Asteroids named after people called Alexander
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(1688) Wilkens
Named in memory of Alexander Wilkens, researcher in many branches of astronomy, most notably celestial mechanics. He worked for many years in Germany, then at the La Plata Observatory, where he produced two generations of celestial mechanicians before returning to his native country.Discovered 3 March 1951 by M. Itzigsohn, La Plata
(4837) Bickerton
Alexander W. Bickerton (1842-1929), professor of chemistry at Canterbury College, was an inspiring teacher and popularizer of science. Ernest Rutherford was one of his distinguished pupils. Bickerton was known for his “partial impact” theory of novae, which he extended to variable stars and other phenomena.Discovered 30 June 1989 by Gilmore, A. C., Kilmartin, P. M., Lake Tekapo
(6941) Dalgarno
Named in honor of Alexander Dalgarno (b. 1928), on the occasion of his 70th birthday. Renowned for his seminal research on collisions and radiative processes involving atoms, molecules, ions and electrons, Dalgarno has led the exploration of atomic and molecular phenomena occurring in the interstellar medium, planetary and cometary atmospheres, supernova ejecta, the early universe and the terrestrial thermosphere. Due to his intellectual leadership, the Institute for Theoretical Atomic and Molecular Physics was established at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. He served as director of the Institute for five years and as acting director of the Harvard College Observatory for three years.Discovered 16 December 1976 by Harvard Observatory, Harvard
(7660) Alexanderwilson
Alexander Wilson (1714-1786) was the first professor of practical astronomy at the University of Glasgow. He measured atmospheric temperature with height and, from the “Wilson Effect”, developed a model of sunspots.Discovered 5 November 1993 by R. H. McNaught, Siding Spring
(8479) Held
Alexander Held (b. 1958) has worked on the use of Earth observation data to improve our understanding in landscape ecology and vegetation conditions. He led Australia’s international work in Earth Observation, where he provided the necessary rationale towards the establishment of the new Australian Space Agency in 2018.Discovered 29 April 1987 by A. Mrkos, Klet
(8486) Asherschel
Alexander Stewart Herschel (1836–1907) was professor of natural philosophy at the Universities of Glasgow and Durham. His extensive observations and compilations of meteor radiants and their relationship to comet orbits led to significant advances in the subject. He also made visual spectroscopic observations of meteors.Discovered 26 August 1989 by R. H. McNaught, Siding Spring
(8795) Dudorov
Alexander Egorovich Dudorov (b. 1946) is an astrophysicist at Chelyabinsk State University whose research includes the theory of star formation in magnetized molecular clouds. He played a leading role in the field study of the Chelyabinsk airburst.Discovered 1 March 1981 by S. J. Bus, Siding Spring
(11781) Alexroberts
Scots-born Alexander William Roberts (1857-1938) emigrated in 1883 to South Africa, where he taught at and became principal of Lovedale Training School in Eastern Cape Province. He was one of the most prolific observers of variable stars in the southern hemisphere, and his records are maintained at the Boyden Observatory.Discovered 7 August 1966 by Boyden Observatory, Bloemfontein
(15434) Mittal
Alexander Chow Mittal (b. 1985) was named a finalist in the 2003 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his chemistry project. He attends the Greenwich High School, Greenwich, Connecticut.Discovered 10 November 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(15608) Owens
Named in honor of Alexander C. Owens for achievement as a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition. Alexander is a student at the Tanque Verde Elementary School, Tucson, Arizona.Discovered 7 April 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(17073) Alexblank
Alexander Edmund Blank (b. 1987) was awarded fourth place in the 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his biochemistry project. He attends the Lower Canada College, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.Discovered 6 April 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(21397) Leontovich
Alexander Leontovich (b. 1963), a 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair Excellence in Teaching Award finalist, is a teacher at the Moscow State Educational Center of Creativity of the Young, Lyceum No. 1553, Moscow, Russia.Discovered 20 March 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(21461) Alexchernyak
Alexander Chernyak (b. 1988) was awarded first place in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his physics team project. He attends the International Academy, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, U.S.A.Discovered 21 April 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(21607) Robel
Alexander Abram Robel (b. 1988) was awarded second place in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his earth science project. He attends the Maritime and Science Technology Academy, Miami, Florida, U.S.A.Discovered 6 April 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(21986) Alexanduribe
Alexander Tyler Uribe (b. 1990) is a finalist in the 2005 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his physical science project. He attends the Willow Creek Middle School, North Lehi, Utah.Discovered 2 December 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(24130) Alexhuang
Alexander Chi-Jan Huang (b. 1990) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his biochemistry project. He attends the Plano Senior High School, Plano, Texas.Discovered 4 November 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(24968) Chernyakhovsky
Alexander Chernyakhovsky (b. 1991) was awarded second place in the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his medicine and health sciences team project. He attends the William Mason High School, Mason, Ohio, U.S.A.Discovered 23 January 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(25426) Alexanderkim
