Meanings of minor planet names: 29001–30000

As minor planet discoveries are confirmed, they are given a permanent number by the IAU's Minor Planet Center (MPC), and the discoverers can then submit names for them, following the IAU's naming conventions. The list below concerns those minor planets in the specified number-range that have received names, and explains the meanings of those names.

Official naming citations of newly named small Solar System bodies are published in MPC's Minor Planet Circulars several times a year.[1] Recent citations can also be found on the JPL Small-Body Database (SBDB).[2] Until his death in 2016, German astronomer Lutz D. Schmadel compiled these citations into the Dictionary of Minor Planet Names (DMP) and regularly updated the collection.[3][4] Based on Paul Herget's The Names of the Minor Planets,[5] Schmadel also researched the unclear origin of numerous asteroids, most of which had been named prior to World War II.  This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Government document: "SBDB". New namings may only be added after official publication as the preannouncement of names is condemned by the Committee on Small Body Nomenclature.[6]

29001–29100

Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
29053 Muskau4466 T-2Park von Muskau, astride the Neisse River between Poland and GermanyJPL · 29053
29080 Astrocourier1978 RKThe Eurasian Astronomical Society (EAAS), which was founded in 1990. It comprises professional astronomers from the former Soviet republics, Europe, Israel and the United States.JPL · 29080
29081 Krymradio1978 SC5The "Crimean radio", on the occasion of the 80th anniversary. It broadcasts in seven languages. The naming also honors its tireless employees, high-quality experts, winners of international prizes and competitions of journalistic skillJPL · 29081
29085 Sethanne1979 SDSethanne Howard (born 1944), American astronomer, chief of the U.S. Nautical Almanac Office 2000–2003 [7]JPL · 29085

29101–29200

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
29122 Vasadze1982 YR1Tariel Vasadze (born 1947), Ukrainian automotive inventorJPL · 29122
29125 Kyivphysfak1984 YL1"Kyiv physics faculty" of the Kyiv National Taras Shevchenko UniversityJPL · 29125
29132 Bradpitt1987 BP1Brad Pitt (born 1963), American actorJPL · 29132
29133 Vargas1987 KH5Norman ("Norm") L. Vargas (born 1972), American amateur astronomer who assisted in organizing the photographic glass plate archive of the 1.2-m Schmidt Oschin Telescope at Palomar ObservatoryJPL · 29133
29137 Alanboss1987 UY1Alan Boss, American astrophysicistJPL · 29137
29146 McHone1988 FNJohn F. McHone (born 1944), American geologist, oceanographer and planetary scientistJPL · 29146
29148 Palzer1988 JEWolfgang Palzer, German astronomerJPL · 29148
29157 Higashinihon1989 ET1"Higashi Nihon" (East Japan) was struck by one of the most destructive earthquakes in history on 2011 Mar. 11. The whole nation has risen to the task of reconstruction with the spirit of "Ganbarou" ("do your best and don't give up").JPL · 29157
29185 Reich1990 TG8Ludwig Reich (born 1940), Austrian professor of mathematics at the Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz (University of Graz), editor of several international mathematical journals, and a member of the Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften (Austrian Academy of Sciences)JPL · 29185
29186 Lake Tekapo1990 UD2Lake Tekapo, located near the Southern Alps on New Zealand's South Island, is known for its breath-taking scenery. It is home to Canterbury University's Mt John Observatory and is a major centre for astro-tourismJPL · 29186
29187 Lemonnier1990 US3Charles-Pierre Lemonnier (1675–1757), French astronomerJPL · 29187
29189 Udinsk1990 UY3Udinsk (Ulan-Ude), capital of the Buryat Republic of SiberiaJPL · 29189
29193 Dolphyn1990 WD1Willem Dolphyn (1935–2016), a Flemish painter and illustrator, and the son of realistic painter and portrait artist Victor Dolphyn JPL · 29193
29196 Dius1990 YYDius was the brother of Hektor and Paris, sons of Priamus, the king of Troy during the Trojan War.JPL · 29196
29197 Gleim1991 AQ2Johann Wilhelm Ludwig Gleim (1719–1803), German poet, nicknamed "Father Gleim" for his patronageJPL · 29197
29198 Weathers1991 DWDel Weathers (1951–2003), American engineering and design team leader for Space Station FreedomJPL · 29198
29199 Himeji1991 FZHimeji Castle is the symbol of the city and both Japan's national treasure and a World Heritage site. It was also the hometown of Hideo Hirose, former director of Tokyo Astronomical ObservatoryJPL · 29199

