Asteroids named after people called Christopher
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(5382) McKay
Named for Christopher P. McKay (b. 1954), space scientist and exobiologist at NASA-Ames Research Center. McKay has made numerous seminal contributions to planetary science and the search for zones of life in the solar system, with a special interest in Mars, Titan, comets and microbial life in hostile environments on the earth. Name suggested and citation prepared by D. I. Steel.Discovered 8 May 1991 by R. H. McNaught, Siding Spring
(7024) Impey
Christopher David Impey (b. 1956) is a British astronomer who has been a faculty member at the University of Arizona since 1986. With research interests in extragalactic astronomy and observational cosmology, his main focus has been on encouraging scientific literacy and conveying the impact, excitement and inspiration of astronomy to all people.Discovered 2 August 1992 by H. E. Holt, Palomar
(7923) Chyba
Named in honor of Christopher F. Chyba (b. 1959), who holds the Carl Sagan Chair for the Study of Life in the Universe at the SETI Institute of Mountain View, California. Chyba, who has also worked recently at the University of Arizona and on the U.S. White House science staff, has done pioneering work in understanding the role of impacts in forming the atmospheres of the earth and Mars and in transporting organic chemicals to the inner solar system. He studied the physics of atmospheric entry and applied the results to analysis of the Tunguska object and to determination of the risk threshold for small minor planets colliding with the earth. Chyba currently chairs NASA's Solar System Exploration advisory committee. Citation written by D. Morrison at the request of the discoverer.Discovered 28 November 1983 by E. Bowell, Anderson Mesa
(9541) Magri
Christopher Magri (b. 1961) is a scientist at the University of Maine at Farmington. A former galactic radio astronomer, he has used analyses of radar echoes from main-belt minor planets to demonstrate that there is no radar evidence for a difference between the surface bulk densities of the S and C objects.Discovered 11 February 1983 by E. Bowell, Anderson Mesa
(11713) Stubbs
Christopher Stubbs (b. 1958), of the University of Washington, has pursued a variety of projects in experimental physics and observational astrophysics, including searching for dark matter, measuring the rate of expansion of the universe with supernovae and testing the equivalence principle.Discovered 25 April 1998 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(12665) Chriscarson
Christopher A. Carson (b. 1968) contributed to NASA's Lucy Trojan asteroid mission as the Observatory (Spacecraft) Manager.Discovered 6 November 1978 by Helin, E. F., Bus, S. J., Palomar
(12868) Onken
Christopher S. Onken (b. 1979) was a summer student at the Lowell Observatory in 1998. As an observer, he made the first LONEOS near-Earth-asteroid discovery and suggested many useful improvements to the observing protocol.Discovered 19 June 1998 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(13609) Lewicki
Christopher A. Lewicki (b. 1974) is an engineer working at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where he is developing rovers that will be launched to Mars in 2003. During the 1994 cometary impacts on Jupiter he headed development of a popular Internet resource for the event.Discovered 10 October 1994 by Spacewatch, Kitt Peak
(14179) Skinner
Christopher J. Skinner (1963-1997), teacher of the discoverer, worked at Jodrell Bank, the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory and the Space Telescope Science Institute. His many seminal papers were on subjects as diverse as the atmospheres of red giant stars and the dust disks of Vega-excess stars.Discovered 15 November 1998 by I. P. Griffin, Cocoa
(15851) Chrisfleming
Christopher Edward John Fleming (b. 1956) is a dedicated amateur astronomer, active in the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, London Centre. As chair of the society's national observing committee, he has encouraged many new observers. The name was suggested by R. Jedicke and P. Jedicke.Discovered 13 January 1996 by Spacewatch, Kitt Peak
(17815) Kulawik
Christopher Eric Kulawik (b. 1986) was awarded second place in the 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his chemistry team project. He attends the Fox Lane High School, Bedford, New York, U.S.A.Discovered 31 March 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(17908) Chriskuyu
Christopher Ku Yu (b. 1986) was awarded third place in the 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his medicine and health project. He attends the Caddo Parish Magnet High School, Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.A.Discovered 19 March 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(17934) Deleon
Christopher Lee DeLeon (b. 1984) was awarded fourth place in the 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his computer science project. He attends the Saint Joseph Central High School, Saint Joseph, Missouri, U.S.A.Discovered 12 April 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(20041) Gainor
Christopher Gainor (b. 1954) is a Canadian journalist, historian and amateur astronomer with a Ph.D. in the history of technology from the University of Alberta. He has written six books about aerospace, including Not Yet Imagined, the operational history of the Hubble Space Telescope, published by NASA in 2021. Gainor was President of the RASC in 2018–2020.Discovered 18 December 1992 by Natori, A., Urata, T., Yakiimo
(20159) Snead
Christopher J. Snead (b. 1973) is an American planetary scientist and the NASA Hayabusa2 Sample Curator. An expert in small-particle manipulation, he developed advanced micro-handling techniques essential for analyzing sub-millimeter grains from asteroids Ryugu and Bennu, preserving their scientific integrity for future generations.Discovered 7 October 1996 by Spacewatch, Kitt Peak
(20237) Clavius
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.Discovered 6 February 1998 by E. W. Elst, La Silla
(20275) Chrishamann
Christopher Hamann (b. 1983) is a German scientist at the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin. He studies impact processes in meteorites, asteroids and on Earth, with an emphasis on mineralogical evidence of impact-generated shock and melting conditions.Discovered 20 March 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(20798) Verlinden
Christopher Verlinden (b. 1986) was awarded first place and Best in Category in the 2004 Intel ISE Fair for his engineering team project. He also received the Achievement Award and the EU Contest for Young Scientists Award. He attends the School of Science and Technology, Beaverton, Oregon, U.S.A.Discovered 27 September 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(21459) Chrisrussell
Christopher T. Russell (b. 1943) is a professor of geophysics and planetary physics at the University of California, Los Angeles. Principal Investigator of the Dawn mission to (1) Ceres and (4) Vesta, Russell has wide-ranging interests that include space physics, Venus, Jupiter, Jupiter I (Io) and Mercury.Discovered 30 April 1998 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(21562) Chrismessick
Christopher D. Messick (b. 1989) was awarded second place in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his engineering project. He attends the Sargent High School, Monte Vista, Colorado, U.S.A.Discovered 19 August 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(21587) Christopynn
Christopher Donald Pynn (b. 1988) was awarded second place in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his chemistry team project. He attends the Half Hollow Hills High School West, Dix Hills, New York, U.S.A.Discovered 26 September 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(23833) Mowers
Christopher Scott Mowers (b. 1995) is a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his physical science project. He attends the St. Nicholas Catholic School, Gig Harbor, Washington.Discovered 28 August 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(24219) Chrisodom
Christopher Odom mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the George School, Newtown, Pennsylvania.Discovered 7 December 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(24259) Chriswalker
Christopher W. Walker (b. 1945) assisted in the creation of the Global Network of Astronomical Telescopes photometric data reduction pipeline and in the analysis of variable stars discovered in images obtained using the Moving Object and Transient Event Search System.Discovered 12 December 1999 by R. A. Tucker, Goodricke-Pigott
(24354) Caz
Christopher Allen Zimmerman (b. 1989) was awarded second place in the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his chemistry project. He attends the Muhlenberg High School, Laureldale, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.Discovered 5 January 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(25309) Chrisauer
Christopher Peterson Sauer (b. 1995) is a finalist in the 2008 Society for Science and the Public middle school science competition, for his engineering project. He attends the Corte Madera School, Portola Valley, California.Discovered 15 December 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(25793) Chrisanchez
Christopher Allen Sanchez (b. 1992) was awarded second place in the 2009 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his plant sciences project. He attends the Felix Varela Senior High School, Miami, Florida, U.S.A.Discovered 4 February 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(26891) Johnbutler
