nautical Office since 1971, Marie R. Lukac (b. 1947) has played a major r |
| 5349 | Paulharris | Named in honor of Paul Harris (1868–1947) who, in 1905, founded Rotary International as a forum for |
| 5832 | Martaprincipe | Marta Carusi and Raffaele “Principe” Ranucci were married in Nov. 2000. The name was suggested by A |
| 6188 | Robertpepin | Robert Pepin (b. 1933), professor at the University of Minnesota, studies the origin and early histo |
| 7100 | Martin Luther | Named in memory of Martin Luther (1483-1546), German theologian and religious reformer. After study |
| 7749 | Jackschmitt | Named in honor of Harrison Schmitt (b. 1935), the last Apollo astronaut to walk on the moon and, as |
| 8373 | Stephengould | Stephen Jay Gould (b. 1941) is a biologist, geologist and historian of science at Harvard, but he ma |
| 8568 | Larrywilson | Named in honor of Lawrence (Larry) Wilson, whom discoverer E. F. Helin has known since his childhood |
| 9082 | Leonardmartin | Leonard J. Martin, planetary astronomer and cartographer at the Lowell Observatory, contributed to m |
| 9258 | Johnpauljones | Born in Scotland, John Paul Jones (1747-1792) was an American Revolutionary War hero. The “Father o |
| 9533 | Aleksejleonov | Aleksej Arkhipovich Leonov (b. 1934), during a spaceflight in 1965 with P. I. Belyaev on Voskhod 2, |
| 10356 | Rudolfsteiner | Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) was the editor of the scientific works of Wolfgang Goethe, and this inspi |
| 11419 | Donjohnson | Donald Joe Johnson II (1959-2001) went from the field of aerospace to that of a testing engineer wor |
| 11876 | Doncarpenter | For the past 42 years, Don Carpenter (b. 1938) has been associated with the Stanford research group |
| 13840 | Wayneanderson | Named in honor of Wayne E. Anderson for mentoring a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist C |
| 13937 | Roberthargraves | Robert Bero Hargraves (b. 1928), Princeton University professor of geosciences, is known for his res |
| 15955 | Johannesgmunden | Johannes von Gmunden (1380/1384-1442), a priest, humanist, mathematician and astronomer at the Unive |
| 15967 | Clairearmstrong | Claire Armstrong, the wife of supernova discoverer Mark Armstrong, has provided unwavering support |
| 16044 | Kurtbachmann | Kurt Bachmann mentored a finalist in the 2003 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for |
| 16046 | Gregnorman | Greg Norman (b. 1956), a professional golfer from Queensland, became the world's leading player seve |
| 16074 | Georgekaplan | George H. Kaplan mentored a finalist in the 2003 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition |
| 16203 | Jessicastahl | Named in honor of Jessica Randi Stahl for achievement as a finalist in the 2002 Intel Science Talent |
| 16220 | Mikewagner | Named in honor of Michael Jacob Wagner for achievement as a finalist in the 2002 Intel Science Talen |
| 16221 | Kevinyang | Named in honor of Kevin Yang for achievement as a finalist in the 2002 Intel Science Talent Search, |
| 16222 | Donnanderson | Named in honor of Donna Anderson for mentoring a finalist in the 2002 Intel Science Talent Search, a |
| 16225 | Georgebaldo | Named in honor of George J. Baldo for mentoring a finalist in the 2002 Intel Science Talent Search, |
| 16266 | Johconnell | Named in honor of John McConnell for mentoring a finalist in the 2002 Intel Science Talent Search, a |
| 17597 | Stefanzweig | Austrian Stefan Zweig (1881-1941), biographer, essayist and writer, communicated with world figures |
| 18125 | Brianwilson | Californian songwriter and record producer Brian Wilson (b. 1942) contributed to 1960s pop culture, |
| 18626 | Michaelcarr | Michael Carr (b. 1947) is an instrument maker who worked at Caltech and then Princeton University. |
| 18647 | Václavhübner | Václav Hübner (1922-2000) was an enthusiastic amateur astronomer who contributed much to astronomica |
| 18873 | Larryrobinson | Larry Robinson, an inspirational leader in the amateur minor-planet observing community, spent count |
| 18874 | Raoulbehrend | Raoul Behrend (b. 1964) is a Swiss astronomer living in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. He |
| 18877 | Stevendodds | Steven L. Dodds (b. 1961) has been furnishing telescope optics for the astronomical community since |
| 19096 | Leonfridman | Architect Leonid Osherovich Fridman (b. 1948) is director of the Crimean Institute of Design, Archit |
| 19127 | Olegefremov | Chief producer and actor of “Sovremennik” from 1956, Oleg Nikolaevich Efremov (1927-2000) created mo |
| 19457 | Robcastillo | Roberto Castillo (b. 1961) works at the European Southern Observatory's Paranal site, where he takes |
