Asteroids named after people called Ho

(5045) Hoyin

Ho Yin (1908-1983), a well-known philanthropist, devoted himself to public service and philanthropy in Macao. He assisted people in stricken areas and played an important role in the economic development of Macao in the early days of the twentieth century.Discovered 29 October 1978 by Purple Mountain Observatory, Nanking

(21428) Junehokim

June-Ho Kim (b. 1987) is a finalist in the 2005 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his medicine and health project. He attends the Monta Vista High School, Cupertino, California.Discovered 31 March 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro

(34871) Howaiho

Ho Wai Ho (1987–2025) was a Hong Kong firefighter devoted to public service. Formerly a police officer, he served with courage in fire and rescue operations, assisting in the evacuation of residents during emergencies. He died in the line of duty during a major fire accident in Hong Kong and is remembered for his bravery and dedication.Discovered 18 October 2001 by W. K. Y. Yeung, Desert Eagle

(64296) Hokoon

Ho Koon Nature Education cum Astronomical Center, established in 1995, was the first special school in Hong Kong dedicated to science education. The words Ho Koon in Chinese mean “to observe” and comes from an ancient Chinese poem saying that one could be joyful through the observation of our physical universe.Discovered 24 October 2001 by W. K. Y. Yeung, Desert Eagle