Meanings of minor-planet names: 20001–21000

This is a partial list of meanings of minor-planet names. Also see list of named minor planets (alphabetical) for a condensed version without naming citations.

As minor planet discoveries are confirmed, they are given a permanent number by the IAU's Minor Planet Center (MPC), and the discoverers can then submit names for them, following the IAU's naming conventions. The list below concerns those minor planets in the specified number-range that have received names, and explains the meanings of those names.

Official naming citations of newly named small Solar System bodies are approved and published in a bulletin by IAU's Working Group for Small Bodies Nomenclature (WGSBN). Before May 2021, citations were published in MPC's Minor Planet Circulars for many decades. Recent citations can also be found on the JPL Small-Body Database (SBDB). Until his death in 2016, German astronomer Lutz D. Schmadel compiled these citations into the Dictionary of Minor Planet Names (DMP) and regularly updated the collection.

Based on Paul Herget's The Names of the Minor Planets, Schmadel also researched the unclear origin of numerous asteroids, most of which had been named prior to World War II. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain: SBDB New namings may only be added to this list below after official publication as the preannouncement of names is condemned. The WGSBN publishes a comprehensive guideline for the naming rules of non-cometary small Solar System bodies.

20001–20100

Named minor planet	Provisional	This minor planet was named for...	Ref · Catalog
20001 Marinakoren	1991 CM	Marina Koren (born 1990), American science and astronomy writer for The Atlantic	IAU · 20001
20002 Tillysmith	1991 EM	Tilly Smith, British girl who, by recognising the signs of a tsunami, saved many lives on the island of Phuket, December 26, 2004	JPL · 20002
20003 Andorfer	1991 EX2	Gregory P. Andorfer (1951-2020), former executive director of the Maryland Science Center.	JPL · 20003
20004 Audrey-Lucienne	1991 GS6	Audrey-Lucienne Van Landeghem, last visitor at the "Space is For You" Exhibition at the Royal Observatory of Belgium in 2001	JPL · 20004
20005 Zagarella	1991 GL7	Roberto Zagarella (born 1953), Italian astronomer and founding observer of the PRISMA meteor network	IAU · 20005
20006 Albertus Magnus	1991 GH11	Albertus Magnus, German theologian, philosopher and naturalist.	JPL · 20006
20007 Marybrown	1991 LR	Mary J. Brown, American amateur astronomer who assisted in organizing the photographic glass plate archive of the 1.2-m Schmidt Oschin Telescope at Palomar Observatory	JPL · 20007
20008 Adacarrera	1991 NG3	Ada Amelia Carrera Rodriguez (1936-2020), Mexican motorcyclist, astronomer, and advocate for astronomy education	IAU · 20008
20009 Joerao	1991 OY	Joseph Rao, chief meteorologist and science editor at News 12 Westchester, guest lecturer at the Hayden Planetarium	IAU · 20009
20010 Tomfrench	1991 PN2	Thomas W. French (b. 1950), a biologist and former assistant director of MassWildlife’s Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program, led the successful reintroduction of peregrine falcons and bald eagles in Massachusetts after their native populations were wiped out due to extensive use of the insecticide DDT from the 1940s to 1972.	JPL · 20010
20011 Baryshnikov	1991 PD13	Mikhail Baryshnikov (b. 1948), a Russian-born American ballet dancer, choreographer, and actor.	IAU · 20011
20012 Ranke	1991 RV4	Leopold von Ranke, a professor of history in Berlin from 1825 to 1871.	JPL · 20012
20013 Nureyev	1991 RT26	Rudolf Nureyev (1938–1993), a Russian-born ballet dancer, director, and choreographer.	IAU · 20013
20014 Annalisa	1991 RM29	Annalisa Scarrone (b. 1985), an Italian singer and songwriter.	IAU · 20014
20015 Liguori	1991 SR	Domenico Liguori (b. 1970), an Italian physicist and teacher.	IAU · 20015
20016 Rietschel	1991 TU13	Ernst Friedrich August Rietschel, German sculptor.	JPL · 20016
20017 Alixcatherine	1991 TF14	Alix Catherine de Saint-Aignan (born 2002) is the eldest daughter of the discoverer	JPL · 20017
20018 Paulgray	1991 UJ2	Paul Gray (born 1972), Canadian amateur astronomer who has served as President of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada's centers in Halifax and New Brunswich	IAU · 20018
20019 Yukiotanaka	1991 VN	Yukio Tanaka, Japanese baseball infielder for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters	JPL · 20019
20020 Mipach	1991 VT	Mike Powell (born 1959), Paul Owen (born 1960), and Chris Curwin (born 1959); hosts of The Sunday Night Astronomy Show, a live web show about astronomy	IAU · 20020
20021 Kevinkell	1991 VM6	Kevin Kell (born 1963), Canadian amateur astronomer, served with the RASC's Kingston Center as President, Secretary, Treasurer, Equipment Loan Coordinator, and editor of the club's newsletter	IAU · 20021
20022 Dontown	1991 VO7	Donald Town (born 1953), Canadian engineer, photographer, and amateur astronomer; President of the RASC's Belleville Center	IAU · 20022
20023 Jackmegas	1992 AR	Jack Megas (born 1946), planetarium educator at the Springfield Science Museum in Springfield, Massachusetts	IAU · 20023
20024 Mayrémartínez	1992 BT2	Mayré Adriana Martínez Blanco, Venezuelan professional singer, winner of the 2006 "Latin American Idol" contest	JPL · 20024
20025 Petronaviera	1992 DU7	Petrona Viera (1895-1960), deaf Uruguayan painter and the first female professional painter in her country	IAU · 20025
20026 Bettyrobinson	1992 EP11	Betty Robinson (b. 1953) has been an RASC member since 1981. In Toronto Centre, she was Secretary from 1984–1987 and worked on their newsletter for four years. In Mississauga Centre, she edited the newsletter and served as Councillor. She served as Director of the RASC and was copy editor of the Observer's Handbook.	IAU · 20026
20027 Michaelwatson	1992 EY14	Michael S. F. Watson (b. 1952) is a lawyer and a member of the RASC since 1970. He is interested in eclipses and photography.	IAU · 20027
20028 Stansammy	1992 EZ21	Stan Sammy (b. 1946), a Trinidad-born Canadian amateur astronomer.	IAU · 20028
20029 Dorner	1992 EB24	Rudolph Dorner (1948–2022), a German-Canadian amateur astronomer, an electrician, machinist, investor and telescope collector.	IAU · 20029
20030 Bawtenheimer	1992 EN30	Daniel C. Bawtenheimer (1900–1981), a Canadian amateur astronomer.	IAU · 20030