29201–29300

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
29203 Schnitger1991 GS10Arp Schnitger (1648–1719), German organ builderJPL · 29203
29204 Ladegast1991 GB11Friedrich Ladegast (1818–1905), German organ builderJPL · 29204
29208 Halorentz1991 RT2Hendrik Lorentz (1853–1928), Dutch physicist and NobelistJPL · 29208
29210 Robertbrown1991 RB12Robert Brown (1773–1858) was a Scottish botanist who made important contributions to botany largely through his pioneering use of the microscope. In 1827, while examining grains of pollen from the plant Clarka Pulchella in water under a microscope, he discovered Brownian motion.JPL · 29210
29212 Zeeman1991 RA41Pieter Zeeman (1865–1943), Dutch physicist and Nobelist JPL  · 29212
29214 Apitzsch1991 TL6Rolf Apitzsch (born 1943) is a German amateur astronomer and discoverer of minor planets at his Wildberg observatory.JPL · 29214
29220 Xavierbaptista1992 BC2Francisco Xavier Baptista (1730–1797) was a Portuguese composer from Lisbon where he was the first organist at the Cathedral of St. Mary. He wrote many harpsichord sonatas, toccatas and minuets that can also be played easily on the organ.JPL · 29220
29227 Wegener1992 DY13Alfred Wegener (1880–1930), German geophysicist, and creator of the theory of continental driftJPL · 29227
29244 Van Damme1992 OV1Jozef Van Damme (1912–), Dutch teacher and literary historianJPL · 29244
29246 Clausius1992 RVRudolf Clausius (1822–1888), German physicist and mathematicianJPL · 29246
29249 Hiraizumi1992 SN12Hiraizumi, a Japanese town in Iwate prefecture, which reached the height of its prosperity during the twelfth century as the home of the Fujiwara family in Oshu province. The Golden Hall (Konjikido) of Chusonji and the ruins of Motsuji temple are reminiscent of its gloryJPL · 29249
29250 Helmutmoritz1992 SO17Helmut Moritz (born 1933) is the most prominent Austrian professor of physical geodesy, a member of the Austrian Academy of Sciences and of many other international academies and societies. Moritz published more than 200 important papers and books on the gravitational field and the rotation of the earthJPL · 29250
29252 Konjikido1993 BY2Konjikido, the Golden Hall of Chusonji Temple in Iwate prefecture, was built in 1124 by Fujiwara Kiyohira. It is typical Heian period Amida hall architecture and covered with gold throughout. The coffins of the three successive heads of the Northern Fujiwara family who ruled the region are stored under the altarsJPL · 29252
29292 Conniewalker1993 KZ1Connie Walker (born 1957), American astronomerJPL · 29292
29298 Cruls1993 SA14Luis Cruls (1848–1908), a Belgian-born Brazilian astronomer and geodesist.JPL · 29298

