Meanings of minor planet names: 27001–28000
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. 
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]
27001–27100
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27003 Katoizumi | 1998 DB13 | Izumi Kato, Japanese singer | JPL · 27003 |
| 27004 Violetaparra | 1998 DP23 | Violeta del Carmen Parra Sandoval (1917–1967), known as Violeta Parra, was a well-known Chilean artist and folk singer. | JPL · 27004 |
| 27047 Boisvert | 1998 RA80 | Scott Paul Boisvert (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search and was also awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, for his environmental-science project. He attends the Basha High School, Chandler, Arizona, U.S. | JPL · 27047 |
| 27048 Jangong | 1998 RO80 | Jan Jiawei Gong (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search and was also awarded first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. She attends the Garden City Senior High School, Garden City, New York, U.S. | JPL · 27048 |
| 27049 Kraus | 1998 SB3 | Adam Levi Kraus (born 1980), American astronomer | JPL · 27049 |
| 27052 Katebush | 1998 SN13 | Kate Bush (born 1958) is a singer/songwriter/performance artist who has a haunting voice and presence when she performs. | JPL · 27052 |
| 27056 Ginoloria | 1998 SB28 | Gino Loria, Italian mathematician and historian of mathematics | JPL · 27056 |
| 27071 Rangwala | 1998 SA109 | Alydaar Rangwala (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search and was also awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his biochemistry project. He attends the Albany Academies, Albany, New York, U.S. | JPL · 27071 |
| 27072 Aggarwal | 1998 SS117 | Amol Aggarwal (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his mathematical sciences project. He attends the Saratoga High School, Saratoga, California, U.S. | JPL · 27072 |
| 27074 Etatolia | 1998 SS132 | Eta Atolia (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her biochemistry project. She attends the Rickards High School, Tallahassee, Florida, U.S. | JPL · 27074 |
| 27079 Vsetín | 1998 TO6 | Vsetín, Wallachia region of eastern Moravia, the Czech Republic, site of a public observatory founded there in 1950 † ‡ + | MPC · 27079 |
| 27087 Tillmannmohr | 1998 UA15 | Tillmann Mohr, director of EUMETSAT | MPC · 27087 |
| 27088 Valmez | 1998 UC15 | Valašské Meziříčí, a town in the Wallachia region of eastern Moravia, the Czech Republic † | MPC · 27088 |
| 27091 Alisonbick | 1998 UY21 | Alison Dana Bick (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her materials and bioengineering project. She attends the Millburn High School, Millburn, New Jersey, U.S. | JPL · 27091 |
| 27094 Salgari | 1998 UC23 | Emilio Salgari, 19th-century Italian author, the "King of Adventure" | JPL · 27094 |
| 27095 Girardiwanda | 1998 UE23 | Wanda Girardi Castellani (a.k.a. Girardi Wanda), Italian poet and journalist | JPL · 27095 |
| 27098 Bocarsly | 1998 UC41 | Joshua David Bocarsly (born 1992) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his materials science project. He attends the Lawrenceville School, Lawrenceville, New Jersey, U.S. | JPL · 27098 |
| 27099 Xiaoyucao | 1998 UJ43 | Xiaoyu Cao (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her chemistry project. She attends the Torrey Pines High School, San Diego, California, U.S. | JPL · 27099 |
27101–27200
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27101 Wenyucao | 1998 VK7 | Wenyu Cao (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his mathematical-sciences project. He attends the Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts, U.S. | JPL · 27101 |
| 27102 Emilychen | 1998 VV7 | Emily Li Chen (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her microbiology project. She attends the Brownell-Talbot High School, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. | JPL · 27102 |
| 27103 Sungwoncho | 1998 VB15 | Sung Won Cho (born 1992) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his animal-sciences project. He attends the Groton School, Groton, Massachusetts, U.S. | JPL · 27103 |
| 27105 Clarkben | 1998 VB20 | Benjamin Mathias Clark (born 1995) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his physics project. He attends the Penn Manor High School, Millersville, Pennsylvania, U.S. | JPL · 27105 |
| 27106 Jongoldman | 1998 VV29 | Jonathan Aaron Goldman (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his behavioral- and social-sciences project. He attends the Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School, Plainview, New York, U.S. | JPL · 27106 |
| 27107 Michelleabi | 1998 VB30 | Michelle Abi Hackman (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her behavioral- and social-sciences project. She attends the John Miller Great Neck North High School, Great Neck, New York, U.S. | JPL · 27107 |
| 27108 Bryanhe | 1998 VM30 | Bryan Dawei He (born 1994) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his computer-science project. He attends the Williamsville High School East, East Amherst, New York, U.S. | JPL · 27108 |
| 27110 Annemaryvonne | 1998 VX33 | Anne Marie Yvonne Maury Van Der Donckt (born 1965), the sister of one of the discoverers. | JPL · 27110 |
| 27114 Lukasiewicz | 1998 WG2 | Jan Łukasiewicz, Polish mathematician and logician, inventor of "reverse Polish notation" | JPL · 27114 |
| 27120 Isabelhawkins | 1998 WV8 | Isabel Trecco Hawkins, American astrochemist and director of the Center for Science Education at the University of California Berkeley Space Sciences Laboratory | JPL · 27120 |