20031 Lakehead	1992 OO	In the early 20th century, this name described Fort William and Port Arthur in northwestern Ontario, because the twin cities were located at the head of Lake Superior. Significant because grain from the Canadian prairies was brought by rail to ships there, the cities merged in 1970 under the name Thunder Bay. It is still often referred to as the Lakehead.	IAU · 20031
20032 McNish	1992 PU	Larry McNish (b. 1950), a computer science engineer and Canadian amateur astronomer.	IAU · 20032
20033 Michaelnoble	1992 PR1	Michael P. Noble (1954–2022), a Canadian amateur astronomer.	IAU · 20033
20034 Greenhalgh	1992 PK2	Paul Greenhalgh (1957–2017), a Canadian amateur astronomer.	IAU · 20034
20035 Lauriroche	1992 SA4	Lauri Roche (b. 1949), a retired math teacher who joined RASC Victoria Centre in 1995.	IAU · 20035
20036 Marcboucher	1992 UW1	Marc Boucher (b. 1964), a Canadian entrepreneur, writer, editor and publisher.	IAU · 20036
20037 Duke	1992 UW4	Michael B. Duke, American selenologist areologist and meteoriticist, at one point curator of the lunar samples returned from the Moon, later chief of the Lunar and Planetary Sciences Division of the Johnson Spacecraft Center	JPL · 20037
20038 Arasaki	1992 UN5	Yoshikuni Arasaki (born 1953) has been chief of the Okinawa Prefecture Ishigaki Youth House since 2017. He is a well-known amateur astronomer and popularizer of astronomy in Ishigaki Island. He enjoys observing and photographing comets, nebulae and star clusters through his telescope.	JPL · 20038
20039 Danfalk	1992 WJ	Daniel (Dan) Falk (b. 1966), a Canadian author and former co-host of the BookLab podcast.	IAU · 20039
20040 Tatsuyamatsuyama	1992 WT3	Tatsuya Matsuyama (born 1983) was born in Kochi city, Japan. He teaches at University of Kochi Primary School and works as an instructor at Geisei Observatory. He is dedicated to improving mathematical skills and increasing astronomical knowledge of primary school students.	JPL · 20040
20041 Gainor	1992 YH	Christopher Gainor (b. 1954), a Canadian journalist, historian. and amateur astronomer	IAU · 20041
20042 Mortillaro	1993 CK1	Nicole Mortillaro (b. 1972), a Canadian science journalist and amateur astronomer.	IAU · 20042
20043 Ellenmacarthur	1993 EM	Dame Ellen Patricia MacArthur, British solo long-distance yachtswoman	JPL · 20043
20044 Vitoux	1993 FV1	Frédéric Vitoux (born 1944), a French writer and journalist known for his novel Bébert, Le chat de Louis-Ferdinand Céline (1976)	JPL · 20044
20045 Semeniuk	1993 FV11	Ivan Alexander Semeniuk (b. 1964), a Canadian science writer.	IAU · 20045
20046 Seronik	1993 FE15	Gary Seronik (b. 1961) is a Canadian astronomer, photographer and writer.	IAU · 20046
20047 Davidsuzuki	1993 FD18	David Takayoshi Suzuki (b. 1936), a Canadian geneticist and science communicator.	IAU · 20047
20048 Alfianello	1993 FF19	Alfianello, an Italian municipality in the province of Brescia (Lombardy).	IAU · 20048
20049 Antoniopresti	1993 FZ	Antonio Presti (b. 1957), a Sicilian patron and founder of Fiumara d'Arte, an open-air museum in Sicily.	IAU · 20049
20050 Aglaonice	1993 FO21	Aglaonice of Thessaly (2nd or 1st century BCE), one the earliest recorded women astronomers.	IAU · 20050
20051 Phanostrate	1993 FE26	Phanostrate (4th century BCE), a Greek midwife and physician.	IAU · 20051
20052 Kellman	1993 FS27	Edith Kellman (1911–2007), an American astronomer.	IAU · 20052
20053 Cavefish	1993 FK29	There are over 250 fish species that are adapted to living in subterranean caves. Small, blind, and lacking pigment, cavefishes are evolutionary marvels. Comparisons between the DNA of different cavefish species can be used to unravel geologic history. Many cavefishes are threatened by human activity.	IAU · 20053
20054 Lágrimaríos	1993 FX37	Lidia Mabel Benavídez Tabárez (Lágrima Ríos, 1924–2006), an Afro-Uruguayan singer who excelled in candombe and tango, the two representative genres of the Río de la Plata region.	IAU · 20054
20055 Maríaespínola	1993 FB47	María Espínola Espínola (1878–1963), a Uruguayan teacher and supervisor who founded the first school of technical studies in San José de Mayo city.	IAU · 20055
20058 Bundalian	1993 OM8	Ester Inocencio Bundalian (b. 1939), an experienced Philippine eclipse chaser.	IAU · 20058
20060 Johannforster	1993 PV5	Johann Reinhold Forster, 18th-century German naturalist, who (with his son Georg) accompanied James Cook on his second Pacific Voyage	JPL · 20060
20061 Bilitza	1993 QS1	Dieter Bilitza (b. 1950), a German-born American physicist and a principal author of the International Reference Ionosphere (IRI), a widely-used standard for Earth’s ionospheric plasma.	IAU · 20061
20062 Matthewgriffin	1993 QB3	Matthew Griffin (b. 1954), an Irish astrophysicist.	IAU · 20062
20063 Kanakoseki	1993 RC4	Kanako Seki (b. 1973), a Japanese astrophysicist.	IAU · 20063
20064 Prahladagrawal	1993 RV4	Prahlad Agrawal (b. 1941), an Indian high-energy astrophysicist.	IAU · 20064
20065 Kminek	1993 RK5	Gerhard Kminek (b. 1968), an Austrian astronomer.	IAU · 20065
20066 Sagov	1993 TM4	Stanley E. Sagov (b. 1944) is a highly respected family-practice physician who also taught at Harvard Medical School; he obtained his MD at the University of Cape Town before moving to the US. Sagov also is well known as an accomplished jazz musician. Name proposed by D. W. E. Green, whose family was attended by Dr. Sagov for nearly forty years.	IAU · 20066
20070 Koichiyuko	1993 XL	Koichi Takahashi, director of the Hiroshima Chapter of the Young Astronauts Club of Japan since 1998, and his wife Yuko (a medical doctor and a pharmacist, respectively)	JPL · 20070
20073 Yumiko	1994 AN2	Yumiko Fujii (born 1968) is the wife of the second discoverer	JPL · 20073
20074 Laskerschueler	1994 AF16	Else Lasker-Schüler (1869–1945), a German-Jewish poet and playwright of the Expressionist movement	JPL · 20074
20080 Maeharatorakichi	1994 EO1	Torakichi Maehara (1872–1950) was an amateur astronomer and one of the charter members of the Astronomical Society of Japan, which was founded in 1908. He established his own observatory and made many visual and photographic observations, including Halley's comet in 1910.	JPL · 20080
20081 Occhialini	1994 EE3	Giuseppe Occhialini, Italian physicist.	JPL · 20081
20084 Buckmaster	1994 GU9	Bill Buckmaster, American anchor of the news magazine program Arizona Illustrated	JPL · 20084
20096 Shiraishiakihiko	1994 TZ	Akihiko Shiraishi (born 1952) is a writer-editor at Asahi Press. He writes frequently about astronomy and space development.	JPL · 20096
20098 Shibatagenji	1994 WC2	Genji Shibata (born 1940) is a medical doctor, who contributed to public welfare by establishing a hospital and a home for elderly people in Yamaguchi, Japan.	JPL · 20098

