Asteroids named after people called Franco
馃懚 Franco as a baby name馃惗 Franco as a dog name
(7306) Panizon
Named in honor of Franco Panizon (b. 1925). Head of the pediatric department of the University of Trieste, he is one of the key figures in Italian pediatrics, endowed with a deep knowledge of all scientific disciplines focusing on human beings, a true master of science and life. From Trieste he has influenced pediatricians all over the country and has founded a pediatric school that teaches care for children through mind and heart.Discovered 6 March 1994 by Stroncone, Stroncone
(9897) Malerba
Franco Malerba (b. 1946), the first Italian astronaut, was a member of Space Mission STS-46 on board the Space Shuttle Atlantis during 1992 July 31--Aug. 8. He is working now on the development of new space activities.Discovered 14 February 1996 by Tombelli, M., Munari, U., Cima Ekar
(10567) Francobressan
Franco Bressan (b. 1947) is an Italian mathematics teacher and amateur astronomer. He has been the main editor of the annual Farra d麓Isonzo Observatory publication Moon Almanac for more than 25 years. He continues to spread astronomy even after his retirement from teaching.Discovered 7 February 1994 by Farra d'Isonzo, Farra d'Isonzo
(10573) Piani
Franco Piani (b. 1955), Italian amateur astronomer, is the most experienced and agreeable proponent of astronomy at the CCAF observatory in Farra d'Isonzo. He takes care of all mechanical aspects of the instruments and has participated in most of the new discoveries of this site.Discovered 29 November 1994 by Stroncone, Stroncone
(14953) Bevilacqua
Franco Bevilacqua (b. 1937) is an Italian space engineer. His work since 1961 has been to promote space missions and to implement astrometric projects. In particular, he was involved with the Hipparcos mission and missions such as Giotto to investigate minor planets and comets.Discovered 13 February 1996 by Tombelli, M., Forti, G., Cima Ekar
(18122) Forestamartin
Franco Foresta Martin (b. 1945), an excellent science popularizer, both in print and on television, has for the past 30 years been the scientific editor for the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera. The name was suggested by S. Montebugnoli and V. Zappal脿.Discovered 4 July 2000 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(18556) Battiato
Franco Battiato (b. 1945), Sicilian polyhedric artist, is an honorary member of the Associazione Astrofili Ionico-Etnei. He turns his feelings into music, painting and cinema. Through the telescope he observes the Universe, deriving inspiration for his songs.Discovered 7 February 1997 by Sicoli, P., Manca, F., Sormano
(21685) Francomallia
Franco Mallia (b. 1961), an amateur astronomer since 1974, is involved with astronomy popularization at Campo Catino Astronomical Observatory, the most important public observatory in Italy. He also works with several observing programs and has discovered several minor planets.Discovered 11 September 1999 by G. Masi, Ceccano
(25601) Francopacini
Franco Pacini (b. 1939), since 1978 director of Arcetri Observatory, was IAU president from 2000 to 2003. The author of hundreds of publications on massive stars and their evolution, in 1967 he predicted the existence of neutron stars, spectacularly confirmed a year later with the discovery of the first pulsars.Discovered 1 January 2000 by Tombelli, M., Tesi, L., San Marcello
(300226) Francocanepari
Franco Canepari (b. 1953) is the cofounder of Valdinievole Association of Astronomy A. Pieri. His major activity is devoted to the popularization of astronomy at the Planetarium of Monsummano Terme. He is also interested in observations of the Sun and planets.Discovered 13 December 2006 by Tesi, L., Fagioli, G., San Marcello