Asteroids named after people called Eran

(32436) Eranofek

Eran Ofek (b. 1972) is an astrophysicist at the Weizmann Institute of Science who studies transient phenomena on the outskirts of the solar system.Discovered 5 September 2000 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa

(128054) Eranyavneh

Eran Yavneh (1971-1999) lived in Jerusalem for all of his short life. He studied economics and business management and dreamt of opening a restaurant. He loved life, travel, good food, good music and---most of all---good friends who loved him dearly in return. Eran died of cancer at the age of 27.Discovered 28 June 2003 by D. Polishook, Wise