| 27121 Joardar | 1998 WV10 | Rounok Joardar (born 1994) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his materials and bioengineering project. He attends the Plano West Senior High School, Plano, Texas, U.S. | JPL · 27121 |
| 27123 Matthewlam | 1998 WM14 | Matthew Lam (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his behavioral- and social-sciences project. He attends the Jericho Senior High School, Jericho, New York, U.S. | JPL · 27123 |
| 27125 Siyilee | 1998 WZ20 | Si-Yi Ryan Lee (born 1992) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his biochemistry project. He attends the North Carolina School Of Science And Mathematics, Durham, North Carolina, U.S. | JPL · 27125 |
| 27126 Bonnielei | 1998 WG23 | Bonnie Rae Lei (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her animal-sciences project. She attends the Walnut High School, Walnut, California, U.S. | JPL · 27126 |
| 27130 Dipaola | 1998 XA3 | Andrea Di Paola, Italian astronomer † | MPC · 27130 |
| 27132 Ježek | 1998 XJ9 | Jaroslav Ježek, Czech composer † | MPC · 27132 |
| 27141 Krystleleung | 1998 XT52 | Krystle M. Leung (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her environmental-science project. She attends the Naperville Central High School, Naperville, Illinois, U.S. | JPL · 27141 |
| 27147 Mercedessosa | 1998 YE2 | Mercedes Sosa (1935–2009) was an Argentinian popular singer, also known as La Negra by her fans. She renewed South American folk music, interpreting, among others, songs from Atahualpa Yupanqui and Violetta Parra. She was a goodwill ambassador for UNESCO in South America and the Caribbean | JPL · 27147 |
| 27150 Annasante | 1998 YQ3 | Anna Mazzi and Sante Colombini, parents of Ermes Colombini, one of the discoverers. | JPL · 27150 |
| 27178 Quino | 1999 BT6 | Joaquin Salvador Lavado Tejon (born 1932), known as Quino, an Argentinian cartoonist. | JPL · 27178 |
| 27184 Ciabattari | 1999 CX4 | Fabrizio Ciabattari (born 1970), an Italian amateur astronomer. | JPL · 27184 |
| 27192 Selenali | 1999 CR59 | Selena Shi-Yao Li (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her biochemistry project. She attends the Mira Loma High School, Sacramento, California, U.S. | JPL · 27192 |
| 27194 Jonathanli | 1999 CF60 | Jonathan F. Li (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his bioinformatics and genomics project. He attends the Saint Margaret's Episcopal School, San Juan Capistrano, California, U.S. | JPL · 27194 |
| 27197 Andrewliu | 1999 CW65 | Andrew Bo Liu (born 1994) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his bioinformatics and genomics project. He attends the Henry M. Gunn Senior High School, Palo Alto, California, U.S. | JPL · 27197 |
27201–27300
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27208 Jennyliu | 1999 CF104 | Jenny Jiaqi Liu (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her computer-science project. She attends the Amity Regional High School, Woodbridge, Connecticut, U.S. | JPL · 27208 |
| 27233 Mahajan | 1999 NP8 | Rohan Mahajan (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his materials-science project. He attends the Harker School, San Jose, California, U.S. | JPL · 27233 |
| 27236 Millermatt | 1999 RU96 | Matthew Miller (born 1992) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his materials and bioengineering project. He attends the Western Alamance High School, Elon, North Carolina, U.S. | JPL · 27236 |
| 27238 Keenanmonks | 1999 RL173 | Keenan Monks (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his mathematical-sciences project. He attends the Hazleton Area High School, Hazleton, Pennsylvania, U.S. | JPL · 27238 |
| 27239 O'Dorney | 1999 RW211 | Evan Michael O'Dorney (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his mathematical-sciences project. He attends the Venture School, San Ramon, California, U.S. | JPL · 27239 |
| 27241 Sunilpai | 1999 TP93 | Sunil Kochikar Pai (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his chemistry project. He attends the Kinkaid School, Houston, Texas, U.S. | JPL · 27241 |
| 27244 Parthasarathy | 1999 VA34 | Nikhil Parthasarathy (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his physics project. He attends the Harker School, San Jose, California, U.S. | JPL · 27244 |
| 27253 Graceleanor | 1999 XC28 | Grace Eleanor Phillips (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her plant-sciences project. She attends the Mamaroneck High School, Mamaroneck, New York, U.S. | JPL · 27253 |
| 27254 Shubhrosaha | 1999 XZ29 | Shubhro Saha (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his chemistry project. He attends the Choate Rosemary Hall, Wallingford, Connecticut, U.S. | JPL · 27254 |
| 27257 Tang-Quan | 1999 XG34 | David Kenneth Tang-Quan (born 1992) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his microbiology project. He attends the Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estates, California, U.S. | JPL · 27257 |
| 27258 Chelseavoss | 1999 XF49 | Chelsea Sierra Voss (born 1994) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her bioinformatics and genomics project. She attends the Cupertino High School, Cupertino, California, U.S. | JPL · 27258 |
| 27261 Yushiwang | 1999 XS165 | Yushi Wang (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his computer-science project. He attends the Sunset High School, Portland, Oregon, U.S. | JPL · 27261 |
