Asteroids named after people called Manfred
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(14057) Manfredstoll
Viennese computer specialist Manfred Stoll (b. 1938) is an expert in the practical application of computers in astronomy. Among other projects, he worked on software for digitizing photographic plates. He also developed a modern telescope drive system and control software, which is now also used at the observatory in Linz.Discovered 15 January 1996 by Meyer, E., Obermair, E., Linz
(16524) Hausmann
Manfred Hausmann (1898–1986), who was born in Kassel and died in Bremen, lived for many years in Worpswede and wrote lyrical poetry, stories and novels. Widely traveled, he studied distant cultures and translated their works. After 1945 he turned to Christianity and became a preacher.Discovered 17 January 1991 by F. Borngen, Tautenburg
(30827) Lautenschlager
Manfred Lautenschläger (b. 1938), lawyer, entrepreneur and philanthropist, is a great supporter of arts and natural sciences. A patron and honorary senator of the Heidelberg University, he donated a children's hospital and supported numerous projects through his charitable trust foundation.Discovered 10 October 1990 by Schmadel, L. D., Borngen, F., Tautenburg
(32810) Steinbach
Manfred Steinbach (b. 1937), for 27 years with Carl Zeiss, Jena has been a professor of precision instrument design for astronomical, geophysical and space applications. He leads an organization which explores the Carl Zeiss history. The name was suggested by the second discoverer.Discovered 10 October 1990 by Schmadel, L. D., Borngen, F., Tautenburg
(32821) Posch
Manfred Posch (b. 1943) was chief editor of an Austrian newspaper and he is still editing the popular journal Sternenwelt. A past president of the Carinthian astronomical organization, Posch is well known for his astronomical engagement. Name suggested by H. Haupt.Discovered 9 September 1991 by Schmadel, L. D., Borngen, F., Tautenburg
(157541) Wachter
Manfred Wachter (1938-2000) was a German telescope maker. He founded his company in 1963 in Stuttgart-Uhlbach and later moved to Bodelshausen. He was well known for his folded refractors with apertures of 100 mm to 230 mm, using lenses made by Dieter Lichtenknecker.Discovered 27 October 2005 by C. Rinner, Ottmarsheim