Meanings of minor planet names: 18001–19000

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published), a key source is Lutz D. Schmadel's Dictionary of Minor Planet Names, among others.[1][2][3] Meanings that do not quote a reference (the "†" links) are tentative.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.

18001–18100

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
18004 Krystosek 1999 JD86 Rebecca Jennifer Krystosek, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18009 Patrickgeer 1999 JP100 Patrick L. Geer, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18012 Marsland 1999 JM114 Kyle Anthony Marsland, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner and MILSET Expo-Sciences International Award recipient †
18013 Shedletsky 1999 JS114 Anna-Katrina Shedletsky, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18015 Semenkovich 1999 JD121 Nicholas Paul Semenkovich, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18016 Grondahl 1999 JU122 Brian Jacob Grondahl, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18019 Dascoli 1999 JJ126 Jennifer Anne D'Ascoli, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist and 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18020 Amend 1999 JT126 Gregory Amend, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18021 Waldman 1999 JH127 Sarah Elyse Waldman, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18022 Pepper 1999 JN127 Brian Jeffrey Pepper, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18024 Dobson 1999 KK4 John Dobson, American telescope maker †
18026 Juliabaldwin 1999 KG13 Julia Ruby Baldwin, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18027 Gokcay 1999 KL14 Chelsea Bahar Gokcay, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18028 Ramchandani 1999 KO14 Joia Ramchandani, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18032 Geiss 1999 MG1 Johannes Geiss, Swiss space scientist JPL
18043 Laszkowska 1999 RQ54 Monika Laszkowska, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18055 Fernhildebrandt 1999 TJ13 Fern C. Hildebrandt (b. 1927) instilled and cultivated an interest in astronomy in codiscoverer Gary Hug at a very early age. Resident now in Topeka, Kansas, she has been an example of dedication and triumph through difficult times and has inspired this codiscoverer to search the night sky. JPL
18059 Cavalieri 1999 XL137 Bonaventura Cavalieri (1598-1647), a friar and a professor at the University of Bologna. JPL
18075 Donasharma 2000 DD5 Dona Sarah Sharma, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18077 Dianeingrao 2000 EM148 Diane L. Ingrao, Secretary of the Warren Astronomical Society (Detroit, Michigan) from 1969 to 1977. JPL
18079 Lion-Stoppato 2000 FJ63 Piero Francesco Lion-Stoppato, Italian space scientist JPL
18084 Adamwohl 2000 HP47 Adam Richard Wohl, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18086 Emilykraft 2000 JQ21 Emily Michele Kraft, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18087 Yamanaka 2000 JA22 Yvonne Joy Yamanaka, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18088 Roberteunice 2000 JS30 Robert Earl Eunice, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18090 Kevinkuo 2000 JA56 Kevin Chester Kuo, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18091 Iranmanesh 2000 JN58 Arya Mohammad Iranmanesh, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18092 Reinhold 2000 KR29 Kimberly Elise Reinhold, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18095 Frankblock 2000 LL5 Frank Emmanuel Block, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18099 Flamini 2000 LD27 Enrico Flamini, Italian astronomer JPL
18100 Lebreton 2000 LE28 Jean-Pierre Lebreton, French astronomer JPL

18101–18200

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
18101 Coustenis 2000 LF32 Athéna Coustenis, French astronomer JPL
18102 Angrilli 2000 LN34 Francesco Angrilli, Italian space scientist JPL
18104 Mahalingam 2000 NP3 Satish Mahalingam, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18106 Blume 2000 NX3 William H. Blume, American senior space mission designer JPL
18110 HASI 2000 NK13 The 44 members of the Huygens Atmospheric Structure Instrument (HASI) team JPL
18111 Pinet 2000 NB14 Patrick Pinet, French astronomer JPL
18112 Jeanlucjosset 2000 NX17 Jean-Luc Josset, Swiss astronomer, director of the Space Exploration Institute in Neuchâtel, Switzerland JPL
18113 Bibring 2000 NC19 Jean-Pierre Bibring, French astronomer and space scientist JPL
18114 Rosenbush 2000 NN19 Vera K. Rosenbush, Ukrainian astronomer JPL
18115 Rathbun 2000 NT19 Donald Rathbun, American neurologist JPL
18116 Prato 2000 NY22 Prato province, Tuscany, Italy, where the Museo di Scienze Planetarie (Museum of Planetary Sciences) is located JPL
18117 Jonhodge 2000 NY23 Jonathon Hodge, American teacher JPL
18119 Braude 2000 NZ24 Semen Ya. Braude, Russian radioastronomer JPL
18120 Lytvynenko 2000 NA25 Leonid Mikolajovich Lytvynenko (Leonid Nikolaevich Lytvynenko), Ukrainian radioastronomer JPL
18121 Konovalenko 2000 NF25 Alexandr A. Konovalenko, Ukrainian radioastronomer JPL
18122 Forestamartin 2000 NL27 Franco Foresta Martin, Italian science popularizer, scientific editor for the newspaper Corriere della Sera JPL
18123 Pavan 2000 NS27 Luciano Pavan, Italian musician, writer, painter and amateur astronomer JPL
18124 Leeperry 2000 NE28 Lee Taylor Perry, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18125 Brianwilson 2000 OF Californian songwriter and record producer Brian Wilson (b. 1942) contributed to 1960s pop culture, with songs like Fun Fun Fun, exemplifying the pastimes of modern teenage life, through the Beach Boys' pop group harmonies, giving out very good vibrations indeed. JPL
18127 Denversmith 2000 OX3 Denver L. Smith, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18128 Wysner 2000 OD5 Laura C. Wysner, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18132 Spector 2000 ON9 Phil Spector, American record producer and songwriter †
18142 Adamsidman 2000 OG47 Adam Daniel Sidman, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18148 Bellier 2000 OZ57 Guy and Caroline Bellier, French orthopedic surgeons, and their sons Thomas and Margaux JPL
18149 Colombatti 2000 OB58 Giacomo Colombatti, Italian planetologist JPL
18150 Lopez-Moreno 2000 OC60 José J. Lopez-Moreno, Spanish planetologist JPL
18151 Licchelli 2000 OT60 Domenico Licchelli, Italian astronomer and popularizer JPL
18152 Heidimanning 2000 OW60 Heidi L. K. Manning, American planetary scientist JPL
18155 Jasonschuler 2000 PF2 Jason Michael Schuler, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18156 Kamisaibara 2000 PU4 Kamisaibara, the village in Okayama prefecture. JPL
18157 Craigwright 2000 PH10 Craig John Wright, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18158 Nigelreuel 2000 PM10 Nigel Forest Reuel, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18159 Andrewcook 2000 PW10 Andrew Gordon Cook, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18160 Nihon Uchu Forum 2000 PY12 Nihon Uchu Forum, Japanese editor of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) annual NASDA Note. JPL
18161 Koshiishi 2000 PZ12 18161 Koshiishi Discovered 2000 Aug. 7 by BATTeRS at Bisei Spaceguard Center. Hajime Koshiishi (b. 1930) became interested in investigating minor planets as a natural resource. He organized a society for the study of NEAs and their resource utilization and made efforts toward the establishment of the Japan Spaceguard Association.JPL
18162 Denlea 2000 PX15 Jeremy Micah Denlea, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18163 Jennalewis 2000 PF16 Jenna Lyanne Lewis, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner and Intel Foundation Achievement Award recipient †
18167 Buttani 2000 PS27 18167 Buttani Discovered 2000 Aug. 6 at the Valmeca Observatory. Buttani Philippe (b. 1966), a friend of one of the discoverers, started the "CCD adventure" with him in July 1994.JPL
18169 Amaldi 2000 QF The nuclear physicist Edoardo Amaldi (1908–1989) was part of the team of Enrico Fermi and contributed to the completion of the first particle accelerator in Italy. JPL
18170 Ramjeawan 2000 QW2 Khaivchandra Ramjeawan, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18171 Romaneskue 2000 QB5 Roman Garrick Eskue, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18174 Khachatryan 2000 QW14 George Alexander Khachatryan, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18175 Jenniferchoy 2000 QB15 Jennifer Tze-Heng Choy, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18176 Julianhong 2000 QG22 Julian C. Hong, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18177 Harunaga 2000 QK27 Jill Shizuko Harunaga, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18180 Irenesun 2000 QB30 Irene Yuan Sun, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18182 Wiener 2000 QC35 Norbert Wiener (1894-1964) contributed to many areas of mathematics, including cybernetics, stochastic processes and quantum theory. He was the author of the book Cybernetics, or control and communication in the animal and machine (1948). JPL
18184 Dianepark 2000 QR37 Diane Hyemin Park, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18189 Medeobaldia 2000 QN82 Maria Elena De Obaldia, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18190 Michaelpizer 2000 QY89 Michael J. Pizer, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner and Intel Foundation Achievement Award recipient †
18191 Rayhe 2000 QL90 Ray Chengchuan He, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18192 Craigwallace 2000 QP90 Craig J. Wallace, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18193 Hollilydrury 2000 QT93 Hollilyne Drury, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18196 Rowberry 2000 QY132 Megan Rowberry, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †

18201–18300

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
18228 Hyperenor 3163 T-1 Hyperenor, one of the sons of Panthoos and a great hero on the Trojan side. JPL
18235 Lynden-Bell 1003 T-2 Donald Lynden-Bell, a professor at the University of Cambridge. JPL
18236 Bernardburke 1059 T-2 Bernard Burke (b. 1928), a professor of physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. JPL
18237 Kenfreeman 1182 T-2 Kenneth C. Freeman, a professor at the Australian National University. JPL
18238 Frankshu 1241 T-2 Frank Shu (b. 1943), a president of National Tsinghua University in Taiwan and former professor at the University of California in Berkeley. JPL
18239 Ekers 1251 T-2 Ronald Ekers, current president of the IAU and ex-director of the Australian Telescope National Facility and of the Very Large Array. JPL
18240 Mould 1317 T-2 Jeremy Mould, Australian astronomer JPL
18241 Genzel 1325 T-2 Reinhard Genzel, German-American astronomer JPL
18242 Peebles 2102 T-2 Princeton theoretical cosmologist Jim Peebles (b. 1935) plays a central role in the understanding of the evolution and structure of the universe. His studies of the evolution of matter in the earliest moments of the universe were critical in the establishment of the Big Bang theory as a widely accepted hypothesis. JPL
18243 Gunn 2272 T-2 James Edward Gunn, a professor at Princeton University. JPL
18244 Anneila 3008 T-2 Anneila Sargent, American astronomer JPL
18263 Anchialos 5167 T-2 The Greek heroes Anchialos and Menestheus were together on their chariot when they were killed by Hector. JPL
18268 Dardanos 2140 T-3 Dardanos, a son of Zeus and a nymph, mythical ancestor of the Trojans. JPL
18278 Drymas 4035 T-3 Drymas, a king of Phrygia and father of Priam's second wife Hekabe (in Latin, Hecuba). JPL
18281 Tros 4317 T-3 Tros, a grandson of Dardanos. His country was named Troas after him, and its principal city was Troy. JPL
18282 Ilos 4369 T-3 Ilos, the oldest son of Tros, and he built the citadel Ilion, also named Ilios. Ilos was the father of Laomedon and the grandfather of Priam. JPL
18284 Tsereteli 1970 PU Zurab Konstantinovich Tsereteli (b.1934), world-renowned Russian sculptor. JPL
18285 Vladplatonov 1972 GJ 18285 Vladplatonov Discovered 1972 Apr. 14 by L. I. Chernykh at the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory. Vladimir Petrovich Platonov (b. 1938), well-known journalist and documentary-film director, is the author of many books, articles and films about the creators of space-rocket technologies and the many challenges in that field.JPL
18286 Kneipp 1973 UN5 Sebastian Kneipp (1821-1897), a German priest, skilled in the art of healing, introduced manifold applications of cold and warm water and suggested that a healthy way of living conformed to nature. His papers were translated into many languages and were an essential influence on modern physical therapeutics and balneology. JPL
18287 Verkin 1975 TU3 18287 Verkin Discovered 1975 Oct. 3 by L. I. Chernykh at the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory. Boris Ieremievich Verkin (1919-1990), a Ukrainian Soviet physicist and creator of the scientific school of cryogenic physics and technology, was the founder and first director of the Institute for Low Temperature Physics and Engineering in Kharkiv.JPL
18288 Nozdrachev 1975 VX2 Aleksandr Danilovich Nozdrachev (b. 1931), a professor and head of physiology at St. Petersburg University. JPL
18292 Zoltowski 1977 FB Frank B. Zoltowski (b. 1957) discovered 60 numbered minor planets and made numerous critical observations of near-earth objects, notably a dramatic recovery of 1999 AN10, while he was working in South Australia during 1997-1999. He continued to make astrometric contributions on his return to the U.S. JPL
18293 Pilyugin 1978 SQ4 Nikolay Alekseyevich Pilyugin, 20th-century Russian designer of autonomous control systems and computers for space rocketry JPL
18294 Rudenko 1978 SF5 18294 Rudenko Discovered 1978 Sept. 27 by L. I. Chernykh at the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory. Anatolij Afanas'evich Rudenko (b. 1949) is a full member of the Tsiolkovsky Russian Academy of Cosmonautics and an authority on systems analysis and high technology. He was a member of the team that created aerospace systems and developed powerful liquid-propellant engines.JPL
18295 Borispetrov 1978 TT7 Boris Mikhajlovich Petrov, Russian journalist, director of the St. Petersburg regional center of the Russian News Agency ITAR-TASS JPL

18301–18400

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
18301 Konyukhov 1979 QZ9 Fyodor Fyodorovich Konyukhov (b. 1951) has performed 50 extensive travels, mainly alone. He conquered both poles and all the highest mountains of the world. The renowned Russian traveler has taken many of the world's most difficult land and sea routes and has sailed around the world three times. JPL
18321 Bobrov 1982 UQ10 Vsevolod Mikhailovich Bobrov, Soviet ice hockey and football champion JPL
18334 Drozdov 1987 RA3 Nikolaj Nikolaevich Drozdov (b. 1937), a Russian professor of biology and the author and chief producer of very popular TV program V mire zhivotnykh (In the World of Animals). JPL
18335 San Cassiano 1987 SC1 18335 San Cassiano Discovered 1987 Sept. 19 by E. Bowell at Lowell Observatory's Anderson Mesa Station. A small village in the hills near Verona, San Cassiano is renowned for its high-quality oil (Grignano) and wine (Amarone). Its isolated location affords views of both the Alps and the Adriatic Sea. The name was suggested by V. Zappalà and A. W. Harris.JPL
18349 Dafydd 1990 OV4 Dafydd ap Llywelyn, prince of Wales 1240-46
18359 Jakobstaude 1990 TL7 Jakob Staude (b. 1944) is staff astronomer at the Heidelberg Max Planck Institute for Astronomy and a well-known expert on star formation. Since 1981 Staude has also served as editor-in-chief of the German journal Sterne und Weltraum. JPL
18360 Sachs 1990 TF9 Hans Sachs (1494-1576), master of the shoemaker guild in Nuremberg from 1520, is the most important German poet of the sixteenth century. JPL
18365 Shimomoto 1990 WN5 Shigeo Shimomoto (b. 1963), a Japanese amateur astronomer and computer programmer. JPL
18368 Flandrau 1991 GZ1 University of Arizona's Flandrau Science Center and planetarium †
18376 Quirk 1991 SQ Steve Quirk, Australian amateur astronomer †
18379 Josévandam 1991 VJ6 18379 Josévandam Discovered 1991 Nov. 6 by E. W. Elst at the European Southern Observatory. José van Dam (Joseph Baron van Damme, b. 1940), a Belgian bass-baritone, entered the Brussels Royal Conservatory at the age of 17. An Oratorio and Lieder singer, he is particularly well known from the movie The Music Teacher (1988). In 1998 he was ennobled by King Albert II.JPL
18381 Massenet 1991 YU 18381 Massenet Discovered 1991 Dec. 30 by E. W. Elst at Haute Provence. Jules Massenet (1842-1912) was a prolific French composer of operas. His greatest successes were Manon (1884), Werther (1892) and Thaïs (1894). The Méditation, a violin solo with orchestra from Thaïs, became world famous. In 1878 he was elected a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts.JPL
18395 Schmiedmayer 1992 SH2 Jörg Schmiedmayer, an Austrian physicist and a leading expert in the field of quantum optics. JPL
18396 Nellysachs 1992 SN2 Nelly Sachs, German poet, dramatist, and Nobel Prize winner. JPL
18398 Bregenz 1992 SQ23 Bregenz, capital of the Austrian province of Vorarlberg †

