Asteroids named after people called Guido
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(4993) Cossard
Italian archeoastronomer Guido Cossard (b. 1958) made a big contribution to the study of megalithic sites located in Valle d'Aosta, in particular on the interpretation of several engravings with astronomical meanings found there. Of particular importance is his work on the Coligny calendar dating back the Celtic period.Discovered 11 April 1983 by Debehogne, H., De Sanctis, G., La Silla
(8555) Mirimao
Named in memory of Guido Mirimao (1909-1990), internationally known painter and draftsman. A graphic artist who contributed regularly to newspapers and magazines, from 1931 to 1940 he received a great number of prizes in national exhibitions. He also created art works and murals on sacred subjects in Italy and abroad.Discovered 3 June 1995 by Stroncone, Stroncone
(10834) Zembsch-Schreve
Guido Zembsch-Schreve (b. 1916) parachuted as an allied agent into occupied France in 1943. He was betrayed in 1944 and eventually sent to Dora, where the V-2 rockets were manufactured. He escaped and wrote Pierre Lalande: Special Agent.Discovered 8 November 1993 by Spacewatch, Kitt Peak
(12035) Ruggieri
Guido Ruggieri (1913-1976), talented Italian amateur astronomer, was well known for his work on visual observations of Mars and Jupiter. He also played an important role in the dissemination of astronomical information.Discovered 1 February 1997 by V. Goretti, Pianoro
(22495) Fubini
Guido Fubini (1879-1943) taught at the universities of Catania, Genoa and Turin. In 1938 he was invited to join the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton. Fubini was a prolific and eclectic mathematician who made contributions in analysis, algebra, geometry and mathematical physics.Discovered 6 May 1997 by P. G. Comba, Prescott
(27270) Guidotti
Guido Guidotti (b. 1946) is the founder of Valdinievole Association of Astronomy “A. Pieri”. His main activities are arranging lectures and exhibitions on astronomical subjects, in particular with regard to making observations of planets and comets.Discovered 2 January 2000 by Tesi, L., Caronia, A., San Marcello
(27287) Garbarino
Guido Garbarino mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Mamaroneck High School, Mamaroneck, New York, U.S.A.Discovered 5 January 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(31244) Guidomonzino
Guido Monzino (1928–1988) was an Italian explorer who followed the Latin maxim “Gradatim Conscenditur Ad Alta”. The Villa del Balbianello on Lake Como is now a museum dedicated to Monzino's expeditions.Discovered 19 February 1998 by Sicoli, P., Testa, A., Sormano
(309426) Guidoschwarz
Guido Schwarz (b. 1965) is a Swiss science communicator and space enthusiast. Fascinated by the cosmos since childhood, he has devoted his career to sharing knowledge about space exploration and spaceflight with the public. As founder and director of the Swiss Space Museum, Guido promotes science and inspires curiosity in people of all ages.Discovered 25 May 2006 by P. A. Wiegert, Maunakea
(331605) Guidogryseels
Guido Gryseels (b. 1952) is a Belgian agricultural economist who was Director-General of the Royal Museum for Central Africa in Tervuren (Belgium) from 2001 to 2022. He had an enormous impact on the transformation/renewal of this museum and on the Belgian policy regarding colonial history.Discovered 10 December 2001 by T. Pauwels, Uccle