Asteroids named after people called Elizabeth
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(5134) Ebilson
Named in honor of Elizabeth M. Bilson (b. 1937), administrative director of the Center for Radiophysics and Space Research (CRSR), Cornell University. Raised in Hungary, Bilson studied at the Sorbonne and obtained her Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. She was a research associate under Thomas Gold at the CRSR from 1969 to 1983, directing the Lunar Laboratory, and she has coauthored numerous articles related to the physical properties of lunar material, in particular explaining the reason for the low albedo of the moon. She is also a very a good cook. Name proposed by B. E. Clark, and citation written by M. Bilson.Discovered 17 September 1990 by H. E. Holt, Palomar
(6856) Bethemmons
Elizabeth Emmons (b. 1955) has been key to the success of the Earth and Space Sciences Division of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and its members. As its administrator from 1978 to 2000, her brilliant interpersonal skills are complemented by a rare ability to combine authoritative answers with good humor.Discovered 5 March 1989 by E. F. Helin, Palomar
(11715) Harperclark
Elizabeth Dee Pauline Harper-Clark (b. 1984) is a finalist in the 2002 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her earth and space sciences project. She attends the Presdale School, Ware, Hertfordshire, U.K.Discovered 21 April 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(12598) Sierra
Elizabeth Sierra (b. 1985) is a finalist in the 2002 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her biochemistry project. She attends the Alhambra High School, Alhambra, California, U.S.A.Discovered 9 September 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(12997) Lizjensen
Elizabeth A. Jensen (b. 1975) is an American space scientist who developed a method of studying solar corona structure using the Faraday effect. She measures the solar magnetic field and studies the dynamics of coronal mass ejections and magnetohydrodynamic waves by analyzing radio signals from interplanetary spacecraft.Discovered 2 March 1981 by S. J. Bus, Siding Spring
(15118) Elizabethsears
Named in honor of Elizabeth R. Sears for achievement as a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition. Elizabeth is a student at the All Saints Episcopal School, Lubbock, Texas.Discovered 28 February 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(15543) Elizateel
Named in honor of Elizabeth A. Teel for achievement as a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition. Elizabeth is a student at the College Station Middle School, College Station, Texas.Discovered 29 February 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(15566) Elizabethbaker
Named in honor of Elizabeth A. Baker for achievement as a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition. Elizabeth is a student at the Doolen Middle School, Tucson, Arizona.Discovered 5 April 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(16192) Laird
Canadian physicist Elizabeth Rebecca Laird (1874-1969) was known for her research on soft x-rays, the Raman effect and the effects of microwave radiation on biological materials. As head of the physics department at Mt. Holyoke College from 1904 to 1940 she inspired many women to pursue scientific careers.Discovered 4 January 2000 by Spacewatch, Kitt Peak
(16962) Elizawoolard
Elizabeth Woolard mentored a finalist in the 2003 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the William G. Enloe High School, Raleigh, North Carolina.Discovered 28 August 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(18785) Betsywelsh
Elizabeth Jean Welsh (b. 1987) was awarded third place in the 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her environmental science project. She attends the Proctor High School, Proctor, Minnesota, U.S.A.Discovered 10 May 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(19023) Varela
Elizabeth Van Cortlandt Varela (b. 1986) was awarded fourth place in the 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her engineering project. She attends the West Potomac High School, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.A.Discovered 24 September 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(19603) Monier
Elizabeth Nicole Monier (b. 1988) is a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge, a middle school science competition, for her biochemistry, medicine, health and microbiology project. She attends the Keystone Junior High School, San Antonio, Texas.Discovered 13 July 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(20283) Elizaheller
Elizabeth Rose Heller (b. 1986) is a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for her earth and space sciences project. She attends the Nanuet High School, Nanuet, New York.Discovered 20 March 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(20586) Elizkolod
Elizabeth Kolod (b. 1986) was awarded second place in the 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her behavioral and social sciences project. She attends the Midwood High School, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A.Discovered 9 September 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(21440) Elizacollins
Elizabeth Collins mentored a finalist in the 2005 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Fairport High School, Fairport, New York.Discovered 24 March 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(21513) Bethcochran
Elizabeth Jean Cochran (b. 1989) was awarded first place in the 2005 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her microbiology team project. She attends the Cheyenne Central High School, Cheyenne, Wyoming, U.S.A.Discovered 22 May 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(23753) Busdicker
Elizabeth Wells Busdicker (b. 1990) was awarded second place in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her medicine and health sciences team project. She attends the Port Huron Northern High School, Port Huron, Michigan, U.S.A.Discovered 22 May 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(25036) Elizabethof
Elizabeth Olson Ferreira (b. 1991) was awarded second place in the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her animal sciences project. She attends the Fort Richmond Collegiate, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.Discovered 17 August 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(25257) Elizmakarron
Elizabeth Marie Karron (b. 1996) is a finalist in the 2008 Society for Science and the Public middle school science competition, for her animal and plant sciences project. She attends the Whitefish Bay Middle School, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin.Discovered 28 October 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(25417) Coquillette