18401–18500

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
18403 Atsuhirotaisei 1993 AG Atsuhiro Ikuta (1999–2011) and Taisei Ikuta (2003–2011) were two brothers who loved the stars. They died in an automobile accident on the night of 2011 December 10, on their return home from viewing a total lunar eclipse.JPL
18404 Kenichi 1993 FQ2 Kenichi Miyoshi, an amateur astronomer who has contributed to astronomical awareness in Ehime Prefecture over many years. JPL
18412 Kruszelnicki 1993 LX Karl Kruszelnicki (born 1948), an Australian science communicator. JPL
18413 Adamspencer 1993 LD1 Adam Spencer (born 1969) is an Australian mathematics communicator, television and radio presenter. JPL
18418 Ujibe 1993 TV1 Tadashi Ujibe, an amateur astronomer who constructed the three-meter dome of his own private observatory. JPL
18426 Maffei 1993 YN2 Paolo Maffei, Italian astronomer †
18430 Balzac 1994 AK16 Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850), the creator of the French realistic novel. JPL
18431 Stazzema 1994 BM 18431 Stazzema Discovered 1994 Jan. 16 by M. Tombelli and A. Boattini at Cima Ekar. Stazzema, a pleasant village located in the Alpi Apuane mountains of Tuscany, Italy. Since 2000, it has been the site of the Italian Park of Peace. Name proposed by Mario Di Martino.JPL
18434 Mikesandras 1994 EW7 Mike Sandras, American director of the Kenner Planetarium, Louisiana. JPL
18449 Rikwouters 1994 PT19 Rik Wouters, 19th/20th-century Belgian fauve painter and sculptor JPL
18453 Nishiyamayukio 1994 TT Yukio Nishiyama (b. 1950) is the president of a shipbuilding design company who spends his evenings as an amateur astronomer. JPL
18456 Mišík 1995 ES Vladimír Mišík (b. 1947), a Czech rock and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. JPL
18458 Caesar 1995 EY8 Emperor Gaius Julius Caesar (100-44 B.C.) promulgated in 46 B.C. on the advice of the Alexandrine astronomer Sosigenes what is now called the Julian calendar. JPL
18460 Pecková 1995 PG Dagmar Pecková, Czech mezzo-soprano †
18461 Seiichikanno 1995 QQ 18461 Seiichikanno Discovered 1995 Aug. 17 by T. Okuni at Nanyo. Seiichi Kanno (b. 1954) is an education consultant and an amateur astronomer, who has observed the planets since 1970. He built an observatory in Kaminoyama city, Yamagata, in 1989, and now observes the planets with a video camera.JPL
18462 Riccò 1995 QS2 Annibale Riccò, Italian astronomer †
18467 Nagatatsu 1995 SX52 Tatsuo Nagahama (b. 1952), an amateur astronomer. JPL
18469 Hakodate 1995 UC9 18469 Hakodate Discovered 1995 Oct. 20 by N. Sato and T. Urata at Chichibu. Hakodate, located at the southern-most part of Hokkaido, is a prosperous city of fishing and tourism. The night view from Mount Hakodate is one of the best tourist attractions in Japan.JPL
18472 Hatada 1995 VA1 Naoki Hatada (b. 1967), an editor of the Inagawa Observatory web site since 2003. JPL
18473 Kikuchijun 1995 VK1 18473 Kikuchijun Discovered 1995 Nov. 15 by K. Endate and K. Watanabe at Kitami. Jun Kikuchi (b. 1967) purchased his first telescope during the height of Halley's Comet fever in 1986. Though cloudy skies thwarted his attempts at comet photography, his interest in solar eclipse photography led him to France in 1999, and to China in 2008 and 2009.JPL
18493 Demoleon 1996 HV9 18493 Demoleon Discovered 1996 Apr. 17 by E. W. Elst at the European Southern Observatory. Demoleon, a Trojan warrior and son of Antenor, was struck in the head by Achilles' spear.JPL
18497 Nevězice 1996 LK1 Nevězice, village and place of a Celtic oppidum in central Bohemia, the Czech Republic † ‡
18498 Cesaro 1996 MN Ernesto Cesaro (1859-1906), a prolific mathematician and professor at the universities of Palermo and Naples. JPL
18499 Showalter 1996 MR 18499 Showalter Discovered 1996 June 22 by NEAT at Haleakala. Mark R. Showalter (b. 1957), planetary scientist at the SETI Institute, is (co-)discover of the Jovian gossamer ring, Saturnian moon Pan, Uranian moons Mab and Cupid, two faint Uranian rings, Neptunian moon S/2004 N 1, and Plutonian moons Kerberos and Styx. He is the leader of the Planetary Data Systems Rings Node.JPL

