Brian P. Roman
| Discovered asteroids : 11 | ||
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| Number and name | Discovery date | |
| (4490) Bambery 1 | July 14, 1988 | |
| (4954) Eric | September 23, 1990 | |
| (5131) 1990 BG 1 | January 21, 1990 | |
| (5186) Donalu | September 22, 1990 | |
| (5588) Jennabelle | September 23, 1990 | |
| (5620) Jasonwheeler 1 | July 19, 1990 | |
| (12272) Geddylee | September 22, 1990 | |
| (19155) Lifeson | September 22, 1990 | |
| (23469) Neilpeart | September 22, 1990 | |
| (24693) 1990 SB 2 | September 23, 1990 | |
| (29180) 1990 SW 1 | September 22, 1990 | |
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Brian P. Roman is an American astronomer and asteroid explorer.
During his observations at the Palomar Observatory ( IAU code 675) he discovered a total of 11 asteroids between 1988 and 1990, three of them together with Eleanor Helin .
He is also the co-discoverer of the periodic comets 111P / Helin-Roman-Crockett , 117P / Helin-Roman-Alu and 132P / Helin-Roman-Alu .
The asteroid (4575) Broman was named after him.
Individual evidence
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Roman, Brian P. |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Roman, Brian |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American astronomer and asteroid explorer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 20th century |