Asteroids named after people called Flora
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(6819) McGarvey
Flora McGarvey Smrekar (1924-1977) had many ambitions and dreamed of pursuing her interests in a satisfying career. She instilled this same goal in her daughter, who became a planetary scientist. Flora faced many obstacles but has finally found a place among the stars.Discovered 14 June 1983 by S. Smrekar, Palomar
(240364) Kozmutza
Flóra Kozmutza (1905-1995) was a Hungarian educator, psychologist and high school teacher. She was a reformer of the Hungarian special education psychology, initiated the establishment of remedial education kindergartens, and directed the Special Education College of Budapest between 1972 and 1980.Discovered 20 September 2003 by Sarneczky, K., Sip\ Hocz, B., Piszkesteto
(601036) Sassflora
Flóra Sass (1841–1916) was a Hungarian-born explorer and Africa researcher, known locally as Myadue, meaning the Morning Star. She was involved in a British expedition to explore the source of the Nile, and together with her husband they discovered the Albert Nyanza.Discovered 21 October 2012 by G. Hodosán K. Sárneczky, Piszkesteto