Asteroids named after people called Kazuo

(7472) Kumakiri

Named in honor of Kazuo Kumakiri (b. 1923), an amateur astronomer in the Susono area who has done much to develop a local interest in astronomy.Discovered 13 February 1992 by Akiyama, M., Furuta, T., Susono

(8302) Kazukin

Kazuo Kinoshita (b. 1957) is an amateur astronomer and computer programmer. He has contributed to astronomy with his comet and minor planet orbit calculation programs and observation device control programs.Discovered 3 February 1995 by T. Kobayashi, Oizumi

(9218) Ishiikazuo

Kazuo Ishii (b. 1950), employed in the past in the manufacture of planetaria, has been working since 2005 as an architectural consultant in the design of astronomical facilities. His interest in astronomy was aroused at the sight of Comet 1965 S1 (Ikeya-Seki).Discovered 20 November 1995 by T. Kobayashi, Oizumi

(13222) Ichikawakazuo

Kazuo Ichikawa (b. 1955) is a postman and the associate president of the Nanyo Astronomical Club since 1988.Discovered 27 July 1997 by T. Okuni, Nanyo

(16528) Terakado

Kazuo Terakado (b. 1947), a leading scientific journalist in Japan, has made a significant contribution to the popularization of science through his leadership in the science magazines. He is the author of numerous books, including Deep Space and Solar System Guidebook.Discovered 2 April 1991 by Endate, K., Watanabe, K., Kitami