Meanings of minor planet names: 24001–25000

This is a partial list of meanings of minor planet names. See meanings of minor planet names for a list of all such partial lists.

As minor planet discoveries are confirmed, they are given a permanent number by the IAU's Minor Planet Center, 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.

Besides the Minor Planet Circulars (in which the citations are published), a key source is Lutz D. Schmadel's Dictionary of Minor Planet Names, among others.[1][2][3] Meanings that do not quote a reference (the "†" links) are tentative. Meanings marked with an asterisk (*) are guesswork, and should be checked against the mentioned sources to ensure that the identification is correct.

24001–24100

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
24005 Eddieozawa 1999 RB59 Eddie Ozawa, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL
24010 Stovall 1999 RR104 Laraine Stovall, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL
24015 Pascalepinner 1999 RK123 Pascale Pinner, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL
24019 Jeremygasper 1999 RX137 Jeremy Gasper, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL
24021 Yocum 1999 RT143 Ivan Yocum, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL
24024 Lynnejohnson 1999 RY159 Lynne Johnson, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL
24025 Kimwallin 1999 RV164 Kim Wallin, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL
24026 Pusateri 1999 RN175 Lynne Pusateri, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL
24027 Downs 1999 RP176 Karen Downs, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL
24028 Veronicaduys 1999 RP182 Veronica Duys, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL
24032 Aimeemcarthy 1999 RO212 Aimee McCarthy, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL
24044 Caballo 1999 SL17 Cindy Caballo, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL
24045 Unruh 1999 ST18 Amy Unruh, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL
24046 Malovany 1999 TX3 Joseph Malovany, American tenor soloist, cantor of New York's Fifth Avenue Synagogue, and professor of Liturgical Music at Yeshiva University JPL
24048 Pedroduque 1999 TL11 Pedro Duque, Spanish astronaut JPL
24051 Hadinger 1999 TW28 Melisa Hadinger, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL
24052 Nguyen 1999 TC33 Thuy-Anh Nguyen, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL
24053 Shinichiro 1999 TS36 Shin-ichiro Okumura (born 1965), an astronomer at the Bisei Spacegaurd Center of Japan. JPL
24059 Halverson 1999 TE94 Carl Halverson, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL
24060 Schimenti 1999 TQ100 Jamie Schimenti, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL
24062 Hardister 1999 TF112 Scott Hardister, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL
24063 Nanwoodward 1999 TV116 Nancy Woodward, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL
24065 Barbfriedman 1999 TW120 Barbara Friedman, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL
24066 Eriksorensen 1999 TE123 Erik Sorensen, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL
24068 Simonsen 1999 TR156 Larry Simonsen, Jr., American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL
24069 Barbarapener 1999 TY172 Barbara Pener, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL
24070 Toniwest 1999 TH173 Toni West, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL
24074 Thomasjohnson 1999 TE198 Thomas Johnson, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL
24084 Teresaswiger 1999 TG289 Teresa Swiger, American mentor of a 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) finalist JPL
24087 Ciambetti 1999 UT3 Since 2005 Roberto Ciambetti (b. 1946) has been promoting a new law against light pollution in the Veneto region. This law was renewed during the International Year of Astronomy, and astronomical observatories will now be more protected.JPL
24093 Tomoyamaguchi 1999 UM38 Tomohiro Yamaguchi (born 1984) is a trajectory analyst who has assisted in the construction of a cluster system for asteroid orbit computation in Sagamihara city. He studies orbital dynamics for both natural bodies and for interplanetary spacecraft such as Hayabusa and IKAROS. JPL

