Asteroids named after people called Kimiko

(61444) Katokimiko

Kimiko Kato (b. 1934) is an amateur astronomer who is committed to education and public outreach regarding small solar system body impacts on Earth. She also studies impact craters and the K-T boundary in Japan. She has been a member of Japan Spaceguard Association since its establishment.Discovered 25 August 2000 by BATTeRS, Bisei SG Center