| 27263 Elainezhou | 1999 XA193 | Elaine Zhou (born 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her chemistry project. She attends the Lake Highland Prep School, Orlando, Florida, U.S. | JPL · 27263 |
| 27264 Frankclayton | 1999 XQ205 | Frank Clayton Anderson, III, mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Kinkaid School, Houston, Texas, U.S. | JPL · 27264 |
| 27267 Wiberg | 1999 YH7 | Kenneth B. Wiberg, American spectroscopist and chemist, and the Ph.D. advisor of the discoverer | JPL · 27267 |
| 27270 Guidotti | 2000 AY4 | Guido Guidotti (born 1946), Italian amateur astronomer and founder of the amateur astronomer association Valdinievole "A. Pieri" (Italian: Associazione Astrofili Valdinievole "A. Pieri") Src | MPC · 27270 |
| 27276 Davidblack | 2000 AC54 | David H. Black, Jr., mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Groton School, Groton, Massachusetts, U.S. | JPL · 27276 |
| 27277 Pattybrown | 2000 AY55 | Patricia Brown mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the Brownell-Talbot High School, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. | JPL · 27277 |
| 27279 Boburan | 2000 AW62 | David (Bo) Buran mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Albany Academies, Albany, New York, U.S. | JPL · 27279 |
| 27280 Manettedavies | 2000 AJ65 | Manette Davies mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the Walnut High School, Walnut, California, U.S. | JPL · 27280 |
| 27282 Deborahday | 2000 AX91 | Deborah Day mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the Amity Regional High School, Woodbridge, Connecticut, U.S. | JPL · 27282 |
| 27284 Billdunbar | 2000 AJ97 | Bill Dunbar mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Henry M. Gunn Senior High School, Palo Alto, California, U.S. | JPL · 27284 |
| 27286 Adedmondson | 2000 AL111 | Adam Edmondson mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Hazleton Area High School, Hazleton, Pennsylvania, U.S. | JPL · 27286 |
| 27287 Garbarino | 2000 AC112 | Guido Garbarino mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Mamaroneck High School, Mamaroneck, New York, U.S. | JPL · 27287 |
| 27288 Paulgilmore | 2000 AQ125 | Paul Gilmore mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Millburn High School, Millburn, New Jersey, U.S. | JPL · 27288 |
| 27289 Myrahalpin | 2000 AF126 | Myra Halpin mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the North Carolina School Of Science And Mathematics, Durham, North Carolina, U.S. | JPL · 27289 |
| 27291 Greghansen | 2000 AV129 | Gregory A. Hansen mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Lawrenceville School, Lawrenceville, New Jersey, U.S. | JPL · 27291 |
| 27296 Kathyhurd | 2000 AO144 | Kathy Hurd mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the Naperville Central High School, Naperville, Illinois, U.S. | JPL · 27296 |
27301–27400
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27301 Joeingalls | 2000 AT168 | Joseph Ingalls mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Saint Margaret's Episcopal School, San Juan Capistrano, California, U.S. | JPL · 27301 |
| 27302 Jeankobis | 2000 AA171 | Jean A. Kobis mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the Williamsville High School East, East Amherst, New York, U.S. | JPL · 27302 |
| 27303 Leitner | 2000 AT180 | Roxanne Leitner mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the Ursuline Academy Of Dallas, Dallas, Texas, U.S. | JPL · 27303 |
| 27309 Serenamccalla | 2000 AC233 | Serena McCalla mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the Jericho Senior High School, Jericho, New York, U.S. | JPL · 27309 |
| 27314 Janemcdonald | 2000 AG247 | Jane McDonald mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the Rickards High School, Tallahassee, Florida, U.S. | JPL · 27314 |
| 27320 Vellinga | 2000 BF23 | Joseph Vellinga (born 1938), the Flight System Manager for the OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission. | JPL · 27320 |
| 27323 Julianewman | 2000 CG25 | Julia Newman mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the Torrey Pines High School, San Diego, California, U.S. | JPL · 27323 |
| 27326 Jimobrien | 2000 CC37 | James O'Brien mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Venture School, San Ramon, California, U.S. | JPL · 27326 |
| 27327 Lindaplante | 2000 CW37 | Linda Plante mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the Woodbury High School, Woodbury, Minnesota, U.S. | JPL · 27327 |
| 27328 Pohlonski | 2000 CW45 | Emily Parker Pohlonski mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the Novi High School, Novi, Michigan, U.S. | JPL · 27328 |
| 27330 Markporter | 2000 CY52 | Mark Porter mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Mira Loma High School, Sacramento, California, U.S. | JPL · 27330 |
| 27332 Happritchard | 2000 CE63 | Parmely Hap Pritchard mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Oregon Episcopal School, Portland, Oregon, U.S. | JPL · 27332 |
| 27336 Mikequinn | 2000 CZ88 | Mike Quinn mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Sunset High School, Portland, Oregon, U.S. | JPL · 27336 |
| 27338 Malaraghavan | 2000 CD93 | Mala Raghavan mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the Harker School, San Jose, California, U.S. | JPL · 27338 |
| 27341 Fabiomuzzi | 2000 CK97 | Fabio Muzzi, Italian amateur astronomer | JPL · 27341 |
| 27342 Joescanio | 2000 CB102 | Joseph M. V. Scanio mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Choate Rosemary Hall, Wallingford, Connecticut, U.S. | JPL · 27342 |