24101–24200

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
24101 Cassini 1999 VA9 Giovanni Domenico Cassini (a.k.a. Jean-Dominique Cassini), 17th-century Italian-born French astronomer JPL
24102 Jacquescassini 1999 VD9 Jacques Cassini, French astronomer, son of Jean-Dominique Cassini JPL
24103 Dethury 1999 VS9 César-François Cassini de Thury, French astronomer and cartographer, son of Jacques Cassini JPL
24104 Vinissac 1999 VZ9 Reversed spelling of "Cassini IV", i.e. Jean-Dominique Cassini, son of César-François JPL
24105 Broughton 1999 VE10 John Broughton, Australian amateur astronomer JPL
24118 Babazadeh 1999 VX28 Evan Joseph Babazadeh, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24119 Katherinrose 1999 VB32 Katherine Rose Banks, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24120 Jeremyblum 1999 VR33 Jeremy Evan Blum, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24121 Achandran 1999 VV33 Ashok Chandran, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24123 Timothychang 1999 VU35 Timothy Zuchi Chang, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24124 Dozier 1999 VH36 Benjamin Edward Dozier, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24125 Sapphozoe 1999 VS36 Sappho Zoe Gilbert, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24126 Gudjonson 1999 VC49 Herman Gudjonson, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24128 Hipsman 1999 VU53 Nathaniel Edward Hipsman, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24129 Oliviahu 1999 VJ62 Olivia Hu, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24130 Alexhuang 1999 VW63 Alexander Chi-Jan Huang, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24131 Jonathuggins 1999 VG65 Jonathan Hunter Huggins, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24133 Chunkaikao 1999 VW67 Chun-Kai Kao, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24134 Cliffordkim 1999 VD70 Clifford Byungho Kim, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24135 Lisann 1999 VA71 Lauren Rose Lisann, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24138 Benjaminlu 1999 VB81 Benjamin Brice Lu, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24139 Brianmcarthy 1999 VE89 Brian Davis McCarthy, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24140 Evanmirts 1999 VQ89 Evan Neal Mirts, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24144 Philipmocz 1999 VU137 Philip Mocz, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24146 Benjamueller 1999 VY158 Benjamin Julius Mueller, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24147 Stefanmuller 1999 VH162 Stefan Klein Muller, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24148 Mychajliw 1999 VM169 Alexis Marie Mychajliw, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24149 Raghavan 1999 VL173 Avanthi Raghavan, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24152 Ramasesh 1999 VR185 Vinay Venkatesh Ramasesh, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24153 Davidalex 1999 VE188 David Alex Rosengarten, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24154 Ayonsen 1999 VP188 Ayon Sen, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24155 Serganov 1999 VX188 Artem Serganov, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24156 Hamsasridhar 1999 VZ188 Hamsa Sridhar, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24157 Toshiyanagisawa 1999 VN192 Toshifumi Yanagisawa (born 1971), a senior researcher at JAXA. JPL
24158 Kokubo 1999 VV192 Kokubo Eiichiro (born 1968), an astronomer at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. JPL
24159 Shigetakahashi 1999 VY192 Shigeru Takahashi (born 1970), a Japanese solar system researcher. JPL
24162 Askaci 1999 WD Astronomical Society of Kansas City JPL
24168 Hexlein 1999 WH9 German for "little witch", the childhood nickname of Renate Kühnen, friend of Rainer Hesken, co-discoverer †
24173 SLAS 1999 XS1 Saint Louis Astronomical Society JPL
24186 Shivanisud 1999 XL18 Shivani Sud, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24188 Matthewage 1999 XS24 Matthew Michael Wage, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24189 Lewasserman 1999 XR25 Louis Eric Wasserman, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24190 Xiaoyunyin 1999 XT28 Xiaoyun Yin, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24191 Qiaochuyuan 1999 XK30 Qiaochu Yuan, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24194 Paľuš 1999 XU35 Pavel Paľuš, Slovak astronomer, one of the founders of the Modra Observatory (Astronomické observatórium Modra) JPL
24198 Xiaomengzeng 1999 XB39 Xiaomeng Zeng, American finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) JPL ‡
24199 Tsarevsky 1999 XD39 Irena Tsarevsky, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡
24200 Peterbrooks 1999 XB40 Peter Brooks, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡

24201–24300

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
24201 Davidkeith 1999 XL40 David Keith, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡
24204 Trinkle 1999 XZ46 Maria Trinkle, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡
24206 Mariealoia 1999 XH48 Marie Aloia, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡
24208 Stelguerrero 1999 XC51 Stella Guerrero, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡
24210 Handsberry 1999 XM52 Joy Handsberry, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡
24211 Barbarawood 1999 XD53 Barbara Wood, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡
24214 Jonchristo 1999 XC67 Jon Christopher, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡
24215 Jongastel 1999 XN68 Jonathan Gastel, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡
24217 Paulroeder 1999 XO70 Paul Roeder, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡
24218 Linfrederick 1999 XV70 Linda Frederick, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡
24219 Chrisodom 1999 XW71 Christopher Odom, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡
24224 Matthewdavis 1999 XU76 Matthew Davis, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡
24226 Sekhsaria 1999 XM81 Anupama Sekhsaria, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡
24232 Lanthrum 1999 XA92 Drew Lanthrum, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡
24236 Danielberger 1999 XS96 Daniel Berger, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡
24238 Adkerson 1999 XQ97 Timothy Adkerson, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡
24239 Paulinehiga 1999 XX97 Pauline Higa, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡
24240 Tinagal 1999 XV99 Tina Gallagher, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡
24245 Ezratty 1999 XB102 Marla Ezratty, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡
24249 Bobbiolson 1999 XC107 Roberta Rae ("Bobbi") Olson, née Russell, American wife of the University of Arizona basketball coach Lute Olson, and fund-raiser for the Arizona Arthritis Center and the Arizona Cancer Center JPL
24250 Luteolson 1999 XS109 Robert Luther ("Lute") Olson, American collegiate Hall of Fame head basketball coach of the University of Arizona JPL
24259 Chriswalker 1999 XR127 Christopher W. Walker, American astronomer, who helped create the Global Network of Astronomical Telescopes photometric data reduction pipeline JPL
24260 Kriváň 1999 XW127 Kriváň, a symbolic mountain in the High Tatras, Slovakia †
24261 Judilegault 1999 XA130 Judith Legault, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡
24265 Banthonytwarog 1999 XU143 Barbara J. Anthony-Twarog, American astronomer JPL
24268 Charconley 1999 XN156 Charles Conley, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡
24269 Kittappa 1999 XL157 Vasantha Kittappa, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡
24270 Dougskinner 1999 XD158 Doug Skinner, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡
24274 Alliswheeler 1999 XN167 Allison Wheeler, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡
24277 Schoch 1999 XQ169 Jane Schoch, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡
24278 Davidgreen 1999 XZ170 David Green, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡
24280 Rohenderson 1999 XE172 Robin Henderson, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡
24289 Anthonypalma 1999 XO190 Anthony Palma, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡
24292 Susanragan 1999 XV191 Susan Ragan, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡
24296 Marychristie 1999 XW212 Mary Christie, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡
24297 Jonbach 1999 XZ213 Jon Bach, American mentor of a 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (ISTS) finalist JPL ‡

24301–24400

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
24301 Gural 1999 XZ233 Peter S. Gural (b. 1955), a scientist who has applied advanced image processing techniques to both asteroid and meteor detection in ground and space-based systems. JPL
24303 Michaelrice 1999 YY Michael (Mike) L. Rice, American amateur astronomer, co-founder of the New Mexico Skies Observatory near Cloudcroft with his wife Lynn JPL
24304 Lynnrice 1999 YZ Eileen Lynn Rice, American amateur astronomer, co-founder of the New Mexico Skies Observatory near Cloudcroft with her husband Michael JPL
24305 Darrellparnell 1999 YG4 Darrell Parnell, American astronomer JPL
24308 Cowenco 1999 YC9 Courtney, Wendy and Cody, offspring of the first discoverer JPL
24316 Anncooper 2000 AQ11 Ann Simone Cooper, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her animal sciences project. JPL
24317 Pukarhamal 2000 AL12 Pukar Hamal, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his animal sciences project. JPL
24318 Vivianlee 2000 AE14 Vivian Alice Lee, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, for her behavioral and social sciences project. (ISEF) winner JPL
24325 Kaleighanne 2000 AB52 Kaleigh Anne Eichel, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for her behavioral and social sciences project and Seaborg Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar (SIYSS) selectee JPL
24328 Thomasburr 2000 AF54 Thomas McLean Burr, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his behavioral and social sciences project. JPL
24331 Alyshaowen 2000 AL68 Alysha Harper Owen, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her behavioral and social sciences project. JPL
24332 Shaunalinn 2000 AK69 Shauna Theresa Linn, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her behavioral and social sciences project. JPL
24333 Petermassey 2000 AA70 Peter Hans Massey, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his behavioral and social sciences team project. JPL
24334 Conard 2000 AL71 Russell B. Conard, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his biochemistry project. JPL
24337 Johannessen 2000 AF77 Liv Helena Johannessen, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her biochemistry project. JPL
24344 Brianbarnett 2000 AB99 Brian Gray Barnett, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his biochemistry team project. JPL
24345 Llaverias 2000 AU99 Priscila Elena Llaverias, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her biochemistry team project. JPL
24346 Lehienphan 2000 AK100 Le Hien Thi Phan, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her biochemistry team project. JPL
24347 Arthurkuan 2000 AF102 Arthur Kuan, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his cellular and molecular biology project. JPL
24351 Fionawood 2000 AD104 Fiona Winifred Wood, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her cellular and molecular biology project. JPL
24352 Kapilrama 2000 AE104 Kapil Vishveshwar Ramachandran, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his cellular and molecular biology project. JPL
24353 Patrickhsu 2000 AG104 Patrick David Hsu, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his cellular and molecular biology project. JPL
24354 Caz 2000 AA105 Christopher Allen Zimmerman, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his chemistry project. JPL
24369 Evanichols 2000 AE132 Eva Megan Nichols, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her chemistry team project. JPL
24370 Marywang 2000 AX139 Mary Xue Wang, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her chemistry team project. JPL
24372 Timobauman 2000 AG140 Timothy Bauman, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his computer science project. JPL
24376 Ramesh 2000 AB152 Vinayak Ramesh, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his computer science project. JPL
24378 Katelyngibbs 2000 AZ154 Katelyn Elizabeth Gibbs, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her earth and planetary science project. JPL
24385 Katcagen 2000 AM172 Katherine Thompson Cagen, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her earth and planetary science project. JPL
24386 McLindon 2000 AV172 Bonnie Joyce McLindon, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her earth and planetary science project. JPL
24387 Trettel 2000 AB174 Stephen Jerome Trettel, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his electrical and mechanical engineering project. JPL
24397 Parkerowan 2000 AT186 Parker Owan, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his electrical and mechanical engineering project. JPL

