Asteroids named after people called Martin
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(2305) King
Named in memory of Martin Luther King (1929-1968), the American civil rights leader who worked to bring about social, political and economic equality for blacks by peaceful means. A Baptist minister who received the 1964 Nobel peace prize, he preached 'non-violent resistance' to achieve full civil rights for all.Discovered 12 September 1980 by Harvard Observatory, Harvard
(6385) Martindavid
Martin Alois David (1757-1836), the fourth director of the Klementinum observatory in Prague, organized extensive longitude and latitude measurements in Bohemia. The name was suggested by J. Ticha and M. Šolc.Discovered 5 March 1989 by A. Mrkos, Klet
(6642) Henze
Martin Henze (b. 1981), an astronomer at the Max-Planck-Institut für extraterrestrische Physik, has discovered many optical novae in M31 on archival photographic plates at the Tautenburg Observatory. He also works on the discovery and analysis of optical and x-ray transients in nearby galaxies.Discovered 26 October 1990 by T. Urata, Oohira
(7100) Martin Luther
Named in memory of Martin Luther (1483-1546), German theologian and religious reformer. After studying law, he became an Augustinian monk and priest in 1507 and a professor of biblical exegesis in Wittenberg in 1508. On 1517 Oct. 31 he posted his famous 95 theses at the door of the university church. These theses were against the misuse of indulgences by the Catholic Church, and here the Reformation started. Luther also influenced the German language through his translations of the Old and the New Testaments into German.Discovered 29 September 1973 by van Houten, C. J., van Houten-Groeneveld, I., Gehrels, T., Palomar
(7239) Mobberley
Named in honor of Martin P. Mobberley, photographer and astrometrist of comets, minor planets, variable stars, novae and supernovae. His fine photographs and CCD images have appeared in the Journal of the British Astronomical Association for many years. Since 1990 he has occupied the position of Papers Secretary to the association, and as such he is responsible for arranging, refereeing and recommending articles for publication. For the past six years he has prepared and given an entertaining short talk on currently visible sky phenomena at every monthly meeting of the association. Mobberley is also assistant editor of The Astronomer magazine. Name proposed by the discoverer following a suggestion by H. McGee, who also wrote the citation.Discovered 4 October 1989 by B. G. W. Manning, Stakenbridge
(7398) Walsh
Named in honor of Martin F. Walsh (b. 1966) on the occasion of his marriage to Aurélie Machon near Paris on 1998 June 6. Name suggested by G. V. Williams, who made the identifications for this object and has known the bridegroom for more than 20 years.Discovered 3 November 1986 by A. Mrkos, Klet
(7547) Martinnakata
Martin Nakata (b. 1957) is a professor and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Education and Strategy) at James Cook University in Townsville, Australia. He is an Indigenous Torres Strait Islander from the island of Naghir. He leads research and educational curricula at the interface of Indigenous astronomy and Western astrophysics.Discovered 25 June 1979 by Helin, E. F., Bus, S. J., Siding Spring
(7846) Setvak
Named in honor of Martin Setvák (b. 1958), meteorologist and head of the Satellite Department of the Czech Hydrometeorological Institute in Prague, on the occasion of his 40th birthday, 1998 Feb. 14. His main professional interest is in convective storms, but his long-time hobby is astrophotography. This minor planet also honors his wife Stáňa Setváková (b. 1967), a staff member of the Prague Planetarium. Name proposed by the discoverer and J. Ticha.Discovered 16 January 1996 by M. Tichy, Klet
(8074) Slade
Martin A. Slade (b. 1942) is a scientist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. His three decades of contributions to planetary science include analysis of the moon's orbit, radar ranging of Mercury for testing physical theories and the discovery of radar brightness anomalies at Mercury's poles.Discovered 20 November 1984 by E. Bowell, Palomar
(8152) Martinlee
Martin Lee (b. 1964) is a researcher based at the University of Glasgow. He is an expert on thermal and aqueous alteration of minerals in martian and chondritic meteorites and the effects of shock metamorphism on meteorite parent bodies.Discovered 3 November 1986 by A. Mrkos, Klet
(9143) Burkhead
Martin S. Burkhead (b. 1933), emeritus professor at Indiana University, contributed fundamental work on the photometry of galaxies, including M104 and M51. His commitment to the public understanding of science helped tens of thousands of people to enjoy astronomy and to appreciate the night sky.Discovered 16 September 1955 by Indiana University, Brooklyn