29301–29400

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
29307 Torbernbergman1993 TB39Swedish chemist and mineralogist Torbern Olof Bergman (1735–1784) developed a mineral classification scheme based on chemical characteristics and appearance. His Dissertation on Elective Attractions (1775) contains the largest chemical affinity table ever publishedJPL · 29307
29311 Lesire1994 BQ3Though suffering severely from hardness of hearing from an early age and moving from one school to another, Louise Lesire (born 1990) managed by extreme perseverance and help from her parents and teachers to finish high school successfully. She plans now to proceed with kinesitherapy in GhentJPL · 29311
29314 Eurydamas1994 CR18Eurydamas, a Trojan priest and an interpreter of dreamsJPL · 29314
29328 Hanshintigers1994 TU14Hanshin Tigers, Japanese baseball clubJPL · 29328
29329 Knobelsdorff1994 TN16Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff, German painter and architectJPL · 29329
29337 Hakurojo1995 AE1Himeji Castle, in Hyogo prefecture, is Japan's National Treasure, also known as Hakurojo or White Heron Castle, because of its beauty and likeness to a white heron. This symbol of Himeji City was registered as a World Cultural Heritage site, the first in Japan, in Dec. 1993JPL · 29337
29345 Ivandanilov1995 DS1Ivan Danilov (1952–1998), Russian bell-ringerJPL · 29345
29346 Mariadina1995 DB13Maria Dina Mannozzi, Italian midwife in MontelupoJPL · 29346
29347 Natta1995 EUGiulio Natta (1903–1979), an Italian academic chemist and winner of the Nobel prize for chemistry in 1963.JPL · 29347
29348 Criswick1995 FDJohn Criswick (born 1963), Canadian astronomy benefactor MPC · 29348
29353 Manu1995 OGManuela Vedovelli (born 1969), Italian astronomer and friend of Andrea Boattini MPC · 29353
29355 Siratakayama1995 QX3Siratakayama volcano, Yamagata prefecture, JapanJPL · 29355
29356 Giovarduino1995 SY29Giovanni Arduino, Italian geologistJPL · 29356
29361 Botticelli1996 CYSandro Botticelli (1445–1510), Italian painterJPL · 29361
29362 Azumakofuzi1996 CY2Azumakofuzi, a 1707-meter mountain located in the Bandai-Asahi National Park, in the eastern part of the Azuma mountain range.JPL · 29362
29373 Hamanowa1996 GP2Hiromi Hamanowa (born 1953), a Japanese amateur astronomerJPL · 29373
29374 Kazumitsu1996 GZ2Kazumitsu Date (1927–1953) became a science teacher of a junior high school in 1948, and taught astronomy not only to his pupils but also to other teachers. In 1951 he went on to Tokyo University with the hopes of becoming a professional astronomer.JPL · 29374
29391 Knight1996 MBKent Knight, at one time President of Fort Bend Astronomy Club MPC · 29391
29394 Hirokohamanowa1996 NR5Hiroko Hamanowa (born 1960), a Japanese amateur astronomer.JPL · 29394

29401–29500

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
29401 Asterix1996 TEAstérix, famous comic strip character MPC · 29401
29402 Obelix1996 TT9Obélix, famous comic strip character MPC · 29402
29404 Hikarusato1996 TS14Hikaru Sato, Japanese amateur astronomer, secretary general of the Fukushima Astronomical SocietyJPL · 29404
29419 Mládková1997 AD18Meda Mládková (born 1919), a Czech art historian and benefactor.JPL · 29419
29420 Ikuo1997 AT18Ikuo Sato, the discoverer's brotherJPL · 29420
29427 Oswaldthomas1997 EJ11Oswald Thomas, Austrian astronomer, founder of the Astronomical Bureau in Vienna and of the Astronomischer Verein, originator of the "Sterngarten", now known as the Vienna Open Air Planetarium MPC · 29427
29428 Ettoremajorana1997 FM1Ettore Majorana, Italian theoretical physicist.JPL · 29428
29430 Mimiyen1997 GG22Mimi Yen (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her animal-sciences project.JPL · 29430
29431 Shijimi1997 GA26Shijimi, a popular clam in JapanJPL · 29431
29432 Williamscott1997 GP34William Scott mentored a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors.JPL · 29432
29435 Mordell1997 JB8Louis Joel Mordell, American-British mathematicianJPL · 29435
29437 Marchais1997 LG1Denis Marchais, French amateur astronomerJPL · 29437
29439 Maxfabiani1997 MQ1Maximilian Fabiani (1865–1962), commonly known as Max Fabiani, was a central European architect and urban planner of mixed Italian-Austrian ancestry. He designed remarkable buildings in Vienna, Ljubljana, Trieste and Gorizia.JPL · 29439
29443 Remocorti1997 NM10Remo Corti, Italian amateur astronomer and telescope makerJPL · 29443
29446 Gouguenheim1997 PXLucienne Gouguenheim (born 1935) is a French radio astronomer at Meudon Observatory, who taught at Orsay University from 1962 to 2005. Observing the 21-cm line of galaxies, she helped reconcile the then-divergent values of the Hubble constant. She is a founding member of the Comité de Liaison Enseignants et AstronomesJPL · 29446
29447 Jerzyneyman1997 PY2Jerzy Neyman, Poland-born American mathematicianJPL · 29447
29448 Pappos1997 QJPappos of Alexandria, Greek mathematicianJPL · 29448
29449 Taharbenjelloun1997 QR2Tahar Ben Jelloun (born 1944) is a Moroccan writer, poet and essayist, who writes exclusively in French.JPL · 29449
29450 Tomohiroohno1997 QZ2Tomohiro Ohno (born 1983) is the sub-director of Hoshinomura Observatory in Fukushima prefecture in Japan. With his father, the director of the Hoshinomura Observatory, he observes the universe and contributes to the popularization of astronomy by frequent NHK television and radio appearancesJPL · 29450
29456 Evakrchová1997 SN2Eva Krchová, Slovak amateur astronomerJPL · 29456
29457 Marcopolo1997 SO4Marco Polo, Venetian explorerJPL · 29457
29458 Pearson1997 SJ11Karl Pearson, British mathematicianJPL · 29458
29463 Benjaminpeirce1997 TBBenjamin Peirce, American mathematicianJPL · 29463
29464 Leonmiš1997 TY9Leon Miš, Czech amateur astronomer MPC · 29464
29467 Shandongdaxue1997 TS26Shandong University, ChinaJPL · 29467
29470 Higgs1997 UC7Peter Higgs, Scottish physicist.JPL · 29470
29471 Spejbl1997 UT7Spejbl, a marionette, father of Hurvínek MPC · 29471
29472 Hurvínek1997 UV7Hurvínek, a mischievous marionette, son of Spejbl MPC · 29472
29473 Krejčí1997 UE8František Krejčí, founder of the popular observatory in Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic MPC · 29473
29476 Kvíčala1997 UX14Jan Kvíčala, Czech lawyer and amateur astronomer MPC · 29476
29477 Zdíkšíma1997 UE15Zdislav Šíma, Czech astronomer MPC · 29477
29483 Boeker1997 VD5Karolin Kleemann-Boeker (born 1966) and Andreas Boeker (1964–2011), longtime German amateur astronomers, interested in astrometry and astrophotography, and cofounders of Turtle Star Observatory. Boeker was also experienced in building observatories and constructing telescope mountsJPL · 29483
29484 Honzaveselý1997 VJ6Jan Veselý, Czech cyclist MPC · 29484
29490 Myslbek1997 WXJosef Václav Myslbek, Czech sculptor MPC · 29490
29491 Pfaff1997 WB1Jean-Marie Pfaff, Belgian football player MPC · 29491

