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Meanings of minor-planet names: 28001–29000

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

Official naming citations of newly named small Solar System bodies are approved and published in a bulletin by IAU's Working Group for Small Bodies Nomenclature (WGSBN).[1] Before May 2021, citations were published in MPC's Minor Planet Circulars for many decades.[2] Recent citations can also be found on the JPL Small-Body Database (SBDB).[3] Until his death in 2016, German astronomer Lutz D. Schmadel compiled these citations into the Dictionary of Minor Planet Names (DMP) and regularly updated the collection.[4][5]

Based on Paul Herget's The Names of the Minor Planets,[6] Schmadel also researched the unclear origin of numerous asteroids, most of which had been named prior to World War II. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain: SBDB New namings may only be added to this list below after official publication as the preannouncement of names is condemned.[7] The WGSBN publishes a comprehensive guideline for the naming rules of non-cometary small Solar System bodies.[8]

28001–28100

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
28004 Terakawa 1997 XA Syoji Terakawa, expert mirror polisher. JPL · 28004
28007 Galhassin 1997 XO10 GAL Hassin is an International Center for Astronomy in Isnello (Sicily, Italy) undertaking science education and outreach activities, along with advanced astronomical research. The latter will be implemented with the upcoming 1-meter Wide-field Mufara Telescope (WMT). This facility will be mostly devoted to NEO observations. JPL · 28007
28019 Warchal 1998 AW8 Bohdan Warchal (1930–2000), Slovak violinist, conductor and educator, member of the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra and chief conductor and soloist of the Slovak Chamber Orchestra MPC · 28019
28037 Williammonts 1998 FS33 William Lowell Monts (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his physical sciences project. JPL · 28037
28038 Nicoleodzer 1998 FK35 Nicole Brooke Odzer (born 1998) is a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her environmental sciences project. JPL · 28038
28039 Mauraoei 1998 FV78 Maura Clare Oei (born 1998) is a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her engineering project. JPL · 28039
28042 Mayapatel 1998 FB90 Maya Mona Patel (born 1998) is a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her earth and space sciences project. JPL · 28042
28043 Mabelwheeler 1998 FX90 Mabel Elizabeth Wheeler (born 2000) is a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her physical sciences project. She attends the Cherry Hill Elementary School, Orem, Utah JPL · 28043
28045 Johnwilkins 1998 FB118 John C. Wilkins (born 2000) is a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his earth and space sciences project. JPL · 28045
28048 Camilleyoke 1998 HH91 Camille Virginia Yoke (born 1998) is a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her physical sciences project. JPL · 28048
28049 Yvonnealex 1998 HM94 Yvonne Alexander mentored a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL · 28049
28050 Asekomeh 1998 HC99 Demetrius Asekomeh mentored a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL · 28050
28051 Bruzzone 1998 HS153 Juan Sebastian Bruzzone (born 1981) is a Uruguayan Postdoctoral Researcher at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. He specializes in the study of meteors, meteoroids, debris disks and planetary systems, including developments in processing of radar, polarimetric and optical observations of meteors. IAU · 28051
28052 Lowellputnam 1998 KP1 W. Lowell Putnam IV (b. 1954), the 5th Sole Trustee of Lowell Observatory. IAU · 28052
28053 Kimberlyputnam 1998 KE4 Kimberly Putnam (b. 1969), the wife and partner of W. Lowell Putnam IV, Sole Trustee of Lowell Observatory. IAU · 28053
28057 Hollars 1998 MM37 Dennis R. Hollars (b. 1942), a long-time supporter of Lowell Observatory and its mission IAU · 28057
28059 Kiliaan 1998 OZ7 Cornelis Kiliaan, 16th-century Flemish linguist JPL · 28059
28068 Stephbillings 1998 QO21 Stephanie Billings mentored a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL · 28068
28072 Lindbowerman 1998 QT31 Lindsay Bowerman mentored a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL · 28072
28073 Fohner 1998 QT40 Nancy Fohner mentored a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL · 28073
28074 Matgallagher 1998 QM41 Matthew Gallagher mentored a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL · 28074
28075 Emilyhoffman 1998 QU44 Emily Hoffman mentored a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL · 28075
28077 Hard 1998 QH55 Michael W. Hard (born 1937) is a long-time friend of Lowell Observatory who has championed the Observatory in many ways. He had a 39-year senior executive career in banking in Arizona and served as a trustee on two foundation boards of directors. Michael was also very active in the community after retirement. JPL · 28077
28078 Mauricehilleman 1998 QM55 Maurice Hilleman, American microbiologist who developed 8 of the 14 most common vaccines in use today. JPL · 28078
28081 Carriehudson 1998 QN80 Carrie Hudson mentored a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL · 28081
28091 Mikekane 1998 RQ49 Michael Kane mentored a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL · 28091
28092 Joannekear 1998 RT53 Joanne Kear mentored a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL · 28092
28093 Staceylevoit 1998 RG54 Stacey Levoit mentored a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL · 28093
28094 Michellewis 1998 RE56 Michelle Lewis mentored a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL · 28094
28095 Seanmahoney 1998 RA57 Sean Mahoney mentored a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL · 28095
28096 Kathrynmarsh 1998 RS59 Kathryn Marsh mentored a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL · 28096