| 19570 | Jessedouglas | Jesse Douglas (1897-1965) was an American mathematician who first gave a general solution to the pro |
| 19574 | Davidedwards | David Kitzmiller Edwards V (b. 1988) is a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Cha |
| 19577 | Bobbyfisher | Bobby Drake Fisher (b. 1992) is a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge, |
| 19591 | Michaelklein | Michael Aaron Klein (b. 1989) is a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge, |
| 19597 | Ryanlee | Ryan Thomas Lee (b. 1990) is a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge, a m |
| 19638 | Johngenereid | John Gene Reid (b. 1990) is a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge, a mi |
| 19718 | Albertjarvis | Albert G. Jarvis (1911-1996) invented fasteners for industry and the machines to produce them. In a |
| 19778 | Louisgarcia | Louis Garcia mentored a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Youth Science Challenge, a middle sch |
| 19787 | Betsyglass | Betsy Glass mentored a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Youth Science Challenge, a middle scho |
| 19789 | Susanjohnson | Susan Johnson mentored a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Youth Science Challenge, a middle sc |
| 19801 | Karenlemmon | Karen Lemmon mentored a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Youth Science Challenge, a middle sch |
| 19808 | Elainemccall | Elaine McCall mentored a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Youth Science Challenge, a middle sc |
| 19809 | Nancyowen | Nancy Owen mentored a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Youth Science Challenge, a middle schoo |
| 19811 | Kimperkins | Kimberly Perkins mentored a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Youth Science Challenge, a middle |
| 19813 | Ericsands | Eric Sands mentored a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Youth Science Challenge, a middle schoo |
| 19816 | Wayneseyfert | Wayne Seyfert mentored a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Youth Science Challenge, a middle sc |
| 19817 | Larashelton | Lara Shelton mentored a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Youth Science Challenge, a middle sch |
| 19970 | Johannpeter | Johann Peter Hebel (1760-1826), Heidelberg theologian and author of Alemannischen Gedichte (1 |
| 19980 | Barrysimon | Barry Simon (b. 1952), a first-rate amateur astronomer, founded the Deep South Regional Stargaze in |
| 20314 | Johnharrison | John Harrison (1693-1776) was an English clockmaker who worked for decades on the problem of finding |
| 20517 | Judycrystal | Judy Crystal (Andrews) Robinson (b. 1949) is the wife of the discoverer. |
| 20623 | Davidyoung | David Young (b. 1955) has been for many years a great contributor to the astronomy community. He ha |
| 20789 | Hughgrant | Hugh M. Grant (b. 1933) is a retired educator and businessman from Vancouver and a member of the Roy |
| 21346 | Marieladislav | Marie Pravcová (b. 1948) and Ladislav Pravec (b. 1945), the parents of the discoverer, established a |
| 21655 | Niklauswirth | Niklaus Wirth (b. 1934), professor of computer science variously at Stanford University, the Univers |
| 21661 | Olgagermani | Italian poetess Olga Germani (1900-1983) worked with young students and performed for school festivi |
| 21680 | Richardschwartz | Richard K. Schwartz (1933-1998) was an amateur astronomer in the γ-ray burster field at the Santa Ba |
| 21684 | Alinafiocca | Alina Fiocca (b. 1994) is a girl of Italian heritage born with Down's syndrome. A resident of Aliso |
| 21804 | Václavneumann | Václav Neumann (1920-1995) was the head conductor of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra during 1968-19 |
| 24671 | Frankmartin | Swiss composer Frank Martin (1890-1974) wrote operas and oratorios, as well as chamber, vocal and or |
| 24898 | Alanholmes | Alan W. Holmes (b. 1950) is an amateur astronomer in the γ-ray bursts field at the Santa Barbara Ast |
| 24907 | Alfredhaar | Alfred Haar (1885-1933) was a Hungarian mathematician who worked on real and complex analysis and th |
| 25029 | Ludwighesse | Ludwig Otto Hesse (1811-1874) was a German mathematician. Much of his work dealt with the study of c |
| 25082 | Williamhodge | William Vallance Douglas Hodge (1903-1975) studied at Edinburgh and Cambridge and in 1936 was electe |
| 25273 | Barrycarole | Barry Paul Keith Griffin (b. 1943) and Carole Anne Griffin (b. 1944) are the parents of the discover |
| 25593 | Camillejordan | Camille Jordan (1838-1921) was a French mathematician and the first to produce a purely analytical p |
| 26734 | Terryfarrell | Terry Farrell (b. 1963), an Elite teen model who turned to acting and appeared in a score of movies, |
