Asteroids named after people called Esther
👶 Esther as a baby name🐶 Esther as a dog name🐱 Esther as a cat name
(6518) Vernon
Named in honor of Robert and Esther Vernon, longtime friends and, for more than 35 years, neighbors of the discoverer and her parents, Fred and Kay Francis. Their wise counsel, advice and solace over the years have been a source of comfort and renewed strength. Bob, now “retired”, travels the world from Slovakia to Mongolia, sharing his wealth of experience and expertise with emerging democracies.Discovered 23 March 1990 by E. F. Helin, Palomar
(23324) Kwak
Esther Bora Kwak (b. 1989) was awarded second place in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her chemistry team project. She attends the Jericho High School, Jericho, New York, U.S.A.Discovered 20 January 2001 by LINEAR, Socorro
(30402) Esthergoddard
Esther Goddard (1901–1982) was a secretary, photographer, and dedicated research partner for her husband, rocket pioneer Robert Goddard. After his death, she tirelessly preserved his legacy by archiving his diaries, securing recognition for his patents, and representing his work at public ceremonies.Discovered 23 May 2000 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa