Asteroids named after people called Hideaki

(7421) Kusaka

Hideaki Kusaka (1924-1991) was an amateur astronomer who wrote several books on mythology related to constellations and calendars. He worked for a publisher and for the Gotoh Planetarium and Astronomical Museum in Tokyo before appearing frequently on science programs on radio and television.Discovered 30 April 1992 by Kushida, Y., Muramatsu, O., Yatsugatake

(9081) Hideakianno

Named in honor of Hideaki Anno (b. 1960), Japanese animator and director, born in Ube City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Since 1981, he has contributed to the production of several highly successful works of animation.Discovered 3 November 1994 by A. Nakamura, Kuma Kogen

(11682) Shiwaku

Hideaki Shiwaku (b. 1963) is one of promoters of the Matsue Astronomical Club, an amateur astronomers group in the Matsue area of Japan, and a good friend of the discoverer.Discovered 3 March 1998 by H. Abe, Yatsuka

(22409) Nagatohideaki

Hideaki Nagato (b. 1943) opened a nursery school and become its principal in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. The school started with six children but now serves more than a thousand children.Discovered 20 September 1995 by Endate, K., Watanabe, K., Kitami

(56957) Seohideaki

Hideaki Seo (b. 1932) was the governor of Sundai Gakuen high school. In 1966, he established a public astronomical lecture series where astronomers introduced current topics on astronomy and contributed to the promotion of astronomical education and information.Discovered 24 September 2000 by BATTeRS, Bisei SG Center