Asteroids named after people called Jackson

(5800) Pollock

Jackson Pollock (1912-1956), American painter, was a leader of the Abstract Expressionist movement. The name was suggested by J. Ticha.Discovered 16 October 1982 by A. Mrkos, Klet

(33418) Jacksonweaver

Jackson Barker Weaver (b. 1999) is a finalist in the 2017 Regeneron Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his biochemistry project. He attends the Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School, Jersey City, New Jersey.Discovered 12 February 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro