Asteroids named after people called Kiyoshi

(5834) Kasai

Kiyoshi Kasai (b. 1947) was principal flutist with the Symphony Orchestra Basel (Switzerland). He is also an amateur astronomer and has discovered more than 80 new variable stars.Discovered 28 September 1992 by Ueda, S., Kaneda, H., Kushiro

(14027) Ichimoto

Kiyoshi Ichimoto (b. 1957) is a professor at Kyoto University. He has contributed to the understanding of the magnetohydrodynamic phenomena of the Sun, such as sunspots and flares, through innovative observations. He is also a member of the Astronomical Society of Japan.Discovered 2 October 1994 by Endate, K., Watanabe, K., Kitami

(19165) Nariyuki

Kiyoshi Nariyuki (b. 1960) has played an active part in astronomical clubs in his area, often becoming their leader in his pursuit of amateur astronomy over the past 30 years. A 0.25-m telescope is installed in the private observatory he completed in 2005.Discovered 4 February 1991 by Endate, K., Watanabe, K., Kitami

(54564) Kiyoshiizumi

Kiyoshi Izumi (b. 1959) is a Japanese amateur astronomer who has been a meteor observer since 1971. His 1998 paper, cowritten with David Asher, “Meteor observations in Japan: new implications for a Taurid meteoroid swarm”, MNRAS 297, 23, has been cited by many meteor astronomers. He is a member of the Japan Spaceguard Association.Discovered 30 August 2000 by BATTeRS, Bisei SG Center

(120735) Ogawakiyoshi

Kiyoshi Ogawa (b.1957) is a member of Matsue Astronomy Club, who popularizes astronomy in Shimane prefecture and who is an observing partner of the discoverer.Discovered 7 October 1997 by H. Abe, Yatsuka