Asteroids named after people called Jack
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(4600) Meadows
Jack Meadows (b. 1934), now retired from the Department of Information and Library Studies at Loughborough University, was responsible for initiating the program for detecting fast-moving objects using the infrared survey satellite IRAS. He also carried out the first ultraviolet survey of minor planets using the IUE satellite.Discovered 10 September 1985 by H. Debehogne, La Silla
(4693) Drummond
Named in honor of Jack D. Drummond of the Steward Observatory, University of Arizona. Drummond's analysis of orbital similarities led to the identification of a cometary parent for the Epsilon Geminids and to the identification of streams among near-Earth asteroids. He has done extensive analysis of asteroid lightcurves to find pole directions and shapes for more than 25 objects, as well as studies of phase curves which suggest the existence of both rough and smooth surfaces among the asteroids. As one of the first to apply speckle interferometry to these bodies, he developed many theoretical contributions to the analysis of speckle data and produced the first speckle images showing features on the surface of an asteroid, namely, that of (4) Vesta. His enthusiasm for studies of asteroids, comets and meteors has made him a pleasurable colleague for collaborative efforts. Citation provided by Donald R. Davis at the request of the discoverer.Discovered 28 November 1983 by E. Bowell, Anderson Mesa
(11409) Horkheimer
Jack F. Horkheimer (b. 1938), the executive director of the Miami Space-Transit Planetarium, is best known as the creator and host of the television program Star Hustler (now known as Star Gazer).Discovered 19 March 1999 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(11443) Youdale
Jack Youdale (1932–2017) was a British amateur astronomer, telescope maker and public outreach advocate. He was Honorary President of the Cleveland and Darlington Astronomical Society from 1979 until his death, and he had a monthly astronomy slot on local radio for over 20 years.Discovered 11 February 1977 by E. Bowell, Palomar
(12909) Jaclifford
Jack Clifford (b. 1933), of Scottsdale, Arizona, is a pioneering cable television entrepreneur, avid amateur astronomer and a major contributor to numerous science and educational institutions. He has been of great service on the Lowell Trustee's Advisory Board, particularly in fund raising.Discovered 17 September 1998 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(14511) Nickel
Jack Allen “Triple” Nickel (b. 1949) joined the Aircraft Operations Division at NASA's Johnson Space Center in 1997. Flying the Shuttle Trainer Aircraft (STA), Nickel helps teach astronauts to land the space shuttle. He is also a keen amateur astronomer and has made a 0.20-m telescope.Discovered 11 March 1996 by Spacewatch, Kitt Peak
(16016) Boylan
Jack Boylan (b. 2001) was awarded second place in the 2019 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his biochemistry team project. He attended the duPont Manual High School, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.A.Discovered 10 February 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(16055) Dellisanti
Jack Delli-Santi (b. 2001) was awarded second place in the 2019 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his earth and environmental sciences project. He attended the Lake Travis High School, Austin, Texas, U.S.A.Discovered 10 May 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(20023) Jackmegas
Jack Megas (b. 1946) is a long-time planetarium educator at the Springfield Science Museum in Massachusetts, USA. He is a past president of the Springfield STARS Club and is a founder of the Connecticut River Valley Astronomers Conjunction. For decades, he has been sharing his knowledge and love of astronomy with the public.Discovered 9 January 1992 by E. F. Helin, Palomar
(20489) Lissauer
Jack J. Lissauer (b. 1957) is an American scientist at the Ames Research Center. His dynamical studies include how galactic tides influence the delivery of comets and how the asteroid belt influences planetary stability. As a textbook author, he has introduced a new generation of students to planetary science, including asteroids, comets, and meteors.Discovered 22 July 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(22707) Jackgrundy
Jack Mark Grundy (b. 1993) is a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his biochemistry, medicine, health, and microbiology project. He attends the St. Francis of Assisi School, Louisville, Kentucky.Discovered 14 September 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(26647) Brabham
Jack Brabham (1926–2014) was an Australian mechanical engineer and race-car driver. In 1960, after winning consecutive Formula 1 championships, he formed the Brabham Racing Organisation that soon became the world's largest constructor of custom racing cars. His championship win in 1966 was the only time a driver has won in a car of his own manufacture.Discovered 2 June 2000 by J. Broughton, Reedy Creek
(26938) Jackli
Jack Zhihao Li (b. 1994) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his bioengineering project. He attends the El Segundo High School, El Segundo, California.Discovered 31 March 1997 by LINEAR, Socorro
(28631) Jacktakahashi
Jack Ryan Takahashi (b. 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his medicine and health project. He attends the Lynbrook High School, San Jose, California.Discovered 29 March 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(30840) Jackalice
Jack Newton (b. 1942) is a Canadian astrophotographer credited with some of the most famous ground-based photographs ever taken. His work, from the sun to a gravitational lens, has appeared in major news magazines. His wife Alice has long assisted him in every one of his outreach efforts, in both Canada and the U.S.Discovered 15 April 1991 by Shoemaker, C. S., Levy, D. H., Palomar
(33455) Coakley
Jack Coakley mentored a finalist in the 2017 Regeneron Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the College Preparatory School, Oakland, California.Discovered 19 March 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(34328) Jackalbright
Jack Dualan Albright (b. 2004) was a finalist in the 2018 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for his computer science and software engineering project. He attended the Nueva School, Hillsborough, California.Discovered 31 August 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(51985) Kirby
Jack Kirby (1917-1994) is regarded as a major innovator in comic art. His style set the standard for those who followed, creating iconic characters including Captain America, the Fantastic Four, Thor, the Hulk, the X-Men, Iron Man, Black Panther, and many more. Kirby also wrote and edited many stories.Discovered 22 September 2001 by R. A. Tucker, Goodricke-Pigott
(56038) Jackmapanje
Jack Mapanje (b. 1955) is a Malawian writer. Educated at the University of London, he became head of the Department of Language and Linguistics at the University of Malawi. He moved back to the UK in 1991 and is now a visiting professor at Leeds University.Discovered 7 December 1998 by V. S. Casulli, Colleverde
(75842) Jackmonahan
Jack Monahan (b. 1945) is a Navy veteran, science and math teacher and a dedicated OSIRIS-REx Ambassador who assists the University of Arizona's, Lunar and Planetary Laboratory with public events. He volunteers at the Pima Air and Space Museum's 390th Memorial Museum and other community youth groups.Discovered 30 January 2000 by CSS, Catalina
(177625) Dembicky
Jack M. Dembicky (b. 1966) was the telescope operations specialist, and is now the support astronomer at New Mexico's Apache Point Observatory. He was the lead 2MASS telescope operator at the F. L. Whipple Observatory at Mount Hopkins, AZ (1997–2000). He has an M.S. in Physics (1996) from Wichita State University.Discovered 8 May 2004 by J. W. Young, Wrightwood
(243320) Jackuipers
Jack Kuipers (b. 1921), author of a text on quaternions, taught mathematics at Calvin College for 20 years after a 17-year engineering career in the aerospace industry.Discovered 24 September 2008 by Calvin College, Calvin-Rehoboth
(328305) Jackmcdevitt
Jack McDevitt (b. 1935) is an American science fiction author. His novels cover many of the topics of traditional science fiction including interstellar colonization and wars, relations with aliens, the future of humanity, and time travel. He has been honored by his peers with the Nebula and John W. Campbell awards.Discovered 20 October 2006 by Deep Ecliptic Survey, Kitt Peak