Asteroids named after people called Allan
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(9963) Sandage
Allan Sandage (b. 1926), a distinguished American astronomer of Palomar and Mt. Wilson fame, is an international authority in stellar astronomy and observational cosmology. The name was suggested by S. Kientz and endorsed by the discoverer, who first met Sandage at Palomar in the early 1970s.Discovered 9 January 1992 by E. F. Helin, Palomar
(11414) Allanchu
Allan Chu (b. 1984) is a finalist in the 2002 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his computer science project. He attends the Saratoga High School, Saratoga, California, U.S.A.Discovered 10 May 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(11697) Estrella
Allan Noriel Estrella (b. 1984) is a finalist in the 2002 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his physics project. He attends the Manila Science High School, Manila, Philippines.Discovered 31 March 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(13490) Allanchapman
Allan Chapman (1946–2026) was an eminent British historian, and a world-renowned authority on the history of science. He was a prolific author and astronomy popularizer, and a popular speaker to UK amateur-astronomy societies and conventions. He was Honorary President of the Society for the History of Astronomy and of several astronomical societies.Discovered 26 January 1984 by E. Bowell, Palomar
(27604) Affeldt
Allan Affeldt (b. 1958) is known for the restoration of historic hotels in Arizona and New Mexico. He once worked extensively in international conflict resolution and currently serves on many non-profit boards including the Lowell Observatory Advisory Board.Discovered 19 March 2001 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(70715) Allancheuvront
Allan Cheuvront (b. 1950) is the Ground System Test Lead for the OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission. Prior to serving in this role, he was the Mission Operations Manager for OSIRIS-REx, as well as the Stardust comet sample return mission, and a flight team member on the Magellan mission to Venus.Discovered 30 October 1999 by CSS, Catalina
(171153) Allanrahill
Allan Rahill (b. 1958) is a meteorologist at the Canadian Meteorological Centre, an amateur astronomer and accomplished optician. His astronomy forecast models feed the Clear Sky Charts, a primary planning tool for observers across North America.Discovered 10 April 2005 by A. Lowe, Mayhill
(175259) Offenberger
Allan Offenberger (b. 1938), a retired physicist and professor emeritus at the University of Alberta, was the discoverer's thesis advisor. His principal research was on laser plasma interactions. He now promotes the creation of an “Alberta-Canada Fusion Energy Institute” for developing long-lasting clean-energy sources.Discovered 10 May 2005 by B. Christophe, Saint-Sulpice