Named minor planet
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Provisional
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This minor planet was named for...
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Ref · Catalog
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22802 Sigiriya |
1999 PK6 |
Sigiriya is a fifth-century rock fortress in central Sri Lanka. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its frescoes. The name was suggested by N. H. Samarasinha |
JPL · 22802
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22809 Kensiequade |
1999 RL13 |
Mackensie Kathryn Quade (born 1991) is a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her biochemistry, medicine, health, and microbiology project. She attends the St. John the Baptist School, New Brighton, Minnesota |
JPL · 22809
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22810 Rawat |
1999 RQ14 |
Radhika Rawat (born 1992) is a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her physical science project. She attends the Summit Middle School, Boulder, Colorado |
JPL · 22810
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22812 Ricker |
1999 RY15 |
Philip Daniel Ricker (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his biochemistry, medicine, health, and microbiology project. He attends the Ropesville Independent School District, Ropesville, Texas |
JPL · 22812
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22815 Sewell |
1999 RN18 |
Michael T. Sewell (born 1993) is a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his physical science project. He attends the Everest Academy, Clarkston, Michigan |
JPL · 22815
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22817 Shankar |
1999 RC23 |
Aarthi Shankar (born 1992) is a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her biochemistry, medicine, health, and microbiology project. She attends the Mountain Ridge Middle School, Colorado Springs, Colorado |
JPL · 22817
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22819 Davidtao |
1999 RY26 |
David Tao (born 1992) is a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his environmental sciences project. He attends the Takoma Park Middle School, Silver Spring, Maryland |
JPL · 22819
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22824 von Neumann |
1999 RP38 |
John von Neumann (Neumann JΓ‘nos), Hungarian-born American mathematician β |
MPC · 22824
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22827 Arvernia |
1999 RQ45 |
Arvernia is the Latin name of the Auvergne, a region in south-central France. Much of the Auvergne region is covered by the Massif Central, an extinct volcanic mountain range. Name suggested by J. Meeus |
JPL · 22827
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22828 Jaynethomp |
1999 RF50 |
Jayne B. Thompson (born 1991) is a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her environmental sciences project. She attends the Pinedale Middle School, Pinedale, Wyoming |
JPL · 22828
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22829 Paigerin |
1999 RH52 |
Paige Erin Thompson (born 1993) is a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for her environmental sciences project. She attends the Lincoln Middle School, Bradenton, Florida |
JPL · 22829
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22830 Tinker |
1999 RW52 |
Joel Jack Tinker (born 1994) is a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his engineering project. He attends the Covenant Christian Academy, Huntsville, Alabama |
JPL · 22830
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22831 Trevanvoorth |
1999 RF53 |
Trevor Will van Voorthuijsen (born 1991) is a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his behavioral science project. He attends the van Voorthuijsen Home School, Lecanto, Florida |
JPL · 22831
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22833 Scottyu |
1999 RR75 |
Scott Sang Yu (born 1991) is a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his behavioral science project. He attends the Robert Frost Middle School, Rockville, Maryland |
JPL · 22833
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22835 Rickgardner |
1999 RT88 |
Rick Gardner mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. He teaches at the Three Oaks Middle School, Ft. Myers, Florida |
JPL · 22835
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22836 Leeannragasa |
1999 RH89 |
LeeAnn Ragasa mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at the Haaheo Elementary School, Hilo, Hawaii |
JPL · 22836
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22837 Richardcruz |
1999 RR90 |
Richard Cruz mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. He teaches at the Bradley Middle School, San Antonio, Texas |
JPL · 22837
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22838 Darcyhampton |
1999 RF91 |
Darcy Hampton mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at the Alice Deal Junior High School, Washington, District of Columbia |
JPL · 22838
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22839 Richlawrence |
1999 RW92 |
Richard Lawrence mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. He teaches at the Key Biscayne Elementary School, Miami, Florida |
JPL · 22839
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22840 Villarreal |
1999 RB98 |
Margo Villarreal mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at the Buckner Fanning Christian School, San Antonio, Texas |
JPL · 22840
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22842 Alenashort |
1999 RC107 |
Alena Short mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at the John Hancock Charter School, Pleasant Grove, Utah |
JPL · 22842
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22843 Stverak |
1999 RF107 |
Janet Stverak mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at the Trailwood Elementary School, Overland Park, Kansas |
JPL · 22843
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22846 Fredwhitaker |
1999 RN120 |
Fred Joseph Whitaker mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. He teaches at the St. Francis of Assisi School, Louisville, Kentucky |
JPL · 22846
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22847 Utley |
