Asteroids named after people called Eric
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(2181) Fogelin
Named in honor of Eric S. Fogelin, an assistant at the Minor Planet Center during 1979-1980 who has helped extensively in the production of the Minor Planet Circulars and in the preparation of computerized data relevant to the Minor Planet Center. Name proposed by C. M. Bardwell and B. G. Marsden.Discovered 28 December 1942 by K. Reinmuth, Heidelberg
(5057) Weeks
Eric R. Weeks (b. 1970) is a Professor in the Physics Department at Emory University. His research investigates jamming in colloidal glasses and colloidal super-cooled liquids. He is known for his innovative experiments and use of con-focal microscopy, and has won distinguished awards for his work.Discovered 22 February 1987 by H. Debehogne, La Silla
(5705) Ericsterken
Named in memory of Eric Sterken (1948-1998), professional gardener and landscaper who took care of the gardens of the Brussels Planetarium. He is remembered by hundreds of people for his friendliness and modesty, and at the same time he was respected for his great efforts to preserve plantlife and wildlife. He was proud to have been the brother of a professional astronomer, Chris Sterken.Discovered 21 October 1965 by H. Debehogne, Uccle
(8804) Eliason
Eric M. Eliason (b. 1949), an expert in image-processing techniques and image analysis for the U.S. Geological Survey's Astrogeologic Team, has used this expertise for data restoration and publishing activities in support of the Voyager and Mars Observer projects and the Clementine Mission to the moon.Discovered 5 May 1981 by Shoemaker, C. S., Shoemaker, E. M., Palomar
(9620) Ericidle
Eric Idle (b. 1943), another member of Monty Python's Flying Circus, is also well known for other projects, such as The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash and several books for children.Discovered 17 March 1993 by UESAC, La Silla
(10119) Remarque
Named in memory of Eric Maria Remarque (1898–1970) German novelist, chiefly known for his Im Westen nichts Neues (All Quiet on the Western Front, 1929). At 18 he was drafted into the German army and wounded several times. His novel records the daily horrors of war in laconic understatement, in shocking contrast to patriotic rhetoric. In 1933 his books were burnt by the Nazis.Discovered 18 December 1992 by E. W. Elst, Caussols
(10841) Ericforbes
Eric Gray Forbes (1933-1984) was a professor and director of the History of Medicine and Science Unit at Edinburgh University. Forbes led ‘Scotland's Cultural Heritage’ group and was a prolific author, researching extensively on the history of astronomy and navigation.Discovered 12 August 1994 by R. H. McNaught, Siding Spring
(13858) Ericchristensen
Eric Christensen (b. 1977) is survey operations manager with Catalina Sky Survey. He has developed many novel tools to aid observers in validating the reality of moving objects flagged by CSS software, and created the catalog of stationary objects used by the Catalina Real time Transient Survey to identify optical transients.Discovered 5 December 1999 by CSS, Catalina
(13911) Stempels
Eric Stempels (b. 1974) is an astronomer at Uppsala University. He operates a meteor camera and is largely involved in outreach activities.Discovered 22 August 1979 by C.-I. Lagerkvist, La Silla
(14544) Ericjones
Eric M. Jones (b. 1944) is an American astrophysicist and space historian. He incorporated the transcripts from the Apollo landings into the landmark web resource “The Apollo Lunar Surface Journal”, expanding the transcripts to include annotations by the astronauts, as well as other documentation.Discovered 29 September 1997 by Spacewatch, Kitt Peak
(15628) Gonzales
Named in honor of Eric A. Gonzales for achievement as a finalist in the 2001 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge (DYSC), a middle school science competition. Eric is a student at the William P. Hobby Middle School, San Antonio, Texas.Discovered 29 April 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(15929) Ericlinton
Eric John Clinton (b. 1955) is an amateur astronomer active in the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, London Centre. He received the Society's Service Award for his work as treasurer and editor of the club's newsletter. The name was suggested by R. Jedicke and P. Jedicke.Discovered 22 November 1997 by Spacewatch, Kitt Peak
(17807) Ericpearce
Eric C. Pearce (b. 1961) is the site manager at Socorro, New Mexico, for LINEAR.Discovered 19 March 1998 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(17892) Morecambewise
Comedy duo Eric Morecambe (1926-1984) and Ernie Wise (1925-1999) teamed up in the 1940s to create Britain's finest stage double act and later became TV favorites. Eric, ‘the one with the glasses’, was known for his witty retorts, giving slaps to the cheeks of Ernie for plays ‘what he wrote’.Discovered 15 March 1999 by J. Broughton, Reedy Creek