Christopher John Butler (b. 1940) has worked on cool stars, the effects of solar variability on climate, and preserving Armagh Observatory's scientific heritage for future generations. He is well known for his active involvement in the community of Armagh and for discovering an exceptional flare on HD 6090 (“Butler's star”).Discovered 7 February 1995 by D. J. Asher, Siding Spring
(28353) Chrisnielsen
Christopher Stephen Nielsen (b. 1993) was awarded first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical and mechanical engineering project. He is home-schooled in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.Discovered 19 March 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(28446) Davlantes
Christopher Joseph Davlantes (b. 1993) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his energy and transportation project. He attends the Bishop Kenny High School, Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.A.Discovered 4 January 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(28493) Duncan-Lewis
Christopher Anthony Duncan-Lewis (b. 1992) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his medicine and health sciences project. He attends the Winter Springs High School, Winter Springs, Florida, U.S.A.Discovered 2 February 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(28799) Christopherford
Christopher Ford (b. 1959) is a leading American authority in computer graphics and media development in film visual effects, game and video production, and astronomical visualization. He is a former President of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific and joined the Lowell Observatory Board in 2023.Discovered 25 April 2000 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(29722) Chrisgraham
Christopher Fox Graham (b. 1979) is an American journalist and longtime managing editor of Sedona Red Rock News. He is a nationally-recognized slam poet who has written and performed multiple poems about Pluto and other space themes.Discovered 14 January 1999 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(29827) Chrisbennett
Christopher James Bennett (b. 1979) is a British professor at the Department of Physics, University of Central Florida (Orlando, Florida). He has done extensive work on chemical pathways on organic-rich asteroids that lead to the formation of the building blocks of life.Discovered 18 February 1999 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(29844) Millette
Christopher Millette, Sr. (b. 1964) is a Managing Director of a capital management firm and married to Erica A. Broman, Trustee Designate of Lowell Observatory. Chris has donated generously of his time and talent in providing advice to both Erica and the current Sole Trustee. He has spent many hours volunteering at Observatory events.Discovered 22 March 1999 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(29972) Chriswan
Christopher Wan (b. 1996) was awarded first place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental sciences project. He attends the Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.A.Discovered 18 May 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(30100) Christophergo
Christopher Go (b. 1970) is a Philippine astrophotographer who has taken superb images of the moon and planets since 1990. His detailed images of eclipses of the Galilean moons of Jupiter attest to the excellent quality of his work with a 0.28-m telescope. In 2006 he discovered the Red Spot Jr. on Jupiter.Discovered 11 March 2000 by CSS, Catalina
(30767) Chriskraft
Christopher C. Kraft (b. 1924) oversaw the design of space modules and rocket launches from Mercury and Gemini to Apollo. He created Mission Control and was the “voice of flight” essential to men in space. His commitment to manned space flight helped pave the way for the successful landing of men on the moon.Discovered 6 November 1983 by Shoemaker, C. S., Shoemaker, E. M., Palomar
(31479) Botello
Christopher Rafael Botello (b. 1998) was awarded second place in the 2014 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his energy and transportation project. He attends the John Jay High School, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.A.Discovered 10 February 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(31919) Carragher
Christopher Carragher (b. 1996) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his computational biology and bioinformatics project. He attends the Our Lady's Secondary School, Castleblayney, Monaghan, Ireland.Discovered 5 April 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(48047) Houghten
Christopher Houghten (b. 1963), of Rutland, Vermont, developed a non-computer-based system to allow manually operated telescopes to be GOTO telescopes, thereby helping astronomers gather large amounts of data. His solution to the problem has been developed into a PC-based state-of-the-art control system.Discovered 22 February 2001 by Tenagra II, Nogales