20101–20200

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Named minor planet	Provisional	This minor planet was named for...	Ref · Catalog
20102 Takasago	1995 BP15	Takasago, a Japanese port city at the mouth of the Kakogawa River, Hyogo prefecture	JPL · 20102
20103 de Vico	1995 JK	Francesco de Vico (1805–1848), Jesuit priest and astronomer, discoverer of seven comets, and director of the Collegio Romano Observatory	JPL · 20103
20106 Morton	1995 QG	Donald C. Morton, was director of the Anglo-Australian Observatory during 1976–1986	JPL · 20106
20107 Nanyotenmondai	1995 QY3	Nanyotenmondai, the Nanyo Citizens' Observatory, in the Sosyou park of Nanyo, Yamagata, Japan	JPL · 20107
20109 Alicelandis	1995 RJ	Alice Landis Tonry, American graduate of Tufts Medical School, realtor, farmer, and mother of the discoverer	JPL · 20109
20115 Niheihajime	1995 VC1	Hajime Nihei, member of the Nanyo Astronomy Lovers Club	JPL · 20115
20117 Tannoakira	1995 VN1	Akira Tanno (born 1940) is a historian studying folk customs and scientists in the Edo period of Japan.	JPL · 20117
20120 Ryugatake	1995 WB5	Ryugatake, a Japanese town in Kumamoto, on the east coast of the beautiful Kamishima Island, Amakusa	JPL · 20120
20135 Juels	1996 JC	Charles W. Juels (1944–2009), amateur astronomer and discoverer of minor planets	JPL · 20135
20136 Eisenhart	1996 NA	Luther Pfahler Eisenhart (1876–1965), a prolific American mathematician and professor	JPL · 20136
20139 Marianeschi	1996 QU	Edmondo Marianeschi (1922–2010) was one of the most important Italian metallurgists. He wrote important books and obtained several international patents on steel manufacturing. An amateur astronomer, he designed, among others, the Montecitorio square sundial in Rome.	JPL · 20139
20140 Costitx	1996 QT1	Costitx, Spanish town on the island of Majorca	MPC · 20140
20141 Markidger	1996 RL5	Mark Richard Kidger (born 1960), British-born astrophysicist of the Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias	JPL · 20141
20148 Carducci	1996 TR	Giosuè Carducci (1835–1907) was an Italian poet, writer, literary critic and teacher, who in 1906 was the first Italian to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature.	IAU · 20148
20151 Utsunomiya	1996 TO6	Syogo Utsunomiya, farmer and renowned amateur astronomer in Japan	JPL · 20151
20155 Utewindolf	1996 TS11	Ute Windolf of Prescott, Arizona, is a very dear and generous friend who was particularly helpful and supportive during the long terminal illness of the discoverer's wife	JPL · 20155
20156 Herbwindolf	1996 TU11	Herbert Windolf of Prescott, Arizona, is a very dear and generous friend who was particularly helpful and supportive during the long terminal illness of the discoverer's wife	JPL · 20156
20164 Janzajíc	1996 VJ2	Jan Zajíc, Czech student who burned himself to death to protest the 1968 occupation of Czechoslovakia †	MPC · 20164
20174 Eisenstein	1996 XD20	Gotthold Eisenstein (1823–1852), German mathematician	JPL · 20174
20180 Annakolény	1996 YG1	Anna Kolény took part in the birth of Slovak sovereignty in the nineteenth century. The first session of the Slovak National Council was held in 1848 in her house in Myjava	JPL · 20180
20187 Janapittichová	1997 AN17	Jana Pittichová, Slovak-born American astronomer † ‡	MPC · 20187
20193 Yakushima	1997 BH8	Yakushima is a small island located to the south of Kagoshima prefecture, Japan.	JPL · 20193
20194 Ilarialocantore	1997 BH9	Ilaria Locantore (born 1984), an Italian chemist.	JPL · 20194
20195 Mariovinci	1997 BS9	Mario Vinci (born 1945) is a generous amateur astronomer and a great friend of the Gruppo Astrofili di Montelupo. He always stood out his availability and support during the construction of the "Beppe Forti" observatory.	JPL · 20195
20197 Enriques	1997 CK22	Federigo Enriques, professor at the universities of Bologna and Rome	JPL · 20197
20200 Donbacky	1997 DW	Don Backy is the artistic name of the Italian singer and composer Aldo Caponi	JPL · 20200