28101–28200

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
28103 Benmcpheron 1998 RK80 Ben McPheron mentored a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL · 28103
28105 Santallo 1998 SC4 Roland Santallo (born 1943), an amateur astronomer observing from Tahiti. JPL · 28105
28107 Sapar 1998 SA13 Arved-Ervin Sapar (born 1933) carried out pioneering studies of cosmology in Tartu, Estonia. He took into account the photon and neutrino background in cosmological equations. His contribution to modelling of stellar atmospheres has found acknowledgement among the astronomical community JPL · 28107
28108 Sydneybarnes 1998 SB24 Sydney Barnes (born 1967), an assistant astronomer at Lowell Observatory, enjoys working at the interface between theory and observations, particularly on topics related to the global properties of stars, and their changes with stellar age JPL · 28108
28116 Kunovac 1998 SP56 Vedad Kunovac (b. 1992), a Bosnian-born exoplanet astronomer. IAU · 28116
28117 Mort 1998 SK57 Greg Mort (born 1952) is a long-time supporter of Lowell Observatory's mission. Greg is an accomplished artist whose artwork has been displayed in the National Air and Space Museum, Corcoran Gallery of Art, and the White House. IAU · 28117
28118 Vaux 1998 SR57 Henry Vaux (b. 1940), former Associate Vice President at the University of California System. IAU · 28118
28125 Juliomiguez 1998 SR107 Julio Miguez mentored a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL · 28125
28126 Nydegger 1998 SF109 Jason Nydegger mentored a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL · 28126
28127 Ogden-Stenerson 1998 SL110 Carolyn Ogden-Stenerson mentored a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL · 28127
28128 Cynthrossman 1998 ST118 Cynthia Rossman mentored a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students JPL · 28128
28129 Teresummers 1998 SF121 Teresa Summers mentored a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students JPL · 28129
28130 Troemper 1998 SK124 Brett Troemper mentored a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL · 28130
28131 Dougwelch 1998 SX127 Doug Welch mentored a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL · 28131
28132 Karenzobel 1998 SY128 Karen Zobel mentored a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. JPL · 28132
28133 Kylebardwell 1998 SS130 Kyle Thomas Bardwell (born 1993) was awarded first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his animal sciences project. JPL · 28133
28136 Chasegross 1998 SB134 Chase Carter Gross (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his animal sciences project. JPL · 28136
28137 Helenyao 1998 SY138 Helen Yao (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her animal sciences project. JPL · 28137
28141 ten Brummelaar 1998 TC Theo ten Brummelaar (born 1962) is an Australian-American astronomer at the Georgia State University. He is the Director of the CHARA Array and a leader in the development of the use of optical interferometry throughout the astronomical community. IAU · 28141
28146 Nackard 1998 TC32 Palmer Nackard (b. 1988) and his family donate their time and talent to Lowell Observatory and other entities in the Flagstaff area. Palmer is a member of Lowell Observatory's Advisory Board and Executive Committee. IAU · 28146
28147 Colbath 1998 TD32 G. Kent Colbath (b. 1953) and his late wife Jill have been longtime supporters of Lowell Observatory for the past twenty years. IAU · 28147
28148 Fuentes 1998 TL34 Angel Fuentes (born 1983) is Dean of Academic and Student Affairs for the Math and Sciences Division at Laney College in California. Angel supports Lowell Observatory's mission, serves on Lowell Observatory's Advisory Board and is the Co-Chair of Lowell's Education and Outreach Committee. IAU · 28148
28149 Arieldaniel 1998 TX34 Ariel Daniel (b. 1998), a Senior Educator at Lowell Observatory. IAU · 28149
28151 Markknopfler 1998 UG6 Mark Knopfler (born 1949), a Scottish composer, guitarist and singer, who founded Dire Straits in 1977. JPL · 28151
28155 Chengzhendai 1998 UB40 Chengzhen Li Dai (born 1994) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his animal sciences project. JPL · 28155
28156 McColl 1998 UF41 Adrienne Brooke McColl (born 1993) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her animal sciences project. JPL · 28156
28159 Giuricich 1998 VM7 Alessio Pio Giuricich (born 1994) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his behavioral and social sciences project. He attends the Bishops Diocesan College, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa JPL · 28159
28161 Neelpatel 1998 VB13 Neel Sanjay Patel (born 1994) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his behavioral and social sciences project. JPL · 28161
28163 Lorikim 1998 VP15 Lori Kim (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her behavioral and social sciences project. JPL · 28163
28165 Bayanmashat 1998 VC25 Bayan Mohammed Mashat (born 1995) was awarded first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her behavioral and social sciences project. JPL · 28165
28167 Andrewkim 1998 VQ25 Andrew Wooyoung Kim (born 1993) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his behavioral and social sciences project. JPL · 28167
28168 Evanolin 1998 VY25 Evan Daniel Olin (born 1994) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his behavioral and social sciences team project. JPL · 28168
28169 Cathconte 1998 VZ29 Catherine Marie Conte (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her behavioral and social sciences team project. JPL · 28169
28171 Diannahu 1998 VV30 Dianna Hu (born 1993) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her biochemistry project. JPL · 28171
28173 Hisakichi 1998 VY32 Hisakichi Sato (1902–1989), the discoverer's father JPL · 28173
28174 Harue 1998 VC33 Harue Sato (1909–2001), the discoverer's mother JPL · 28174
28182 Chadharris 1998 WB10 Chad Lawrence Harris (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his biochemistry project. JPL · 28182
28183 Naidu 1998 WM16 Yamini T. Naidu (born 1995) was awarded first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her biochemistry project. JPL · 28183
28184 Vaishnavirao 1998 WP17 Vaishnavi Lakshminarasimha Rao (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her biochemistry project. JPL · 28184
28193 Italosvevo 1998 WY30 Italo Svevo was the pseudonym of Aron Hector Schmitz (1861–1928), an Italian writer and playwright. He is best known for the psychological novel La coscienza di Zeno. IAU · 28193
28196 Szeged 1998 XY12 Szeged, Hungary MPC · 28196

28201–28300

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
28201 Lifubin 1998 XV44 Li Fubin (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his biochemistry team project. JPL · 28201
28204 Liyakang 1998 XX50 Li Yakang (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his biochemistry team project. JPL · 28204
28206 Haozhongning 1998 XO52 Hao Zhongning (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his biochemistry team project. JPL · 28206
28207 Blakesmith 1998 XH53 Blake Edward Smith (born 1994) was awarded first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his cellular and molecular biology project. JPL · 28207
28208 Timtrippel 1998 XE54 Timothy D. Trippel (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his cellular and molecular biology project. JPL · 28208
28209 Chatterjee 1998 XC63 Ishan Chatterjee (born 1994) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his cellular and molecular biology project. JPL · 28209
28210 Howardfeng 1998 XF63 Howard Feng (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his cellular and molecular biology project. JPL · 28210
28220 York 1998 YN12 York, UK MPC · 28220
28222 Neilpathak 1998 YF23 Neil Pathak (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his chemistry project. JPL · 28222
28235 Kasparvonbraun 1999 AL8 Kaspar von Braun (born 1971) is a German astronomer at the Lowell Observatory. His research interests in optical interferometry, stellar fundamental properties, and precision photometry guide his work in characterizing extrasolar planets. IAU · 28235
28242 Mingantu 1999 AT22 Ming Antu (1692–c. 1765), a Chinese astronomer and mathematician of the Qing Dynasty. JPL · 28242
28245 Cruise 1999 AV37 Sallie Cruise (born 1958) is a singer, musician and philanthropist from Hobart, Australia. Her stalwart support of the arts and literature have improved the communities around her. IAU · 28245
28248 Barthélémy 1999 BQ4 Pierre Barthélémy (born 1967), a French scientific journalist working mainly for Le Monde. JPL · 28248
28251 Gerbaldi 1999 BW13 Michele Gerbaldi (born 1944), a French astronomer specializing in stellar astrophysics. JPL · 28251
28254 Raghrama 1999 BC21 Raghavendra Ramachanderan (born 1994) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his chemistry project. JPL · 28254
28272 Mikejanner 1999 CY17 Michael Leonard Janner (born 1996) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his chemistry project. JPL · 28272
28273 Maianhvu 1999 CD21 Mai-Anh N. Vu (born 1995) was awarded first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her chemistry team project. JPL · 28273
28275 Quoc-Bao 1999 CM23 Quoc-Bao Duy Nguyen (born 1994) was awarded first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his chemistry team project. JPL · 28275
28276 Filipnaiser 1999 CN25 Filip Naiser (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his computer science project. JPL · 28276
28277 Chengherngyi 1999 CN27 Cheng Yi Herng (born 1993) was awarded first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his computer science project. JPL · 28277
28287 Osmanov 1999 CT42 Gadzhi Shamil'evich Osmanov (born 1994) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his computer science project. JPL · 28287
28295 Heyizheng 1999 CE61 Gadzhi Shamil'evich Osmanov (born 1994) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his computer science project. JPL · 28295
28299 Kanghaoyan 1999 CH66 Kang Haoyan (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his computer science team project. JPL · 28299

