On 2026 February 23 the IAU: WG Small Bodies Nomenclature WGSBN (WG Small Bodies Nomenclature) published a list of new, officially named minor planets(asteroids)
(10230) Andrewnorton = 1997 WU35
Discovery: 1997-11-29 / LINEAR / Socorro / 704
"Andrew Norton (b. 1964) is an English astrophysicist at the Open University where he led major teaching and outreach initiatives, and carried out research into the time-domain astrophysics of compact binary stars. He led the SuperWASP Variable Stars citizen science project, supervised numerous Ph.D. students and won the RAS Higher Education Award." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 6]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (10230) Andrewnorton = 1997 WU35
(12666) Mikeauldridge = 1978 XW
Discovery: 1978-12-06 / E. Bowell, A. Warnock / Palomar Mountain / 675
"Mike Auldridge (1938–2012) was American resophonic guitar player and founding member of the renowned bluegrass group, the Seldom Scene. A revolutionary with the resophonic guitar, he was a first-call musician for Lyle Lovett, Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt, among many others, and a mentor for Rob Ickes, Jerry Douglas and other top players." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 6]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (12666) Mikeauldridge = 1978 XW
(13490) Allanchapman = 1984 BZ6
Discovery: 1984-01-26 / E. Bowell / Palomar Mountain / 675
"Allan Chapman (1946–2026) was an eminent British historian, and a world-renowned authority on the history of science. He was a prolific author and astronomy popularizer, and a popular speaker to UK amateur-astronomy societies and conventions. He was Honorary President of the Society for the History of Astronomy and of several astronomical societies." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 6]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (13490) Allanchapman = 1984 BZ6
Discovery: 1997-11-09 / M. Hirasawa, S. Suzuki / Mount Nyukasa / 408
"Hideyoshi Karasaki (b. 1956) is a Japanese occultation observer. He was one of the first people in Japan to video-observe an asteroidal occultation (1991) and also one of the first people to video-observe lunar impact flashes due to Geminid meteoroids (2007). Hideyoshi serves as the east Asia coordinator of IOTA." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 7]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (14999) Karasaki = 1997 VX8
Discovery: 1992-03-02 / UESAC / La Silla / 809
"Odd Minde (b. 1951) is a Swedish retired teacher who specialized in chemistry and mathematics. He was the founder of Rymdgymnasiet (Space High School) in Kiruna, Sweden. Since its founding in 2001, more than 700 students have graduated from the school’s space science and technology program." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 7]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (15298) Minde = 1992 EB13
Discovery: 1992-03-01 / UESAC / La Silla / 809
"Marie Rådbo (b. 1946) is a Swedish astronomer and professor emerita at the University of Gothenburg. She is widely recognized for popularizing astronomy through her public lectures and many books, especially those written for children." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 7]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (15299) Rådbo = 1992 ER17
(15308) Ulfdanielsson = 1993 FR4
Discovery: 1993-03-17 / UESAC / La Silla / 809
"Ulf Danielsson (b. 1964) is a Swedish professor of theoretical physics at Uppsala University. He is known for popularizing physics and astronomy through his books, public lectures, and frequent media appearances." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 7]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (15308) Ulfdanielsson = 1993 FR4
Discovery: 1993-03-17 / UESAC / La Silla / 809
"Petter Bragée (b. 1968) is a Swedish film and television director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for creating the long-running children’s science fiction series Vintergatan (The Milky Way), which premiered in 2001 and became a cultural phenomenon." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 7]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (15309) Bragée = 1993 FZ7
Discovery: 1993-03-17 / UESAC / La Silla / 809
"Jessica Meir (b. 1977) is a Swedish-American astronaut, marine biologist, and physiologist. She served as a flight engineer on the International Space Station during Expedition 61 and 62 (2019–2020)." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 7]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (15310) Meir = 1993 FT19
(15311) Västerberg = 1993 FZ22
Discovery: 1993-03-21 / UESAC / La Silla / 809
"Anders Västerberg (b. 1958) is a Swedish retired high-school teacher who specialized in physics and astronomy. He has organized the Swedish Astronomy Olympiad since 1996." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 7]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (15311) Västerberg = 1993 FZ22
