Asteroids named after people called Harry
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(5972) Harryatkinson
New Zealand-born physicist Harry Atkinson (b. 1929), on the staff of the U.K. government's chief scientist (1969-1972), was head of astronomy and space for the Science Research Council (1972-1978) and chair of the European Space Agency Council (1984-1987). In 2000 he chaired the U.K. Task Force on Near-Earth Objects.Discovered 5 August 1991 by H. E. Holt, Palomar
(6907) Harryford
Harry Ford (b. 1938) had a major influence on the development of popular astronomy in Scotland as the curator of the Mills Observatory. More recently he lectured at the Old Royal Observatory, Greenwich. He is distinguished for his clear exposition and encouragement of youngsters, among whom was the discoverer.Discovered 19 November 1990 by R. H. McNaught, Siding Spring
(10251) Mulisch
Harry Mulisch (b. 1927) is one of the great post-war Dutch writers. He has written novels, plays, essays, poems and philosophical reflections. The Discovery of Heaven (1992) is his magnum opus.Discovered 26 March 1971 by van Houten, C. J., van Houten-Groeneveld, I., Gehrels, T., Palomar
(13328) Guetter
Harry Hendrik Guetter (b. 1935) was an astronomer at the U.S. Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station from 1964 until 2002. The name was suggested by C. B. Luginbuhl.Discovered 17 September 1998 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(28821) Harryanselmo
Harry Anselmo mentored a finalist in the 2013 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students. He teaches at the Penn View Christian School, Souderton, Pennsylvania.Discovered 7 May 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(30439) Moe
Brooklyn-born Moe Howard (Harry Moses Horwitz, 1897-1975) was the mophaired leader of the slapstick comedy team “The Three Stooges”, who entertained the world with their long-running series of Hollywood short and feature length films beginning in 1934.Discovered 21 June 2000 by J. Broughton, Reedy Creek
(31588) Harrypaul
Harry Paul (b. 1996) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2014 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his materials and bioengineering project. He also received the Innovation Exploration Award. He attends the Paul D. Schreiber High School, Port Washington, New York, U.S.A.Discovered 19 March 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(47707) Jamieson
Harry D. Jamieson (b. 1945) was one of the leading lights of the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers in the 1960-2000 period, alternately serving as a Lunar Recorder, Board Member, Membership Secretary and then Director (1998–2000). During this time he organized their Lunar Dome program.Discovered 26 February 2000 by CSS, Catalina
(50412) Ewen
Harry Ewen (b. 1957) is a Canadian amateur astronomer who devotes his time to astronomical education for school kids around Drumheller, Alberta. This minor planet was one of the 15 found using his 0.40-m telescope.Discovered 26 February 2000 by W. K. Y. Yeung, Rock Finder
(120074) Bass
Harry Bass (b. 1935) graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School in 1960. In 1977, he joined the Staff of Memorial Medical Center, Las Cruces, New Mexico, established a private practice, and is a highly respected physician by both his peers and his patients.Discovered 1 March 2003 by D. S. Dixon, Las Cruces
(293926) Harrystine
G. Harry Stine (b. 1928) helped found the hobby of spacemodeling (model rocketry) in 1957, a pastime enjoyed today by millions of space and astronomy enthusiasts worldwide. He also founded the National Association of Rocketry (Model Missiles Association) in 1959. Name suggested by P. Miller.Discovered 2 October 2007 by Astronomical Research Observatory, Charleston