28301–28400

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
28305 Wangjiayi 1999 CH79 Wang Jiayi (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her computer science team project. JPL · 28305
28309 Ericfein 1999 CB81 Eric E. Fein (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his earth and planetary science project. JPL · 28309
28317 Aislinndeely 1999 CA106 Aislinn Deely (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her earth and planetary science project. JPL · 28317
28318 Janecox 1999 CE106 Jane M. Cox (born 1994) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her earth and planetary science project. JPL · 28318
28321 Arnabdey 1999 CV110 Arnab Dey (born 1994) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical and mechanical engineering project. JPL · 28321
28322 Kaeberich 1999 CK111 Jan Kaeberich (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical and mechanical engineering project. JPL · 28322
28324 Davidcampeau 1999 CN114 David Alexandre Joseph Campeau (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical and mechanical engineering project. JPL · 28324
28331 Dianebérard 1999 CD156 Diane Bérard (born 1990) is a research engineer at the Paris Observatory (Meudon, France). Her work includes observing stellar occultations to study small-body ring systems (Chariklo and Haumea) and astronomy outreach. IAU · 28331
28340 Yukihiro 1999 EG5 Yukihiro Adachi, Japanese member of the Matsue Astronomy Club and an observing partner of the discoverer JPL · 28340
28341 Bingaman 1999 EU5 Missouri-born Kory Bingaman (born 1984) is a talented artist and graphic novelist JPL · 28341
28342 Haverhals 1999 FB9 Peter Haverhals (born 1950) is a retired teacher, formerly of Watson Groen Christian School. He taught junior and senior high school students for almost two decades, inspiring students in math, literature, and the fundamentals of good judgment. IAU · 28342
28343 Florcalandra 1999 FG9 Maria Florencia Calandra (born 1990) is a member of the Planetary Science Group of the Universidad Nacional de San Juan (Argentina). She studies the formation and evolution of Oort clouds in the Solar and exoplanetary systems. IAU · 28343
28344 Tallsalt 1999 FE19 Verna Tallsalt (born 1963) is an elementary school teacher on the Navajo Nation. She participates in STEM educational programs with NAU, Diné College, and NASA. Verna serves on Lowell Observatory's Advisory Board and is active as an indigenous cultural advisor. IAU · 28344
28345 Akivabarnun 1999 FL19 Akiva Bar-Nun (1940–2017) studied the thermal evolution of comets, planetary atmospheres of Jupiter, Saturn and Titan, and chemical processes on Mars, the Moon, and other bodies. Bar-Nun was a contributor to the Rosetta mission as head of Israel's space agency. IAU · 28345
28346 Kent 1999 FV19 Kent Hodgson, teacher and author JPL · 28346
28351 Andrewfeldman 1999 FP29 Andrew Beekman Feldman (born 1994) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical and mechanical engineering project. JPL · 28351
28353 Chrisnielsen 1999 FH32 Christopher Stephen Nielsen (born 1993) was awarded first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical and mechanical engineering project. JPL · 28353
28364 Bruceelmegreen 1999 GN7 Bruce Elmegreen (born 1950), is an American astronomer who experimented on devices and materials at IBM Research, the research and development division for IBM. His research included the interstellar medium, galaxy formation and evolution, and the formation of stars. IAU · 28364
28366 Verkuil 1999 GA16 Robert Huntington Verkuil (born 1994) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical and mechanical engineering project. JPL · 28366
28376 Atifjaved 1999 JX19 Atif Javed (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical and mechanical engineering team project. JPL · 28376
28382 Stevengillen 1999 JZ48 Steven Donald Gillen (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical and mechanical engineering team project. JPL · 28382
28390 Demjohopkins 1999 JW131 Demitri Joseph Hopkins (born 1993) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical and mechanical engineering team project. He attends the Merlo Station High School, Beaverton, Oregon, U.S.A JPL · 28390
28394 Mittag-Leffler 1999 RY36 Magnus Gustav Mittag-Leffler (1848–1927), a professor in Helsinki and Stockholm. JPL · 28394
28396 Eymann 1999 RY44 Raymond Eymann, a French amateur astronomer. JPL · 28396
28397 Forrestbetton 1999 RK53 Forrest Evan Betton (born 1993) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical and mechanical engineering team project. JPL · 28397
28398 Ericthomas 1999 RE55 Eric Michael Thomas (born 1992) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical and mechanical engineering team project. JPL · 28398
28400 Morgansinko 1999 RW160 Morgan Walker Sinko (born 1994) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental management project. JPL · 28400

28401–28500

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
28402 Matthewkim 1999 RV211 Matthew Jaebol Kim (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental management project. JPL · 28402
28407 Meghanarao 1999 TH135 Meghana Vijay Rao (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her environmental management project. JPL · 28407
28408 van Baalen 1999 TS222 Mark van Baalen (b. 1945) has served on the Lowell Observatory Advisory Board since its founding in 1987. His career in geological sciences and astronomy at Harvard University spanned over five decades. IAU · 28408
28411 Xiuqicao 1999 TQ284 Xiuqi Cao (born 1994) was awarded first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental management team project. JPL · 28411
28415 Yingxiong 1999 VE27 Ying Xiong (born 1995) was awarded first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental management team project. JPL · 28415
28416 Ngqin 1999 VW31 Ng Qin Xiang (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental management team project. JPL · 28416
28417 Leewei 1999 VA50 Lee Liang Matthew Wei (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental management team project. JPL · 28417
28418 Pornwasu 1999 VQ54 Pornwasu Pongtheerawan (born 1994) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental management team project. JPL · 28418
28419 Tanpitcha 1999 VA67 Tanpitcha Phongchaipaiboon (born 1993) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her environmental management team project. JPL · 28419
28425 Sungkanit 1999 XL24 Arada Sungkanit (born 1994) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her environmental management team project. JPL · 28425
28426 Sangani 1999 XV28 Kunal Ashok Sangani (born 1994) was awarded first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental management team project. JPL · 28426
28427 Gidwani 1999 XP42 Mishka Gidwani (born 1993) was awarded first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her environmental management team project. JPL · 28427
28428 Ankurvaishnav 1999 XQ43 Ankur Kanjibhai Vaishnav (born 1994) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental management team project. JPL · 28428
28433 Samarquez 1999 XP175 Samantha Marie Marquez (born 1995) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her materials and bioengineering project. JPL · 28433
28436 Davesawyer 1999 XJ230 David Sawyer (b. 1959) has been the Technical Project Manager at Lowell Observatory since 2017, managing projects such as the Astronomy Discovery Center and the Yale EXPRES (EXtreme PREcision Spectrometer) at the Lowell Discovery Telescope. IAU · 28436
28438 Venkateswaran 2000 AG30 Shyam Venkateswaran (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his materials and bioengineering project. JPL · 28438
28439 Miguelreyes 2000 AM30 Miguel Arnold Silverio Reyes (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his materials and bioengineering project. JPL · 28439
28442 Nicholashuey 2000 AN61 Nicholas Michael Huey (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his materials and bioengineering project. JPL · 28442
28443 Crisara 2000 AP86 Alexander Raymond Crisara (born 1994) was awarded first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his materials and bioengineering team project. JPL · 28443
28444 Alexrabii 2000 AP91 Alexander Jahan Rabii (born 1996) was awarded first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his materials and bioengineering team project. JPL · 28444
28446 Davlantes 2000 AQ96 Christopher Joseph Davlantes (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his energy and transportation project. JPL · 28446
28447 Arjunmathur 2000 AW96 Arjun Mathur (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his energy and transportation project. JPL · 28447
28449 Ericlau 2000 AK117 Eric Lau (born 1994) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his energy and transportation project. JPL · 28449
28450 Saravolz 2000 AB119 Sara Ellen Volz (born 1995) was awarded first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her energy and transportation project. JPL · 28450
28451 Tylerhoward 2000 AD129 Tyler Trettel Howard (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his energy and transportation project. JPL · 28451
28452 Natkondamuri 2000 AD130 Nathan Sai Kondamuri (born 1994) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his energy and transportation project. JPL · 28452
28453 Alexcecil 2000 AE131 Alexander Michael Cecil (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental sciences project. JPL · 28453
28457 Chloeanassis 2000 AX143 Chloe Anassis (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her environmental sciences project. JPL · 28457
28460 Ariannepapa 2000 AY163 Arianne Elizabeth Papa (born 1994) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her environmental sciences team project. JPL · 28460
28465 Janesmyth 2000 AQ237 Jane Elizabeth Smyth (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her environmental sciences team project. JPL · 28465
28467 Maurentejamie 2000 AA244 Ruth Maurente Jamie (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her environmental sciences team project. JPL · 28467
28468 Shichangxu 2000 AG246 Shi Changxu, material-scientist-academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering. JPL · 28468
28474 Bustamante 2000 BB30 Elisa Bustamante (born 1990) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her environmental sciences team project. JPL · 28474
28475 Garrett 2000 CU Lawrence Garrett (born 1959) has been the Assistant Coordinator for the Minor Planets Section of the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers since 1999. He also has several asteroid discoveries to his credit. JPL · 28475
28479 Varlotta 2000 CF26 David Varlotta (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental sciences team project. JPL · 28479
28480 Seojinyoung 2000 CL26 Seo Jinyoung (born 1993) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental sciences team project. JPL · 28480
28481 Shindongju 2000 CO26 Shin Dongju (born 1993) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental sciences team project. JPL · 28481
28482 Bauerle 2000 CK29 Matthew Russel Bauerle (born 1994) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his mathematical sciences project. JPL · 28482
28483 Allenyuan 2000 CJ39 Allen Yuan (born 1993) was awarded first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his mathematical sciences project. JPL · 28483
28484 Aishwarya 2000 CO43 Aishwarya Ananda Vardhana (born 1994) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her mathematical sciences project. JPL · 28484
28485 Dastidar 2000 CK49 Manosij G. Dastidar (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his mathematical sciences project. JPL · 28485
28488 Gautam 2000 CF58 Simanta Gautam (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his mathematical sciences project. JPL · 28488
28492 Marik 2000 CM59 Miklós Marik, Hungarian astronomer MPC · 28492
28493 Duncan-Lewis 2000 CC63 Christopher Anthony Duncan-Lewis (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his medicine and health sciences project. JPL · 28493
28494 Jasmine 2000 CW63 Jasmine Samaiya Roberts (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her medicine and health sciences project. JPL · 28494

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28503 Angelazhang 2000 CZ82 Angela Zhang (born 1994) was awarded first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her medicine and health sciences project. JPL · 28503
28504 Rebeccafaye 2000 CD83 Rebecca Faye Alford (born 1994) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her medicine and health sciences project. JPL · 28504
28505 Sagarrambhia 2000 CP83 Sagar Hitendra Rambhia (born 1994) was awarded first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his medicine and health sciences project. JPL · 28505
28508 Kishore 2000 CD89 Kishore Balasubramanian (born 1996) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his medicine and health sciences project. JPL · 28508
28509 Feddersen 2000 CB92 Matthew Troy Feddersen (born 1993) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his medicine and health sciences team project. JPL · 28509
28511 Marggraff 2000 CW102 Blake Marggraff (born 1992) was awarded best in show (the Gordon E. Moore award), best of category, and first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his medicine and health sciences team project. JPL[9] · 28511
28512 Tanyuan 2000 CG103 Tan Jin Yuan (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his microbiology project. JPL · 28512
28513 Guo 2000 CM126 Yanping Guo (born 1960) is the mission trajectory designer of the New Horizons Pluto Kuiper Belt mission. JPL · 28513
28516 Möbius 2000 DQ3 August Ferdinand Möbius, German mathematician and astronomer. JPL · 28516
28519 Sweetman 2000 DP15 Michael Sweetman (born 1952) has been an amateur astronomer since the early 1960s, becoming an accomplished artist with his lunar and planetary observations. In recent years he has also been engaged in high-quality imaging of the moon. JPL · 28519
28521 Mattmcintyre 2000 DK27 Matthew Karmen McIntyre (born 1992) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his microbiology project. JPL · 28521
28524 Ebright 2000 DA52 Katherine Yon Ebright (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her microbiology project. JPL · 28524
28525 Andrewabboud 2000 DY57 Andrew Nickolas Abboud (born 1993) was awarded first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his microbiology project. JPL · 28525
28527 Kathleenrose 2000 DW68 Kathleen Rose Maguire (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her microbiology project. JPL · 28527
28530 Shiyimeng 2000 DR71 Shi Yimeng (born 1992) was awarded first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her physics and astronomy project. JPL · 28530
28531 Nikbogdanov 2000 DW71 Nikita Michael Bogdanov (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his physics and astronomy project. JPL · 28531
28533 Iansohl 2000 DL78 Ian Alexander Sohl (born 1994) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his physics and astronomy project. JPL MPC · 28533
28534 Taylorwilson 2000 DO82 Taylor Ramon Wilson (born 1994) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his physics and astronomy project. JPL · 28534
28535 Sungjanet 2000 DE85 Sung Janet Yun-Chen (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her physics and astronomy team project. JPL · 28535
28536 Hunaiwen 2000 DX97 Hu Nai-Wen (born 1994) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her physics and astronomy team project. JPL · 28536
28537 Kirapowell 2000 DJ106 Kira Elizabeth Powell (born 1994) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her plant sciences project. JPL · 28537
28538 Ruisong 2000 DY106 Rui Song (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her plant sciences project. JPL · 28538
28542 Cespedes-Nano 2000 EE10 Kelvin Russell Cespedes Nano (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his plant sciences team project. JPL · 28542
28543 Solis-Gozar 2000 EF17 Angel Francisco Solis Gozar (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his plant sciences team project. JPL · 28543
28547 Johannschröter 2000 EB21 Johann Hieronymus Schröter (1745–1816) was a lunar astronomer influenced by William Herschel and who later influenced Karl Ludwig Harding and Fredrich Wilhelm Bessel JPL · 28547
28551 Paulomi 2000 EO36 Paulomi Bhattacharya (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her chemistry project JPL · 28551
28553 Bhupatiraju 2000 ED39 Surya Narayanaraju Bhupatiraju (born 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his mathematics project JPL · 28553
28554 Adambowman 2000 EB41 Adam Joseph Bowman (born 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his engineering project. JPL · 28554
28555 Jenniferchan 2000 EM41 Jennifer Chan (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her biochemistry project JPL · 28555
28556 Kevinchen 2000 EP41 Kevin Chen (born 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his engineering project JPL · 28556
28557 Lillianchin 2000 EY43 Lillian Tiffany Chin (born 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her bioengineering project JPL · 28557
28558 Kathcordwell 2000 EV44 Katherine Leigh Cordwell (born 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her mathematics project JPL · 28558
28559 Anniedai 2000 ET46 Annie Dai (born 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her materials science project JPL · 28559
28563 Dantzler 2000 EF57 Alexa Victoria Dantzler (born 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her chemistry project JPL · 28563
28564 Gunderman 2000 EV57 Lane Gunderman (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his chemistry project JPL · 28564
28568 Jacobjohnson 2000 EU64 Jacob Paul Smullin Johnson (born 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his bioinformatics and genomics project JPL · 28568
28569 Kallenbach 2000 ES67 Jonah Kallenbach (born 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his bioinformatics and genomics project JPL · 28569
28570 Peterkraft 2000 EW75 Peter Kraft (born 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his chemistry project JPL · 28570
28571 Hannahlarson 2000 EZ76 Hannah Kerner Larson (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her mathematics project JPL · 28571
28572 Salebreton 2000 EH79 Stephen Adam Le Breton (born 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his medicine and health project JPL · 28572
28575 McQuaid 2000 ES95 Daniel Conor McQuaid (born 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his biochemistry project JPL · 28575
28581 Dyerlytle 2000 ER105 Dyer Lytle (b. 1956), a Software Engineer at Lowell Observatory, IAU · 28581
28582 Haileyosborn 2000 EB106 Hailey Osborn (b. 1998), a Senior Educator at Lowell Observatory. IAU · 28582
28583 Mehrotra 2000 EJ108 Pavan N. Mehrotra (born 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his engineering project JPL · 28583
28587 Mundkur 2000 EG114 Naethan Sid Mundkur (born 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his materials science project JPL · 28587
28589 Nisley 2000 EL126 Ishara Nisley (b. 1995) received her S.B. degree from MIT in planetary science in 2017, then joined Lowell Observatory in 2017 as an Observer Technician for the Navy Precision Optical Interferometer. She has been working as an Observer/Operator at the Lowell Discovery Telescope since 2019. IAU · 28589
28590 Kyledilger 2000 EX126 Kyle Dilger (b. 1986) shares his time and talent with Lowell Observatory, serving on the Observatory's Advisory Board and its Marketing Committee IAU · 28590
28591 Racheldilger 2000 EC130 Rachel Dilger (b. 1985) dreamed of joining a space program since childhood. Rachel's involvement with Lowell Observatory's programs has been a way to make that dream come true. Rachel serves on Lowell Observatory's Advisory Board and has volunteered with the Observatory's marketing and technical efforts. IAU · 28591
28592 O'Leary 2000 EP131 Vincent Jacob O'Leary (born 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his animal sciences project JPL · 28592
28593 Ryanhamilton 2000 EZ133 Ryan Hamilton (b. 1983), Lowell Observatory's Head of Instrumentation. IAU · 28593
28594 Ronaldballouz 2000 EF134 Ronald Ballouz (born 1989) is a postdoctoral scholar at the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory (Tucson, AZ) focusing on computer simulations of grain interactions throughout the Solar System, including the surfaces of small bodies relevant for missions. IAU · 28594
28598 Apadmanabha 2000 EU137 Akshay Padmanabha (born 1996) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his bioengineering project JPL · 28598
28599 Terenzoni 2000 EQ138 Michael Terenzoni (born 1964) served as the Astronomy Coordinator at Flandrau Science Center. He later worked as an Observatory Specialist with Steward Observatory at the University of Arizona. This has made him well known and liked among both the professional and amateur astronomical communities in southern Arizona. JPL · 28599
28600 Georgelucas 2000 EO141 George Lucas (born 1944) is best known as the director of the films American Graffiti and Star Wars. JPL · 28600

28601–28700

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
28601 Benton 2000 EK147 Julius Benton (born 1949) has been a key member of the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers (ALPO) serving as Saturn & Venus Coordinators since 1971. JPL · 28601
28602 Westfall 2000 EL147 John Westfall (born 1938), a Professor Emeritus at San Francisco State University and the former executive director of the Association of Lunar & Planetary Observers (1985–1995) JPL · 28602
28603 Jenkins 2000 EW148 Jamey Jenkins (born 1955), an American amateur astronomer who served as Assistant Coordinator-Archivist for the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers from 2003 to 2014 and is author of The Sun and How to Observe It. JPL · 28603
28607 Jiayipeng 2000 EG156 Jiayi Peng (born 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her physics and space science project JPL · 28607
28608 Sblomquist 2000 EU157 Solvay Blomquist (b. 1998) received her B.S. degree from Northern Arizona University in Astronomy and Mathematics in 2020. Solvay joined Lowell Observatory in 2020 where she continues to work as an Observer Technician for the Navy Precision Optical Interferometer and Research Assistant for Lowell Observatory. IAU · 28608
28609 Tsirvoulis 2000 EL158 Georgios Tsirvoulis (born 1987) is a postdoctoral researcher at the Luleå University of Technology (Sweden) whose studies include the identification and long-term dynamical evolution of collisional asteroid families. IAU · 28609
28610 Stephenriggs 2000 EM158 Stephen Riggs (b. 1956), Lowell Observatory's Senior Philanthropy Manager. IAU · 28610
28611 Liliapopova 2000 EW169 Lilia Popova (born 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her plant science project JPL · 28611
28614 Vejvoda 2000 FO8 Jaromír Vejvoda, Czech musician, bandmaster and composer MPC · 28614
28618 Scibelli 2000 FK17 Samantha Marie Scibelli (born 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her physics and space science project JPL · 28618
28620 Anicia 2000 FE26 Anicia Arredondo (b. 1994) is an American astronomer. IAU · 28620
28621 Marcfries 2000 FZ28 Marc Douglas Fries (b. 1972) is an American planetary scientist and the cosmic dust collection curator at NASA Johnson Space Center. IAU · 28621
28622 Gabadirwe 2000 FJ29 Mohutsiwa Gabadirwe (b. 1968), a senior geologist from Botswana at the Botswana Geoscience Institute in Lobatse. IAU · 28622
28623 Olivermoses 2000 FX29 Oliver Moses (b. 1972), a Botswanese senior research scholar in climate change science at the Okavango Research Institute of the University of Botswana in Maun, Botswana. IAU · 28623
28625 Selvakumar 2000 FQ32 Raja Selvakumar (born 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his biochemistry project JPL · 28625
28626 Meghanshea 2000 FR32 Meghan Marjorie Shea (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her environmental science project JPL · 28626
28628 Kensenshi 2000 FF34 Kensen Shi (born 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his computer science project JPL · 28628
28629 Solimano 2000 FT34 Jamie Lee Solimano (born 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her microbiology project JPL · 28629
28630 Mayuri 2000 FK35 Mayuri Sridhar (born 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her biochemistry project JPL · 28630
28631 Jacktakahashi 2000 FX36 Jack Ryan Takahashi (born 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his medicine and health project JPL · 28631
28632 Christraver 2000 FF37 Chris Traver (born 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his behavioral and social sciences project JPL · 28632
28633 Ratripathi 2000 FK37 Raghav Tripathi (born 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his biochemistry project JPL · 28633
28636 Vasudevan 2000 FK45 Sahana Vasudevan (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her mathematics project JPL · 28636
28638 Joywang 2000 FE49 Joy Yiran Wang (born 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her chemistry project JPL · 28638
28640 Cathywong 2000 FQ49 Catherine Wong (born 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her bioengineering project JPL · 28640
28642 Zbarsky 2000 FZ49 Samuel Zbarsky (born 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his mathematics project JPL · 28642
28643 Kellyzhang 2000 FB50 Kelly Zhang (born 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her bioengineering project JPL · 28643
28644 Michaelzhang 2000 FD56 Michael Zhang (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his behavioral and social sciences project. He attends the Smithtown High School East, Saint James, New York JPL · 28644
28646 Alemran 2000 FO62 Al Emran (b. 1989) is a Bangladeshi planetary scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He has applied advanced statistical techniques to spectral images of Pluto. IAU · 28646
28652 Andybramante 2000 GM15 Andrew Bramante mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors JPL · 28652
28653 Charliebrucker 2000 GC16 Charles F. Brucker mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors JPL · 28653
28654 Davidcaine 2000 GY20 David Caine mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors JPL · 28654
28655 Erincolfax 2000 GY25 Erin Colfax mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors JPL · 28655
28656 Doreencurtin 2000 GH28 Doreen Curtin mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors JPL · 28656
28657 Briandempsey 2000 GM28 Brian Dempsey mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors JPL · 28657
28660 Derbes 2000 GP38 David Derbes mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors JPL · 28660
28661 Jimdickens 2000 GE39 James Dickens mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors JPL · 28661
28662 Ericduran 2000 GL39 Eric Duran mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors JPL · 28662
28664 Maryellenfay 2000 GV48 Mary Ellen Fay mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors JPL · 28664
28665 Theresafultz 2000 GN51 Theresa Fultz mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors JPL · 28665
28666 Trudygessler 2000 GO51 Trudy Gessler mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors JPL · 28666
28667 Whithagins 2000 GW53 Whitney Hagins mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors JPL · 28667
28669 Bradhelsel 2000 GG55 Bradley Helsel mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors JPL · 28669
28672 Karolhiggins 2000 GH56 Karol Higgins mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors JPL · 28672
28673 Valholmes 2000 GT56 Valerie M. Holmes mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors JPL · 28673
28675 Suejohnston 2000 GB60 Susanne C. Johnston mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors JPL · 28675
28676 Bethkoester 2000 GK66 Beth Koester mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors JPL · 28676
28677 Laurakowalski 2000 GO66 Laura Kowalski mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors JPL · 28677
28678 Lindquester 2000 GN67 Terri E. Lindquester mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors JPL · 28678
28680 Sandralitvin 2000 GA69 Sandra Litvin mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors JPL · 28680
28681 Loseke 2000 GH70 Meghann Loseke mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors JPL · 28681
28682 Newhams 2000 GQ70 Mike Newhams mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors JPL · 28682
28683 Victorostrik 2000 GV70 Victor Ostrik mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors JPL · 28683
28686 Tamsenprofit 2000 GK74 Tamsen Profit mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors JPL · 28686
28687 Reginareals 2000 GP74 Regina A. Reals mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors JPL · 28687
28688 Diannerister 2000 GQ74 Dianne E. Rister mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors JPL · 28688
28689 Rohrback 2000 GA75 Joan Rohrback mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors JPL · 28689
28690 Beshellem 2000 GT75 Bernie Shellem mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors JPL · 28690
28692 Chanleysmall 2000 GA78 Chanley M. Small mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors JPL · 28692
28695 Zwanzig (2000 GP86) Glenn "Skip" Zwanzig mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors JPL · 28695
28697 Eitanacks 2000 GZ88 Eitan Samuel Acks (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for his engineering project. JPL · 28697
28698 Aakshi 2000 GF89 Aakshi Agarwal (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for her biochemistry, medicine, health science, and microbiology project. JPL · 28698
28700 Balachandar 2000 GB90 Sidhika Balachandar (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for her physical sciences project. JPL · 28700

28701–28800

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
28705 Michaelbecker 2000 GW91 Michael David Becker (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for his physical sciences project. JPL · 28705
28707 Drewbecker 2000 GZ94 Drew William Becker (born 2000) is a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for his environmental sciences project. JPL · 28707
28710 Rebeccab 2000 GY100 Rebecca Ann Bloomfield (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for her earth and space sciences project. JPL · 28710
28711 Oliverburnett 2000 GE101 Oliver Burnett (born 2000) is a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for his earth and space sciences project. He attends the Ellis School, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. IAU · 28711
28712 Elizabethcorn 2000 GT102 Elizabeth Alyn Corn (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for her biochemistry, medicine, health science, and microbiology project. JPL · 28712
28714 Gandall 2000 GY102 Keoni K. Gandall (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for his biochemistry, medicine, health science, and microbiology project. JPL · 28714
28715 Garimella 2000 GW103 Mihir Tejas Garimella (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for his engineering project. JPL · 28715
28716 Calebgonser 2000 GP104 Caleb Allen Tuttle Gonser (born 2000) is a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for his animal & plant sciences project. JPL · 28716
28718 Rivergrace 2000 GH107 River Connell Grace (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for his animal & plant sciences project. JPL · 28718
28719 Sahoolahan 2000 GN107 Seamus Andrew Hoolahan (born 2000) is a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for his physical sciences project. JPL · 28719
28720 Krystalrose 2000 GV107 Krystal Rose Horton (born 2001) is a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for her animal & plant sciences project. JPL · 28720
28722 Dhruviyer 2000 GN108 Dhruv Iyer (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for his mathematics and computer science project. JPL · 28722
28723 Cameronjones 2000 GX108 Cameron Cole Jones (born 2001) is a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for his engineering project. JPL · 28723
28724 Stott 2000 GG111 Nicole Stott (b. 1962), an American retired astronaut, aquanaut, engineer, and artist. IAU · 28724
28726 Kailey-Steiner 2000 GM113 Johann Rod Kailey-Steiner (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for his engineering project. JPL · 28726
28729 Moivre 2000 GF123 Abraham de Moivre (1667–1754), French mathematician. JPL · 28729
28732 Rheakamat 2000 GF124 Rhea G. Kamat (born 1998) is a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for her animal & plant sciences project. JPL · 28732
28734 Austinmccoy 2000 GK125 Austin Sagan McCoy (born 2000) is a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for his biochemistry, medicine, health science, and microbiology project. JPL · 28734
28737 Mohindra 2000 GR133 Smita Mohindra (born 2000) is a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for her engineering project.. JPL · 28737
28738 Carolinolan 2000 GQ135 Caroline Grace Nolan (born 2000) is a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for her animal & plant sciences project. JPL · 28738
28739 Julisauer 2000 GW135 Julienne Isabelle Sauer (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for her physical sciences project. JPL · 28739
28740 Nathansperry 2000 GZ135 Nathaniel Poort Sperry (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for his physical sciences project. JPL · 28740
28742 Hannahsteele 2000 GA137 Hannah Mae Steele (born 2000) is a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for her earth and space sciences project. JPL · 28742
28743 Schuitemaker 2000 GO142 Michiel Schuitemaker (b. 1964) is an American businessman and served as a member of the Advisory Board of Lowell Observatory since 2023. IAU · 28743
28744 Annikagustafsson 2000 GK143 Annika L. Gustafsson (b. 1992), an American astronomer. IAU · 28744
28747 Swintosky 2000 GF151 Megan Christine Swintosky (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for her biochemistry, medicine, health science, and microbiology project. JPL · 28747
28750 Brennawallin 2000 GN165 Brenna Caroline Wallin (born 2001) is a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for her environmental sciences project. JPL · 28750
28751 Eggl 2000 GT167 Siegfried Eggl (b. 1981), an Austrian professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. IAU · 28751
28757 Seanweber 2000 HQ9 Sean Austin Weber (born 2000) is a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for his animal & plant sciences project. JPL · 28757
28759 Joshwentzel 2000 HD11 Joshua Wentzel (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for his physical sciences project. JPL · 28759
28760 Grantwomble 2000 HN12 Grant Donovan Womble (born 2000) is a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for his engineering project. JPL MPC · 28760
28765 Katherinewu 2000 HY13 Katherine Jean Wu (born 2000) is a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for her behavioral and social sciences project. JPL · 28765
28766 Monge 2000 HP14 Gaspard Monge, French mathematician. JPL · 28766
28769 Elisabethadams 2000 HC26 Elisabeth R. Adams (b. 1981) is an American senior scientist at the Planetary Science Institute (based in Somerville, MA). IAU · 28769
28770 Sarahrines 2000 HC27 Sarah Rines mentored a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students. JPL · 28770
28772 Bonamico 2000 HE34 Roberto Bonamico (b. 1955), an Italian amateur astronomer. IAU · 28772
28778 Michdelucia 2000 HG46 Michelle DeLucia mentored a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students. JPL · 28778
28779 Acthieke 2000 HV46 Adrienne C. Thieke mentored a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students. JPL · 28779
28780 Lisadeaver 2000 HD47 Lisa Deaver mentored a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students JPL · 28780
28781 Timothylohr 2000 HS48 Timothy Lohr mentored a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students. JPL · 28781
28782 Mechling 2000 HE49 Kim Mechling mentored a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students. JPL · 28782
28784 Deringer 2000 HT51 Nancy Deringer mentored a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students. JPL · 28784
28785 Woodjohn 2000 HN52 John Wood mentored a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students. JPL · 28785
28787 Peterpinko 2000 HR54 Peter Pinko mentored a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students. JPL · 28787
28788 Hayes-Gehrke 2000 HW57 Melissa Hayes-Gehrke (born 1973) is an astronomy instructor at the University of Maryland who introduces the techniques of asteroid light curve photometry as a method of teaching observational astronomy, with students often producing publishable results. IAU · 28788
28791 Edithsykeslowell 2000 HW59 Edith Sykes Lowell (born 1927), with her husband David, have been supporters of Lowell Observatory. Edith is the granddaughter of Godfrey Sykes. The Sykes brothers (Stanley and Godfrey) built the dome which houses Lowell's 24-inch historic refractor telescope. IAU · 28791
28792 Davidlowell 2000 HE61 James David Lowell (1928–2020) was a long-time supporter of Lowell Observatory. He was a descendant of Percival Lowell, who brought the family to the U.S. from England in the 1600s. James had a degree in geology and located a large copper mine in Chile and a major gold mine in Peru. IAU · 28792
28793 Donaldpaul 2000 HM61 Donald Paul (born 1946) is a long-time member of Lowell Observatory's advisory board. Don supported the Giovale Open Deck Observatory with a TEC telescope which enhances visitors views of our solar system. IAU · 28793
28794 Crowley 2000 HG64 Leo Crowley (born 1942) is a long-time member of Lowell Observatory's advisory board. Leo serves on Lowell's executive committee and as Chair of Lowell's Audit Committee. IAU · 28794
28796 Ragozzine 2000 HW65 Darin Ragozzine (b. 1981), an American planetary scientist at Brigham Young University (USA). IAU · 28796
28798 Audreymartin 2000 HJ69 Audrey Martin (b. 1991), an American planetary spectroscopist. IAU · 28798
28799 Christopherford 2000 HB72 Christopher Ford (b. 1959) is a leading American authority in computer graphics and media development in film visual effects, game and video production, and astronomical visualization. IAU · 28799
28800 Speth 2000 HV75 Dustin Speth mentored a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students. JPL · 28800

28801–28900

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
28801 Maryanderson 2000 HJ76 Mary Anderson mentored a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students. JPL · 28801
28802 Boborino 2000 HX77 Bob Orino mentored a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students. JPL · 28802
28803 Roe 2000 HR79 Henry G. Roe (born 1975), is an assistant astronomer at Lowell Observatory JPL · 28803
28805 Föhring 2000 HY85 Dora Föhring (b. 1987), a Hungarian astronomer. IAU · 28805
28807 Lisawaller 2000 HC90 Lisa Waller mentored a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students. JPL · 28807
28808 Ananthnarayan 2000 HO96 Vidya Ananthnarayan mentored a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students. JPL · 28808
28809 Pierrebeck 2000 HY102 Pierre Beck (b. 1980), a French geologist. IAU · 28809
28810 Suchandler 2000 JS5 Suzanne Chandler mentored a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students. JPL · 28810
28813 Jeffreykurtz 2000 JV14 Jeffrey Kurtz mentored a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students. JPL · 28813
28816 Kimneville 2000 JC18 Kim Neville mentored a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students. JPL · 28816
28817 Simoneflood 2000 JJ20 Simone Flood mentored a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students. JPL · 28817
28818 Kellyryan 2000 JQ20 Kelly Ryan mentored a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students. JPL · 28818
28819 Karinritchey 2000 JX20 Karin Ritchey mentored a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students. JPL · 28819
28820 Sylrobertson 2000 JJ24 Sylvia Robertson mentored a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students. JPL · 28820
28821 Harryanselmo 2000 JV24 Sylvia Robertson mentored a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students. JPL · 28821
28822 Angelabarker 2000 JW25 Angela Barker mentored a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students. JPL · 28822
28823 Archibald 2000 JM26 Angela Barker mentored a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students. JPL · 28823
28824 Marlablair 2000 JY26 Marla Blair mentored a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students. JPL · 28824
28825 Bryangoehring 2000 JG28 Bryan S. Goehring mentored a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students. JPL · 28825
28828 Aalamiharandi 2000 JT29 Arshia Aalami Harandi (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his behavioral and social sciences project. JPL · 28828
28829 Abelsky 2000 JO30 Julia Beth Abelsky (born 1994) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her materials and bioengineering project. JPL · 28829
28831 Abu-Alshaikh 2000 JL32 Salahaldeen Ibrahim Abu-Alshaikh (born 1997) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his mathematical sciences project. JPL · 28831
28832 Akana 2000 JW32 Reid Toshio Kealii Akana (born 1996) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his plant sciences project. JPL · 28832
28833 Arunachalam 2000 JB35 Easun Piraichoody Arunachalam (born 1996) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his medicine and health sciences project. JPL · 28833
28836 Ashmore 2000 JH38 Elisabeth Anne Ashmore (born 1996) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her computer science project. JPL · 28836
28837 Nibalachandar 2000 JN38 Niranjan Balachandar (born 1997) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his mathematical sciences team project. JPL · 28837
28841 Kelseybarter 2000 JK45 Kelsey Mackenzie Barter (born 1996) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her biochemistry project. JPL · 28841
28842 Bhowmik 2000 JO45 Aprotim Cory Bhowmik (born 1996) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his medicine and health sciences project. JPL · 28842
28848 Nicolemarie 2000 JH53 Nicole Marie Biddinger (born 1995) was awarded first place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her animal sciences project. JPL · 28848
28851 Londonbolsius 2000 JE55 London Reeve Bolsius (born 1997) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his computer science project. JPL · 28851
28852 Westonbraun 2000 JH55 Weston Daniel Braun (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical and mechanical engineering project. JPL · 28852
28853 Bukhamsin 2000 JX55 Abdullah Hassan Bu Khamsin (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his plant sciences project. JPL · 28853
28854 Budisteanu 2000 JP56 Ionut Alexandru Budisteanu (born 1993) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his computer science project. JPL · 28854
28855 Burchell 2000 JN57 Sydney Veronica Burchell (born 1996) was awarded first place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her environmental management team project. JPL · 28855
28860 Cappelletto 2000 JQ60 Massimo Cappelletto (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his energy and transportation team project. JPL · 28860
28864 Franciscocordova 2000 JG70 Francisco Cordova (b. 1984), a Puerto Rican engineer and former director of the Arecibo Observatory (2016–2022) IAU · 28864
28866 Chakraborty 2000 JX75 Uttara Chakraborty (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her computer science project. JPL · 28866
28868 Rianchandra 2000 JN77 Rian Naveen Chandra (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his physics and astronomy team project. JPL · 28868
28869 Chaubal 2000 JA84 Manotri Chaubal (born 1996) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her cellular and molecular biology project. JPL · 28869
28874 Michaelchen 2000 KC15 Michael Zhu Chen (born 1996) was awarded first place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his chemistry project. JPL · 28874
28878 Segner 2000 KL41 Ján Andrej Segner (Johan Andreas von Segner), Carpatho-German mathematician, physicist, doctor MPC · 28878
28883 Kouveliotou 2000 KS52 Chryssa Kouveliotou (b. 1953) has been a leader in high energy astrophysics. Starting as a professor in her native Greece, she spent most of her career in the USA, working for NASA and, later, George Washington University. IAU · 28883
28884 Youngjunchoi 2000 KA54 Young-Jun Choi (born 1969) is a planetary scientist at Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (Daejeon, South Korea). He studies photometry and thermal models of Kuiper belt objects and is Co-I of DEEP-South, a project to observe asteroids and comets in the southern sky. IAU · 28884
28886 Ericajawin 2000 KX57 Erica R. Jawin (born 1989) is a postdoctoral researcher at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History (Washington, DC) working on the OSIRIS-REx mission sample site selection. Her wide range of research expertise spans studies of Mars, the moon and now asteroids. IAU · 28886
28887 Sabina 2000 KQ58 Sabina Raducan (b. 1993), a Romanian researcher at the University of Bern. IAU · 28887
28888 Agrusa 2000 KS60 Harrison Agrusa (b. 1995), an American astronomer. IAU · 28888
28890 Gabaldon 2000 KY65 Diana J. Gabaldon (b. 1952), an American author. IAU · 28890
28894 Ryanchung 2000 LT8 Ryan Kyong-Doc Chung (born 1996) was awarded first place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his computer science project. JPL · 28894

