Asteroids named after people called Lars

(8459) Larsbergknut

Lars V. Bergknut (b. 1947) is the observatory foreman and instrument technician for the NASA Infrared Telescope Facility on Mauna Kea, Hawaii. As part of the IRTF summit day crew since 1986, he prepares and maintains the instruments used by observers.Discovered 2 March 1981 by S. J. Bus, Siding Spring

(11004) Stenmark

Lars Stenmark (b. 1944) is a professor in micro- and nano-technology for space applications at Uppsala University. He has been instrumental in many Swedish space projects, such as Freja and Odin.Discovered 16 March 1980 by C.-I. Lagerkvist, La Silla

(11532) Gullin

Lars Gullin (1928-1976) was a Swedish jazz musician, born in Sanda on Gotland. He was famous as a composer and for his style of playing the baritone saxophone.Discovered 1 March 1992 by UESAC, La Silla