24401–24500

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
24409 Caninquinn 2000 AH235 Canin Quinn Christell, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his electrical and mechanical engineering project. JPL
24410 Juliewalker 2000 AZ236 Julie Emily Walker, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her electrical and mechanical engineering project. JPL
24411 Janches 2000 AU240 Diego Janches (b. 1967), a space weather scientist at the Goddard Space Flight Center. JPL
24412 Ericpalmer 2000 AM243 Eric E. Palmer (b. 1968), a research scientist at the Planetary Science Institute in Tucson. JPL
24413 Britneyschmidt 2000 AN243 Britney Elyce Schmidt (b. 1982), an assistant professor in the department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Tech University. JPL
24421 Djorgovski 2000 BQ33 Stanislav George Djorgovski (b. 1956) is a Professor of Astronomy at the California Institute of Technology. He has performed fundamental research in many topics, including high-z galaxies, globular clusters, quasars and galactic evolution. He has pioneered the use of advanced computing techniques for astronomical problems.JPL
24422 Helentressa 2000 CF3 Helen Tressa D´Couto, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her environmental management project. JPL
24432 Elizamcnitt 2000 CT48 Eliza Helen McNitt, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her environmental management project. JPL
24434 Josephhoscheidt 2000 CY112 Joseph Hoscheidt, a member of the Mountain Operations team for Steward Observatory at the University of Arizona. JPL
24438 Michaeloy 2000 EV94 Michael Jeffrey Loy, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his materials and bioengineering project. JPL
24439 Yanney 2000 EM144 Michael (born 1933) and Gail (born 1936) Yanney, American philanthropists and community leaders, based in Omaha, Nebraska. JPL
24441 Jopek 2000 FM29 Tadeusz J. Jopek (b. 1951), a professor at Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznaņ, Poland. JPL
24450 Victorchang 2000 QC69 Victor Peter Chang, Chinese-Australian heart surgeon JPL
24455 Kaňuchová 2000 QF222 Zuzana Kanuchová (b. 1979), a researcher at the Astronomical Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences. JPL
24464 Williamkalb 2000 SX124 William B. Kalb, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his materials and bioengineering project. JPL
24474 Ananthram 2000 VE2 Ananth Ram, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his materials and bioengineering project. JPL
24480 Glavin 2000 WA191 Daniel P. Glavin (b. 1974), an astrobiologist at the Goddard Space Flight Center. JPL
24484 Chester 2000 YV49 Shai Matthew Chester, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his materials and bioengineering team project. JPL
24488 Eliebochner 2000 YY111 Elie Joshua Bochner, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his materials and bioengineering team project. JPL
24492 Nathanmonroe 2000 YQ131 Nathan McKay Monroe, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his energy and transportation project. JPL
24493 McCommon 2000 YT131 Steven Richard McCommon, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for his environmental sciences project. JPL
24494 Megmoulding 2000 YH132 Megan Moulding, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her environmental sciences project. JPL