| 27343 Deannashea | 2000 CT102 | Deanna Shea mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the Shepton High School, Plano, Texas, U.S. | JPL · 27343 |
| 27344 Vesevlada | 2000 DM2 | Vladimír Veselý, Czech researcher in apiculture † | MPC · 27344 |
| 27347 Dworkin | 2000 DN14 | Jason Dworkin (born 1969), the Project Scientist for the OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission. | JPL · 27347 |
| 27348 Mink | 2000 DX14 | Ronald Mink (born 1970), the Deputy Project Systems Engineer for the OSIRISREx Asteroid Sample Return Mission. | JPL · 27348 |
| 27349 Enos | 2000 DS15 | Heather Enos (born 1968), the Project Planning and Control Officer for the OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return mission. | JPL · 27349 |
| 27353 Chrisspenner | 2000 DY74 | Chris Spenner mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Harker School, San Jose, California, U.S. | JPL · 27353 |
| 27354 Stiklaitis | 2000 DG75 | Angela Stiklaitis mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the Penn Manor High School, Millersville, Pennsylvania, U.S. | JPL · 27354 |
| 27356 Mattstrom | 2000 DK88 | Matthew Strom mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Basha High School, Chandler, Arizona, U.S. | JPL · 27356 |
| 27363 Alvanclark | 2000 EX3 | Alvan Clark (1804–1887), a noted American astronomer and telescope manufacturer. | JPL · 27363 |
| 27365 Henryfitz | 2000 EE21 | Henry Fitz (1808–1863), an amateur astronomer, early photographer and an optician best known for his high quality telescopes in an era when glass was of inferior quality. | JPL · 27365 |
| 27368 Raytesar | 2000 EW36 | Raymond Tesar mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School, Plainview, New York, U.S. | JPL · 27368 |
| 27372 Ujifusa | 2000 EW42 | Allannah Ujifusa mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. She teaches at the Cupertino High School, Cupertino, California, U.S. | JPL · 27372 |
| 27373 Davidvernon | 2000 EM47 | David C. Vernon mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Western Alamance High School, Elon, North Carolina, U.S. | JPL · 27373 |
| 27374 Yim | 2000 ER47 | P. J. Yim mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Saratoga High School, Saratoga, California, U.S. | JPL · 27374 |
| 27375 Asirvatham | 2000 ER49 | Roshini Shreya Asirvatham (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her behavioral and social sciences project. | JPL · 27375 |
| 27381 Balasingam | 2000 ES64 | Namrata Ramya Balasingam (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her physical sciences project. | JPL · 27381 |
| 27382 Justinbarber | 2000 EF65 | Justin Alexander Barber (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his physical sciences project. | JPL · 27382 |
| 27383 Braebenedict | 2000 ES79 | Braeden Christopher Benedict (born 1996) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his physical sciences project. | JPL · 27383 |
| 27384 Meaganbethel | 2000 ET81 | Meagan Alanna Bethel (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her animal and plant sciences project. | JPL · 27384 |
| 27385 Andblonsky | 2000 EC83 | Andrew C. Blonsky (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his environmental sciences project. | JPL · 27385 |
| 27386 Chadcampbell | 2000 EO85 | Chad Robert Campbell (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his biochemistry, medicine, health science and microbiology project. | JPL · 27386 |
| 27387 Chhabra | 2000 ES85 | Chad Robert Campbell (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his biochemistry, medicine, health science and microbiology project. | JPL · 27387 |
| 27390 Kyledavis | 2000 EC87 | Kyle McKay Davis (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his animal and plant sciences project. | JPL · 27390 |
| 27392 Valerieding | 2000 EW90 | Valerie S. Ding (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her physical sciences project. | JPL · 27392 |
| 27396 Shuji | 2000 EE101 | Shuji Nakamura, Japanese-American electronics engineer, inventor of the blue LED and the violet-blue laser | JPL · 27396 |
| 27397 D'Souza | 2000 EZ103 | Alicia Danielle D´Souza (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her environmental sciences project. | JPL · 27397 |
27401–27500
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27405 Danielfeeny | 2000 EX112 | Daniel Jorgen Feeny (born 1996) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his environmental sciences project. | JPL · 27405 |
| 27410 Grimmett | 2000 EO136 | Maria Elena Grimmett (born 1998) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her environmental sciences project. | JPL · 27410 |
| 27411 Laurenhall | 2000 EF137 | Lauren Monet Hall (born 1998) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her earth and space sciences project. | JPL · 27411 |
| 27412 Teague | 2000 EY137 | Thomas Teague (born 1954) is a barrister in London and a well known amateur astronomer in the UK. His major fields of study are solar and double star measurement from his home in Chester | JPL · 27412 |
| 27413 Ambruster | 2000 EW138 | Carol Ambruster (1943–2013) did pioneering research on magnetic activity and flares of cool stars. She led Chaco Canyon work providing evidence for an early Navajo sun-watching tradition. Carol was the epitome of a perspicuous observer, with consummate interests also in music, art and history, and the natural world. | JPL · 27413 |
| 27417 Jessjohnson | 2000 EN148 | Jess Johnson (born 1966) is an observer as well as instrumentation specialist with the Catalina Sky Survey. | JPL · 27417 |