18501–18600

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
18505 Caravelli 1996 PG5 Vito Caravelli (1724-1800), a professor of mathematics at the Naval Institute of Naples. JPL
18509 Bellini 1996 RB4 Vincenzo Bellini (1801–1835), an Italian composer best known for his "Norma" and "I puritani". JPL
18510 Chasles 1996 SN Michel Chasles (1793-1880), a professor at the École Polytechnique and later at the Sorbonne. JPL
18520 Wolfratshausen 1996 VK4 18520 Wolfratshausen Discovered 1996 Nov. 6 by N. Sato at Chichibu. Wolfratshausen, a city in southern Bavaria, has a long history extending back to the original name found in court papers by Holy Roman Emperor Heinrich II in 1003. Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926) stayed in the city with Lou Andreas-Salome (1861-1937) in 1897.JPL
18531 Strakonice 1996 XM2 Strakonice, a town in southern Bohemia, the Czech Republic † ‡ +
18542 Broglio 1996 YP3 Luigi Broglio, Italian aeronautical engineer, conceptor and director of the San Marco programme †
18548 Christoffel 1997 AN12 Elwin Bruno Christoffel (1829–1900), a professor at various German universities. JPL
18550 Maoyisheng 1997 AN14 Yisheng Mao (1896–1989) was a world-renowned scientist and one of the founders of modern bridge engineering of China. JPL
18553 Kinkakuji 1997 AZ21 Kinkakuji is the popular name of a gilded pavilion in the Rokuon-ji temple complex (a World Cultural Heritage site) in Kyoto, Japan. JPL
18555 Courant 1997 CN4 Richard Courant (1888-1972) studied and later taught at Göttingen. In 1934 he became a professor at New York University, where he founded and led one of the most prestigious institutes of applied mathematics, later named in his honor. JPL
18556 Battiato 1997 CC7 Franco Battiato, Italian (Sicilian) polyhedric artist and amateur astronomer †
18560 Coxeter 1997 EO7 Harold Scott MacDonald Coxeter (b. 1907), an English-Canadian mathematician and former professor at the University of Toronto. JPL
18561 Fengningding 1997 EY34 Fengning Ding (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his mathematics project. JPL
18563 Danigoldman 1997 FC3 Danielle Goldman (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for her behavioral and social-sciences project. JPL
18564 Caseyo 1997 GO6 Casey O'Connell mentored a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. JPL
18565 Selg 1997 GP35 Timothy Selg, mentor a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. JPL
18567 Segenthau 1997 SS4 Segenthau, Banat village and childhood home of the discoverer †
18568 Thuillot 1997 TL2 William Thuillot (b. 1951) works at the Institut de Mécanique Céleste on the theory of the motions of Jupiter's Galilean satellites, including analysis of observations of eclipses by the planet and mutual phenomena. JPL
18572 Rocher 1997 WQ22 Patrick Rocher (b. 1951) works at the Institut de Mécanique Céleste in Paris. His main task has been to build an integration package to compute orbital parameters for minor planets and comets. JPL
18574 Jeansimon 1997 WO23 Jean-Louis Simon (b. 1940) works at the Paris Institut de Mécanique Céleste on analytical planetary theory. He produced the first values of the secular variation of the orbital semimajor axes of the planets. JPL
18579 Duongtuyenvu 1997 XY6 Duong Tuyen Vu (born 1933) works at the Paris Institut de Mécanique Céleste on ephemerides of natural satellites. JPL
18581 Batllo 1997 XV8 Valerie Batllo (b. 1967) works on cometary orbits at the Institut de Mécanique Céleste in Paris. She studies in particular how the short-period comets could be produced by encounters with the giant planets. JPL
18593 Wangzhongcheng 1998 AG11 Wang Zhongcheng (born 1925), neurosurgeon-academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. JPL
18596 Superbus 1998 BA4 Tarquinius Superbus, seventh and last king of Rome, reigned from 534 to 509 B.C. JPL