| 26896 | Josefhudec | Josef Hudec (1895-1972) was a Czech amateur astronomer. He made visual observations and drawings of |
| 26924 | Johnharvey | With his fundamental contributions to solar physics, John Warren Harvey (b. 1940) has advanced the u |
| 27748 | Vivianhoette | Vivian Hoette, an educator at the Yerkes Observatory, holds astronomy workshops in the Midwestern U. |
| 27845 | Josephmeyer | German merchant, publisher and publicist Joseph Meyer (1796-1856) founded the Bibliographische Insti |
| 27864 | Antongraff | Swiss Anton Graff (1736-1813), born in Winterthur, was a leading eighteenth-century portrait painter |
| 27915 | Nancywright | Nancy Wright of Prescott, Arizona, is a very dear and loyal friend of the discoverer and his late wi |
| 27947 | Emilemathieu | Emile Léonard Mathieu (1835-1890) was an applied mathematician who worked on potential theory, elast |
| 29345 | Ivandanilov | Ivan Vasil'evich Danilov (1952-1998) was an outstanding Russian expert on bell-ringing known for his |
| 29447 | Jerzyneyman | Jerzy Neyman (1894-1981) was born in Poland and moved to the University of California at Berkeley in |
| 29463 | Benjaminpeirce | Benjamin Peirce (1809-1880) was a professor of mathematics and astronomy at Harvard University and a |
| 29613 | Charlespicard | Charles-Emile Picard (1856-1941) was a French mathematician and educator who worked primarily in mat |
| 30306 | Frigyesriesz | Frigyes Riesz (1880-1956), a Hungarian mathematician, did research in functional analysis and topolo |
| 30307 | Marcelriesz | Marcel Riesz (1886-1969) was a Hungarian-born mathematician (and brother of Frigyes Riesz) who spent |
| 30418 | Jakobsteiner | Jakob Steiner (1796-1863) was a self-made Swiss farmer's son who later became a professor at the Uni |
| 30788 | Angekauffmann | Swiss Angelica Kauffmann (1741-1807) painted pictures of mythological, allegoric and religious theme |
| 31982 | Johnwallis | John Wallis (1616-1703) was an professor of geometry at Oxford. His fame rests on a formula that re |
| 32267 | Hermannweyl | Hermann Weyl (1885-1955) was a German-American pure and applied mathematician. His work, from the s |
| 33532 | Gabriellacoli | Gabriella Coli (b. 1931) was the elementary school teacher of the first discoverer. |
| 34398 | Terryschmidt | Through self study, Terry Eugene Schmidt (1938-1993), a graduate of Aurora College in Illinois, beca |
| 37022 | Robertovittori | Italian astronaut Roberto Vittori (b. 1964) made the first flight on board the Soyuz capsule in 2002 |
| 37573 | Enricocaruso | Enrico Caruso (1873-1921), the 18th of 20 children of an Italian family, became the most admired dra |
| 39791 | Jameshesser | James E. Hesser, acting director of the Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics and 1997 recipient of the |
| 43790 | Ferdinandbraun | In 1897, German Ferdinand Braun (1850-1918) introduced a cathode-ray tube with a fluorescent screen |
| 43806 | Augustepiccard | Swiss-Belgian physicist Auguste Piccard (1884-1962) studied the upper stratosphere and the depths of |
| 44016 | Jimmypage | James Patrick Page (b. 1944), composer, producer and master guitarist, is one of the legendary figur |
| 44216 | Olivercabasa | Josep Maria Oliver i Cabasa (b. 1944) is one of the most remarkable amateur astronomers in Spain. |
| 48434 | Maxbeckmann | German painter and printmaker Max Beckmann (1884-1950) depicted the tragic events of the twentieth c |
| 48456 | Wilhelmwien | German Wilhelm Wien (1864-1928) made contributions to the study of cathode-rays, x-rays and canal-ra |
| 51741 | Davidixon | David Dixon (b. 1947) is an amateur astronomer who operates the Jornada Observatory in New Mexico. |
| 51823 | Rickhusband | Rick D. Husband (1957-2003) was the commander of the space shuttle Columbia (STS-107). |
| 51824 | Mikeanderson | Michael P. Anderson (1959-2003) was the payload commander of the space shuttle Columbia (STS-107). |
| 51825 | Davidbrown | David M. Brown (1956-2003) was a mission specialist on the space shuttle Columbia (STS-107). |
| 51826 | Kalpanachawla | Kalpana Chawla (1961-2003) was a mission specialist on the space shuttle Columbia (STS-107). |
| 51827 | Laurelclark | Laurel B. Clark (1961-2003) was a mission specialist on the space shuttle Columbia (STS-107). |
| 51828 | Ilanramon | Ilan Ramon (1954-2003), an Israeli citizen, was a payload specialist on the space shuttle Columbia ( |
| 51829 | Williemccool | William C. “Willie” McCool (1961-2003) was the pilot of the space shuttle Columbia (STS-107). |
| 57359 | Robcrawford | Robert W. Crawford (b. 1954) is an energy and environmental consultant who computed his first minor- |
| 78391 | Michaeljäger | Michael Jäger (b. 1958) is one of the most prolific and recognized comet astrophotographers. Within |