(19813) Ericsands
Eric Sands mentored a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Youth Science Challenge, a middle school science competition. He teaches at the Fruitvale Junior High School, Bakersfield, California.Discovered 24 September 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(20246) Frappa
Eric Frappa (b. 1969) is a specialist in the occultation of stars by minor planets. He is responsible for the Euraster web site, which collects occultation data for Europe. He spends several observing missions every year at the Pic du Midi. He works at the planetarium in Saint-Étienne, where he creates digital planetarium shows.Discovered 1 March 1998 by ODAS, Caussols
(20491) Ericstrege
Eric William Strege (b. 1990) is a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his earth and space science project. He attends the John Glenn Middle School of International Studies, Indio, California.Discovered 16 July 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(21621) Sherman
Eric Alan Sherman (b. 1993) was awarded second place in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his microbiology project. He attends the Ephrata Senior High School, Ephrata, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.Discovered 20 May 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(21696) Ermalmquist
Eric Ragnarson Malmquist (b. 1987) was awarded second place in the 2005 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his biochemistry project. He attends the Westside High School, Macon, Georgia, U.S.A.Discovered 7 September 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(22537) Meyerowitz
Eric Allan Meyerowitz (b. 1988) is a finalist in the 2006 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his biochemistry project. He attends the Northport High School, Northport, New York.Discovered 20 March 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(23014) Walstein
Eric Walstein mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Montgomery Blair High School, Silver Spring, Maryland.Discovered 15 November 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(23110) Ericberne
Eric L. Berne (1910–1970) was a physician and psychiatrist who developed Transactional Analysis, a system of group therapy that analyzes interactions between individuals. Two of his best known publications are Transactional Analysis in Psychotherapy (1961) and the best-seller Games People Play (1964).Discovered 2 January 2000 by C. W. Juels, Fountain Hills
(23221) Delgado
Eric Nelson Delgado (b. 1990) was awarded first place and Best in Category in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his microbiology project. He attends the Bayonne High School, Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S.A.Discovered 1 November 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(24412) Ericpalmer
Eric E. Palmer (b. 1968) is a research scientist at the Planetary Science Institute in Tucson. His research focuses on the presence and stability of water and other volatile compounds on asteroid and planetary satellite surfaces, and their detection through spectroscopic techniques.Discovered 7 January 2000 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(25264) Erickeen
Eric C. Keen (b. 1994) is a finalist in the 2008 Society for Science and the Public middle school science competition, for his environmental sciences project. He is homeschooled in Bethesda, Maryland.Discovered 10 November 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(25430) Ericlarson
Eric Kerner Larson (b. 1991) is a finalist in the 2009 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his mathematics project. He attends the South Eugene High School, Eugene, Oregon.Discovered 15 November 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(25479) Ericshyu
Eric Shyu (b. 1991) is a finalist in the 2009 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his chemistry project. He attends the Illinois Mathematics & Science Academy, Aurora, Illinois.Discovered 7 December 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(25678) Ericfoss
Eric A. Foss (b. 1991) was awarded second place in the 2009 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his physics project. He attends the Kentwood High School, Covington, Washington, U.S.A.Discovered 5 January 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(25901) Ericbrooks
Eric David Brooks (b. 1993) is a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his bioinformatics and genomics project. He attends the George W. Hewlett High School, Hewlett, New York.Discovered 30 December 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(26654) Ericjohnson
Eric Johnson (b. 1962) is a member of Lowell Observatory's Advisory Board and is helping Lowell fulfill its mission. Eric serves on Lowell's Technology Committee and donated a 17-inch CDK Telescope to the Giovale Open Deck Observatory for the benefit of the general public.Discovered 5 September 2000 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(28309) Ericfein