Elizabeth Charlotte Coquillette (b. 1991) is a finalist in the 2009 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for her engineering project. She attends the Hathaway Brown School, Shaker Heights, Ohio.Discovered 4 November 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(25434) Westonia
Elizabeth Jane Weston (1581-1612), known as “Westonia”, was an English-Czech poet, known mostly for her Neo-Latin poetry. Her Parthenicon was published in 1608. She is considered the first female Czech poet.Discovered 29 November 1999 by M. Tichy, Klet
(25475) Lizrao
Elizabeth Jie Rao (b. 1991) is a finalist in the 2009 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for her medicine and health project. She attends the Lincoln Park High School, Chicago, Illinois.Discovered 7 December 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(25715) Lizmariemako
Elizabeth Marie Mako (b. 1991) was awarded second place in the 2009 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her electrical and mechanical engineering project. She attends the W.T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.A.Discovered 5 January 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(26238) Elduval
Elizabeth Duval mentored a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. She teaches at the Montgomery Blair High School, Silver Spring, Maryland.Discovered 17 August 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(27784) Elizabethpearce
Named in memory of Elizabeth Mary Pearce (2000–2025), daughter of Andrew Pearce, discoverer of southern galactic novae. Elizabeth was studying for a Masters Degree in Marine Science. She loved the ocean and brought joy to all those around her.Discovered 27 July 1992 by R. H. McNaught, Siding Spring
(28712) Elizabethcorn
Elizabeth Alyn Corn (b. 1999) is a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for her biochemistry, medicine, health science, and microbiology project. She attends the Davidsen Middle School, Tampa, Florida.Discovered 7 April 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(30300) Waagen
Elizabeth O. Waagen (b. 1956) is an American astronomer who helped thousands of amateur astronomers realize their dream of contributing to astronomy. Joining the AAVSO in 1979, she advanced to Senior Technical Assistant and once served as Interim Director. Throughout her career she sustained the organization's mission, programs, and data collection.Discovered 30 April 2000 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(31682) Kinsey
Elizabeth Grace Kinsey (b. 2001) is a finalist in the 2015 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for her environmental and earth sciences project. She attends the Charles P. Murray Middle School, Wilmington, North Carolina.Discovered 10 May 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(34891) Elizabethpaige
Elizabeth Paige Wamsley (b. 2001) was awarded second place in the 2018 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her animal sciences project. She attended the Timber Ridge Scholars Academy, Pacific, Missouri, U.S.A.Discovered 10 November 2001 by LINEAR, Socorro
(39420) Elizabethgaskell
Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865) was a 19th-century English novelist, best known for her 1853 novel Cranford.Discovered 29 September 1973 by van Houten, C. J., van Houten-Groeneveld, I., Gehrels, T., Palomar
(50719) Elizabethgriffin
Elizabeth Griffin (b. 1942) is a Canadian astronomer specializing in the spectroscopic study of binary stars. She has been a staunch advocate globally for the digitization and preservation of photographic plates and using legacy science data of all kinds.Discovered 1 March 2000 by CSS, Catalina
(50723) Beckley
Elizabeth Beckley (c. 1846–1927) was the first observer with the new photoheliograph at the Kew Observatory, London. She began working there in the 1860s, as a teenager, and continued for over a decade, using the labor-intensive ‘wet collodion’ process in solar photography for the first time.Discovered 3 March 2000 by CSS, Catalina
(50724) Elizabethbrown
Elizabeth Brown (1830–1899) was an English solar observer who traveled to see eclipses around the world. She was one of the prime movers in the formation of the British Astronomical Association, and was the first director of its Solar Section.Discovered 3 March 2000 by CSS, Catalina
(101813) Elizabethmarston
Elizabeth Holloway Marston (1893-1993) was an American attorney and psychologist. She developed, with her husband William Moulton Marston, the systolic blood-pressure test. Along with her husband's live-in mistress, Olive Byrne, she was the inspiration for the comic book creation Wonder Woman.Discovered 14 May 1999 by R. A. Tucker, Goodricke-Pigott
(120112) Elizabethacton
Elizabeth A. Acton (b. 1981) contributed to the NASA OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission as Project Support Specialist.Discovered 25 March 2003 by CSS, Catalina
(121594) Zubritsky
Elizabeth Zubritsky (b. 1967) supports the OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center by writing news releases and assisting with media relations. She serves the planetary science community by promoting fundamental research and missions like OSIRIS-REx, MAVEN and LRO.Discovered 9 November 1999 by CSS, Catalina
(130283) Elizabethgraham
Elizabeth Brady and Graham Lawrence Brady are the parents of the discoverer. They were instrumental in recognizing and encouraging the discoverer's early interest in science and particularly astronomy, for which the discoverer is eternally grateful.Discovered 4 March 2000 by N. Brady, Lake Tekapo
(166944) Seton
Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton (1774-1821) was an educator, spiritual leader and saint. She was the foundress of the first Catholic school and Sisters of Charity in the U.S.A. Pope John XXIII beatified her in 1963 and Pope Paul VI canonized her in 1975.Discovered 25 April 2003 by P. Kumar, Goodricke-Pigott
(191910) Elizawilliams
Elizabeth Langdon Williams (1879–1981) was an American astronomer. In 1903 she was one of the earliest women to graduate from MIT, earning a degree in physics. Her mathematical computations supported the early 20th-century search for Planet X from Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona.Discovered 11 March 2005 by Mt. Lemmon Survey, Mount Lemmon
(336694) Fey
Elizabeth Stamatina (Tina) Fey (b. 1970) is an American actor, writer, producer, and comedian. She began her career with The Second City comedy troupe, then became the head writer for Saturday Night Live, for which she has won numerous awards.Discovered 8 January 2010 by WISE, WISE
(622398) Fraser
Elizabeth Davidson Fraser (b. 1963) is a Scottish singer, songwriter and musician. Her signature voice was the most distinctive feature of the legendary band Cocteau Twins. She appeared in many artistic projects, including This Mortal Coil and a performance with Massive Attack.Discovered 31 August 2013 by M. Å»oÅnowski M. Kusiak, Tincana