29501–29600

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
29508 Bottinelli1997 XR8Lucette Bottinelli (1937–2015) was a French radio astronomer from Meudon Observatory, who taught at Orsay University from 1962 to 2005.JPL · 29508
29514 Karatsu1997 YV6Karatsu, a city in Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan.JPL · 29514
29528 Kaplinski1998 AN8Jaan Kaplinski (born 1941) is an Estonian writer, philosopher, and culture critic. He has published numerous collections of poems, prose and essays. He is also an amateur astronomer and has written a popular astronomy bookJPL · 29528
29547 Yurimazzanti1998 BA34Yuri Mazzanti (born 1999) has been an observer since he was young. He has been an active member of the Gruppo Astrofili Montelupo for the last 10 years, and has been involved in both research and outreach. .JPL · 29547
29552 Chern1998 CS2Shiing-shen Chern, Chinese-American mathematician and educatorJPL · 29552
29555 MACEK1998 DPMACEK, Czech micro-accelerometer satellite instrumentMPC · 29555
29561 Iatteri1998 DU10Giampiero Iatteri, Italian amateur astronomerJPL · 29561
29562 Danmacdonald1998 DM14Daniel R. MacDonald, American astrophysicistJPL · 29562
29565 Glenngould1998 FDGlenn Gould, Canadian pianist MPC · 29565
29568 Gobbi-Belcredi1998 FG16Gerolamo Gobbi-Belcredi (1820–1899) was a student at the astronomical observatory of Modena during 1841–1848. He observed comets and minor planets and calculated their orbits. He became professor of physics at the University of Genoa and Parma and later professor of geodesy at the University of PaviaJPL · 29568
29575 Gundlapalli1998 FM51Prithvi Gundlapalli (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his chemistry project.JPL · 29575
29585 Johnhale1998 FD64John Edward Hale (born 1995) was awarded first place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental management team project.JPL · 29585

29601–29700

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
29607 Jakehecla1998 QZ97Jake Jordan Hecla (born 1994) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his physics and astronomy team project.JPL · 29607
29609 Claudiahuang1998 RY54Claudia Huang (born 1996) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her chemistry project.JPL · 29609
29610 Iyengar1998 RO60Vinay Sridhar Iyengar (born 1996) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his mathematical sciences project.JPL · 29610
29612 Cindyjiang1998 RR77Cindy Y. Jiang (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her environmental sciences project.JPL · 29612
29613 Charlespicard1998 SB2Charles Émile Picard, French mathematician and educatorJPL · 29613
29614 Sheller1998 SR35William Sheller (born 1949) is a French composer, singer and pianist. He studied classical music but after listening to the Beatles decided he would play rock and roll. He has since found great success in France and has composed and interpreted progressive rock as well as symphonic rockJPL · 29614
29618 Jinandrew1998 SL124Andrew Cheng Jin (born 1997) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his medicine and health sciences project.JPL · 29618
29619 Kapurubandage1998 SO134Kapurubandage Dinesh Anuruddha Chithrananda Kapuge Pubudu (born 1994) was awarded first place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical and mechanical engineering project.JPL · 29619
29620 Gurbanikaur1998 SM140Gurbani Kaur (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her materials and bioengineering project.JPL · 29620
29624 Sugiyama1998 TATomiei Sugiyama, Japanese-American baseball team supervisorJPL · 29624
29631 Ryankenny1998 UV35Ryan M. Kenny (born 1996) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his plant sciences team project.JPL · 29631
29633 Weatherwax1998 VH2Craig (born 1947) and Leigh (born 1947) Weatherwax have helped the astronomy community in southern California for more than 40 years. They are good friends of the discoverer and this naming is on the occasion of their retirement.JPL · 29633
29638 Eeshakhare1998 VX19Eesha Khare (born 1995) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her chemistry project. She also received the Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award.JPL · 29638
29641 Kaikloepfer1998 VA26Kai Thorin Kloepfer (born 1997) was awarded first place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical and mechanical engineering project.JPL · 29641
29642 Archiekong1998 VY27Archie Chakming Kong (born 1996) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental management team project.JPL · 29642
29643 Plücker1998 VR31Julius Plücker, German mathematician and physicistJPL · 29643
29645 Kutsenok1998 VX37Ekaterina Kutsenok (born 1997) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her chemistry team project.JPL · 29645
29646 Polya1998 WJGeorge Pólya, Hungarian-born American mathematician MPC · 29646
29647 Poncelet1998 WYJean-Victor Poncelet, French mathematician and engineerJPL · 29647
29650 Toldy1998 WR6Mikulás Toldy (1926–1996) and Viera Toldy (1926–1995), Slovak obstetrician and pediatrician, respectivelyJPL · 29650
29654 Michaellaue1998 WW9Michael Laue (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his chemistry project.JPL · 29654
29655 Yarimlee1998 WH10Yarim Lee (born 1997) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her biochemistry project.JPL · 29655
29656 Leejoseph1998 WA12Joseph Patrick Lee (born 1997) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his physics and astronomy project.JPL · 29656
29657 Andreali1998 WD12Andrea Shao-yin Li (born 1996) was awarded first place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her biochemistry project.JPL · 29657
29658 Henrylin1998 WR17Henry Wanjune Lin (born 1995) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his physics and astronomy project.JPL · 29658
29659 Zeyuliu1998 WY17Zeyu Liu (born 1995) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical and mechanical engineering project.JPL · 29659
29660 Jessmacalpine1998 WE20Jessie Leanne Preston MacAlpine (born 1995) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her medicine and health sciences project.JPL · 29660
29663 Evanmackay1998 WH23Evan Cliff MacKay (born 1996) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his animal sciences project.JPL · 29663
29668 Ipf1998 XOIpf, a mostly treeless mountain in the southwest of the Ries impact crater in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.JPL · 29668
29672 Salvo1998 XG9Maria Elena Salvo, Italian astronomer MPC · 29672
29674 Raušal1998 XO12Karel Raušal, Czech lawyer and amateur astronomer MPC · 29674
29681 Saramanshad1998 XT47Sara Manshad (born 1998) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her behavioral and social sciences project.JPL · 29681
29685 Soibamansoor1998 XG53Soiba K. Mansoor (born 1996) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her medicine and health sciences project.JPL · 29685
29686 Raymondmaung1998 XO53Raymond Aung Maung (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his physics and astronomy team project.JPL · 29686
29687 Mohdreza1998 XL78Nurul MohdReza (born 1996) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her microbiology project.JPL · 29687
29690 Nistala1998 XL78Akhil Nistala (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his mathematical sciences project.JPL · 29690
29696 Distasio1998 YNPenny Distasio (born 1955) is an amateur astronomer and author. She ran the OPTAS astronomy club for 15 years and is now a content writer for many web sites related to astronomy.JPL · 29696
29700 Salmon1998 YU5George Salmon, Irish mathematician and theologianJPL · 29700