24501–24600

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
24503 Kero 2001 AJ42 Johan Kero (b. 1978), a scientist at the Swedish Institute of Space Physics JPL
24509 Joycechai 2001 BT27 Joyce Sophia Chai, a 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for her environmental sciences project. JPL
24517 Omattage 2001 BN71 Natalie Saranga Omattage, a 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for her environmental sciences project and recipient of an Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award JPL
24520 Abramson 2001 CW1 Ronit Batya Roth Abramson, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner, for her environmental sciences project. JPL
24523 Sanaraoof 2001 CV3 Sana Raoof, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for her mathematical sciences project and recipient of an Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award JPL
24524 Kevinhawkins 2001 CY3 Kevin Kyle Hawkins, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for his mathematical sciences project. JPL
24526 Desai 2001 CA5 Kshitij A. Desai, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for his medicine and health sciences project. JPL
24529 Urbach 2001 CW17 Jourdan Brandt Urbach, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for his medicine and health sciences project. JPL
24532 Csabakiss 2001 CY21 Csaba Kiss (b. 1973), an astronomer at the Konkoly Observatory, Budapest, Hungary. JPL
24533 Kokhirova 2001 CR27 Gulchekhra I. Kokhirova (b. 1962), a scientist at the Institute of Astrophysics of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan. JPL
24535 Neslušan 2001 CA28 Lubos Neslušan (b. 1960), a meteor astronomer at the Astronomical Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences. JPL
24538 Charliexie 2001 DM5 Charlie L. Xie, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for his medicine and health sciences project. JPL
24541 Hangzou 2001 DO16 Hang Richard Zou, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for his medicine and health sciences project. JPL
24546 Darnell 2001 DE35 Alicia Marie Darnell, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for her medicine and health sciences project. JPL
24547 Stauber 2001 DV36 Zachary Jason Stauber, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for his medicine and health sciences project. JPL
24548 Katieeverett 2001 DW42 Katie Elizabeth Everett, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for her medicine and health sciences project. JPL
24549 Jaredgoodman 2001 DB69 Jared Vega Goodman, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner for his medicine and health sciences team project and recipient of an European Union Contest for Young Scientists Award JPL
24587 Kapaneus 4613 T-2 Capaneus, in Greek mythology, son of Hipponous and father of Sthenelus, and one of the commanders in the war of the Seven against Thebes JPL

24601–24700

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
24601 Valjean 1971 UW When Jean Valjean, the central character in Victor Hugo's Les Misérables, was in prison, he was known by the number 24601. By associating this minor planet with Valjean's name, a connection is established with one of the world's greatest works of literature.JPL
24602 Mozzhorin 1972 TE Yurij Aleksandrovich Mozzhorin (1920-1998) was one of the organizers and leaders in the field of Soviet space-rocket engineering. He was the founder of the Space Mission Control Center and the director of the Central Research Institute of Machine Building (1961-1990).JPL
24603 Mekistheus 1973 SQ Mecisteus, Greek mythological character, son of Talaus and father of Euryalus, regarded by some as one of the commanders in the war of the Seven against Thebes JPL
24604 Vasilermakov 1973 SP4 Ermakov Vasilij Timofeevich (1927-2007) was a priest, a historian of Christianity and a social activist. JPL
24605 Tsykalyuk 1975 VZ8 Sergej Alekseevich Tsykalyuk, Russian economist JPL
24607 Sevnatu 1977 PC1 Sevastopol National Technical University, Ukraine JPL
24608 Alexveselkov 1977 SL Alexej Nikonovich Veselkov, Russian molecular physicist and biophysicist JPL
24609 Evgenij 1978 RA2 Evgenij Borisovich Aleksandrov, Russian physicist JPL
24611 Svetochka 1978 SH3 Svetlana Anatol'evna Biryukova (b. 1967), oldest daughter of the discoverer, graduated from Nizhnij Novgorod University with mathematics and law degrees. She is now a lawyer and is raising two children.JPL
24626 Astrowizard 1980 TS3 David V. ("Dave") Rodrigues, American astronomy teacher JPL
24637 Ol'gusha 1981 RW4 Ol'ga Anatol'evna Sazonova (b. 1975), youngest daughter of the discoverer, graduated from Simferopol University with a mathematics degree. She lives in New York and is raising three children.JPL
24639 Mukhametdinov 1982 US6 Vladimir Nagimovich Mukhametdinov (b. 1946) worked for 46 years as a mechanical and power engineer, then as a teacher in the Technical Lyceum. As an enthusiastic amateur astronomer, he provides tireless assistance in upgrading the electronics of the telescopes at CrAO.JPL
24641 Enver 1983 RS4 Enver Elimdarovich Abduraimov, Ukrainian (Crimean) physician JPL
24643 MacCready 1984 SS Paul MacCready, American engineer, who won the Kremer prize for the first human-powered flying machine JPL
24645 Šegon 1985 PF Damir Šegon (b. 1962) has been a dedicated amateur meteor astronomer and mentor for more than three decades. He serves as Secretary of the Astronomical Society "Istra" Pula, Croatia and coordinates the Croatian Meteor Network's database of meteoroid orbital elements. JPL
24646 Stober 1985 PG Gunter Stober (b. 1979), an expert in radar measurements of meteors and the atmosphere at the Leibniz-Institute of Atmospheric Physics in Kuhlsborn, Germany. JPL
24647 Maksimachev 1985 QL5 Astronomer Boris Alexeevich Maksimachev (b. 1923) is deputy director of the Moscow planetarium. From 1954 to 1983 he delivered more than 8000 lectures. For 21 years he taught astronavigation to the cosmonauts. He is the author of hundreds of publications.JPL
24648 Evpatoria 1985 SG2 Evpatoria, Crimea, Ukraine, on the occasion of its 2500th anniversary in 2003 JPL
24649 Balaklava 1985 SG3 Balaklava, Crimea, Ukraine, now part of Sebastopol JPL
24654 Fossett 1987 KL Steve Fossett, American millionaire and adventurer JPL
24658 Misch 1987 UX Anthony Misch (b. 1951) has made significant contributions to the history of astronomy through his creation and direction of the Lick Observatory Historical Collections. His career in astronomy spans over 30 years from the Mt. Wilson to Lick observatories. JPL
24662 Gryll 1988 GS Matyáš Gryll of Gryllov, Czech astronomer †
24663 Philae 1988 PV1 Philae, an island (now submerged) in Lake Nasser, Egypt. JPL
24665 Tolerantia 1988 RN3 Latin for "tolerance", meaning nowadays tolerating different ideological and religious opinions and behaviours JPL
24666 Miesvanrohe 1988 RZ3 Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, German-American architect and designer JPL
24671 Frankmartin 1989 AD7 Frank Martin, Swiss composer JPL
24679 Van Rensbergen 1989 VR1 Walter van Rensbergen (b. 1941), a physicist at the VUB-University in Brussels. JPL
24680 Alleven 1989 YE4 "All [of the] even" digits JPL
24681 Granados 1989 YE6 Enrique Granados (1867-1916). a Spanish pianist and a composer of classical music in a uniquely Spanish style. JPL
24695 Štyrský 1990 ST4 Jindřich Štyrský (1899-1942) was a Czech Surrealist painter, graphic artist, photographer, poet and editor. The painter Toyen was his artistic partner. They became members of Devetsil and together with Nezval, Teige and Brouk founded The Group of Surrealists in Czechoslovakia in 1934.JPL
24697 Rastrelli 1990 SK28 Carlo Bartolomeo Rastrelli and Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli, father and son, Italian sculptor and architect, respectively JPL
24699 Schwekendiek 1990 TJ7 Peter Schwekendiek, German astrophysicist JPL