(57901) Hitchens
Christopher E. Hitchens (b. 1949), an intellectual of broad interests who lists “disputation” among his hobbies, lectures copiously and writes for a number of periodicals as a pundit and critic. Hitchens is the author of numerous books, including works on Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, Mother Theresa and George Orwell.Discovered 9 February 2002 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(60622) Pritchet
Christopher J. Pritchet (b. 1950) is a professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Victoria and a leading authority in the field of observational cosmology, supernovae, galaxy formation and evolution.Discovered 30 March 2000 by D. D. Balam, Dominion
(90125) Chrissquire
Christopher Russell Edward ‘Chris’ Squire (1948–2015) was an English musician and co-founder of the rock music group Yes. His skill and playing style influenced generations of bassists. 90125 is the title of one of his best known albums with Yes. Name suggested by Patrick McDonald and citation written by Carl Hergenrother.Discovered 11 December 2002 by LINEAR, Socorro
(119248) Corbally
Christopher J. Corbally S.J. (b. 1946) was ordained in the Society of Jesus and earned a PhD in astronomy. He continues a long career in astronomy where his contributions have included areas of multiple stellar systems, stellar spectral classification, galactic structure, star formation and telescope technology.Discovered 10 September 2001 by R. A. Tucker, Goodricke-Pigott
(128439) Chriswaters
Christopher Waters (b. 1973) is the deputy flight system program manager for the OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Mission and is responsible for issue oversight and resolution. In addition, Chris supported the GOES-R program formulation.Discovered 10 July 2004 by CSS, Catalina
(152067) Deboy
Christopher C. Deboy(b. 1969) is a radio-frequency engineer at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, who served as the Radio Communications System Lead for the New Horizons Mission to Pluto.Discovered 15 August 2004 by M. W. Buie, Cerro Tololo
(202750) Christophertonge
Christopher M. Tonge (b. 1993) is an American chemist. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Caltech and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of British Columbia. Chris is a nephew of the discoverer.Discovered 9 August 2007 by J. Lacruz, La Canada
(209149) Chrismackenzie
Christopher MacKenzie (1983-2013) was one of the 19 elite Prescott's Granite Mountain Hotshot firefighters who lost their lives battling a blaze on a ridge in Yarnell, AZ. Crews such as the Hotshots are connected to astronomy through their brave efforts to protect forests and the observatories within them from fire threats.Discovered 29 September 2003 by Sloan Digital Sky Survey, Apache Point
(211977) Springob
Christopher M. Springob (1977–2022) was an American extragalactic astronomer and data scientist. His contributions include cosmological applications of HI spectral line surveys, as well as research on two large peculiar-velocity galaxy surveys: the 6dF Galaxy Survey and 2MASS Tully-Fisher Survey.Discovered 13 January 2005 by Spacewatch, Kitt Peak
(257430) Chrisgelino
Christopher Gelino (b. 1973) is an American astronomer working at IPAC at Caltech. His research focuses on the study of exoplanets and the variability and binarity of brown dwarfs. Chris is a member of the Spitzer Science Center Team, and the WISE, NEOWISE, and NEO Surveyor Science Data Center Teams.Discovered 12 June 2010 by WISE, WISE
(333005) Haberle
Christopher Haberle (b. 1985) is an American geologist. He was a member of the OSIRIS-REx Thermal Emission Spectrometer instrument team and is Deputy Instrument Scientist for the OSIRIS-APEX extended mission.Discovered 13 February 2010 by Mt. Lemmon Survey, Mount Lemmon
(333171) Chris
Christopher D. Norman (b. 1979) is an American member of the Guidance, Navigation, and Control team as well as a camera operations lead for the OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission. He helped develop the Natural Feature Tracking autonomous navigation system that delivered the spacecraft to the surface of Bennu.Discovered 11 April 2005 by Mt. Lemmon Survey, Mount Lemmon
(560354) Chrisnolan
Christopher Edward Nolan (b. 1970) is a British-American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He has received 36 Oscar nominations, winning eleven times.Discovered 26 November 2013 by Zolnowski, M., Kusiak, M., Tincana
(661786) Aikman
Christopher Aikman (b. 1943) is a Canadian astrophysicist formerly of the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory of the National Research Council of Canada. He is an authority on the spectroscopic investigation of comets and chemically peculiar stars.Discovered 10 August 2005 by D. D. Balam P. A. Wiegert, Maunakea