20201–20300

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Named minor planet	Provisional	This minor planet was named for...	Ref · Catalog
20204 Yuudurunosato	1997 EV25	Yuudurunosato is the nickname of Urushiyama, located in the western area of Nanyo city	JPL · 20204
20205 Sitanchen	1997 EJ34	Sitan Chen (born 1995), an ISTS awardee in 2012	JPL · 20205
20207 Dyckovsky	1997 FB4	Ari Misha Dyckovsky (born 1993), an ISTS awardee in 2012	JPL · 20207
20208 Philiphe	1997 FC4	Philip Cody He (born 1994), an ISTS awardee in 2012	JPL · 20208
20211 Joycegates	1997 GK8	Joyce Gates, mentor at the ISTS in 2012	JPL · 20211
20212 Ekbaltouma	1997 GR8	Ekbal Touma, mentor at the ISTS in 2012	JPL · 20212
20213 Saurabhsharan	1997 GE20	Saurabh Sharan (born 1993), an ISTS awardee in 2012	JPL · 20213
20214 Lorikenny	1997 GL21	Lori Kenny, mentor at the ISTS in 2012	JPL · 20214
20217 Kathyclemmer	1997 GK33	Kathy Clemmer, mentor at the ISTS in 2012	JPL · 20217
20218 Dukewriter	1997 GT34	Duke Writer, mentor at the ISTS in 2012	JPL · 20218
20219 Brianstone	1997 GP36	Brian Stone, mentor at the ISTS in 2012	JPL · 20219
20224 Johnrae	1997 JR13	John Rae, Scottish explorer	JPL · 20224
20228 Jeanmarcmari	1997 XG	Jean-Marc Mari, French electronics engineer	JPL · 20228
20230 Blanchard	1997 XH5	Guillaume Blanchard, French optician	JPL · 20230
20234 Billgibson	1998 AV9	William C. Gibson, the payload manager of the New Horizons Pluto Kuiper Belt mission	JPL · 20234
20237 Clavius	1998 CC3	Christopher Clavius (1538–1612) was a German mathematician and astronomer. He figured out where to place the leap years in the Gregorian calendar. Pope Gregory XII revised the Julian calendar with the assistance of Clavius.	JPL · 20237
20242 Sagot	1998 DN27	Robert Sagot, amateur astronomer	JPL · 20242
20243 Den Bosch	1998 DB36	Den Bosch (s-Hertogenbosch) is the capital of the province of North Brabant in the Netherlands.	JPL · 20243
20246 Frappa	1998 ER6	Éric Frappa, French amateur astronomer	JPL · 20246
20252 Eyjafjallajökull	1998 EY13	Eyjafjallajökull, volcano in southern Iceland	JPL · 20252
20254 Úpice	1998 FE2	Úpice is a small town in northeastern Bohemia	JPL · 20254
20256 Adolfneckař	1998 FC3	Adolf Neckař, former director of the Ondřejov Observatory	MPC · 20256
20259 Alanhoffman	1998 FV10	Alan Hoffman, American engineer, a pioneer in infrared detectors	JPL · 20259
20264 Chauhan	1998 FV20	Neha Chauhan, an ISTS awardee in 2004	MPC · 20264
20265 Yuyinchen	1998 FP23	Yuyin Chen, an ISTS awardee in 2004	MPC · 20265
20266 Danielchoi	1998 FK26	Daniel Chimin Choi, an ISTS awardee in 2004	MPC · 20266
20268 Racollier	1998 FC28	Rachael Theresa Collier, an ISTS awardee in 2004	MPC · 20268
20270 Phildeutsch	1998 FR30	Phillip Thomas Deutsch, an ISTS awardee in 2004	MPC · 20270
20271 Allygoldberg	1998 FK32	Allyson Molly Goldberg, an ISTS awardee in 2004	MPC · 20271
20272 Duyha	1998 FH33	Duy Minh Ha, an ISTS awardee in 2004	MPC · 20272
20274 Halperin	1998 FZ40	Bruce David Halperin, an ISTS and ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20274
20278 Qileihang	1998 FP45	Qilei Hang, an ISTS awardee in 2004	MPC · 20278
20279 Harel	1998 FZ47	Matan Harel, an ISTS awardee in 2004	MPC · 20279
20281 Kathartman	1998 FZ49	Katherine Hartman, an ISTS awardee in 2004	MPC · 20281
20282 Hedberg	1998 FT51	Herbert Mason Hedberg, an ISTS awardee in 2004	MPC · 20282
20283 Elizaheller	1998 FG55	Elizabeth Rose Heller, an ISTS awardee in 2004	MPC · 20283
20284 Andreilevin	1998 FL58	Andrei Joseph Levin, an ISTS awardee in 2004	MPC · 20284
20285 Lubin	1998 FU58	Amos Benjamin Lubin, an ISTS awardee in 2004	MPC · 20285
20286 Michta	1998 FT59	Maria Lynn Michta, an ISTS awardee in 2004	MPC · 20286
20287 Munteanu	1998 FT61	Andrei Munteanu, an ISTS awardee in 2004, and US Naval Observatory SEAP intern	MPC · 20287
20288 Nachbaur	1998 FR62	Moriah Katherine Nachbaur, an ISTS awardee in 2004	MPC · 20288
20289 Nettimi	1998 FQ64	Divya Nettimi, an ISTS awardee in 2004	MPC · 20289
20290 Seanraj	1998 FJ65	Sean Dilip Raj, an ISTS awardee in 2004	MPC · 20290
20291 Raumurthy	1998 FF67	Rohini Subhadra Rau-Murthy, an ISTS awardee in 2004	MPC · 20291
20292 Eduardreznik	1998 FV70	Eduard Reznik, 2004 Intel Science Talent Search winner †	MPC · 20292
20293 Sirichelson	1998 FQ72	Silas Isaac Richelson, an ISTS awardee in 2004	MPC · 20293
20296 Shayestorm	1998 FL76	Shaye Perry Storm, an ISTS awardee in 2004	MPC · 20296
20298 Gordonsu	1998 FW77	Gordon L. Su, an ISTS awardee in 2004	MPC · 20298
20300 Arjunsuri	1998 FE84	Arjun Anand Suri, an ISTS awardee in 2004	MPC · 20300