| 27421 Nathanhan | 2000 EK164 | Nathan Han (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his biochemistry, medicine, health science and microbiology project. | JPL · 27421 |
| 27422 Robheckman | 2000 ET170 | Robert Tanner Heckman (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his biochemistry, medicine, health science and microbiology project. | JPL · 27422 |
| 27423 Dennisbowers | 2000 EM177 | Dennis Bowers (born 1953), a valued, long-time technician of the University of Arizona’s Lunar and Planetary Laboratory | JPL · 27423 |
| 27425 Bakker | 2000 EP198 | Robert T. Bakker (born 1945), an American paleontologist. | JPL · 27425 |
| 27426 Brettlawrie | 2000 EP199 | Brett Lawrie (born 1959), an engineer at the University of Arizona’s Lunar and Planetary Laboratory and Steward Observatory. | JPL · 27426 |
| 27433 Hylak | 2000 FM32 | Benjamin Lourdes Hylak (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his engineering project. | JPL · 27433 |
| 27434 Anirudhjain | 2000 FJ35 | Anirudh Jain (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his engineering project. | JPL · 27434 |
| 27438 Carolynjons | 2000 FM38 | Carolyn Kay Jons (born 1998) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her physical sciences project. | JPL · 27438 |
| 27439 Kamimura | 2000 FW38 | Jordan Roy Kamimura (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his animal and plant sciences project. | JPL · 27439 |
| 27440 Colekendrick | 2000 FD39 | Coleman J. Kendrick (born 1998) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his physical sciences project. | JPL · 27440 |
| 27445 Lynnlane | 2000 FB57 | Lynn Lane (born 1955) has been the long-time business and finance manager of the University of Arizona’s Lunar and Planetary Laboratory (LPL) and the Department of Planetary Sciences. She has served four LPL directors and provided invaluable support for numerous planetary scientists, students and spacecraft missions. | JPL · 27445 |
| 27446 Landoni | 2000 FJ60 | Katherine Grace Landoni (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her animal and plant sciences project. | JPL · 27446 |
| 27447 Ichunlin | 2000 GH5 | I-Chun Florence Lin (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her physical sciences project. | JPL · 27447 |
| 27449 Jamarkley | 2000 GD14 | Jennifer Ann Markley (born 1998) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her biochemistry, medicine, health science and microbiology project. | JPL · 27449 |
| 27450 Monzon | 2000 GV16 | Adriana S. Monzon (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her earth and space sciences project. | JPL · 27450 |
| 27452 Nikhilpatel | 2000 GS25 | Nikhil Sanjay Patel (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his environmental sciences project. | JPL · 27452 |
| 27453 Crystalpoole | 2000 GN26 | Crystal Rennae Poole (born 1996) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her physical sciences project. | JPL · 27453 |
| 27454 Samapaige | 2000 GM27 | Samantha Paige Rowland (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her animal and plant sciences project. | JPL · 27454 |
| 27456 Sarkisian | 2000 GK35 | Emily Marie Sarkisian (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her earth and space sciences project. | JPL · 27456 |
| 27457 Tovinkere | 2000 GP39 | Mahita Gauri Tovinkere (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her earth and space sciences project. | JPL · 27457 |
| 27458 Williamwhite | 2000 GC42 | William Henry White (born 1997) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his animal and plant sciences project. | JPL · 27458 |
| 27465 Cambroziak | 2000 GB62 | Carole Ambroziak, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. | JPL · 27465 |
| 27466 Cargibaysal | 2000 GJ65 | Cargi Baysal, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. | JPL · 27466 |
| 27470 Debrabeckett | 2000 GT72 | Debra Beckett, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. | JPL · 27470 |
| 27478 Kevinbloh | 2000 GB86 | Kevin M. Bloh, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. | JPL · 27478 |
| 27480 Heablonsky | 2000 GV88 | Heather Blonsky, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. | JPL · 27480 |
| 27491 Broksas | 2000 GC104 | Heidi Broksas, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. | JPL · 27491 |
| 27492 Susanduncan | 2000 GN104 | Susan Duncan, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. | JPL · 27492 |
| 27493 Derikesibill | 2000 GU105 | Derik Esibill, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. | JPL · 27493 |
| 27495 Heatherfennell | 2000 GD114 | Heather Fennell mentored a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. | JPL · 27495 |
| 27500 Mandelbrot | 2000 GW132 | Benoît B. Mandelbrot, French-American mathematician. | JPL · 27500 |
27501–27600
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27502 Stephbecca | 2000 GR137 | Stephanie E. and Rebecca N. Wasserman, daughters of the discoverer | JPL · 27502 |
| 27512 Gilstrap | 2000 GC167 | Lisa Gilstrap, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. | JPL · 27512 |
| 27514 Markov | 2000 HM3 | Andrei Andreevich Markov, Russian mathematician | JPL · 27514 |
| 27515 Gunnels | 2000 HM7 | Kim Gunnels, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. | JPL · 27515 |
| 27519 Miames | 2000 HV20 | Michaela Iames, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. | JPL · 27519 |
| 27522 Lenkenyon | 2000 HF29 | Leonard Kenyon, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. | JPL · 27522 |
