Asteroids named after people called Lin
馃懚 Lin as a baby name馃惗 Lin as a dog name
(7145) Linzexu
Named in honor of Lin Zexu (1785-1850) for his pioneering campaign against drug abuse and drug-related crimes. Born in Minhou, Fujian Province, China, his illustrious work was crowned by the burning of 1200 tons of opium in June 1839 on the beach of Humen in southern China. As an official of Qing dynasty, he is also remembered for his achievements in water conservancy, from which his native province and other districts in China greatly benefited.Discovered 7 June 1996 by Beijing Schmidt CCD Asteroid Program, Xinglong
(20105) Linjingming
Lin Jingming (b. 1985) is a Chinese amateur astronomer recognized for historical research, astronomical terminology standardization, and science outreach. He corrected the historical Chinese translation of the name of (139) Juewa, contributed to the review of Chinese astronomical terminology, and has written widely for astronomy magazines across China.Discovered 19 July 1995 by Beijing Schmidt CCD Asteroid Program, Xinglong
(20822) Lintingnien
Lin Ting-Nien (b. 1985) was awarded first place in the 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her environmental science team project. She attends the National Taoyuan Senior High School, Taoyuan, Taiwan.Discovered 24 October 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(20828) Linchen
Lin Chen (b. 1985) was awarded second place in the 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental science team project. He also received the Intel Foundation Achievement Award. He attends the Wusong High School, Shanghai, China.Discovered 24 October 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(26425) Linchichieh
Lin Chi-Chieh (b. 1992) was awarded first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her chemistry team project. She attends the Taipei Municipal First Girls' Senior High School, Taipei City, Chinese Taipei.Discovered 8 December 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(33515) Linbohan
Lin Bo-Han (b. 1998) was awarded second place in the 2016 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his physics and astronomy project. He attends the Taipei Fuhsing Private School, Taipei, Taiwan, Chinese Taipei.Discovered 6 April 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(34473) Linkairui
Lin Kairui (b. 2000) was awarded second place in the 2018 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his energy project. He attended the QuanZhou No. 5 High School, Quanzhou, Fujian, China.Discovered 24 September 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(38821) Linchinghsia
Lin Ching Hsia (b. 1954) is one of the most famous and talented actresses in China. Outside the Window was the first film that brought her fame. In 1993, she made The Bride with White Hair, and in 1992 she won Best Actress at the Golden Horse Film Festival for her role in Red Dust.Discovered 9 September 2000 by W. K. Y. Yeung, Desert Beaver
(175451) Linchisheng
Lin Chi-Sheng (b. 1964) is an amateur astronomer in Taiwan. He is the co-founder of the Taichung Astronomical Society, the Tainan Astronomical Society and the Astronomy Club of Feng Chia University. In 2007 he discovered C/2007 N3 (Lulin) with Q.-z. Ye.Discovered 27 August 2006 by Lin, H.-C., Ye, Q.-z., Lulin
(210230) Linyuanpei
Lin Yuanpei (b. 1936) is an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. He was the first to design and build cable-stayed bridges and arch bridges in China.Discovered 11 September 2007 by PMO NEO Survey Program, XuYi
(296351) Linyongbin
Lin Yong-Bin (b.1968) is a member of the Xinjiang Astronomical Society. He is a meteorite enthusiast, active in exploration and discovery, and has organized many meteorite hunts in the Gobi Desert.Discovered 20 March 2009 by LUSS, Lulin
(498797) Linshiawshin
Lin Shiaw-shin (1944-2015) was the founder of Taiwan Science Monthly magazine.Discovered 23 October 2008 by Hsiao, X. Y., Ye, Q.-z., Lulin