20301–20400

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Named minor planet	Provisional	This minor planet was named for...	Ref · Catalog
20301 Thakur	1998 FY99	Gaurav Subhash Thakur, an ISTS awardee in 2004	MPC · 20301
20302 Kevinwang	1998 FW100	Kevin Yibo Wang, an ISTS awardee in 2004	MPC · 20302
20303 Lindwestrick	1998 FU101	Linda Brown Westrick, an ISTS awardee in 2004	MPC · 20303
20304 Wolfson	1998 FA102	Jayne Frances Wolfson, an ISTS awardee in 2004	MPC · 20304
20305 Feliciayen	1998 FU102	Felicia Yuen-Lee Yen, an ISTS awardee in 2004	MPC · 20305
20306 Richarnold	1998 FC106	Richard Arnold, mentor at the ISTS in 2004	MPC · 20306
20307 Johnbarnes	1998 FH106	John Barnes, mentor at the ISTS in 2004	MPC · 20307
20309 Batalden	1998 FD110	John Batalden, mentor at the ISTS in 2004	MPC · 20309
20311 Nancycarter	1998 FH117	Nancy Carter, mentor at the ISTS in 2004	MPC · 20311
20312 Danahy	1998 FH118	Thomas Danahy, mentor at the ISTS in 2004	MPC · 20312
20313 Fredrikson	1998 FM122	Robert Fredrikson, mentor at the ISTS in 2004	MPC · 20313
20314 Johnharrison	1998 FN126	John Harrison, English clock designer	JPL · 20314
20316 Jerahalpern	1998 FU138	Jerald Halpern, mentor at the ISTS in 2004	MPC · 20316
20317 Hendrickson	1998 FD144	Gary Hendrickson, mentor at the ISTS in 2004	MPC · 20317
20321 Lightdonovan	1998 HJ19	Donna Light-Donovan, mentor at the ISTS in 2004	MPC · 20321
20323 Tomlindstom	1998 HC21	Tom Lindstom, mentor at the ISTS in 2004	MPC · 20323
20324 Johnmahoney	1998 HF22	John Mahoney, mentor at the ISTS in 2004	MPC · 20324
20325 Julianoey	1998 HO27	Julian Oey (born 1964), a prolific asteroid photometrist, observing from Australia. He is the principal discoverer of four binary asteroids and co-discoverer of several others, using the photometry technique. He has written or co-authored a number of papers on binary and other asteroids. Name suggested by P. Pravec and A. Harris (Src).	JPL · 20325
20329 Manfro	1998 HQ43	Nina Manfro, mentor at the ISTS in 2004	MPC · 20329
20330 Manwell	1998 HY44	Anne Manwell, mentor at the ISTS in 2004	MPC · 20330
20331 Bijemarks	1998 HH45	Billie Jean Marks, mentor at the ISTS in 2004	MPC · 20331
20333 Johannhuth	1998 HH51	Johann Sigismund Huth, 18th–19th-century Ukrainian astronomer	JPL · 20333
20334 Glewitsky	1998 HL51	Grigori Vasil'evich Lewitzky, 19th–20th-century Russian founder and first director of the Astronomical Observatory of Kharkov National University, later director of Tartu Observatoorium (Tartu Observatory)	JPL · 20334
20335 Charmartell	1998 HK57	Charles Martell, mentor at the ISTS in 2004	MPC · 20335
20336 Gretamills	1998 HY61	Greta Mills, mentor at the ISTS in 2004	MPC · 20336
20337 Naeve	1998 HP83	Larry Naeve, mentor at the ISTS in 2004	MPC · 20337
20338 Elainepappas	1998 HA86	Elaine Pappas, mentor at the ISTS in 2004	MPC · 20338
20339 Eileenreed	1998 HM88	Eileen Reed, mentor at the ISTS in 2004	MPC · 20339
20340 Susanruder	1998 HR91	Susan Ruder, mentor at the ISTS in 2004	MPC · 20340
20341 Alanstack	1998 HX91	Alan Stack, mentor at the ISTS in 2004	MPC · 20341
20342 Trinh	1998 HB97	Jonathan Trinh, mentor at the ISTS in 2004	MPC · 20342
20343 Vaccariello	1998 HC100	Michael Vaccariello, mentor at the ISTS in 2004	MPC · 20343
20345 Davidvito	1998 HH114	David Vito, mentor at the ISTS in 2004	MPC · 20345
20347 Wunderlich	1998 HM121	Daniel Wunderlich, mentor at the ISTS in 2004	MPC · 20347
20351 Kaborchardt	1998 HN127	Kasey Lynn Borchardt, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20351
20352 Pinakibose	1998 HC129	Pinaki Bose, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20352
20354 Rebeccachan	1998 HA139	Rebecca Ann Chan, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20354
20355 Saraclark	1998 HD146	Sara Catherine Clark, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20355
20357 Shireendhir	1998 HP147	Shireen Dhir, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20357
20358 Dalem	1998 HD148	Henri Dalem, French historian, specialist in data processing, and webmaster of the international Holbach foundation	JPL · 20358
20360 Holsapple	1998 JO2	Keith A. Holsapple, American professor of engineering at the University of Washington, who has developed scaling laws for asteroid cratering and explored the relationship between asteroidal shape, spin rates and internal strength	JPL · 20360
20361 Romanishin	1998 JD3	William Romanishin, American professor of astronomy at the University of Oklahoma	JPL · 20361
20362 Trilling	1998 JH3	David E. Trilling, American assistant astronomer at the University of Arizona	JPL · 20362
20363 Komitov	1998 KU1	Boris Petrov Komitov, Bulgarian planetary scientist and popularizer	JPL · 20363
20364 Zdeněkmiler	1998 KC5	Zdeněk Miler, Czech film-maker and illustrator, best known for the character Krtek ("Little Mole") † ‡	MPC · 20364
20366 Bonev	1998 KP8	Boncho P. Bonev, American research assistant professor at the Catholic University of America	JPL · 20366
20367 Erikagibb	1998 KT8	Erika Gibb, American assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Missouri	JPL · 20367
20371 Ekladyous	1998 KE30	Nicholas Samir Ekladyous, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20371
20372 Juliafanning	1998 KS35	Julia Alexine Fanning, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20372
20373 Fullmer	1998 KX37	Austin Tracey Fullmer, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20373
20375 Sherrigerten	1998 KU38	Sherri Ann Gerten, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20375
20376 Joyhines	1998 KB44	Joy Ellen Hines, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20376
20377 Jakubisin	1998 KX46	Daniel James Jakubisin, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20377
20379 Christijohns	1998 KS47	Christine Elizabeth Johns, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20379
20392 Mikeshepard	1998 MA8	Michael Shepard, American geologist, specializing in radar and optical remote sensing of the minor and terrestrial planets	JPL · 20392
20393 Kevinlane	1998 MZ8	Kevin Nelson Lane, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20393
20394 Fatou	1998 MQ17	Pierre Joseph Louis Fatou (1878–1929) was employed at the observatory of Paris	JPL · 20394
20399 Michaelesser	1998 OO	Michael Lesser, American scientist, specialist in high quantum efficiency CCDs	JPL · 20399

20401–20500

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Named minor planet	Provisional	This minor planet was named for...	Ref · Catalog
20403 Attenborough	1998 OW11	David Attenborough (born 1927), an English naturalist and broadcaster of wildlife documentaries	JPL · 20403
20405 Barryburke	1998 QP6	Barry Burke, American CCD sensor designer	JPL · 20405
20415 Amandalu	1998 RL61	Amanda Jane Lu, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20415
20416 Mansour	1998 RR65	Philip George Mansour, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20416
20420 Marashwhitman	1998 SN129	David I. Marash-Whitman, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20420
20426 Fridlund	1998 VW44	Malcolm Fridlund (born 1952) worked at ESA on projects such as Darwin and Corot.	MPC · 20426
20427 Hjalmar	1998 VX44	Hjalmar Lagerkvist (b. 2021), a grandson of the discoverer.	IAU · 20427
20430 Stout	1999 AC3	Earl Douglas Stout (c. 1895–1985), a music professor at Louisiana State University and a great-grandfather of the second discoverer.	JPL · 20430
20433 Prestinenza	1999 CL12	Luigi Prestinenza (born 1929) is a very active, appreciated and popular Italian amateur astronomer.	JPL · 20433
20437 Selohusa	1999 JH1	The South Euclid–Lyndhurst, Ohio, U.S.A. (SELOHUSA) region is in suburban Cleveland. Euclid bluestone quarries provided building stone for the development of northeast Ohio in the 19th century. NASA astronaut Carl E. Walz and Charles F. Brush, inventor of arc-lamp street lighting, are from the region.	JPL · 20437
20440 McClintock	1999 JO31	Shannon Noel McClintock, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20440
20441 Elijahmena	1999 JH50	Elijah Login Mena, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20441
20444 Mamesser	1999 JK63	Mary Anne Messer, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20444
20450 Marymohammed	1999 JJ111	Maryam Khadijah Mohammed, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20450
20451 Galeotti	1999 JR134	Piero Galeotti, Italian astrophysicist	JPL · 20451
20454 Pedrajo	1999 LD4	Ana Cristina Pedrajo, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20454
20455 Pennell	1999 LE4	Jordan William Pennell, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20455
20460 Robwhiteley	1999 LO28	Robert J. Whiteley, American astronomer	JPL · 20460
20461 Dioretsa	1999 LD31	"Asteroid" backwards, due to retrograde orbit (this is the first such numbered asteroid)	JPL · 20461
20465 Vervack	1999 MJ1	Ronald J. Vervack Jr., American planetary scientist of Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory	JPL · 20465
20467 Hibbitts	1999 MX1	Charles A. Hibbitts, American planetary scientist of Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory	JPL · 20467
20468 Petercook	1999 NK4	Peter Edward Cook, 20th-century British satirist, writer and comedian performer	JPL · 20468
20469 Dudleymoore	1999 NQ4	Dudley Moore, 20th-century British musician, actor and comedian	JPL · 20469
20472 Mollypettit	1999 NL7	Molly Loren Pettit, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20472
20474 Reasoner	1999 NV9	Jonathan William Reasoner, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20474
20476 Chanarich	1999 NH12	Chana Leora Rich, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20476
20477 Anastroda	1999 NQ18	Anastasia Nast Roda, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20477
20478 Rutenberg	1999 NJ20	Michael Lev Rutenberg-Schoenberg, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20478
20479 Celisaucier	1999 NO22	Celine Michelle Saucier, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20479
20480 Antonschraut	1999 NT31	Anton H. Schraut, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20480
20481 Sharples	1999 NW37	David R. Sharples, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20481
20482 Dustinshea	1999 NH40	Dustin James Shea, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20482
20483 Sinay	1999 NK41	Daniella Sinay, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20483
20484 Janetsong	1999 NL41	Janet Song, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20484
20488 Pic-du-Midi	1999 OL	Observatoire du Pic-du-Midi.	JPL · 20488
20491 Ericstrege	1999 OA5	Eric William Strege, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20491
20495 Rimavská Sobota	1999 PW4	Rimavská Sobota, a small town with a rich history, lies in the Rimava river valley.	JPL · 20495
20496 Jeník	1999 QA2	Jeník is the nickname of the main tenor character in Smetana's The Bartered Bride.	JPL · 20496
20497 Mařenka	1999 RS	Marenka is the nickname of the main soprano character in Smetana's The Bartered Bride.	JPL · 20497
20500 Avner	1999 RP3	Lillian I. Avner (born 1952), Emergency Medicine Physician at Martin Memorial and medical director of Martin County Fire Rescue, dedicated her life to helping people. Lil's passion and leadership guided the ER and Fire Rescue from infancy to maturity. She contributed to thousands of lives saved through her decades of service.	JPL · 20500