24701–24800

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
24701 Elyu-Ene 1990 VY5 Elyu-Ene, "Large River", the Evenk name for the Lena River, one of the longest in the world (4400 km), flowing from the Baikal Mountains to the Laptev sea JPL
24709 Mitau 1991 PE6 Ancient name of the Latvian city of Jelgava JPL
24711 Chamisso 1991 PN17 Adelbert von Chamisso, German-French poet and botanist JPL
24712 Boltzmann 1991 RP3 Ludwig Boltzmann, Austrian physicist JPL
24713 Ekrutt 1991 RE4 Joachim Ekrutt, German lawyer, tax consultant, and amateur astronomer JPL
24728 Scagell 1991 VO2 Robin Scagell, British author, consultant and broadcaster on astronomy JPL
24734 Kareness 1992 EA1 Karen Penelope Steel ("Karen Ess"), British geneticist and elder sister of the discoverer JPL
24748 Nernst 1992 ST13 Walther Hermann Nernst, German chemist JPL
24749 Grebel 1992 SM17 Eva K. Grebel, German astronomer JPL
24750 Ohm 1992 SR17 Georg Simon Ohm, German physicist JPL
24751 Kroemer 1992 SS24 Herbert Kroemer, German-American physicist and Nobelist JPL
24754 Zellyfry 1992 UE6 The traditional food Zellyfry is made from potatoes and okra. Zellyfry is similar to Japanese Korokke but has no butter. Its name comes from the fact that it looks like zeni, old Japanese money. Its roots come from the Japanese-Russian war and the Chinese vegetable manju.JPL
24761 Ahau 1993 BW2 Kinich Ahau (Ahau-Kin, "Lord of the Sun-face"), Mayan Sun-god JPL
24778 Nemsu 1993 KW1 New Mexico State University † ‡
24779 Presque Isle 1993 OD2 University of Maine at Presque Isle, Presque Isle, Maine, location of a 65-km long scale model of the solar system, on the occasion of its centennial in 2003 JPL
24794 Kurland 1993 UB7 Kurland or Courland, the ancient (13th-18th centuries) name of the districts Zemgale and Kurzeme of present-day Latvia JPL