Alexander Mee-Woong Kim (b. 1991) is a finalist in the 2009 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his zoology project. He attends the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science nce and Technology, Alexandria, Virginia.Discovered 14 November 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(25704) Kendrick
Alexander Kent Kendrick (b. 1993) was awarded first place and Best in Category in the 2009 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical and mechanical engineering project. He attends the Los Alamos High School, Los Alamos, New Mexico, U.S.A.Discovered 5 January 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(28443) Crisara
Alexander Raymond Crisara (b. 1994) was awarded first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his materials and bioengineering team project. He attends the L. C. Anderson High School, Austin, Texas, U.S.A.Discovered 5 January 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(28444) Alexrabii
Alexander Jahan Rabii (b. 1996) was awarded first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his materials and bioengineering team project. He attends the L. C. Anderson High School, Austin, Texas, U.S.A.Discovered 5 January 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(28453) Alexcecil
Alexander Michael Cecil (b. 1993) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental sciences project. He attends the E. E. Waddell High School, Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.A.Discovered 6 January 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(30190) Alexshelby
Alexander Lloyd Shelby (b. 2000) is a finalist in the 2014 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for his physical sciences project. He attends the Hamilton Southeastern Junior High School, Fishers, Indiana.Discovered 6 April 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(30310) Alexanderlin
Alexander Lin (b. 1997) is a finalist in the 2015 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his computer science project. He attends the Millburn High School, Millburn, New Jersey.Discovered 3 May 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(30596) Amdeans
Alexander Matthew Deans (b. 1997) was awarded second place in the 2014 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his materials and bioengineering project. He attends the Academie Ste Cecile International School, Windsor, Ontario, Canada.Discovered 17 August 2001 by LINEAR, Socorro
(34134) Zlokapa
Alexander Zlokapa (b. 1999) was awarded second place in the 2017 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his systems software project. He attends the Golden Hills Academy, Danville, California, U.S.A.Discovered 24 August 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(34144) Alexandersun
Alexander Karl Sun (b. 1999) was awarded second place in the 2017 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his behavioral and social sciences team project. He attends the Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah, U.S.A.Discovered 24 August 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(48588) Raschroder
German Rudolf Alexander Schröder (1878-1962) was an architect, but he became known as a poet, essayist and translator. The complete edition of his work contains eight volumes, including numerous collections of verse. He revived the Protestant chorale and is cofounder of the “Insel-Verlag”.Discovered 2 September 1994 by F. Borngen, Tautenburg
(50428) Alexanderdessler
Alexander Dessler (b. 1928) is a space physicist who shaped understanding of how charged particles interact with magnetic fields of solar system objects. He first defined the existence and characteristics of the heliosphere, confirmed when Voyager 1 crossed the heliopause.Discovered 27 February 2000 by CSS, Catalina
(60972) Matenko
Mateno (“Matenko”) is a nickname of Alexander Pravda (b. 1961), the discoverers' friend and, until 1998, colleague. As a keen observer, he codiscovered several minor planets and was fascinated especially by changes in cometary appearance. His friends were inspired by his wide range of interests, including music and painting.Discovered 23 May 2000 by Galad, A., Koleny, P., Modra
(91006) Fleming
Alexander Fleming (1881-1955) was a Scottish biologist and pharmacologist. His best-known achievements are the discovery of the enzyme lysozyme and isolation of the antibiotic substance penicillin, for which he shared a Nobel Prize in 1945 with Florey and Chain.Discovered 28 January 1998 by Tichy, M., Moravec, Z., Klet
(257261) Ovechkin
Alexander Mikhailovich Ovechkin (b. 1985) is a Russian ice-hockey winger who began his career with the Dynamo Moscow. He is captain of both the Russian National Team and the NHL's Washington Capitals, and is a multiple World Champion.Discovered 31 March 2009 by L. Elenin, Tzec Maun
(333125) Maestas
Alexander J. Maestas (b. 1991) is an American systems engineer. He is a Real-Time Operator for the OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission. Previously, Alexander has supported ground/space operations as a Systems/Radio-Frequency Engineer for several satellite programs as well as the Air Force Satellite Control Network.Discovered 10 October 2007 by Mt. Lemmon Survey, Mount Lemmon
(333717) Alexgreaves
Alexander Richard Brian Greaves (b. 2000) is the grandson of the discoverer.Discovered 16 September 2009 by N. Falla, Mayhill
(545560) Fersman
Alexander E. Fersman (1883–1945), a Russian geologist and mineralogist, co-founded Russia's Meteorite Committee. He developed Moscow's Mineralogical Museum, later named after him. His contributions to geological science and popularization are highly acclaimed.Discovered 27 August 2011 by Kryachko, T., Satovski, B., Zelenchukskaya Stn
(548263) Alexandertutov
Alexander Nikolaevich Tutov (1966–2018) was a Russian doctor and fantasy writer. His books include Black Angel, White Angel, Misha and the Witch and Cossack Epic.Discovered 19 March 2010 by Kryachko, T., Satovski, B., Zelenchukskaya Stn
(568092) Alexschmid
Alexander Schmid (b. 1964) is a Canadian instructor with the Department of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Victoria and a thirty-year member of the Victoria chapter of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. He has contributed selflessly to the public understanding of astronomy and was awarded the Newton-Ball Award of the RASC in 2021.Discovered 29 August 2003 by D. D. Balam, Maunakea