Eric E. Fein (b. 1993) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his earth and planetary science project. He attends the John Adams High School, South Bend, Indiana, U.S.A.Discovered 12 February 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(28398) Ericthomas
Eric Michael Thomas (b. 1992) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical and mechanical engineering team project. He attends the Merlo Station High School, Beaverton, Oregon, U.S.A.Discovered 7 September 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(28449) Ericlau
Eric Lau (b. 1994) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his energy and transportation project. He attends the Savannah Arts Academy, Savannah, Georgia, U.S.A.Discovered 5 January 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(28662) Ericduran
Eric Duran mentored a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Manzano High School, Albuquerque, New Mexico.Discovered 5 April 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(28952) Ericepstein
Eric Samuel Epstein (b. 1995) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his animal sciences project. He attends the Tucson High Magnet School, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.A.Discovered 30 December 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(30073) Erichen
Eric Shu Chen (b. 1996) is a finalist in the 2014 Intel STS, and was awarded first place in the 2013 Intel ISEF for his microbiology project. He attends the Canyon Crest Academy, San Diego, California.Discovered 9 March 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(30199) Ericbrown
Eric Brown mentored a finalist in the 2014 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students. He teaches at the Hamilton Southeastern Junior High School, Fishers, Indiana.Discovered 7 April 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(30368) Ericferrante
Eric Ferrante mentored a finalist in the 2015 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Cupertino High School, Cupertino, California.Discovered 6 May 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(33468) Nelsoneric
Eric R. Nelson mentored a finalist in the 2017 Regeneron Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Harker School, San Jose, California.Discovered 20 March 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(34143) Heeric
Eric He (b. 2000) was awarded second place in the 2017 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his embedded systems project. He attends the High Technology High School, Lincroft, New Jersey, U.S.A.Discovered 24 August 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(34414) MacLennan
Eric MacLennan (b. 1990) is a postdoctoral researcher in the Physics Department at the University of Helsinki. He studies the production, physical and chemical evolution, and mobilization of regolith using telescopic reflectance spectroscopy and thermal analysis.Discovered 5 September 2000 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(34791) Ericcraine
Eric Craine (b. 1946) has been involved in astronomy for nearly 50 years and has published over one hundred research papers and five books. His work includes quantitative sky brightness measurements, stellar photometry and spectroscopy, astronomy education, and medical applications of astronomical imaging techniques.Discovered 18 September 2001 by R. A. Tucker, Goodricke-Pigott
(40956) Ericamsel
Eric Amsel (b. 1956) is a Canadian-American psychologist and professor. Through teaching, research, and practice he has mentored countless historically-disenfranchised students to help them become successful academically and professionally.Discovered 4 October 1999 by CSS, Catalina
(45338) Ericevans
Eric D. Evans (b. 1961), an American engineer, provided technical leadership, expertise, and strategic direction for 18 years as Director of MIT Lincoln Laboratory, and for 18 years prior as a member of the staff, with a beginning in electromagnetics. The number of this asteroid has special significance to Eric and his four sons.Discovered 5 January 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(76310) Kurczewski
Eric Kurczewski (1947–2025) was a lifelong amateur astronomer, eclipse chaser, comet watcher, and a staunch supporter of the International Dark Skies Association. He helped to get the New Jersey light pollution bill passed in the 1990s.Discovered 11 March 2000 by CSS, Catalina
(121103) Ericneilsen
Eric Neilsen (b. 1970) is an American astronomer and a significant contributor to the Sloan Digital Sky Survey.Discovered 20 March 1999 by Sloan Digital Sky Survey, Apache Point
(129119) Ericmuhle
Eric Muhle (b. 1981) is a Guidance, Navigation and Control engineer at Lockheed Martin on the OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission, responsible for momentum management. He also served in GN&C Operations at LM IS&GS.Discovered 14 December 2004 by CSS, Catalina