Discovery: 1993-03-21 / UESAC / La Silla / 809
"Marcus Wandt (b. 1980) is a Swedish astronaut and test pilot. He flew to the International Space Station on Axiom Mission 3 in January 2024." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 8]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (15312) Wandt = 1993 FH27
Discovery: 1993-03-21 / UESAC / La Silla / 809
"Anders Ynnerman (b. 1963) is a Swedish professor of scientific visualization at Linköping University and founder of the Norrköping Visualization Center C. He leads projects such as OpenSpace and WISDOME, developing immersive dome visualizations of the universe for research, education, and public outreach." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 8]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (15313) Ynnerman = 1993 FM28
Discovery: 1993-03-19 / UESAC / La Silla / 809
"Maria Sundin (b. 1965) is a Swedish astronomer at the University of Gothenburg. She is known for her long-running evening courses in astronomy and extensive public outreach via radio and other media." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 8]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (15315) Sundin = 1993 FX35
Discovery: 1992-02-29 / UESAC / La Silla / 809
"Anna Rathsman (b. 1960) and Peter Rathsman (b. 1957) are Swedish engineers in the space industry, primarily at the Swedish Space Corporation. Anna served as project manager for the Astrid-1 satellite, and Peter was project manager for the SMART-1 satellite. Anna also served as Director General of the Swedish National Space Agency from 2018 to 2024." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 8]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (15753) Rathsman = 1992 DD10
(23591) Yanagisawa = 1995 UP44
Discovery: 1995-10-26 / M. Hirasawa, S. Suzuki / Mount Nyukasa / 408
"Yasufumi Yanagisawa (b. 1955) is a retired Japanese physics teacher at a high school who used his own astrophotographs in his physics classes to spark his students' interest in the universe. He continues to promote the enjoyment of astronomy to local residents through stargazing events held at schools and at his private observatory." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 8]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (23591) Yanagisawa = 1995 UP44
(24047) Latorredelsole = 1999 TD6
Discovery: 1999-10-06 / Stroncone / Stroncone / 589
"La Torre del Sole is an astronomical park in Brembate di Sopra, in the province of Bergamo, Italy, located in an old restored water storage facility. It features a solar tower, an astronomical observatory, a planetarium, and themed spaces. The park's enthusiastic team is driven by a strong passion for the study and dissemination of astronomical sciences." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 8]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (24047) Latorredelsole = 1999 TD6
Discovery: 1978-12-06 / E. Bowell, A. Warnock / Palomar Mountain / 675
"John Duffey (1934–1996) was an influential American bluegrass musician, mandolin player and vocalist. Duffey was a founding member of two important bluegrass bands, the Country Gentlemen and the Seldom Scene. He was inducted with the original Country Gentlemen into the International Bluegrass Music Association's Hall of Fame in 1996." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 9]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (24618) Johnduffey = 1978 XD1
Discovery: 1997-09-01 / NEAT / Haleakala / 566
"Randall (Randy) Kamiya (b. 1953) is a mentor and retired American teacher in the Glendale (California) unified school district. He initiated and developed the robotics program and tournament to get students interested and engaged in STEM." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 9]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (26964) Randykamiya = 1997 RO
Discovery: 1993-10-15 / K. Endate, K. Watanabe / Kitami / 400
"Shinji Takemasa (b. 1963) is a Japanese amateur astronomer who has enjoyed photographing sunspots, Jupiter, and other objects at his private observatory in Bisei Town, Okayama Prefecture, for many years. He has recently become fascinated with observing asteroid occultations." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 9]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (43851) Takemasa = 1993 TL1
Discovery: 1994-10-02 / K. Endate, K. Watanabe / Kitami / 400
"Kazuko Ando (b. 1984) is a part-time Japanese lecturer at Okayama University of Science. She focuses on the formation process of circumstellar structures in symbiotic stars and is conducting long-term spectroscopic monitoring of systems that continuously eject jets, primarily analyzing the velocity structure of hydrogen emission lines." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 9]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (43870) Andokazuko = 1994 TX
Discovery: 1998-12-20 / F . Uto / Kashihara / 365