| 27525 Vartovka | 2000 HZ34 | Vartovka, a hill near Banská Bystrica, Slovakia, on top of which a 16th-century watch tower was rebuilt as a public observatory in 1961 † ‡ | MPC · 27525 |
| 27527 Kirkkoehler | 2000 HL52 | Leonard Kenyon, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. | JPL · 27527 |
| 27546 Maryfran | 2000 JB17 | Maryfran McAuliffe, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. | JPL · 27546 |
| 27549 Joannemichet | 2000 JF23 | Joanne Michet, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. | JPL · 27549 |
| 27551 Pelayo | 2000 JU31 | Heather Pelayo, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. | JPL · 27551 |
| 27556 Williamprem | 2000 JO54 | William Prem, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. | JPL · 27556 |
| 27564 Astreichelt | 2000 KE77 | Astrid Reichelt, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. | JPL · 27564 |
| 27570 Erinschumacher | 2000 QA150 | Erin Schumacher, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. | JPL · 27570 |
| 27571 Bobscott | 2000 QT204 | Bob Scott, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. | JPL · 27571 |
| 27572 Shurtleff | 2000 QS227 | Eileen Shurtleff, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. | JPL · 27572 |
| 27576 Denisespirou | 2000 RM70 | Denise Spirou, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. | JPL · 27576 |
| 27578 Yogisullivan | 2000 SX142 | Yogi Sullivan, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. | JPL · 27578 |
| 27580 Angelataylor | 2000 UJ23 | Angela Taylor, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. | JPL · 27580 |
| 27582 Jackieterrel | 2000 UJ50 | Jackie Terrel, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. | JPL · 27582 |
| 27584 Barbaravelez | 2000 UH99 | Barbara Velez, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. | JPL · 27584 |
| 27588 Wegley | 2000 YP10 | Peter Wegley, a mentor of a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students | JPL · 27588 |
| 27589 Paigegentry | 2000 YV95 | Paige Maree Gentry (born 1998) is a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her animal and plant sciences project. | JPL · 27589 |
| 27591 Rugilmartin | 2001 AL15 | Raymond Ueki Gilmartin (born 1998) is a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his physical sciences project. | JPL · 27591 |
| 27593 Oliviamarie | 2001 CA13 | Olivia Marie Henderson (born 1997) 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 · 27593 |
| 27595 Hnath | 2001 CR42 | Sean Michael Hnath (born 1998) is a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his environmental sciences project. | JPL · 27595 |
| 27596 Maldives | 2001 DH | Maldives, an island-country in the Pacific Ocean, the world's lowest-lying country. | JPL · 27596 |
| 27597 Varuniyer | 2001 DF14 | Varun V. Iyer (born 1998) is a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his physical sciences project. | JPL · 27597 |
27601–27700
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27602 Chaselewis | 2001 FA34 | Chase Douglas Lewis (born 1999) is a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his physical sciences project. | JPL · 27602 |
| 27606 Davidli | 2001 KW | David X. Li (born 1998) is a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his physical sciences project. | JPL · 27606 |
| 27610 Shixuanli | 2001 KB16 | Shixuan Justin Li (born 1998) is a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his biochemistry, medicine, health science, and microbiology project. | JPL · 27610 |
| 27613 Annalou | 2001 KV28 | Anna J. Lou (born 2000) is a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her mathematics and computer science project. | JPL · 27613 |
| 27615 Daniellu | 2001 KX38 | Daniel Lu (born 1998) is a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his physical sciences project. | JPL · 27615 |
| 27618 Ceilierin | 2001 KL55 | Ceili Erin Masterson (born 1998) is a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for her animal and plant sciences project. | JPL · 27618 |
| 27619 Ethanmessier | 2001 KS57 | Ethan Wyatt Messier (born 2000) is a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his physical sciences project. | JPL · 27619 |
| 27657 Berkhey | 1974 PC | Joannes Le Francq van Berkhey (1729–1812) was a famous Dutch physician, biologist and naturalist noted for his Natural History of Holland. He was considered an excellent poet for his time. The name was suggested by C. E. Koppeschaar | JPL · 27657 |
| 27658 Dmitrijbagalej | 1978 RV | Dmitrij Ivanovich Bagalej (1857–1932) was a historian, professor and rector of Kharkov University. His scientific works were devoted to the ancient history of Ukraine, Russia and Lithuania. During 1914–1917 he was head of the Kharkov town council | JPL · 27658 |
| 27659 Dolsky | 1978 SO7 | Alexandr Alexandrovich Dolsky (born 1938) is an Honoured Artist of Russia, a Bulat Okudzhava State literary prize-winner, a guitarist-virtuoso, a poet-musician and an author of many collections of poems and sonnets. | JPL · 27659 |
| 27660 Waterwayuni | 1978 TR7 | Saint-Petersburg State University of Waterway Communications (Санкт-Петербургский государственный университет водных коммуникаций), Russia | JPL · 27660 |
27701–27800
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27706 Strogen | 1985 TM3 | James A. Strogen, American telescope operator (at the Mount Wilson Observatory), leader of the Los Angeles Astronomical Society, and who assisted in organizing the photographic glass plate archive of the 1.2-m Schmidt Oschin Telescope at Palomar Observatory | JPL · 27706 |