29701–29800

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29701 Peggyhaas1998 YT6Peggy Haas (née Beryl Godfrey; 1912–1997) was an assistant to American astronomer William Henry Pickering in Jamaica. There she met and later married Walter Haas who in 1947, started the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers (ALPO). She was indispensable to the ALPO in work on the Journal, as librarian from 1966 to 1985.JPL · 29701
29705 Cialucy1998 YP10Lucia Boattini (born 1958), elder sister of Andrea Boattini MPC · 29705
29706 Simonetta1998 YS11Simonetta Boattini (born 1972), younger sister of Andrea Boattini MPC · 29706
29725 Mikewest1999 AC25Michael West (born 1954) has served amateur astronomers for more than 30 years with his expertise, advice, encouragement and unwavering commitment to the astronomical community.JPL · 29725
29736 Fichtelberg1999 BE7Fichtelberg, the highest mountain on the Saxon side of the Erzgebirge, GermanyJPL · 29736
29737 Norihiro1999 BG7Norihiro Nakamura, Japanese baseball playerJPL · 29737
29738 Ivobudil1999 BT8Ivo Budil (born 1933), a Czech science popularizerMPC · 29738
29745 Mareknovak1999 BM20Marek Novak (born 1994) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical and mechanical engineering project.JPL · 29745
29747 Acorlando1999 BJ25Abigail Claire Orlando (born 1994) was awarded first place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her behavioral and social sciences project.JPL · 29747
29750 Chleborad1999 CA3Cary W. Chleborad (born 1970) is an American amateur astronomer, developer of precision telescope and observatory control software, and former president of the Sacramento Valley Astronomical Society.JPL · 29750
29753 Silvo1999 CY4Silvo Sposetti, son of Swiss discoverer Stefano SposettiMPC · 29753
29760 Milevsko1999 CM10Milevsko, a small South Bohemian town founded in the 12th century at the crossroad of two trade routes.JPL · 29760
29761 Lorenzo1999 CJ16Lorenzo Bartolini (born 2011) is the elder son of the second discoverer and the grandson of the first discoverer, Sandro Bartolini and Maura Tombelli, respectively.JPL · 29761
29762 Panasiewicz1999 CK17Kinga Panasiewicz (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her medicine and health sciences project.JPL · 29762
29764 Panneerselvam1999 CC23Sugirtha Panneerselvam (born 1996) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her environmental management project.JPL · 29764
29765 Miparedes1999 CG23Miguel Ignacio Paredes (born 1994) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his behavioral and social sciences project.JPL · 29765
29770 Timmpiper1999 CT28Timm Piper (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his physics and astronomy project.JPL · 29770
29772 Portocarrero1999 CH31Isaac Christopher Portocarrero-Mora (born 1994) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical and mechanical engineering project.JPL · 29772
29773 Samuelpritt1999 CH34Samuel Wye Pritt (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his biochemistry project.JPL · 29773
29776 Radzhabov1999 CV45Maxim Ruslanovich Radzhabov (born 1997) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his chemistry team project. JPLMPC · 29776
29783 Sanjanarane1999 CU50Sanjana Jagdish Rane (born 1997) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her environmental sciences project.JPL · 29783
29787 Timrenier1999 CR57Timothy James Fossum Renier (born 1997) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his behavioral and social sciences project.JPL · 29787
29788 Rachelrossi1999 CG60Rachel Louise Rossi (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her environmental management project.JPL · 29788
29799 Trinirussell1999 CZ81Trinity Russell (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her animal sciences project.JPL · 29799