(135069) Gagnereau
Eric Gagnereau (b. 1955), an animator and a popularizer of astronomy, specializes in building both mechanical and optical parts of telescopes. He is a cofounder of the Astronomical Society of Montpellier and of the Pises observatory.Discovered 15 August 2001 by Pises, Pises
(172985) Ericmelin
Eric D. Melin (b. 1977) is a software engineer at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, and served as the Ground Systems Lead for the New Horizons Mission to Pluto.Discovered 27 April 2006 by M. W. Buie, Cerro Tololo
(184779) Bericoberheim
Named in honor of B. Eric Oberheim (b. 1984) for his humanitarian efforts in Central America, and his continuing social work with non-governmental organizations.Discovered 1 October 2005 by CSS, Catalina
(198971) Whitacre
Eric Whitacre (b. 1970) is an American composer. His 2015 composition Deep Field was inspired by the Hubble Space Telescope's Deep Field image. The composition combines the beauty of instrumental and choral music with the grandeur of the universe in the accompanying video.Discovered 31 October 2005 by D. J. Tholen, Mauna Kea
(209209) Ericmarsh
Eric Marsh (1970-2013) 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 19 October 2003 by Sloan Digital Sky Survey, Apache Point
(224591) Fattig
Eric D. Fattig (b. 1987) is an American heliophysicist and a member of the NASA New Horizons Solar Wind Around Pluto instrument science team. He performed crucial data analyses that illuminated new aspects of outer heliospheric physics.Discovered 1 December 2005 by M. W. Buie, Kitt Peak
(235145) Ericquirico
Eric Quirico (b. 1967) is a French member of the NASA New Horizons mission science plasma and atmospheric theme team. He has made numerous contributions to the study of Pluto's atmosphere and volatiles.Discovered 25 August 2003 by M. W. Buie, Cerro Tololo
(249530) Ericrice
Eric Rice (b. 1979) is a systems engineer specializing in fault protection. He has served as the fault protection engineer for several NASA spacecraft, including the Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer.Discovered 14 April 2010 by WISE, WISE
(289314) Chisholm
Eric Chisholm (b. 1975) is an engineering physicist who manages the NRC interpretative facility, The Centre of the Universe, Victoria, and passionately uses astronomy to excite people of all ages about science.Discovered 16 October 2003 by NEAT, Palomar
(298232) Ericlimburg
Eric Limburg (b. 1962) is a Dutch amateur astronomer active within the Dutch Society of Observers of Occultations and Minor Planets. He created the Lunar Occultation Workbench, which provides free software for calculating custom Lunar occultation predictions.Discovered 31 October 2002 by NEAT, Palomar
(299755) Ericmontellese
Eric Montellese (b. 1981) is an American software and computer engineer. He specializes in computer vision software and blue ray software development.Discovered 14 September 2006 by J. Masiero, Mauna Kea
(333036) Sahr
Eric Sahr (b. 1990) is an Optical Navigation Engineer for the OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Mission. Prior to this role, he supported Science Operations for OSIRIS-REx, and processed data for the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.Discovered 13 September 2007 by Mt. Lemmon Survey, Mount Lemmon
(333242) Ericthomasparker
Eric Thomas Parker (b. 1984) is an American analytical chemist who is a member of the sample analysis team for the OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission. Eric is a research scientist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and obtained his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Georgia Institute of Technology.Discovered 8 May 2005 by Mt. Lemmon Survey, Mount Lemmon
(454329) Ericpiquette
Eric Piquette (b. 1971) is a material scientist at Teledyne Imaging Sensors who has played a critical role in the development of high performance HgCdTe infrared detectors that have enabled a generation of scientific facilities, including the Hubble Space Telescope, WISE, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and New Horizons.Discovered 10 June 2010 by WISE, WISE
(542568) Erichess
Eric Hess (b. 2000) is a Canadian Astrophysics Intern and telescope operator at the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory of the University of Calgary, Alberta. He is a co-investigator with the Optical Transient Survey conducted at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory in Victoria.Discovered 27 November 2006 by K. M. Perrett D. D. Balam, Maunakea
(737028) Steinbring
Eric Steinbring (b. 1971) is a Canadian astronomer and Senior Research Officer at the Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Institute of the National Research Council of Canada. He leads the Canadian Gemini Office and specializes in methods of high-spatial-resolution photometry and spectroscopy.Discovered 16 March 2004 by D. D. Balam, Maunakea