1999 RO121 |
Meredith Utley mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at the Powhatan Junior High School, Powhatan, Virginia |
JPL · 22847
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22848 Chrisharriot |
1999 RJ125 |
Christian Harriot mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. He teaches at the Robert Frost Middle School, Rockville, Maryland |
JPL · 22848
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22852 Kinney |
1999 RN129 |
Steve Kinney mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. He teaches at the Woodcrest Christian School, Riverside, California |
JPL · 22852
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22855 Donnajones |
1999 RG139 |
Donna Jones mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at the Jones Home School, Tucson, Arizona |
JPL · 22855
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22856 Stevenzeiher |
1999 RX142 |
Steven Zeiher mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. He teaches at the Waiakea Intermediate School, Hilo, Hawaii |
JPL · 22856
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22857 Hyde |
1999 RJ143 |
Tammi Hyde mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at the Seabrook Intermediate School, Seabrook, Texas |
JPL · 22857
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22858 Suesong |
1999 RV143 |
Sue Song mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at the Palos Verdes Intermediate School, Palos Verdes, California |
JPL · 22858
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22860 Francylemp |
1999 RA149 |
Francy M. Lemp mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at the Lemp Home School, Waterford, Michigan |
JPL · 22860
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22862 Janinedavis |
1999 RG152 |
Janine Davis mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at the Bonaire Middle School, Bonaire, Georgia |
JPL · 22862
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22863 Namarkarian |
1999 RJ152 |
Nanor Markarian mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at the A.G.B.U. Manoogian Demirdjan School, Canoga Par, California |
JPL · 22863
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22865 Amymoffett |
1999 RQ173 |
Amy Moffett mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at the Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School, Cocoa Beach, Florida |
JPL · 22865
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22868 Karst |
1999 RX187 |
Carol A. Karst mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at the Sunburst Elementary School, Sunburst, Montana |
JPL · 22868
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22869 Brianmcfar |
1999 RP190 |
Brian McFarland mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. He teaches at the H.B. DuPont Middle School, Hockessin, Delaware |
JPL · 22869
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22870 Rosing |
1999 RO193 |
Wayne Rosing (born 1946) is an electrical engineer and computer industry executive. JPL |
MPC · 22870
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22871 Ellenoei |
1999 RX193 |
Ellen C. Oei mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at the Oei Home School, Hebron, Connecticut |
JPL · 22871
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22872 Williamweber |
1999 RM194 |
William James Weber mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. He teaches at the Christina Huddleston Elementary School, Lakeville, Minnesota |
JPL · 22872
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22873 Heatherholt |
1999 RR194 |
Heather Holt mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at the Miami Lakes Middle School, Miami, Florida |
JPL · 22873
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22874 Haydeephelps |
1999 RO197 |
Haydee Phelps mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at the Summit Middle School, Boulder, Colorado |
JPL · 22874
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22875 Lanejackson |
1999 RB198 |
Lane L. Jackson mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at the Ropesville Independent School District, Ropesville, Texas |
JPL · 22875
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22877 Reginamiller |
1999 RR200 |
Regina Miller mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at the Mountain Ridge Middle School, Colorado Springs, Colorado |
JPL · 22877
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22880 Pulaski |
1999 RL224 |
A Polish soldier, Kazimierz Michal Waclaw Wiktor Pulaski (1745β1779), is often called "the father of American cavalry" in reference to training he provided to the Continental Army during the American Revolution. In Illinois, an eponymous holiday is traditionally held on the first Monday in March to celebrate Polish culture |
JPL · 22880
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22885 Sakaemura |
1999 RS239 |
Sakaemura is a small mountainside village in Nagano prefecture, Japan. |
JPL · 22885
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22889 Donnablaney |
1999 SU7 |
Donna Blaney mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at the Takoma Park Middle School, Silver Spring, Maryland |
JPL · 22889
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22890 Ruthaellis |
1999 SF8 |
Rutha Ellis mentored a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. She teaches at the Lincoln Middle School, Bradenton, Florida |
JPL · 22890
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22898 Falce |
1999 TF12 |
Falce, Italian for "Scythe", nickname of Renato Conedera, the discoverer's father-in-law. |
JPL · 22898
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22899 Alconrad |
1999 TO14 |
Albert R. Conrad (born 1953) has been a dedicated adaptive-optics (AO) scientist at several U.S. observatories. Using AO, he has co-discovered many satellites of asteroids and made disk-resolved studies of asteroids and planetary satellites for size/shape/pole and topography. He has developed many innovative AO techniques. |
JPL · 22899
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22900 Trudie |
1999 TW14 |
Trudie R. Wilson (1913β2001), mother of the discoverer. |
JPL · 22900
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