Asteroids named after people called Hiroko
(8940) Yakushimaru
Hiroko Yakushimaru (b. 1964) is a Japanese actress and singer. Since her debut in 1978 on Yasei no Shomei, she has appeared in 23 movies and seven TV dramas and has released more than 20 records. The number 8940 can be read as “Ya-Ku-Shi-Maru” in Japanese. The name was suggested by A. Nakamura.Discovered 29 January 1997 by T. Kobayashi, Oizumi
(29394) Hirokohamanowa
Hiroko Hamanowa (b. 1960) is a Japanese amateur astronomer. She is a prolific observer of minor-planet occultations. She popularizes astronomy by opening her observatory to the public and presenting lectures to local schools.Discovered 12 July 1996 by T. Okuni, Nanyo