Asteroids named after people called Jose
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(2680) Mateo
Named in memory of José Mateo (1914–1978), a geophysicist who was for many years in charge of the Gravimetry and Tide Department of the La Plata Observatory. Later, as Director of the Observatory, he started the final phase of construction of the astronomical complex at El Leoncito.Discovered 1 July 1975 by Felix Aguilar Observatory, El Leoncito
(3970) Herran
José Antonio Ruiz de la Herrán Villagómez (b. 1925), currently technical advisor of the Museum Universum in Mexico City, has been active in astronomy both as a professional and an amateur. He was involved in the design and installation of Mexico's largest telescopes and is widely known for his public outreach.Discovered 28 June 1979 by C. Torres, Cerro El Roble
(4436) Ortizmoreno
José Luis Ortiz Moreno (b. 1967) is a planetary scientist at the IAA (CSIC) at Granada, Spain. His contributions include studies on meteoroidal impacts on the Moon, and observations and physical studies of TNOs, comets and Centaurs.Discovered 9 March 1983 by E. Barr, Anderson Mesa
(5929) Manzano
José Roberto Manzano (1928-1999) took part in almost all the cosmic radiation projects developed in Argentina in the 1960s and was the initiator of ionospheric studies in the country. A researcher at the Argentinian Commission of Atomic Energy, he was also a visiting professor at the University of Minnesota.Discovered 14 December 1974 by Felix Aguilar Observatory, El Leoncito
(6109) Balseiro
José Antonio Balseiro (1919-1962) was a key figure in the development of nuclear physics in Argentina. From 1954 until his death, he was an active member of the national Atomic Energy Committee. In 1955 he became the first director of the prestigious Bariloche Institute of Physics.Discovered 29 August 1975 by Felix Aguilar Observatory, El Leoncito
(9018) Galache
José Luis Galache (b. 1975) has worked at the Minor Planet Center (MPC) since 2009 and handles, amongst other things, the MPC's social media presence. For his doctoral work, he studied X-ray binaries in the Small Magellanic Cloud.Discovered 5 May 1987 by Gilmore, A. C., Kilmartin, P. M., Lake Tekapo
(10523) D'Haveloose
José D'Haveloose (1922–1996) was a surgeon in the West Flanders town of Tielt. He was magnificent in his efforts to relieve suffering, but his own neck injuries finally made him unable to operate any more. In his later days he developed a great love for astronomy.Discovered 22 September 1990 by E. W. Elst, La Silla
(10690) Massera
José Luis Massera (1915-2002) was a Uruguayan mathematician who studied the stability of differential equations. Massera's Lemma solves the equilibrium stability problem in nonlinear differential equations in terms of the Lyapunov function.Discovered 28 February 1981 by S. J. Bus, Siding Spring
(10803) Caleyo
Jose M. Caréyo (b. 1938) is a jazz composer living in Havana. Inspired by the striking image of comet C/1965 S1 (Ikeya-Seki) on its approach to the sun, he improvised music that vividly depicts the remarkable sunbound comet and sent the score to the two discoverers.Discovered 21 October 1992 by T. Seki, Geisei
(12990) Josetillard
Jose P. Tillard (b. 1976) contributed to NASA's Lucy Trojan asteroid mission as the Risk Manager and Systems Engineer.Discovered 6 March 1981 by S. J. Bus, Siding Spring
(13476) Pepesales
José Luis “Pepe” Sales (1957–2022) was an Argentine physicist and professor who taught several generations of astronomers at San Juan National University in Argentina.Discovered 16 August 1974 by Felix Aguilar Observatory, El Leoncito
(14918) Gonzalezalegre
José González Alegre y Álvarez (1830–1918) was a Spanish lawyer from Oviedo, Asturias, and a prominent member of the local intelligentsia who participated in the observations of the total solar eclipse of July 18, 1860. His involvement highlights the role of educated non-professionals in the popularization and documentation of 19th-century Spanish astronomy.Discovered 21 January 1994 by O. A. Naranjo, Merida
(17089) Mercado
Jose Mercado (b. 1986) was awarded fourth place in the 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his medicine and health team project. He attends the Eagle School, Antofagasta, Chile.Discovered 10 May 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(18150) Lopez-Moreno
José J. Lopez-Moreno (b. 1950), of the Instituto de Astrofisica de Andalucia, is a planetary scientist interested in planetary atmospheres. As Co-I of the Huygens Atmospheric Structure Instrument he studied the physical properties of Titan's atmosphere. The name was suggested by M. Fulchignoni and M. A. Barucci.Discovered 29 July 2000 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(18379) Josevandam
José van Dam (Joseph Baron van Damme, b. 1940), a Belgian bass-baritone, entered the Brussels Royal Conservatory at the age of 17. An Oratorio and Lieder singer, he is particularly well known from the movie The Music Teacher (1988). In 1998 he was ennobled by King Albert II.Discovered 6 November 1991 by E. W. Elst, La Silla
(19079) Hernandez