"Koichi Kubo (b. 1963) is the secretary of the Korino Observatory in Minamisatsuma City, Kagoshima Prefecture. He is a well-known Japanese amateur astronomer and popularizer of astronomy in Kagoshima. At the observatory, Koichi is passionate about taking photographs of the Moon, Jupiter, and other planets." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 9]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (49442) Kubokoichi = 1998 YD7
(59211) Bernardfort = 1999 BS13
Discovery: 1999-01-20 / ODAS / Caussols / 910
"Bernard Fort (b. 1942) is a French astronomer whose pioneering work on CCD detectors advanced optical astronomy. It enabled the discovery of the first giant gravitationally lensed arcs in the galaxy cluster Abell 370 followed by early measurements of weak lensing distortions. He later served two terms as Director of the Institut d’Astrophysique de Paris." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 9]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (59211) Bernardfort = 1999 BS13
(59248) Genevièvesoucail = 1999 CG13
Discovery: 1999-02-14 / ODAS / Caussols / 910
"Geneviève Soucail (b. 1962) is a French observational astronomer working on cosmology and gravitational lensing, especially in galaxy clusters. She has published extensively on strong and weak lensing, held academic leadership roles in Toulouse, and contributed to early identification and interpretation of lensing features in the galaxy cluster Abell 370." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 10]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (59248) Genevièvesoucail = 1999 CG13
(65864) Claudepieplu = 1997 OT
Discovery: 1997-07-27 / ODAS / Caussols / 910
"Claude Pieplu (1923–2003) was a French actor, with a long career in theater, cinema and television. He is mostly remembered for being the narrator of the television series Les Shadoks." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 10]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (65864) Claudepieplu = 1997 OT
(66144) Célinereylé = 1998 SJ171
Discovery: 1998-09-18 / ODAS / Caussols / 910
"Céline Reylé (b. 1973) is a French astronomer who began her career with a thesis on comets, then specialized in the study of the Milky Way’s structure, formation, and evolution, as well as the smallest stars and brown dwarfs. She contributes to ESA’s Gaia mission, and served as President of the French Society for Astronomy and Astrophysics." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 10]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (66144) Célinereylé = 1998 SJ171
(69239) Johnstarling = 1978 XT
Discovery: 1978-12-06 / E. Bowell, A. Warnock / Palomar Mountain / 675
"John Starling (1940–2019) was a surgeon, vocalist and co-founder of the renowned Seldom Scene bluegrass band. A powerful and expressive singer, he was also the musical consultant for the recording “Trio” by Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris, which received a Grammy in 1988. His recording “Spring Training” won a Grammy in 1992." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 10]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (69239) Johnstarling = 1978 XT
(86029) Riccardopozzobon = 1999 LV32
Discovery: 1999-06-08 / CSS / Mount Bigelow / 703
"Riccardo Pozzobon (1985–2025) was an Italian planetary scientist at University of Padova whose pioneering research advanced lunar and planetary exploration. His influential publications and roles on several NASA/ESA missions, including BepiColombo, Juice, PANGAEA, Daedalus, and Artemis, left a lasting scientific legacy." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 10]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (86029) Riccardopozzobon = 1999 LV32
(117411) Adellehelble = 2005 AH12
Discovery: 2005-01-06 / CSS / Mount Bigelow / 703
"Adelle Helble (b. 1984) is an American engineer who served as Acting Program Manager for NASA’s Near-Earth Object Observations Program. In this role she supported NASA’s planetary defense program by managing funding and coordination of efforts to find, track, and characterize potentially hazardous near-Earth objects." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 10]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (117411) Adellehelble = 2005 AH12
(162500) Silvanodelbo' = 2000 QE38
Discovery: 2000-08-24 / LINEAR / Socorro / 704
"Silvano Delbo’ (1941–2026) was an Italian mechanic and the father of planetary scientist M. Delbo. He devoted his final years to building and donating telescopes for lunar monitoring of impact flashes, thereby enabling research by planetary scientists, including early-career researchers." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 11]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (162500) Silvanodelbo' = 2000 QE38
Discovery: 2003-11-19 / J. Pittichová, J. Bedient / Maunakea / 568
"George W. Bunton, Jr. (1910–1995) was an American astronomer. Known for his work in public education at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles and the Morrison Planetarium in San Francisco, he was manager of the Bishop Museum Planetarium in Honolulu from 1962 until his retirement in 1980. George educated and inspired thousands of all ages." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 11]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (244888) Bunton = 2003 WC13
Discovery: 2006-02-03 / Mount Lemmon Survey / Mount Lemmon / G96
"Sorena Svea Sorensen (1956–2025) was an American geologist and an expert on metamorphic petrology and geochemistry. She studied the formation of jade and jadeite, and the role of fluids in subduction zones. Sorena was Curator of the National Rock and Ore Collection at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, where she inspired many early career scientists." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 11]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (250955) Sorena = 2006 CF68
Discovery: 2005-11-09 / K. Sárneczky / Piszkés-tető / 461
"Imre Kubovics (b. 1925) is a Hungarian geologist and professor emeritus at Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest. He has served as head of department, and Dean of the Faculty of Science. Kubovics' research focused on the volcanic petrology of the Mátra mountains, experimental characterization of melt structures, and meteorites." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 11]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (255261) Kubovics = 2005 VU7
(305263) Krasznahorkai = 2007 YQ29
Discovery: 2007-12-21 / K. Sárneczky / Piszkés-tető / 461
"László Krasznahorkai (b. 1954) is a Hungarian Nobel Prize laureate writer, novelist and screenwriter. He is known for his difficult and demanding novels, often labeled postmodern, which explore dystopian and melancholic themes. His works have been translated into more than thirty languages so far." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 11]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (305263) Krasznahorkai = 2007 YQ29
Discovery: 2007-12-21 / K. Sárneczky / Piszkés-tető / 461
"Béla Tarr (1955–2026) was a Hungarian film director, screenwriter and producer. His films are distinguished by languid pacing, stark black-and-white visuals, extended long takes, and an absence of traditional plotting. Tarr became known as a founding figure of the slow cinema genre, most notably with his influential 1994 film Sátántangó." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 11]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (305264) Tarrbéla = 2007 YR29
(308753) Daniellezemp = 2006 JD79
Discovery: 2006-05-01 / P . A. Wiegert / Maunakea / 568
"Danielle Zemp (b. 1964) is a Swiss administrator who has been the backbone supporting astrophysicists at the Center for Space and Habitability of the University of Bern and at the International Space Science Institute in Bern, Switzerland for many years. She shares a lifelong fascination with astronomy with her father." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 12]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (308753) Daniellezemp = 2006 JD79
(309426) Guidoschwarz = 2007 TX412
Discovery: 2006-05-25 / P . A. Wiegert / Maunakea / 568
"Guido Schwarz (b. 1965) is a Swiss science communicator and space enthusiast. Fascinated by the cosmos since childhood, he has devoted his career to sharing knowledge about space exploration and spaceflight with the public. As founder and director of the Swiss Space Museum, Guido promotes science and inspires curiosity in people of all ages." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 12]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (309426) Guidoschwarz = 2007 TX412
(311604) Axelmurk = 2006 KD137
Discovery: 2006-05-25 / P . A. Wiegert / Maunakea / 568
"Axel Murk (b. 1968) is a German scientist working at the University of Bern, Switzerland. He is involved in the development of ground-based instruments for atmospheric observations, as well as components for Earth observation satellites and for the planetary mission JUICE to Jupiter." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 12]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (311604) Axelmurk = 2006 KD137
(333620) Scottfrancis = 2007 TP393
Discovery: 2007-10-14 / CSS / Mount Bigelow / 703
"Scott R. Francis (b. 1981) is an American Entry, Descent, and Landing (EDL) analyst for Deep Space Exploration missions. He analyzed the EDL trajectory for the OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Capsule, contributing to its landing targeting, performance assessment, and post-flight reconstruction." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 12]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (333620) Scottfrancis = 2007 TP393
(333627) Zacharyrule = 2008 ED43
Discovery: 2008-03-04 / Mount Lemmon Survey / Mount Lemmon / G96
"Zachary Rule (b. 1997) is an American IT analyst. He began his career in deep-space exploration during early Lucy and OSIRIS-REx mission events." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 12]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (333627) Zacharyrule = 2008 ED43
Discovery: 2008-04-05 / Mount Lemmon Survey / Mount Lemmon / G96
"Ari Vogel (b. 1980) is an American spacecraft program manager. He directed the Lockheed Martin Deep Space Exploration Mission Segment during OSIRIS-REx sample collection and sample return, and led a team that enabled innovative exploration missions such as Lucy, Janus, MAVEN, Juno, Mars Sample Return, and Dragonfly." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 12]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (333631) Arivogel = 2008 GN50
(333632) Athipathi = 2008 GH52
Discovery: 2008-04-05 / Mount Lemmon Survey / Mount Lemmon / G96
"Athip Thirupathi Raj (b. 1995) is an aerospace engineer born in India. He works on developing fundamental building block technology for In-Space Assembly and Manufacturing capabilities. As a NASA MIRO scholar, Athip mentored underrepresented students to pursue careers in the Aerospace Industry." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 12]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (333632) Athipathi = 2008 GH52
Discovery: 2008-08-31 / K. Černis, E. Černis * / Molėtai / 152
"Mykolas Alekna (b. 2002) is a Lithuanian athlete who specializes in the discus throw. He won the silver medal at the Paris Olympic Games in 2024 and is the current men’s world record holder of the event with 75.56 meters." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 13]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (352655) Alekna = 2008 QX28
Discovery: 2011-12-22 / C. Rinner / Oukaïmeden / J43
"Robert Reitsam (b. 1963) is a German engineer and has been a planetary observer since 1978. His specialty is high-resolution imaging of the planets with CCD and CMOS sensors. During Robert's visit to Oukaïmeden Observatory in 2025 he investigated the thermal behavior of the observatory's dome and made proposals for improvements." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 13]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (550034) Reitsam = 2011 YA4
Discovery: 2005-01-16 / P . De Cat / Uccle / 012
"The name Sinelo is formed from the first letters of Sien (b. 2004), Nele (b. 2007), and Lore (b. 2007) De Cat, daughters of the discoverer and Titia Phalet." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 13]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (609363) Sinelo = 2005 BB1
(632484) Pamelagay = 2008 KQ11
Discovery: 2008-05-25 / J. Bedient / Haleakala / F65
"Pamela Gay (b. 1973) is an American astronomer and science educator who received her Ph.D. in astronomy from the University of Texas-Austin in 2002. She is well known as a popularizer of astronomy and citizen science via podcasts and social media. Pamela is a Senior Scientist and Senior Education and Communication Specialist at PSI." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 13]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (632484) Pamelagay = 2008 KQ11
(634624) Almazgaleev = 2012 BL141
Discovery: 2010-11-10 / T. V . Kryachko, B. Satovski / Zelenchukskaya / 114
"Almaz Galeev (1975–2021) was a Russian astronomer at Kazan University. His research involved CCD observations of asteroids, stars, and active galactic nuclei. In addition to his research, he was actively involved in teaching, organizing international conferences, and promoting public understanding of astronomy." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 13]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (634624) Almazgaleev = 2012 BL141
(703756) Xijiaouni = 2007 UL35
Discovery: 2007-09-21 / PMO NEO Survey Program / Paoma Mountain / D29
"Xijiaouni (Xi'an Jiaotong University), a leading university in China, was established in 1896 and relocated from Shanghai to Xi'an in 1956. As a comprehensive research institution, it spans 11 academic disciplines and offers 77 undergraduate programs, supporting a community of over 6000 faculty and 60000 students." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 13]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (703756) Xijiaouni = 2007 UL35
(706882) Hertageßner = 2010 VV20
Discovery: 2010-11-03 / E. Schwab / Mayhill / H10
"Herta Lisbeth Geßner (1920–1993) was a German computer from 1956 to 1985 at the Sonneberg Observatory. She discovered numerous variable stars and the minor planet (3642) Frieden, identified in 1980 on photographic plates exposed 27 years earlier by Woldemar Götz, making her the first German woman to discover a minor planet." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 13]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (706882) Hertageßner = 2010 VV20
(751385) Zachwatowicz = 2015 CN64
Discovery: 2013-09-03 / M. Żołnowski, M. Kusiak / Tincana / D03
"Krystyna Zachwatowicz-Wajda (b. 1930) is a leading Polish film and theater set designer, costume designer and actress. She has worked on film and theater productions in Poland and abroad. Krystyna co-founded the Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology in Kraków with her husband." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 14]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (751385) Zachwatowicz = 2015 CN64
(761081) Sandraeglīte = 2009 HD115
Discovery: 2009-04-26 / K. Černis, I. Eglitis / Baldone / 069
"Sandra Eglīte (b. 1962) has been the second wife of the second discoverer since 2018. With her unwavering understanding, heartfelt warmth, and steadfast support, she has become an indispensable companion to his ongoing work as an astronomer." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 14]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (761081) Sandraeglīte = 2009 HD115
(765015) Marčiulionis = 2013 RO26
Discovery: 2013-09-04 / K. Černis, I. Eglitis / Baldone / 069
"Raimondas Šarūnas Marčiulionis (b. 1964) is a Lithuanian former professional basketball player. Widely considered one of the greatest international players, he was one of the first Europeans to become a regular in the National Basketball Association. He won a gold medal at the 1988 Olympics, and bronze medals at the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 14]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (765015) Marčiulionis = 2013 RO26
Discovery: 2012-02-27 / EURONEAR / Roque de los Muchachos / 950
"Cătălin Beldea (b. 1977) is a Romanian amateur astronomer and eclipse chaser who has observed 15 total solar eclipses on six continents, documented in his book 12 Shadows. He is the astronomy editor of the Știință și Tehnică magazine and the founder of the AstroFest and AstroShow public outreach events organized throughout Romania." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 14]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (783560) Beldea = 2014 SY205
Discovery: 2012-02-29 / K. Černis, R. P . Boyle / Mount Graham / 290
"Joseph Junkes, S.J. (1900–1984), a German Jesuit astronomer, served as Assistant (from 1935) and later Director (from 1953) of the Specola Vaticana's Astrophysical Laboratory. He co-compiled influential spectral atlases and pioneered the effective line-width photometry method." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 14]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (805212) Junkes = 2016 CA389
Discovery: 2012-11-24 / K. Černis, R. P . Boyle / Mount Graham / 290
"José G. Funes, S.J. (b. 1963), Argentine Jesuit, served as Director of the Vatican Observatory (2006–2015). An expert in extragalactic research, focusing on galaxy formation and stellar evolution. José oversaw the Observatory's HQ relocation from the Apostolic palace to its new premises and championed multidisciplinary faith-science outreach." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 14]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (824655) Funes = 2017 DG71
Discovery: 1993-04-14 / E. Schulman, C. V . Cox * / Kitt Peak / 697
"Dickson Despommier (1940–2025) was an American professor of Public Health and Microbiology at Columbia University. In 1999 he proposed the modern concept of vertical farming. In addition to his scientific research, Dickson championed science education by co-hosting the This Week in Virology podcast and Parasites Without Borders." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 15]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (838404) Dickson = 2014 GK50
(845241) Zentaalksne = 2017 SQ228
Discovery: 2017-09-26 / K. Černis, I. Eglitis / Baldone / 069
"Zenta Alksne (1928–2011) was a Latvian astronomer whose life’s research focused on carbon stars. She contributed to the discovery of over 300 such stars and co-authored three monographs on the field." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 15]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (845241) Zentaalksne = 2017 SQ228
Discovery: 2016-02-08 / B. Stecklum / Tautenburg / 033
"Named in memory of Richard (Richie) Stecklum (1981–2007), the discoverer’s eldest son. He was a gifted young man who struggled amid the upheaval of German reunification, lost his footing, and ultimately took his own life." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 15]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (868349) Richie = 2016 CE268
(875129) Abbeyridgeobs = 2024 SM9
Discovery: 2024-09-24 / F . D. Romanov / Roque de los Muchachos / J13
"Abbey Ridge Observatory (ARO) was an observatory located in Stillwater Lake, Nova Scotia, Canada. Owned by David J. Lane (1963–2024), it was built in 2003 and operated until 2024. It had a 14-inch robotic Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope and provided free control via the Internet. Four supernovae were discovered at ARO." [Ref: WGSBN Bull. 6, #3, 15]
The Minor Planet Center -- Orbits/Observations Database: (875129) Abbeyridgeobs = 2024 SM9
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