20501–20600

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Named minor planet	Provisional	This minor planet was named for...	Ref · Catalog
20503 Adamtazi	1999 RX14	Adam Ryoma Tazi, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20503
20512 Rothenberg	1999 RW32	Eckehard Rothenberg (born 1938), a German amateur astronomer and technical director of the Archenhold Observatory † ‡	MPC · 20512
20513 Lazio	1999 RC34	Lazio is the Italian region containing Rome, the everlasting city.	JPL · 20513
20517 Judycrystal	1999 RB35	Judy Crystal (Andrews) Robinson (born 1949) is the wife of the discoverer.	JPL · 20517
20518 Rendtel	1999 RC36	Jürgen Rendtel (born 1954), a German solar physicist and amateur astronomer † ‡	MPC · 20518
20522 Yogeshwar	1999 RK40	Ranga Yogeshwar (de) (born 1959), a physicist and scientific journalist.	JPL · 20522
20524 Bustersikes	1999 RJ42	Leon R. Sikes III ("Buster", born 1959), is a Florida businessman and amateur astronomer.	JPL · 20524
20526 Bathompson	1999 RZ45	Blake Alexander Thompson, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20526
20527 Dajowestrich	1999 RO48	David John Westrich, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20527
20528 Kyleyawn	1999 RL50	Kyle James Yawn, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20528
20529 Zwerling	1999 RM53	Blake Gordon Zwerling, a DCYSC awardee in 2004	MPC · 20529
20530 Johnayres	1999 RG55	John Ayres, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20530
20531 Stevebabcock	1999 RW57	Steven Babcock, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20531
20532 Benbilby	1999 RL64	R. Ben Bilby, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20532
20533 Irmabonham	1999 RO72	Irma Bonham, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20533
20534 Bozeman	1999 RU74	Melissa Bozeman, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20534
20535 Marshburrows	1999 RV74	Marsha Burrows, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20535
20536 Tracicarter	1999 RF81	Traci A. Carter, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20536
20537 Sandraderosa	1999 RO82	Sandra DeRosa, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20537
20539 Gadberry	1999 RT86	Sandra Gadberry, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20539
20540 Marhalpern	1999 RV86	Marcia Halpern, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20540
20544 Kimhansell	1999 RG100	Kim Hansell, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20544
20545 Karenhowell	1999 RS104	Karen Howell, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20545
20553 Donaldhowk	1999 RQ113	Donald Howk, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20553
20555 Jennings	1999 RC115	Barbara Jennings, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20555
20556 Midgekimble	1999 RZ115	Midge Kimble, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20556
20557 Davidkulka	1999 RB116	David Kulka, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20557
20559 Sheridanlamp	1999 RJ118	Sheridan Lamp, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20559
20564 Michaellane	1999 RT122	Michael Lane, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20564
20566 Laurielee	1999 RV125	Laurie Lee, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20566
20567 McQuarrie	1999 RS129	Kerry Ann McQuarrie, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20567
20568 Migaki	1999 RC130	Janet Migaki, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20568
20570 Molchan	1999 RV133	Bonnie Molchan, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20570
20571 Tiamorrison	1999 RA135	Tiana Morrison, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20571
20572 Celemorrow	1999 RN137	Celeste Morrow, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20572
20573 Garynadler	1999 RW137	Gary Nadler, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20573
20574 Ochinero	1999 RZ139	Marcia Collin Ochinero, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20574
20576 Marieoertle	1999 RG148	Marie Oertle, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20576
20580 Marilpeters	1999 RG151	Marilyn Peters, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20580
20581 Prendergast	1999 RQ152	Dana Prendergast, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20581
20582 Reichenbach	1999 RP154	Edith Reichenbach, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20582
20583 Richthammer	1999 RK158	James Richthammer, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20583
20584 Brigidsavage	1999 RP159	Brigid Savage, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20584
20585 Wentworth	1999 RG160	Sandra Wentworth, mentor at the DCYSC in 2004	MPC · 20585
20586 Elizkolod	1999 RR160	Elizabeth Kolod, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20586
20587 Jargoldman	1999 RD162	Jarett Goldman, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20587
20589 Hennyadmoni	1999 RQ168	Henny Admoni, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20589
20590 Bongiovanni	1999 RN172	Brice Bongiovanni, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20590
20591 Sameergupta	1999 RC177	Sameer Gupta, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20591
20593 Freilich	1999 RM180	Janet Freilich, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20593
20595 Ryanwisnoski	1999 RT188	Ryan Wisnoski, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20595
20600 Danieltse	1999 RC197	Daniel Tse, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20600

20601–20700

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Named minor planet	Provisional	This minor planet was named for...	Ref · Catalog
20604 Vrishikpatil	1999 RW205	Vrishikumar Patil, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20604
20606 Widemann	1999 RM214	Thomas Widemann (born 1961), French planetary scientist at the Paris Observatory and associate professor at Versailles University	JPL · 20606
20607 Vernazza	1999 RR219	Pierre Vernazza (born 1979), planetary scientist at the European Space Agency's European Space Research and Technology Centre in Noordwijk	JPL · 20607
20608 Fredmerlin	1999 RH224	Frédéric Merlin (born 1981), French planetary scientist at the Observatoire de Paris	JPL · 20608
20613 Chibaken	1999 RE240	Chiba prefecture is located east of Tokyo.	JPL · 20613
20616 Zeeshansayed	1999 SH6	Zeeshan Sayed, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20616
20618 Daniebutler	1999 SG7	Danielle Butler, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20618
20623 Davidyoung	1999 TS11	David Young (born 1955), American amateur astronomer	JPL · 20623
20624 Dariozanetti	1999 TB12	Dario Zanetti (born 1959), Swiss artisan, who helped build the discovering Gnosca Observatory	MPC · 20624
20625 Noto	1999 TG20	The Noto Peninsula is located in Japan's geographical center, facing the Sea of Japan.	JPL · 20625
20631 Stefuller	1999 TW91	Stephen Fuller, an ISEF awardee in 2004 ‡	MPC · 20631
20632 Carlyrosser	1999 TC92	Carly Rosser, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20632
20634 Marichardson	1999 TP94	Matthew Richardson, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20634
20638 Lingchen	1999 TV108	Ling Chen, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20638
20639 Michellouie	1999 TD109	Michelle Louie, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20639
20641 Yenuanchen	1999 TF121	Yen Uan-Chen, an ISEF awardee in 2004, and IFAA recipient †	MPC · 20641
20642 Laurajohnson	1999 TC124	Laura Johnson, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20642
20643 Angelicaliu	1999 TK142	Angelica Liu, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20643
20644 Amritdas	1999 TN144	Amrit Das, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20644
20646 Nikhilgupta	1999 TM150	Nikhil Gupta, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20646
20649 Miklenov	1999 TP170	Mikhail Klenov, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20649
20654 Ivánéder	1999 TO247	Iván Éder (born 1979), an astrophotographer from Budapest, Hungary.	MPC · 20654
20657 Alvarez-Candal	1999 TL261	Alvaro Alvarez-Candal, Argentinian planetary scientist at the Observatoire de Paris.	JPL · 20657
20658 Bushmarinov	1999 TY270	Ivan Bushmarinov, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20658
20664 Senec	1999 UV4	The town of Senec is located in the south-west of Slovakia. The historical development of the town is dated from the middle of the 13th century. Senec actively supports amateur astronomy. In 1982 an astronomical observatory was built on the building of Albert Molnár Szenczi Elementary School.	JPL · 20664
20673 Janelle	1999 VW	Janelle Burgardt (born 1954), secretary and past president of the North East Kansas Amateur Astronomer's League.	JPL · 20673
20686 Thottumkara	1999 VX54	Arun Thottumkara, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20686
20687 Saletore	1999 VQ60	Yogesh Saletore, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20687
20689 Zhuyuanchen	1999 VF63	Zhu Yuanchen, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20689
20690 Crivello	1999 VY66	Joseph Crivello, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20690
20693 Ramondiaz	1999 VV81	Jose Ramon Diaz Navarrete, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20693
20696 Torresduarte	1999 VJ95	Luis Eduardo Torres Duarte, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20696

20701–20800

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Named minor planet	Provisional	This minor planet was named for...	Ref · Catalog
20719 Velasco	1999 XL99	Rodrigo Velasco Velasco, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20719
20722 Aaronclevenson	1999 XZ109	Aaron Clevenson (b. 1955), a retired astronomy professor at Lone Star College-Montgomery in Texas and the Observatory Director for the Insperity Observatory in the Humble Independent School District.	IAU · 20722
20730 Jorgecarvano	1999 XC151	Jorge Carvano (born 1971), Brazilian planetary scientist at the Rio de Janeiro National Observatory	JPL · 20730
20731 Mothédiniz	1999 XH151	Thais Mothé-Diniz (born 1974), Brazilian planetary scientist at the Rio de Janeiro National Observatory	JPL · 20731
20740 Sémery	1999 XB228	Alain Sémery (born 1944), French engineer at the Paris Observatory	JPL · 20740
20741 Jeanmichelreess	1999 XA230	Jean-Michel Reess (born 1967), French engineer at the Paris Observatory	JPL · 20741
20760 Chanmatchun	2000 DR8	Mat Chun Chan, the discoverer's mother	JPL · 20760
20768 Langberg	2000 QO54	Sarah Langberg, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20768
20772 Brittajones	2000 QL182	Britta Jones, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20772
20773 Aneeshvenkat	2000 QS208	Aneesh Venkat, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20773
20776 Juliekrugler	2000 RG10	Julie Krugler, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20776
20778 Wangchaohao	2000 RD11	Wang Chaohao, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20778
20779 Xiajunchao	2000 RN11	Xia Junchao, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20779
20780 Chanyikhei	2000 RO11	Chan Yik Hei (born 1989), an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20780
20782 Markcroce	2000 RZ52	Mark Croce, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20782
20784 Trevorpowers	2000 RN56	Trevor Powers, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20784
20785 Mitalithakor	2000 RO60	Mitali Thakor, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20785
20787 Mitchfourman	2000 RZ71	Mitchell Fourman, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20787
20789 Hughgrant	2000 SU44	Hugh M. Grant (born 1933), Canadian amateur astronomer and a member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada	MPC · 20789
20793 Goldinaaron	2000 SF118	Aaron Goldin, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20793
20794 Ryanolson	2000 SD161	Ryan Olson, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20794
20796 Philipmunoz	2000 SN169	Philip Munoz, an ISEF awardee in 2004, and IFAA and EUCYSA recipient	MPC · 20796
20798 Verlinden	2000 SH172	Christopher Verlinden, an ISEF awardee in 2004, and IFAA and EUCYSA recipient	MPC · 20798
20799 Ashishbakshi	2000 SU172	Ashish Bakshi, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20799