29800 Valeriesarge1999 CM84Valerie Youngmi Sarge (born 1997) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her energy and transportation project.JPL · 29800

29801–29900

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29802 Rikhavshah1999 CD86Rikhav Shah (born 1997) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental sciences project.JPL · 29802
29803 Michaelshao1999 CQ87Michael Shao (born 1997) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his animal sciences project.JPL · 29803
29804 Idansharon1999 CH90Idan Hadar Sharon (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical and mechanical engineering team project.JPL · 29804
29805 Bradleysloop1999 CK91Bradley Derek Sloop (born 1994) was awarded first place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his energy and transportation project.JPL · 29805
29806 Eviesobczak1999 CQ98Evie Sobczak (born 1996) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her energy and transportation project.JPL · 29806
29808 Youssoliman1999 CK100Yousuf Mounir Soliman (born 1996) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his computer science project.JPL · 29808
29812 Aaronsolomon1999 CS110Aaron Chu Solomon (born 1994) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental management project.JPL · 29812
29818 Aryosorayya1999 CM117Aryo Sorayya (born 1994) was awarded first place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his medicine and health sciences project.JPL · 29818
29824 Kalmančok1999 DU3Dušan Kalmančok, Slovak astronomerJPL · 29824
29825 Dunyazade1999 DB4Dunyazade, the sister of the master story-teller of the 1001 Arabian Nights.JPL · 29825
29829 Engels1999 EK3Friedrich Engels (1820–1895), a famous philosopher and the main thinker of dialectical materialism.JPL · 29829
29832 Steinwehr1999 EA12Dre Erik Howard Steinwehr (born 1995) was awarded first place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his plant sciences project.JPL · 29832
29834 Mariacallas1999 FE1Maria Callas (1923–1977; Sophia Cecelia Kalos) was a Greek soprano. She was, and remains, the iconic diva, the one to which the others are compared.JPL · 29834
29837 Savage1999 FP5Leonard Jimmie Savage (1917–1971), American statisticianJPL · 29837
29845 Wykrota1999 FE21Zininha and Henrique Wykrota, Brazilian amateur astronomers, founders of the Observatório Wykrota (a.k.a. Observatório Astronômico da Serra da Piedade) and of the CEAMIG (Centro de Estudos Astronomicos de Minas Gerais)JPL · 29845
29850 Tanakagyou1999 FQ25Gyou Tanaka (born 1997) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his earth science project.JPL · 29850
29852 Niralithakor1999 FD26Nirali Kunjan Thakor (born 1998) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her mathematical sciences team project.JPL · 29852
29858 Tlomak1999 FC31Dominique Helen Tlomak (born 1996) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her medicine and health sciences project.JPL · 29858
29862 Savannahjoy1999 FF37Savannah Joy Tobin (born 1994) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her biochemistry project.JPL · 29862
29869 Chiarabarbara1999 GC1Chiara and Barbara D'Abramo, sisters of the Italian co-discoverer Germano D'AbramoJPL · 29869
29874 Rogerculver1999 GV9Roger B. Culver (born 1940), a U.S. astronomer.JPL · 29874
29880 Andytran1999 GQ28Andy Tran (born 1995) was awarded first place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his medicine and health sciences project.JPL · 29880
29881 Tschopp1999 GO29Fabian David Tschopp (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his computer science project.JPL · 29881
29886 Randytung1999 GQ31Randy Tung (born 1996) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental management team project.JPL · 29886

