Asteroids named after people called Kevin
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(5353) Baillie
Kevin Baillié (b. 1980) is a French astronomer at the Observatoire de Paris-IMCCE whose research focuses on the understanding of planet and satellite formation. He has developed numerical models for protoplanetary disk evolution and planetary formation, and studied the rings-satellite interactions in Saturn’s rings using Cassini-UVIS data.Discovered 20 December 1989 by Y. Oshima, Gekko
(5663) McKeegan
Kevin McKeegan (b. 1958), professor of geochemistry at the University of California in Los Angeles, has pioneered isotopic measurements with the ion microprobe and used the data to decipher the origins and histories of interplanetary dust particles, as well as refractory inclusions in chondrites.Discovered 1 March 1981 by S. J. Bus, Siding Spring
(7454) Kevinrighter
Kevin Righter (b. 1965) is curator of Antarctic meteorites at NASA's Johnson Space Center. His research focuses on the chemical processes occurring during early planetary differentiation.Discovered 2 March 1981 by S. J. Bus, Siding Spring
(7860) Zahnle
Named in honor of Kevin J. Zahnle (b. 1955), senior research scientist at NASA Ames Research Center, for many fundamental contributions to understanding the physical nature and size-frequency distributions of minor planets and comets and the implications of their impacts with planets. Zahnle's research has elucidated the physics of atmospheric entry and thus identified the Tunguska object as a stony object, provided critical predictions of the phenomena observed in the 1994 cometary impacts with Jupiter and quantified the expected environmental effects from earth impacts of NEOs over a wide energy range, leading to a determination of the threshold energy for global impact catastrophe. Name suggested and citation provided by D. Morrison.Discovered 6 August 1980 by E. Bowell, Anderson Mesa
(7987) Walshkevin
Kevin John Walsh (b. 1978) is a scientist at the Southwest Research Institute of Boulder, CO. His research includes the composition and formation of minor-planet binaries as well as early solar system dynamical processes that may have had consequences for shaping the current structure of the asteroid belt.Discovered 2 March 1981 by S. J. Bus, Siding Spring
(11210) Kevinqian
Kevin Chengming Qian (b. 2000) was a finalist in the 2019 Regeneron Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his physics project. He attended the Montgomery Blair High School, Silver Spring, Maryland.Discovered 6 April 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(11423) Cronin
Kevin Michael Cronin (b. 1984) is a finalist in the 2002 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental science project. He attends the Sarasota High School, Sarasota, Florida, U.S.A.Discovered 9 June 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(13721) Kevinwelsh
Kevin William Welsh (b. 1988) is a finalist in the 2002 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his botany and zoology project. He attends the St. Peter Chanel Interparochial School, Paulina, Louisiana.Discovered 17 August 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(16129) Kevingao
Named in honor of Kevin Kuan Gao for achievement as a finalist in the 2002 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors. Kevin is a student at the John B. Connally High School, Austin, Texas.Discovered 7 December 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(16221) Kevinyang
Named in honor of Kevin Yang for achievement as a finalist in the 2002 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors. Kevin is a student at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, Aurora, Illinois.Discovered 29 February 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(16934) Kevinmeng
Kevin Meng (b. 2002) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2019 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his robotics and intelligent machines project. He attended the Plano West Senior High School, Plano, Texas, U.S.A.Discovered 24 March 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(17140) Yangkevin
Kevin G. Yang (b. 2002) was a finalist in the 2020 Regeneron Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his materials science project. He attended the Fairview High School, Boulder, Colorado.Discovered 12 May 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(18090) Kevinkuo
Kevin Chester Kuo (b. 1985) was awarded second place in the 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his computer science project. He attends the Stuyvesant High School, New York, New York, U.S.A.Discovered 6 May 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(18907) Kevinclaytor
Kevin E. Claytor (b. 1986) was awarded third place in the 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his physics project. He attends the Los Alamos High School, Los Alamos, New Mexico, U.S.A.Discovered 31 July 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(19704) Medlock
Kevin Medlock (b. 1954) is a Californian award-winning telescope and instrument maker known for large aperture, research-grade telescopes. He constructed the 0.75-m reflector for the public program at Fremont Peak and helped restore the 0.5-m Brashear refractor at the Chabot Space and Science Center.Discovered 7 October 1999 by S. Brady, Hudson
(20021) Kevinkell
Kevin Kell (b. 1963) is a Canadian amateur astronomer who has served RASC Kingston Centre as President, Secretary, Treasurer, Equipment Loan Coordinator and editor of Regulus, the club's newsletter. The club awarded him the A. Vibert Douglas Award, he won the RASC Service Award, and also contributes to the AAVSO and the British Astronomical Association.Discovered 6 November 1991 by E. W. Elst, La Silla
(20302) Kevinwang
Kevin Yibo Wang (b. 1986) is a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his biochemistry project. He attends the Ward Melville High School, East Setauket, New York.Discovered 31 March 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(20393) Kevinlane
Kevin Nelson Lane (b. 1990) is a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his physical science project. He attends the C.V. Koogler Middle School, Aztec, New Mexico.Discovered 19 June 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(21964) Kevinhousen
Kevin R. Housen (b. 1953) is an associate technical fellow at the Boeing Corporation. A pioneer in the study of shock physics as applied to asteroidal materials, his work has included modeling the production of asteroidal regoliths and developing crater formation and disruptive collision scaling laws.Discovered 13 November 1999 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(24524) Kevinhawkins