20801–20900

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Named minor planet	Provisional	This minor planet was named for...	Ref · Catalog
20804 Etter	2000 SW209	Dolores M. Etter is renowned for lifetime achievement in digital signal processing and contributions to science education.	JPL · 20804
20809 Eshinjolly	2000 SW259	Eshin Jolly, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20809
20812 Shannonbabb	2000 SL269	Shannon Babb, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20812
20813 Aakashshah	2000 SB274	Aakash Shah, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20813
20814 Laurajones	2000 SW292	Laura Jones, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20814
20817 Liuxiaofeng	2000 TT50	Liu Xiaofeng, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20817
20818 Karmadiraju	2000 TQ54	Kartik Madiraju, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20818
20821 Balasridhar	2000 UT5	Balaji Sridhar, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20821
20822 Lintingnien	2000 UK7	Lin Ting-Nien, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20822
20823 Liutingchun	2000 UZ7	Liu Ting-Chun, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20823
20828 Linchen	2000 UO27	Lin Chen, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20828
20830 Luyajia	2000 UG45	Lu Yajia, an ISEF awardee in 2004, and IFAA recipient	MPC · 20830
20831 Zhangyi	2000 UM47	Yi-Chen "Lilly" Zhang, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20831
20832 Santhikodali	2000 UQ47	Santhisri Kodali, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20832
20834 Allihewlett	2000 UM48	Allison Hewlett, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20834
20835 Eliseadcock	2000 UY49	Elise Adcock, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20835
20836 Marilytedja	2000 UE51	Marilynn Tedja, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20836
20837 Ramanlal	2000 UX52	Nimish Ramanlal, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20837
20839 Bretharrison	2000 US55	Brett Harrison, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20839
20840 Borishanin	2000 UF58	Boris Hanin, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20840
20843 Kuotzuhao	2000 UZ78	Kuo Tzu-Hao, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20843
20846 Liyulin	2000 US103	Li Yu-Lin, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20846
20850 Gaglani	2000 VF2	Shiv Gaglani, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20850
20851 Ramachandran	2000 VA8	Reshma Ramachandran, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20851
20852 Allilandstrom	2000 VY12	Allison Landstrom, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20852
20853 Yunxiangchu	2000 VQ13	Yun Xiang Chu, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20853
20854 Tetruashvily	2000 VH27	Mazell Tetruashvily, an ISEF awardee in 2004, and IFAA recipient	MPC · 20854
20855 Arifawan	2000 VV27	Arif Awan, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20855
20856 Hamzabari	2000 VT28	Hamza Bari, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20856
20857 Richardromeo	2000 VA30	Richard Romeo, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20857
20858 Cuirongfeng	2000 VM31	Cui Rongfeng, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20858
20861 Lesliebeh	2000 VX34	Leslie Beh, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20861
20862 Jenngoedhart	2000 VY34	Jennifer Goedhart, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20862
20863 Jamescronk	2000 VW35	James Cronk, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20863
20870 Kaningher	2000 VC48	Laura Kaningher, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20870
20873 Evanfrank	2000 VH49	Evan Frank, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20873
20874 MacGregor	2000 VL49	Meredith MacGregor, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20874
20878 Uwetreske	2000 VH50	Uwe Treske, an ISEF awardee in 2004, and IFAA, and Seaborg SIYSS Award recipient	MPC · 20878
20879 Chengyuhsuan	2000 VJ55	Cheng Yu-hsuan, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20879
20880 Yiyideng	2000 VE57	Yiyi Deng, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20880
20882 Paulsánchez	2000 VH57	Diego Paul Sánchez Lana (born 1976) has applied the physics of granular mechanics to the study of rubble pile asteroids. His work has identified the possible source of asteroid cohesive strength and shown that it plays a fundamental role in the spin fission of asteroids and their pathways to binary asteroid formation.	JPL · 20882
20883 Gervais	2000 VD58	Raphaël Gervais, an ISEF awardee in 2004, and MILSET Expo-Science Europe Award recipient † ‡	MPC · 20883
20887 Ngwaikin	2000 WP2	Ng Wai Kin (born 1974) is one of the pioneers in lunar and planetary imaging using webcam.	JPL · 20887
20888 Siyueguo	2000 WB14	Si Yue Guo, an ISEF awardee in 2004, and MILSET Expo-Science Europe Award recipient †	MPC · 20888
20892 MacChnoic	2000 WE75	Breandan Mac Chnoic, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20892
20893 Rosymccloskey	2000 WJ75	Roisin McCloskey, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20893
20894 Krumeich	2000 WP93	Edwin Krumeich, an ISEF awardee in 2004	MPC · 20894
20896 Tiphene	2000 WW141	Didier Tiphène (born 1957), French deputy director of the Laboratoire d'études spatiales et d'instrumentation en astrophysique at the Observatoire de Paris	JPL · 20896
20897 Deborahdomingue	2000 WR142	Deborah L. Domingue (born 1963), American planetary scientist at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, who has worked on the NEAR space mission and is deputy project scientist for the MESSENGER mission	JPL · 20897
20898 Fountainhills	2000 WE147	Fountain Hills, Arizona, home of the Fountain Hills Observatory	JPL · 20898

20901–21000

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Named minor planet	Provisional	This minor planet was named for...	Ref · Catalog
20901 Mattmuehler	2000 XO6	Matthew Muehler, an ISEF awardee in 2004	JPL · 20901
20902 Kylebeighle	2000 XY6	Kyle Beighle, an ISEF awardee in 2004	JPL · 20902
20936 Nemrut Dagi	4835 T-1	Nemrut Dagi, the volcano in Turkey.	JPL · 20936
20947 Polyneikes	2638 T-2	Son of Oedipus, who was to alternate kingship over Thebes with his brother Eteokles. This led to the war of the Seven against Thebes.	JPL · 20947
20952 Tydeus	5151 T-2	Son of Oeneus, killed in the war of the Seven against Thebes	JPL · 20952
20961 Arkesilaos	1973 SS1	King Arkesilaos of Cyrene	JPL · 20961
20962 Michizane	1977 EW7	Sugawara no Michizane (845-903) was a noble, a scholar, a politician and a Kanshi poet. He is admired for his calligraphy, scholarship and poetry.	JPL · 20962
20963 Pisarenko	1977 QN1	Georgij Stepanovitsch Pisarenko, member of the International Academy of Culture †	MPC · 20963
20964 Mons Naklethi	1977 UA	First known name of Mount Kleť, in the Czech Republic, where the discovering Kleť Observatory is located	MPC · 20964
20965 Kutafin	1978 SJ7	Oleg Emel'yanovich Kutafin, Russian rector of the Moscow State Academy of Law	JPL · 20965
20969 Samo	1979 SH	Samo, French merchant and founder of the first Bohemian state † ‡ +	MPC · 20969
20990 Maryannehervey	1983 RL3	Mary Anne Hervey (1796-1838), wife of Fearon Fallows, an English astronomer at the Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope.	MPC · 20990
20991 Jánkollár	1984 WX1	Ján Kollár, Slovak poet, priest and diligent promoter of Slavic culture †	MPC · 20991
20992 Marypearse	1985 RV2	Mary Pearse (1802-1861), wife of Thomas Maclear.	MPC · 20992
20993 Virginiediscry	1985 RX2	Marie-Virginie Discry (1812-1865), wife of Jean-Charles Houzeau.	MPC · 20993
20994 Atreya	1985 TS	Prakash Atreya (born 1985), a meteor astronomer and programming specialist at the Arecibo Observatory.	JPL · 20994
20998 Houzeaudelehaie	1986 QF1	Charles Auguste Benjamin Hippolyte Houzeau de Lehaie (1832-1922), younger brother of Jean-Charles Houzeau.	MPC · 20998
21000 L'Encyclopédie	1987 BY1	The Encyclopédie or Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers (1751–1772), by Diderot and d´Alembert, may be considered the principal work of the Age of Enlightenment.	JPL · 21000

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