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29905 Kunitaka1999 HQ11Kunitaka Sato (born 1948) has been a member of the Yamagata Astronomical Society since 1989.JPL · 29905
29910 Segre1999 JV8Corrado Segre, Italian professor of geometryJPL · 29910
29950 Uppili1999 JA86Harsha Sudarsan Uppili (born 1996) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his materials and bioengineering project.JPL · 29950
29952 Varghese1999 JL86Nathaniel G. Varghese (born 1997) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his materials and bioengineering project.JPL · 29952
29959 Senevelling1999 JJ92Seneca Jackson Velling (born 1996) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his physics and astronomy team project.JPL · 29959
29969 Amyvitha1999 JX109Amy Jaclyn Vitha (born 1996) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her plant sciences team project.JPL · 29969
29972 Chriswan1999 KO11Christopher Wan (born 1996) was awarded first place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental sciences project.JPL · 29972
29978 Arthurwang1999 NN13Arthur Wang (born 1996) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental management team project.JPL · 29978
29979 Wastyk1999 RN83Hannah Constance Wastyk (born 1995) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her cellular and molecular biology project.JPL · 29979
29980 Dougsimons1999 SV6Douglas Anthony Simons, American astronomerJPL · 29980
29982 Sarahwu1999 TT31Junyi (Sarah) Wu (born 1996) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her medicine and health sciences project.JPL · 29982
29983 Amyxu1999 VS61Amy Xu (born 1996) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her microbiology project.JPL · 29983
29984 Zefferer1999 VC79David Josef Zefferer (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his energy and transportation team project.JPL · 29984
29986 Shunsuke1999 XW37Shunsuke Nakamura, Japanese football (soccer) playerJPL · 29986
29987 Lazhang1999 XO49Lawrence Zhang (born 1996) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his cellular and molecular biology project.JPL · 29987
29988 Davidezilli1999 XR99Davide Zilli (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his energy and transportation team project.JPL · 29988
29991 Dazimmerman2000 AC38David Masao Zimmerman (born 1994) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his microbiology project.JPL · 29991
29992 Yasminezubi2000 AY39Yasmine Sapphire Zubi (born 1996) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her cellular and molecular biology project. She attends the Satellite High School, Satellite Beach, Florida, U.S.AJPL · 29992
29994 Zuoyu2000 AC61Zuo Yu (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her electrical and mechanical engineering team project.JPL · 29994
29995 Arshavsky2000 AO97Alec Vadim Arshavsky (born 1996) is a finalist in the 2014 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his bioengineering project.JPL · 29995
30000 Camenzind2000 AB138Kathy Camenzind (born 1996) is a finalist in the 2014 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for her physics project.JPL · 30000
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Preceded by
28,001–29,000
Meanings of minor planet names
List of minor planets: 29,001–30,000
Succeeded by
30,001–31,000
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