28901–29000

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
28911 Mishacollins 2000 NB16 Misha Collins (b. 1974), an American actor and artist. IAU · 28911
28912 Sonahosseini 2000 NL26 Sona Hosseini (born 1982) is a research and instrument scientist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. She has led numerous studies to simulate and study low-density gas environments in our solar system and conceptualized innovative technology to enable such measurements in future NASA missions. IAU · 28912
28916 Logancollins 2000 OL35 Logan Thrasher Collins (born 1996) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his microbiology project. JPL · 28916
28917 Zacollins 2000 QR17 Zachary White Collins (born 1996) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his physics and astronomy team project. JPL · 28917
28924 Jennanncsele 2000 QD205 Jennifer Ann Csele (born 1996) was awarded first place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her physics and astronomy project. JPL · 28924
28932 Izidoro 2000 RY102 André Izidoro (b. 1984), a Brazilian scientist at Rice University in Houston, Texas IAU · 28932
28934 Meagancurrie 2000 SB113 Meagan Elizabeth Currie (born 1996) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her animal sciences project. JPL · 28934
28935 Kevincyr 2000 SH123 Kevin James Cyr (born 1994) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel InternationalScience and Engineering Fair for his microbiology project. JPL · 28935
28936 Dalapati 2000 SF139 Trisha Dalapati (born 1997) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her energy and transportation project. JPL · 28936
28942 Yennydieguez 2000 UJ14 Yenny Dieguez (born 1997) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her electrical and mechanical engineering project. JPL · 28942
28945 Taideding 2000 UA79 Yenny Dieguez (born 1997) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her electrical and mechanical engineering project. JPL · 28945
28948 Disalvo 2000 WJ34 Samantha Hayley DiSalvo (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 · 28948
28950 Ailisdooner 2000 WF133 Ailis Clare Dooner (born 1996) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her biochemistry project. JPL · 28950
28952 Ericepstein 2000 YG35 Eric Samuel Epstein (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his animal sciences project. JPL · 28952
28953 Hollyerickson 2000 YL37 Holly Catherine Erickson (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her materials and bioengineering project. JPL · 28953
28954 Feiyiou 2000 YA41 Fei Yiou (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her electrical and mechanical engineering team project. JPL · 28954
28955 Kaliadeborah 2000 YZ58 Kalia Deborah Firester (born 1997) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her plant sciences project. JPL · 28955
28957 Danielfulop 2001 BE50 Daniel Jeremy Fulop (born 1995) was awarded first place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his cellular and molecular biology project. JPL · 28957
28958 Binns 2001 CQ42 Hilda Binns (born 1945) is a retired multi-sport athlete who won Canada's first Paralympic gold medal in Tel Aviv in 1968. She won a total of six medals in two Paralympics and many medals and honors in other national and international competitions. IAU · 28958
28963 Tamyiu 2001 FY121 Tam Yiu (born 1928), a driving instructor by profession, had inspired thousands of followers who study his teachings in Tai Chi philosophy. JPL · 28963
28964 Ashokverma 2001 FG122 Ashok Kumar Verma (b. 1984), an Indian astrophysicist. IAU · 28964
28966 Yuyingshih 2001 HS24 Yu Ying-shih (1930–2021) is a renowned Chinese-American historian and Sinologist. He was a tenured professor at Harvard University, Yale University and Princeton University. He won the Tang Prize and used the NT\$10 million prize money to establish the Yu Ying-shih Fellowship for the Humanities. JPL · 28966
28967 Gerhardter 2001 HK34 Herbert Gerhardter (born 1993) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his energy and transportation team project. JPL · 28967
28968 Gongmiaoxin 2001 HT36 Gong Miaoxin (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her electrical and mechanical engineering team project. JPL · 28968
28969 Youngminjeongahn 2001 HM57 Youngmin JeongAhn (born 1980) is a postdoctoral researcher at Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (Daejeon, South Korea) who works on dynamics of small solar system bodies. He has discovered more than one hundred asteroids including four near-Earth objects and twenty Jupiter trojans. IAU · 28969
28975 Galinborisov 2001 KR69 Galin Borisov (b. 1978), a Bulgarian astronomer. IAU · 28975
28978 Ixion 2001 KX76 Ixion tried to win the love of Hera, but Zeus thwarted this by creating the cloud Nephele, which resembled Hera and by whom Ixion fathered the Centaurs. For his crimes Ixion was bound to a wheel that turns forever in the underworld. JPL · 28978
28980 Chowyunfat 2001 LS1 Chow Yun-fat (born 1955) is an actor born in Hong Kong. He is best known for his roles as Sao Feng in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. He has won three Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Actor. His simple daily life style has won him the nickname "Son of Hong Kong". JPL · 28980
28983 Omergranek 2001 LK19 Omer Granek (born 1995) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical and mechanical engineering team project. JPL · 28983
28987 Assafin 2001 MP14 Marcelo Assafin (b. 1964), a Brazilian astronomer. IAU · 28987
28989 Lenaadams 2001 MZ24 Elena Adams (b. 1979) is an American engineer. IAU · 28989
28990 Ariheinze 2001 ML27 Aren (Ari) Heinze (born 1979) is a postdoctoral fellow working on ATLAS at the University of Hawai'i (Manoa). His areas of study include Pluto and other dwarf planets, brown dwarfs, and asteroid discoveries. IAU · 28990
28992 Timbrothers 2001 MW28 Timothy Brothers (b. 1980), an American astronomer. IAU · 28992
28994 Helenabates 2001 OO8 Helena Bates (b. 1993), a British researcher. IAU · 28994

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List of minor planets: 28,001–29,000
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