Kevin Kyle Hawkins (b. 1991) was awarded second place in the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his mathematical sciences project. He attends the GlenOak High School, Canton, Ohio, U.S.A.Discovered 1 February 2001 by LINEAR, Socorro
(25118) Kevlin
Kevin Huang Lin (b. 1990) was awarded second place in the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his microbiology project. He attends the Falmouth High School, Falmouth, Massachusetts, U.S.A.Discovered 14 September 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(25490) Kevinkelly
Kevin Kelly mentored a finalist in the 2009 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Lexington High School, Lexington, Massachusetts.Discovered 7 December 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(25674) Kevinellis
Kevin Michael Ellis (b. 1991) was awarded first place and Best in Category in the 2009 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his computer science project. He attends the Catlin Gabel School, Beaverton, Oregon, U.S.A.Discovered 5 January 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(25993) Kevinxu
Kevin Young Xu (b. 1992) is a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his behavioral and social sciences project. He attends the Roslyn High School, Roslyn Heights, New York.Discovered 21 March 2001 by LINEAR, Socorro
(27432) Kevinconley
Kevin Conley (b. 1990) is a Public Program Supervisor at Lowell Observatory. He facilitates experiences for guests by leading tours of the historic campus, operating telescopes, teaching the public about astronomy, designing and implementing new programming, and training new educators.Discovered 27 March 2000 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(27478) Kevinbloh
Kevin M. Bloh mentored a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. He teaches at the Sacred Heart School, Oxford, Pennsylvania.Discovered 4 April 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(27540) Kevinwhite
Kevin White (b. 1981) is Public Program Supervisor at Lowell Observatory. He is responsible for the day-to-day operations associated with the Observatory's public outreach programs. He also oversees volunteer training and leads regular constellations refreshers for the education staff and volunteers.Discovered 27 April 2000 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(28556) Kevinchen
Kevin Chen (b. 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his engineering project. He attends the Mission San Jose High School, Fremont, California.Discovered 8 March 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(28935) Kevincyr
Kevin James Cyr (b. 1994) was awarded second place in the 2013 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his microbiology project. He attends the Clear Lake High School, Houston, Texas, U.S.A.Discovered 24 September 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(30033) Kevinlee
Kevin Lee (b. 1996) is a finalist in the 2014 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his bioengineering project. He attends the University High School, Irvine, California.Discovered 29 February 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(30085) Kevingarbe
Kevin Matthew Garbe (b. 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his mathematics project. He attends the Saratoga High School, Saratoga, California.Discovered 9 March 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(32074) Kevinsadhu
Kevin Sadhu (b. 1998) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his biochemistry team project. He attends the Manhasset High School, Manhasset, New York, U.S.A.Discovered 10 May 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(120196) Kevinballou
Kevin M. Ballou (b. 1969), an engineer at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, contributed to the NASA OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission as C&DH Electrical Systems Engineer. He has also made contributions to several other programs, including SDO, ISS/ELC and Landsat/TIRS.Discovered 17 February 2004 by CSS, Catalina
(120215) Kevinberry
Kevin E. Berry (b. 1980) contributed to the NASA OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission as the FDS TAG Mission Phase Lead and is a member of the Navigation and Mission Design Branch at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. He was also part of the flight dynamics teams for SDO, LCROSS andDiscovered 15 March 2004 by CSS, Catalina
(142759) Covey
Kevin Covey (b. 1977) is an American astronomer at Lowell Observatory and a contributor to the Sloan Digital Sky Survey. Kevin studies the formation and evolution of low-mass stars, and is best known for using SDSS and 2MASS data to characterize the typical colors and mass function of Galactic stars.Discovered 10 October 2002 by Sloan Digital Sky Survey, Apache Point
(160556) Greenaugh
Kevin Greenaugh (1956–2023) was an American nuclear engineer, Assistant Deputy Administrator for Strategic Partnerships at the National Nuclear Security Administration, and adjunct professor at Howard University. For Planetary Defense, he co-founded the NASA/NNSA working group and co-authored the U.S. National Preparedness Strategy and Action Plan.Discovered 14 September 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(180367) VonFeldt
Kevin Joseph VonFeldt (1983-2009), of Stafford, Texas, husband of Thanh, son of Randy and Mary and brother of Brian, was a licensed aircraft mechanic who loved family, baseball and motorcycles.Discovered 22 December 2003 by D. Wells, Needville
(184778) Kevinoberheim
Kevin Oberheim (b. 1983) is a civil engineer in the State of Maryland. His work helps provide for safe and reliable travel for thousands of people every day.Discovered 1 October 2005 by CSS, Catalina
(211232) Kellykevin
Kevin Kelly (b. 1957) is an American formerly serving as a staff member in the United States Senate, now a private citizen. He helped advocate for NASA's New Horizons mission to Pluto and the Kuiper Belt.Discovered 9 August 2002 by M. W. Buie, Cerro Tololo
(211380) Kevinwoyjeck
Kevin Woyjeck (1992-2013) was one of the 19 elite Prescott's Granite Mountain Hotshot firefighters who lost their lives battling a blaze on a ridge in Yarnell, AZ. Crews such as the Hotshots are connected to astronomy through their brave efforts to protect forests and the observatories within them from fire threats.Discovered 5 October 2002 by Sloan Digital Sky Survey, Apache Point
(239282) Kevinmccarron
Kevin McCarron (b. 1959) is a retired high school astronomy & physics teacher at Oak Park and River Forest, Illinois, as well as an educator at Yerkes Observatory. He advances initiatives for diversity in STEM opportunities for people of color, females, the deaf and hard of hearing, as well as youth who are blind or deafblind.Discovered 24 July 2007 by R. Holmes, Charleston