| 27709 Orenburg | 1988 CU3 | Orenburg, Russia | JPL · 27709 |
| 27710 Henseling | 1988 RY1 | Robert Henseling, German teacher and author of popular works on astronomy, editor of the annual Sternbüchlein, founder of the Stuttgart Volkssternwarte and of the journal Die Sterne | JPL · 27710 |
| 27711 Kirschvink | 1988 VT4 | Joseph Lynn Kirschvink, American earth scientist | JPL ‡ · 27711 |
| 27712 Coudray | 1988 VR7 | Clemens Wenzeslaus Coudray, 19th-century German court architect | JPL · 27712 |
| 27714 Dochu | 1989 BR | Dochu in Awa is the soil column which was formed when a steep cliff eroded due to the wind and rain. This is a globally rare natural feature, unique in Japan, and was designated as a national monument of Japan. | JPL · 27714 |
| 27716 Nobuyuki | 1989 CX1 | Nobuyuki Yamaguchi, Japanese meteorologist and astronomer | JPL · 27716 |
| 27718 Gouda | 1989 GH3 | Gouda, a city in the South Holland province of the Netherlands, was founded in 1272. | JPL · 27718 |
| 27719 Fast | 1989 SR3 | Wilhelm Fast, Russian mathematician, who directed a project to model the Tunguska event, and his daughter Annie, who assisted in subsequent projects | JPL · 27719 |
| 27724 Jeannoel | 1990 QA1 | Alexandre-Jean Noél (1752–1832), a French landscape and marine painter. | JPL · 27724 |
| 27736 Ekaterinburg | 1990 SA6 | Ekaterinburg, Russia | JPL · 27736 |
| 27739 Kimihiro | 1990 UV | Kimihiro Matsugi, Japanese elementary teacher and presenter at Geisei Observatory | JPL · 27739 |
| 27740 Obatomoyuki | 1990 UC1 | Tomoyuki Oba, Japanese high school teacher and presenter at Geisei Observatory | JPL · 27740 |
| 27748 Vivianhoette | 1991 AL | Vivian Hoette, American astronomy educator at the Yerkes Observatory for the Lawrence Hall of Science | JPL · 27748 |
| 27758 Michelson | 1991 RJ4 | Albert Abraham Michelson, German-born American physicist and Nobelist | JPL · 27758 |
| 27764 von Flüe | 1991 RV40 | Saint Nicholas of Flue (Niklaus von Flüe), Swiss councillor, judge, mystic, politician, and later hermit and patron saint of Switzerland | JPL · 27764 |
| 27765 Brockhaus | 1991 RJ41 | Friedrich Arnold Brockhaus, German publisher, best known for its Brockhaus encyclopedia, which served as models for other reference books | JPL · 27765 |
| 27775 Lilialmanzor | 1992 CA3 | Lilialmanzor (Lucette Almanzor, b. 1912), a French dancer. | JPL · 27775 |
| 27776 Cortland | 1992 DH1 | State University of New York at Cortland ‡+ | JPL · 27776 |
| 27789 Astrakhan | 1993 BB7 | The Astrakhan Khanate, Tatar feudal state established in the 15th century | JPL · 27789 |
| 27790 Urashimataro | 1993 CG1 | Urashima Taro is a Japanese legend about a kind-hearted young fisherman. The story is loved by generations of children and many beaches across Japan are claimed to be the setting where the story took place. | JPL · 27790 |
| 27791 Masaru | 1993 DD1 | Masaru Kubota, Japanese television broadcaster, weather forecaster, and science and astronomy popularizer | JPL · 27791 |
| 27792 Fridakahlo | 1993 DR2 | Frida Kahlo, early 20th-century Mexican painter | JPL · 27792 |
27801–27900
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27810 Daveturner | 1993 OC2 | David G. Turner, Canadian astronomer † | MPC · 27810 |
| 27827 Ukai | 1993 XJ1 | A member of the Waseda Astronomical Association, he participated in the construction of an observatory hut in Nobeyama in 1970, camping out there for 30 consecutive days and becoming the first person to spend 100 nights in the hut | JPL · 27827 |
| 27845 Josephmeyer | 1994 TJ16 | Joseph Meyer, 19th-century German merchant, publisher and publicist, founder of the Bibliographisches Institut at Gotha, which pioneered the subscription system of encyclopedia publishing | JPL · 27845 |
| 27846 Honegger | 1994 TT16 | Arthur Honegger, Swiss-French composer | JPL · 27846 |
| 27849 Suyumbika | 1994 UU1 | Suyumbika Tower, the symbol of Kazan, one of the oldest towns in Russia; legend has it that princess Suyumbika jumped from the tower rather than allow herself to be captured by enemies surrounding the town | JPL · 27849 |
| 27855 Giorgilli | 1995 AK | Antonio Giorgilli (born 1949), professor of mathematical physics at the University of Milan, distinguished himself in his productive career with numerous works in perturbation theory of Hamiltonian systems, with applications to studies of the long-term orbital stability of major and minor planets | JPL · 27855 |
| 27864 Antongraff | 1995 EA9 | Anton Graff, 18th-century Swiss portrait painter | JPL · 27864 |
| 27865 Ludgerfroebel | 1995 FQ | Ludger Froebel (born 1958) has been the leader of several space projects and the manager of the "Space Transport and Space Technology" program at the German Aerospace Center (DLR). He initiated the DLR Compact Satellite Program, including the AsteroidFinder mission that will be searching for inner-earth objects | JPL · 27865 |
| 27870 Jillwatson | 1995 VW | Jill Watson, American graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, first assignmed to AMOS (the discovery site) on Maui | JPL · 27870 |
| 27879 Shibata | 1996 CZ2 | Shinpei Shibata, Japanese astrophysicist | JPL · 27879 |
| 27895 Yeduzheng | 1996 LL | Ye Du-zheng (born 1916), a Meteorologist | JPL · 27895 |
| 27896 Tourminator | 1996 NB | Peter Sagan (born 1990) is a Slovak road cyclist. One of his nicknames is the Tourminator due to several stage wins and good placing in the points classification of top races. He was a winner of the Green jersey in the Tour de France in 2012, 2013 and 2014. | JPL · 27896 |
| 27899 Letterman | 1996 QF | David M. Letterman (born 1947), a seven-time Emmy-winning American comedian, actor and producer. | JPL · 27899 |
| 27900 Cecconi | 1996 RM | Massimo Cecconi (born 1965) has worked on the GAIA mission and for the International Space Station. | JPL · 27900 |
27901–28000
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27915 Nancywright | 1996 UU1 | Nancy Wright, friend of the discoverer | JPL · 27915 |
| 27917 Edoardo | 1996 VU2 | Edoardo Tesi, grandson of Luciano Tesi † | MPC · 27917 |
| 27918 Azusagawa | 1996 VJ4 | Azusagawa, a 65-km-long river which flows from the Hida mountain range, the so-called Northern Alps, through Matumoto city, Nagano prefecture, Japan. | JPL · 27918 |
| 27922 Mascheroni | 1996 XW8 | Lorenzo Mascheroni, Italian mathematician | JPL · 27922 |
| 27928 Nithintumma | 1997 EG38 | Nithin Reddy Tumma (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, and was awarded first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, for his biochemistry project. | JPL · 27928 |
| 27930 Nakamatsu | 1997 GN6 | Kathy Nakamatsu mentored a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. | JPL · 27930 |
| 27931 Zeitlin-Trinkle | 1997 GU7 | Maria Zeitlin-Trinkle mentored a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. | JPL · 27931 |
| 27932 Leonyao | 1997 GF8 | Leon Yao (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his engineering project. | JPL · 27932 |
| 27938 Guislain | 1997 JG16 | Joseph Guislain (1797–1860), one of the first students at the University of Ghent, was appointed head of the psychiatric hospitals in Ghent in 1820. He is remembered for proposing a law that formed the basis of psychiatric treatment in Belgium for more than a century | JPL · 27938 |
| 27947 Emilemathieu | 1997 NH3 | Émile Léonard Mathieu, French mathematician | JPL · 27947 |
| 27949 Jonasz | 1997 NU4 | Michel Jonasz, French poet and singer | JPL · 27949 |
| 27952 Atapuerca | 1997 PR4 | Atapuerca, small Spanish mountain chain in the province of Burgos, a UNESCO World Heritage site because of the human fossil deposits discovered there | JPL · 27952 |
| 27955 Yasumasa | 1997 QU4 | Yasumasa Watanabe (born 1946), a member of the Yamagata Astronomical Society in 1986. | JPL · 27955 |
| 27958 Giussano | 1997 RP9 | Giussano, an Italian town in the heart of Brianza, is famous for its furniture design companies. Among the town's historical monuments and villas is the Villa Sartirana, recently renovated. Home to the local library, this villa hosts in its decorated halls cultural events, including some aimed at astronomical popularization | JPL · 27958 |
| 27959 Fagioli | 1997 SE1 | Giancarlo Fagioli, Italian cartographer and amateur astronomer † | MPC · 27959 |
| 27960 Dobiáš | 1997 SN1 | Václav Dobiáš (1909–1978), Czech composer, organizer of musical life and pedagogue, educated a number of composers, including the discoverer's father. His cycle of songs Praho jediná ("Prague, the Only One") is a beautiful apotheosis of the Czech city | JPL · 27960 |
| 27963 Hartkopf | 1997 ST2 | US astronomer William I. Hartkopf (born 1951), president of IAU Commission 26 (Double and Multiple Stars) from 2003 to 2006, made important contributions to double-star orbit determinations and speckle interferometric observations. In 2009 he was awarded the Simon Newcomb award of the U.S. Naval Observatory. | JPL · 27963 |
| 27966 Changguang | 1997 SA34 | Changguang stands for the Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. | JPL · 27966 |
| 27967 Beppebianchi | 1997 TE | Giuseppe Bianchi (1791–1866) founded the astronomical observatory at Modena in 1827 and served as its director until 1859. Observing with the Reichenbach meridian circle he made a catalogue of 220 fundamental stars as a revision of Piazzi's work. This allowed him to discover the variability of some of the proper motions | JPL · 27967 |
| 27968 Bobylapointe | 1997 TM1 | Boby Lapointe, French singer and mathematician. | JPL · 27968 |
| 27974 Drejsl | 1997 UH | Radim Drejsl, Czech composer † | MPC · 27974 |
| 27975 Mazurkiewicz | 1997 UJ1 | Stefan Mazurkiewicz, Polish mathematician | JPL · 27975 |
| 27977 Distratis | 1997 UK5 | Cosimo Distratis, Italian supporter of the amateur observatory at Montefusco Uggiano in Italy † | MPC · 27977 |
| 27978 Lubosluka | 1997 UN9 | Luboš Sluka, Czech composer † | MPC · 27978 |
| 27982 Atsushimiyazaki | 1997 UH22 | Atsushi Miyazaki (1970–2011), a staff member of Association for Aid and Relief, Japan, died while engaging in relief activities to support the survivors of the 2011 Van earthquake. | JPL · 27982 |
| 27983 Bernardi | 1997 UU24 | Fabrizio Bernardi, Italian astronomer | JPL · 27983 |
| 27984 Herminefranz | 1997 VN | Hermine and Franz Stoss, parents of the discoverer, Banat-born German amateur astronomer Rainer Michael Stoss † | MPC · 27984 |
| 27985 Remanzacco | 1997 VC1 | Remanzacco, Italy, location of the Osservatorio di Remanzacco, an amateur observatory | JPL · 27985 |
| 27986 Hanuš | 1997 VV2 | Jan Hanuš, Czech composer † | MPC · 27986 |
| 27988 Menabrea | 1997 VA4 | Luigi Federico Menabrea, Italian (Piedmontese) mathematician and statesman | JPL · 27988 |
| 27991 Koheijimiura | 1997 VW6 | Koheiji Miura (1933–2006), an internationally known Japanese ceramic artist. | JPL · 27991 |
| 27997 Bandos | 1997 WV7 | Bandos, a small island located in the North Male Atoll in the Republic of Maldives. | JPL · 27997 |
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