24801–24900

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
24818 Menichelli 1994 WX Marco Menichelli, Italian amateur astronomer †
24826 Pascoli 1995 QN2 Giovanni Pascoli (1855–1912), an Italian poet and classical scholar.JPL
24827 Maryphil 1995 RA Mary Clark (born 1938) and Phil Spahr (born 1938) are the parents of the discoverer. JPL
24829 Berounurbi 1995 SH1 The royal Czech town of Beroun was founded in the year 1265, at a strategic position southwest of Prague near the Berounka river. Now an important industrial, transportation and tourist center, the town has a rich history as evidenced by a well-preserved downtown urban zone.JPL
24837 Mšecké Žehrovice 1995 UQ1 Mšecké Žehrovice, central Bohemian village, the Czech Republic, known for its remnants of an ancient Celtic sanctuary †
24838 Abilunon 1995 UJ2 Presumed name of an ancient Celtic town, founded in the 1st century BC on a strategic peninsula of the Vltava river, the Czech Republic †
24847 Polesný 1995 WE6 Bohumil Polesný, director of the České Budějovice Observatory from 1955 to 1966 †
24856 Messidoro 1996 AA4 Piero Messidoro (b. 1950) is an Italian space engineer who has developed projects and technologies in human and robotic space exploration, notably the International Space Station, new generation transportation systems and moon and Mars missions. He gives international lectures on space exploration system engineering.JPL
24858 Diethelm 1996 BB1 Roger Diethelm, Swiss astronomer, editor of the variable-stars bulletin of the Schweizerische Astronomische Gesellschaft, founder of the R. Szafraniec Observatory in Metzerlen JPL
24862 Hromec 1996 DC3 Arnost Hromec, Slovak specialist in internal medicine, recipient of the prize and medal of the Slovak Medical Association and of the Reiman medal JPL
24889 Tamurahosinomura 1996 XU32 "Tamurahosinomura" ("the star village") opened in 1992 near the Abukumado limestone cave in Fukushima prefecture. The 0.65-m reflector at Hoshinomura Observatory was rendered unrepairable by the Great Eastern Japan Earthquake in March 2011, but was reborn as the "KIZUNA Telescope" in July 2012. JPL
24898 Alanholmes 1997 AR17 Alan W. Holmes, American optical engineer and amateur γ-ray burst astronomer, who helped spark the CCD astronomical revolution †
24899 Dominiona 1997 AU17 Canada, officially the "Dominion of Canada" under the Constitution Acts of 1867 and 1982 †

24901–25000

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
24907 Alfredhaar 1997 CO4 Alfréd Haar, Hungarian mathematician JPL
24910 Haruoando 1997 CK29 Haruo Ando (b. 1951), a doctor of internal medicine, is a Japanese amateur astronomer and a member of the Yamagata Astronomical Club.JPL
24911 Kojimashigemi 1997 DU Shigemi Kojima (b. 1931) built a private observatory in 1974, with a 0.25-m reflector in a dome he opens wholeheartedly to local children and citizens. He is also now an adviser to the Astronomical Society of Shikoku.JPL
24916 Stelzhamer 1997 EK11 Franz Stelzhamer, Austrian poet and novelist who wrote the words to the Austrian national anthem and whose "s'Hoamatgsang" is the anthem of the Upper Austria province †
24918 Tedkooser 1997 EO17 Ted Kooser, American poet, Poet Laureate of the United States in 2004 JPL
24919 Teruyoshi 1997 ER17 Teruyoshi Ibi (b. 1956), is a science teacher at a junior high school in Kitakyushu. He is also a well-known amateur astronomer and acted as a branch director of the Fukuoka Astronomical Society.JPL
24922 Bechtel 1997 EH33 Marian Joan Bechtel (born 1994), a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her engineering project. JPL
24923 Claralouisa 1997 EB37 Clara Louisa Fannjiang (born 1994), a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search for her engineering project and was also awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. JPL
24926 Jinpan 1997 GB8 Jin Pan (born 1994), a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his bioinformatics and genomics project. JPL
24927 Brianpalmer 1997 GP12 Brian Palmer, mentor of a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. JPL
24928 Susanbehel 1997 GK13 Susan Behel, mentor of a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. JPL
24930 Annajamison 1997 GL17 Anna Jamison, mentor of a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. JPL
24931 Noeth 1997 GO18 William Noeth, mentor of a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. JPL
24934 Natecovert 1997 GK36 Nathaniel Covert, mentor of a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. JPL
24935 Godfreyhardy 1997 HP2 Godfrey Harold Hardy, British mathematician JPL
24939 Chiminello 1997 JR Vincenzo Chiminello (1741–1815), nephew of Giuseppe Toaldo, was an Italian astronomer and translator.JPL
24940 Sankichiyama 1997 JY4 Sankichiyama mountain is located to the east of Kaminoyama, a hot-spring town in Yamagata prefecture. The mountain is loved by citizens as a hiking course.JPL
24944 Harish-Chandra 1997 LZ4 Harish-Chandra, Indian-American mathematician JPL
24946 Foscolo 1997 NQ Ugo Foscolo (1778–1827), leader of exponent of Neoclassic and Pre-Romanticism Italian literature.JPL
24947 Hausdorff 1997 NU1 Felix Hausdorff, German mathematician JPL
24948 Babote 1997 NU6 Babote tower, the former Babote Observatory, Montpellier, France, now the meeting place of the members of the Société Astronomique de Montpellier JPL
24949 Klačka 1997 PZ1 Slovak physicist Jozef Klačka (b. 1963) is an associate professor at Comenius University, Bratislava. His theoretical research centers on the orbital evolution of dust particles, taking into account various effects (e.g., particle shape, solar wind, Yarkovsky effect).JPL
24950 Nikhilas 1997 QF Nikhilas Jonathan Marsden (b. 1995) is the first grandson of Brian G. Marsden, a director of the Minor Planet Center. MPC
24956 Qiannan 1997 SN10 Qiannan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture (Qiannan), with a population of 4.2 million from 43 ethnic groups, is an autonomous prefecture of Guizhou Province, P.R. China. JPL
24959 Zielenbach 1997 TR Bill Zielenbach (b. 1943), a former rocket scientist. JPL
24962 Kenjitoba 1997 UX8 Kenji Toba (b. 1950), Japanese amateur astronomer, discoverer of comet C/1971 E1, and director of the BiStar Observatory (see 14492 Bistar) since its foundation JPL
24965 Akayu 1997 WC2 The Japanese town of Akayu is situated in the southern part of Nanyo city in the Yamagata Prefecture. JPL
24967 Frištenský 1998 AX8 Gustav Frištenský, Czech wrestler. JPL
24968 Chernyakhovsky 1998 BY12 Alexander Chernyakhovsky, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner JPL
24969 Lucafini 1998 CD2 Luca Fini (b. 1952) is an astronomer, software developer and system manager at the Arcetri Observatory in Florence, Italy. MPC
24974 Macúch 1998 HG3 Rudolf Macúch, 20th-century Slovak orientalist and humanist JPL
24976 Jurajtoth 1998 HE51 Juraj Toth (b. 1975), a researcher at the Comenius University in Bratislava. JPL
24977 Tongzhan 1998 HE87 Tong Zhan, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner JPL
24981 Shigekimurakami 1998 KB5 Shigeki Murakami (b. 1962), a Japanese amateur astronomer and co-discoverer of comet C/2002 E2 JPL
24984 Usui 1998 KQ42 Fumihiko Usui (b. 1974), a research associate at the University of Tokyo. JPL
24985 Benuri 1998 KW45 Benjamin Uri Hoffman, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner JPL
24986 Yalefan 1998 KS46 Yale Wang Fan, American 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner JPL
24988 Alainmilsztajn 1998 MM2 Alain Milsztajn (1955–2007) was a French particle physicist and astronomer JPL
24994 Prettyman 1998 MZ37 Thomas H. Prettyman (b. 1964), a senior scientist with the Planetary Science Institute. JPL
24997 Petergabriel 1998 OO3 Peter Gabriel, English rock musician, cofounder of the Genesis progressive rock group JPL
24998 Hermite 1998 OQ4 Charles Hermite, French mathematician JPL
24999 Hieronymus 1998 OY4 Hieronymus Bosch, Dutch painter †
25000 Astrometria 1998 OW5 Latin for Astrometry JPL

References

  1. ↑ Schmadel, Lutz D. (2003). Dictionary of Minor Planet Names. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. ISBN 978-3-540-00238-3. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
  2. ↑ Schmadel, Lutz D. (2006). Dictionary of Minor Planet Names – Addendum to Fifth Edition: 2003–2005. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. ISBN 978-3-540-34360-8. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
  3. ↑ "MPC/MPO/MPS Archive". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
Preceded by
23,001–24,000		 Meanings of minor planet names
List of minor planets: 24,001–25,000 		Succeeded by
25,001–26,000
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