José Hernández (1834-1886) was the Argentinian author of El Gaucho Martín Fierro (1872), La Vuelta de Martín Fierro (1879) and other classic gaucho poems. The name was suggested by W. A. Fröger.Discovered 31 May 1967 by Felix Aguilar Observatory, El Leoncito
(20412) Josemariamadiedo
José María Madiedo (b. 1969) is a Spanish researcher at the Instituto de Astrofísica de Andalucía. His main areas of research include meteors and lunar impacts. He is the principal investigator of the Spectroscopy of Meteoroids in the Atmosphere by means of Robotic Technologies and the Moon Impact Flashes Detection Software projects.Discovered 24 August 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(20693) Ramondiaz
Jose Ramon Diaz Navarrete (b. 1986) was awarded second place in the 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his computer science team project. He attends the C.B.T.i.s. No. 168, Aguascalientes, Mexico.Discovered 5 November 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(21502) Cruz
Jose Cruz (b. 1946), operations group head and telescope operator at the Arecibo Observatory, has played a key role in numerous radar experiments on minor planets since the 1970s.Discovered 24 May 1998 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(23329) Josevega
Jose Carlos Vega (b. 1988) was awarded second place in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his computer science team project. He attends the College Scientific and Technological Studies, Chignahuapan, Puebla, Mexico.Discovered 19 January 2001 by LINEAR, Socorro
(31384) Joseloisestevez
José Lois Estévez (1922–2009) was a Spanish Professor of Epistemology at the University of Santiago de Compostela, as well as a poet and astronomer. A disciple of Ramón María Aller Ulloa, he built Spain's most powerful telescope during the 1960s. In his legal work, he sought to transform Law into an exact science by applying the rigor of scientific thought.Discovered 11 December 1998 by O. A. Naranjo, Merida
(107223) Ripero
José Ripero (b. 1955), an active observer for 35 years, has made more than 60 000 brightness estimates of variable stars and supernovae. Co-founder of the M 1 observers group and president of the Centro Astronomico de Avila, Ripero has taught astronomy for 20 years and wrote the book El Vigia del Cosmos.Discovered 21 January 2001 by R. Ferrando, Pla D'Arguines
(108113) Maza
José María Maza (b. 1948) has discovered 100 supernovae in 30 years of searching. From 1990 to 1996 he participated in the Calán-Tololo project calibrating type Ia supernovae for cosmological applications.Discovered 14 April 2001 by R. Ferrando, Pla D'Arguines
(117652) Joseaponte
José Aponte (b. 1981) is an astrobiologist at the Goddard Space Flight Center for the OSIRIS-REx Mission. His research emphasis is in organic chemistry in meteorites.Discovered 9 March 2005 by Mt. Lemmon Survey, Mount Lemmon
(122554) Josehernandez
José M. Hernández (b. 1962) was born into a migrant farming family. He became an American astronaut and was a mission specialist on the Space Shuttle Discovery to the International Space Station in 2008. Prior to his time as an astronaut, Hernández helped to develop the first full-field digital mammography imaging system.Discovered 25 August 2000 by M. W. Buie, Cerro Tololo
(124143) Joseluiscorral
José Luis Corral Berruezo (b. 1967) worked from 1999 until 2014 as a chef at the Spanish Calar Alto Observatory. Through his culinary skills he contributed significantly to the well-being of his fellow colleagues, visiting astronomers, and the discoverers of this asteroid. He and his food are dearly missed.Discovered 21 June 2001 by Calar Alto, Calar Alto
(134124) Subirachs
Jose M. Subirachs (b. 1927), a universal sculptor and painter, is considered by many to be the most important living Catalan artist, perhaps best known for his continuing Antonio Gaudi's inspiring work on the Sagrada Familia, Barcelona's still unfinished cathedral.Discovered 2 January 2005 by J. Manteca, Begues
(173032) Mingus
Jose Antonio Lacruz Martin (b. 1967) obtained his bachelor degree in law at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. A member of the group of observers at Monte del Pardo, Madrid, he is also known as ‘Dr. Mingus’ for his famous barbecue ribs by the observers at La Canada.Discovered 25 August 2006 by J. Lacruz, La Canada
(210294) Vidal
José Ramón Vidal Blanco (1947–2025) was one of the founders of the Sociedad Astronómica Asturiana Omega, and director of the Observatorio Municipal Monte Deva in Gijón, Asturias, from 1995 to 2012. He was a mountaineer and chess player.Discovered 5 October 2007 by J. Lacruz, La Canada
(542926) Manteca
José Manteca (b. 1959) is a Spanish astronomer who directs the Begues Observatory (Barcelona). He has discovered several minor planets and the breakup of comet 51P in 2001.Discovered 4 August 2007 by Ferrando, R., Ferrando, M., Pla D'Arguines
(824655) Funes
José G. Funes, S.J. (b. 1963), Argentine Jesuit, served as Director of the Vatican Observatory (2006–2015). An expert in extragalactic research, focusing on galaxy formation and stellar evolution. José oversaw the Observatory's HQ relocation from the Apostolic palace to its new premises and championed multidisciplinary faith-science outreach.Discovered 24 November 2012 by R. P. Boyle K. Äernis, Mount Graham