18601–18700

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
18601 Zafar 1998 BL11 Abu-Bakr Zafar, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18602 Lagillespie 1998 BX12 Lacy Ann Gillespie, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18605 Jacqueslaskar 1998 BL26 Jacques Laskar (b. 1955) is principally concerned with the chaotic behavior of the principal planets. A staff member of the Institut de Mécanique Céleste in Paris, he was the first to show the chaotic motion of the inner solar system and the stabilization of the obliquity of the ecliptic by the moon. JPL
18610 Arthurdent 1998 CC2 Arthur Philip Dent, character in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy†
18611 Baudelaire 1998 CB3 18611 Baudelaire Discovered 1998 Feb. 6 by E. W. Elst at the European Southern Observatory. French poet Charles Baudelaire (1821-1867) was one of the major innovators of French literature. His Les Fleurs du Mal (1857) is considered to rank with the finest of French poetry. Baudelaire is particularly known for his excellent translations of Poe's Tales, a writer whose style much resembled his own.JPL
18617 Puntel 1998 DY9 Nathalie Puntel (born 1968) is a young, pretty and cheerful French woman who prefers deep-sky pictures to searches for minor planets. JPL
18623 Pises 1998 DR13 Observatoire des Pises, which was inaugurated in 1991, is located in the South of France. It is the Montpellier astronomical society observatory. JPL
18624 Prévert 1998 DV13 Jacques Prévert, French poet and screenwriter. JPL
18626 Michaelcarr 1998 DO23 Michael Carr (b. 1947) is an instrument maker who worked at Caltech and then Princeton University. JPL
18634 Champigneulles 1998 EQ1 Champigneulles, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France. JPL
18635 Frouard 1998 EX1 Frouard, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France. JPL
18636 Villedepompey 1998 EF2 Pompey, Lorraine, France. JPL
18637 Liverdun 1998 EJ2 Liverdun, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France. JPL
18638 Nouet 1998 EP3 Nicolas Nouet, an astronomer at the Observatoire de Paris, traveled to St. Domingue to map the island. Later he mapped the Rhine region and traveled with Napoleon Bonaparte to Egypt, where he created a map of that country. JPL
18639 Aoyunzhiyuanzhe 1998 ER8 18639 Aoyunzhiyuanzhe Discovered 1998 Mar. 5 by the Beijing Schmidt CCD Asteroid Program at Xinglong. Aoyunzhiyuanzhe, meaning "Olympic Games Volunteer", honors the 1.7 million volunteers whose work, devotion, smiles and service during the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games touched the whole world, setting a milestone in voluntary service and opening a fresh chapter in volunteerism in China.JPL
18643 van Rysselberghe 1998 EK12 Théo van Rysselberghe, 19th/20th-century Belgian pointillistic and impressionistic painter JPL
18647 Václavhübner 1998 FD2 Václav Hübner, Czech amateur astronomer †
18649 Fabrega 1998 FU10 Joaquin Fabrega, amateur astronomer from Panama. JPL
18653 Christagünt 1998 FW15 Christa and Günter Rothermel, parents of Jens Rothermel, one of the discoverers †
18656 Mergler 1998 FW29 Natalie Rose Mergler, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18658 Rajdev 1998 FX31 Priya Ashoke Rajdev, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18659 Megangross 1998 FD33 Megan Chaya Gross, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18661 Zoccoli 1998 FT34 Christina Marie Mariolana Zoccoli, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18662 Erinwhite 1998 FV42 Erin Margaret White, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18663 Lynnta 1998 FW42 Lynn Marie Torrech-Antonetty, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18664 Rafaelta 1998 FA43 Rafael Andres Torrech-Antonetty, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18665 Sheenahayes 1998 FK49 Sheena Marie Hayes, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18668 Gottesman 1998 FU62 David Alexander Gottesman, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18669 Lalitpatel 1998 FP63 Lalit Ramesh Patel, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner and Intel Foundation Achievement Award recipient †
18670 Shantanugaur 1998 FM64 Shantanu Kadir Gaur, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18671 Zacharyrice 1998 FX64 Zachary Philip Rice, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18672 Ashleyamini 1998 FY65 Ashley Ali Amini, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18675 Amiamini 1998 FJ70 Ami Rebecca Amini, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18676 Zdeňkaplavcová 1998 FE73 Zdeňka Plavcová, Czech radio-astronomer †
18679 Heatherenae 1998 FW102 Heather Renae Messick, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18680 Weirather 1998 FS103 Sara Jo Weirather, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18681 Caseylipp 1998 FW103 Casey Albert Lipp, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18689 Rodrick 1998 FR124 Richard Jean Rodrick, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18697 Kathanson 1998 HB39 Kathleen Suzanne Hanson, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18698 Racharles 1998 HX39 Rachael Ann Charles, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18699 Quigley 1998 HL45 Carolyn Ann Quigley, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †

18701–18800

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
18702 Sadowski 1998 HG68 John Paul Sadowski, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18704 Brychristian 1998 HF87 Bryan William Christian, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18707 Annchi 1998 HO96 Ann Chi, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist and 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18708 Danielappel 1998 HT97 Daniel Clayton Appel, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18709 Laurawong 1998 HE99 Laura Anne Wong, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18720 Jerryguo 1998 HP145 Jerry Ji Guo, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18725 Atacama 1998 JL3 The Atacama desert, which covers regions II, III and IV of Chile, is one of the driest deserts on Earth. JPL
18727 Peacock 1998 KW3 Anthony J. Peacock, British-Dutch(?) project scientist for the European Space Agency Exosat and XMM-Newton missions JPL
18728 Grammier 1998 KZ3 Richard ("Rick") S. Grammier (1955–2011) was director of solar system exploration at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. JPL
18729 Potentino 1998 KJ4 Potentino castle, near Seggiano, Tuscany, Italy. JPL
18730 Wingip 1998 KV7 Wing Ip (born 1947) is Vice Chancellor of the University system of Taiwan. JPL
18731 Vil'bakirov 1998 KW7 18731 Vil'bakirov Discovered 1998 May 23 by the Lowell Observatory Near-Earth Object Search at the Anderson Mesa Station. Vil' S. Bakirov (b. 1946) is a Ukrainian sociologist, president of the Sociological Association and corresponding member of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Since 1998 he has served as rector of Kharkiv V. N. Karazin National University, where he has promoted the development of astronomy and other sciences.JPL
18734 Darboux 1998 MY1 Jean-Gaston Darboux (1842–1917), a French mathematician and professor at the Sorbonne. JPL
18735 Chubko 1998 MH46 Larysa Sergiivna Chubko, Ukrainian astronomer JPL
18737 Aliciaworley 1998 QP79 Alicia Lorraine Worley, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18739 Larryhu 1998 SH79 Larry Zhixing Hu, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18745 San Pedro 1999 BJ14 San Pedro de Atacama, a town in Chile's region II, was inhabited by the Likan Antay population for thousands of years. JPL
18747 Lexcen 1999 FN21 Ben Lexcen, Australian marine architect †
18749 Ayyubguliev 1999 GA8 Ayyub Salakh-ogly Guliev, Azeri astronomer, director of the Shamakhi Astrophysical Observatory JPL
18750 Leonidakimov 1999 GA9 Leonid Afanas'evich Akimov, Ukrainian planetary scientist JPL
18751 Yualexandrov 1999 GO9 Yurij Vladimirovich Alexandrov, Ukrainian planetary scientist JPL
18755 Meduna 1999 GS21 Matthew Paul Meduna, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18766 Broderick 1999 JA22 Tamara Ann Broderick, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18768 Sarahbates 1999 JE22 Sarah Woodring Bates, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18770 Yingqiuqilei 1999 JN25 Yingqiuqi Lei, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18771 Sisiliang 1999 JA26 Sisi Liang, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18773 Bredehoft 1999 JY36 Belle Dean Bredehoft, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18774 Lavanture 1999 JT38 Douglas George Lavanture, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18775 Donaldeng 1999 JD39 Donald Eng, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18776 Coulter 1999 JP39 Michael Edward Coulter, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18777 Hobson 1999 JA41 Christina Nicole Hobson, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18779 Hattyhong 1999 JN44 Hatty Hong, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18780 Kuncham 1999 JY44 Vivek Kuncham, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18781 Indaram 1999 JH45 Maanasa Indaram, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18782 Joanrho 1999 JJ46 Joan Young Rho, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18783 Sychamberlin 1999 JL47 Sydney JoAnne Chamberlin, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18785 Betsywelsh 1999 JV48 Elizabeth Jean Welsh, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18786 Tyjorgenson 1999 JS53 Tyler Lee Jorgenson, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18787 Kathermann 1999 JV53 Katherine Laura Hermann, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18788 Carriemiller 1999 JX53 Carrie Anna Miller, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18789 Metzger 1999 JV56 Vincent Tyler Metzger, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18790 Ericaburden 1999 JG57 Erica Mariel Burden, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18794 Kianafrank 1999 JG62 Kiana Laieikawai Frank, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18796 Acosta 1999 JH64 Iyen Abdon Acosta, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18800 Terresadodge 1999 JL76 Terresa Louise Dodge, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †

18801–18900

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
18801 Noelleoas 1999 JO76 Noelle Joan Oas, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18803 Hillaryoas 1999 JH77 Hillary Joan Oas, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18805 Kellyday 1999 JX77 Kelly Jean Day, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18806 Zachpenn 1999 JX79 Zach Penn, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18809 Meileawertz 1999 JP86 Meilea Elise Wertz, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18812 Aliadler 1999 KT13 Alexandra Raisa Adler, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18814 Ivanovsky 1999 KJ17 Oleg Genrikhovich Ivanovsky, Russian Deputy Chief Designer for the Soviet Luna and Lunokhod missions, a designer for the Vostok spacecraft, director of the Museum of the Lavochkin Space Association in Moscow JPL
18818 Yasuhiko 1999 MB2 Yasuhiko Takahashi (b. 1934), the younger brother-in-law of the discoverer. JPL
18821 Markhavel 1999 NW9 Mark Junichi Havel, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18823 Zachozer 1999 NS20 Zachary Adam Ozer, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18824 Graves 1999 NF23 Daniel David Graves, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18825 Alicechai 1999 NO23 Alice Wan Chai, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18826 Leifer 1999 NG24 Andrew Michael Leifer, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18830 Pothier 1999 NZ35 David Guillaume Pothier, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18836 Raymundto 1999 NM62 Raymund Chun-Hung To, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18838 Shannon 1999 OQ Claude Elwood Shannon (1916-2001), an American scientist. JPL
18839 Whiteley 1999 PG Abstract artist Brett Whiteley (1939-1992) was Australia's leading painter of his generation and winner of all the major Australian art prizes many times over. JPL
18840 Yoshioba 1999 PT4 Yoshio Oba (b. 1934) is a retired professor of earth sciences at Yamagata University and an amateur astronomer who observes occultations. JPL
18841 Hruška 1999 RL3 Luboš Hruška, Czech creator of the Monument to the Victims of Evil in Plzeň †
18843 Ningzhou 1999 RK22 Ning Zhou, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search finalist and 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18845 Cichocki 1999 RY27 Bruno Cichocki, civil engineer and amateur astronomer JPL
18851 Winmesser 1999 RP84 Winston Harmon Messer, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18855 Sarahgutman 1999 RQ112 Sarah Elizabeth Gutman, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18857 Lalchandani 1999 RE117 Rupa Lalchandani, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18858 Tecleveland 1999 RO117 Thomas Edgar Cleveland, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18861 Eugenishmidt 1999 RW166 Eugenia Shmidt, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18862 Warot 1999 RE183 Gregory Andrew Warot, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18871 Grauer 1999 VQ12 Albert D. Grauer (b. 1942), an American astronomer. JPL
18872 Tammann 1999 VR20 Gustav Tammann, Swiss cosmologist †
18873 Larryrobinson 1999 VJ22 Larry Robinson, American astronomer †
18874 Raoulbehrend 1999 VZ22 Raoul Behrend, Swiss astronomer †
18876 Sooner 1999 XM A sooner is a person settling on land in the early American west before the land was officially open to settlement. The name particularly honors the U.S. state of Oklahoma and the University of Oklahoma, alma mater of the discoverer. JPL
18877 Stevendodds 1999 XP7 Steven L. Dodds (b. 1961) has been furnishing telescope optics for the astronomical community since 1986. He constructed two parabolic off-axis segments (adaptive optic components) used in the Gemini North 8.1-meter telescope located on Mauna Kea. JPL
18880 Toddblumberg 1999 XM166 Todd James Blumberg, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18883 Domegge 1999 YT8 A small town nestled in the Northeastern Italian Alps, surrounded by the rose-colored Dolomites, Domegge di Cadore's very dark and clear skies are an inspiration to any astronomer. JPL
18887 Yiliuchen 2000 AP181 Yiliu Chen, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18891 Kamler 2000 EF40 Jonathan Jacques Kamler, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †

18901–19000

Number–Name Prov. Designation Source of Name
18903 Matsuura 2000 ND29 Takeshirou Matsuura (1818-1888), a Japanese geographer and explorer. JPL
18905 Weigan 2000 OF10 Wei Gan, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18907 Kevinclaytor 2000 OW20 Kevin E. Claytor, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18910 Nolanreis 2000 OR22 Nolan Herman Reis, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18912 Kayfurman 2000 OM32 Kay Dee Furman, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18918 Nishashah 2000 OB50 Nisha Vikram Shah, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18923 Jennifersass 2000 PC23 Jennifer Rose Sass, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18924 Vinjamoori 2000 PV24 Anant Vinjamoori, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18928 Pontremoli 2000 QH9 Pontremoli is an Italian town. JPL
18930 Athreya 2000 QW27 Khannan Kameshvaran Athreya, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18932 Robinhood 2000 QH35 Robin Hood, the legendary thirteenth-century English archer and outlaw of Sherwood Forest who, with his band of Merry Men, robbed rich unscrupulous officials to aid and protect the poor in what might be described as a medieval form of socialism JPL
18935 Alfandmedina 2000 QE37 Alfredo Andres Medina, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18938 Zarabeth 2000 QU44 Zarabeth Lehr Golden, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18939 Sariancel 2000 QZ48 Sari Ancel, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18943 Elaisponton 2000 QA55 Elais M. Ponton, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18944 Sawilliams 2000 QG61 Stephanie Alexandra Williams, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18946 Massar 2000 QM75 Sonny Raye Massar, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18947 Cindyfulton 2000 QV76 Cindy Marie Fulton, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18948 Hinkle 2000 QT79 Athena Leah Hinkle, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18949 Tumaneng 2000 QX85 Karen Andres Tumaneng, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18950 Marakessler 2000 QX95 Marissa Rachel Kessler, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18953 Laurensmith 2000 QR114 Lauren Marie Smith, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18954 Sarahbounds 2000 QT119 Sarah Brittany Bounds, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18956 Jessicarnold 2000 QK126 Jessica Lynn Arnold, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18957 Mijacobsen 2000 QE128 Michael Thomas Jacobsen, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18961 Hampfreeman 2000 QR140 Thomas Hampton Freeman, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18964 Fairhurst 2000 QJ142 Maggie Sara Fairhurst, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18965 Lazenby 2000 QR142 Tanya Marie Lazenby, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18969 Valfriedmann 2000 QY152 Valerie Star Friedmann, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18970 Jenniharper 2000 QU168 Jennifer Dawn Harper, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18973 Crouch 2000 QJ193 Kegan Kade Crouch, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18974 Brungardt 2000 QX195 Adam Robert Brungardt, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18976 Kunilraval 2000 QH206 Kunil Kaushik Raval, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18979 Henryfong 2000 RC2 Henry Fong, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18980 Johannatang 2000 RY2 Johanna Tang, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18983 Allentran 2000 RG6 Allen Hing Tran, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18984 Olathe 2000 RA8 Olathe, Kansas, location of the Sunflower Observatory †
18987 Irani 2000 RU23 Natasha Rustom Irani, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18991 Tonivanov 2000 RD35 Tonislav Ivanov Ivanov, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18992 Katharvard 2000 RK40 Katherine Harvard, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18994 Nhannguyen 2000 RO50 Nhan Duy Nguyen, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †
18996 Torasan 2000 RR53 18996 Torasan Discovered 2000 Sept. 4 by K. Watanabe at Sapporo. Japanese actor Kiyoshi "Tora-san" Atsumi (1928-1996) is known for his roles in the film It's tough being a man and in the "Tora-san" series, of which there were 48 installments during 1969-1995. The Tora-san series became a huge success in Japan and received a National Honor Award in 1996.JPL
18997 Mizrahi 2000 RG54 Jonathan Albert Mizrahi, 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) winner †

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.
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17,001–18,000		 Meanings of minor planet names
List of minor planets: 18,001–19,000 		Succeeded by
19,001–20,000
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