(9283) Martinelvis
Martin S. Elvis (b. 1951) is an astrophysicist and expert on quasars at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. His recent research interests are toward the characterization of accessible near-Earth asteroids for both their scientific and resource potential.Discovered 2 March 1981 by S. J. Bus, Siding Spring
(9521) Martinhoffmann
Martin Hoffmann (b. 1949) is a German astronomer who has made observations of variable stars and minor planets, including lightcurve studies and spectroscopic investigations. In recent years he has been much involved with the observations from ODAS, the O.C.A.- DLR Asteroid Survey. The name was suggested by G. Hahn.Discovered 16 March 1980 by C.-I. Lagerkvist, La Silla
(9841) Masek
Martin Mašek (b. 1988) is an avid observer of deep-sky objects, variable stars, comets and asteroids. He follows up and confirms NEOCP objects from southern sky remotely via a robotic telescope at Pierre Auger Observatory, Argentina. He is also discoverer of several variable stars.Discovered 18 October 1988 by Z. Vavrova, Klet
(10484) Hecht
For more than a decade, Martin D. Hecht (b. 1926) has volunteered to help organize the Lowell Observatory's archives.Discovered 28 November 1983 by E. Bowell, Anderson Mesa
(11314) Charcot
Jean-Martin Charcot (1825–1893) was one of France's greatest medical clinicians, working at Paris' famous clinic La Salpêtrière). He was also a teacher of extraordinary competence, attracting students from all parts of the world. He is considered the founder of modern neurology.Discovered 8 July 1994 by E. W. Elst, Caussols
(11811) Martinrubin
Martin Rubin (b. 1977) is a researcher at the Physikalisches Institut, Universität Bern (Switzerland) who specializes in the detection of molecules in comets and served as a member of the Rosetta mission team.Discovered 2 March 1981 by S. J. Bus, Siding Spring
(12136) Martinryle
Martin Ryle (1918-1984) was a British astrophysicist who developed the aperture synthesis technique of interferometry and constructed large radio telescopes, using them to discover and catalogue numerous radio sources.Discovered 24 September 1960 by van Houten, C. J., van Houten-Groeneveld, I., Gehrels, T., Palomar
(12143) Harwit
Czech-born American astrophysicist Martin O. Harwit (b. 1931) pioneered infrared observations and spectroscopy from space. He has helped plan several space-based observatories for NASA and the European Space Agency. From 1987 to 1995 he was director of the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum.Discovered 24 September 1960 by van Houten, C. J., van Houten-Groeneveld, I., Gehrels, T., Palomar
(12145) Behaim
Martin Behaim (1459-1507) was a German merchant, astronomer and cosmographer from Nürnberg. He traveled through Europe and became a Portuguese knight. He developed the earliest terrestrial globe, Erdapfel, or ‘Earth Apple’, with a diameter of about 50 cm.Discovered 24 September 1960 by van Houten, C. J., van Houten-Groeneveld, I., Gehrels, T., Palomar
(12343) Martinbeech
Martin Beech (b. 1959) is an assistant professor of astronomy at the University of Regina, Saskatchewan. He does research on meteor light curves, the dynamics of meteoroid streams, cometary aging and meteoroid-stream formation.Discovered 26 February 1993 by Spacewatch, Kitt Peak
(13690) Lesleymartin
Lesley and Martin Goldsmith took care of the discoverer after he had an accident in Savernake Forest, Wiltshire, England.Discovered 8 September 1997 by T. Pauwels, Uccle
(13700) Connors
Martin Gerard Connors (b. 1954), an associate professor at Athabasca University since 1996, was appointed Canada Research Chair in Space Science, Instrumentation and Networking in 2002.Discovered 26 June 1998 by Spacewatch, Kitt Peak
(14550) Lehky
Martin Lehký (b. 1972) is a Czech amateur astronomer and visual and CCD observer of comets, variable stars and minor planets. He is also interested in observations of occultations of stars by solar-system bodies, eclipses, meteors and astrophotography.Discovered 27 October 1997 by L. Sarounova, Ondrejov
(14977) Bressler
Austrian amateur astronomer Martin Bressler (b. 1912) started his astrometric program on minor planets in 1982. Always eager to learn new techniques, he enthusiastically switched from photographic emulsions to a CCD in 1993.Discovered 26 September 1997 by E. Meyer, Linz
(16355) Buber
Martin Buber (1878-1965), Austrian-born Jewish philosopher and author, was a teacher of religious science, ethics and social philosophy. From 1938 he taught in Jerusalem, where he stood up for the peaceful coexistence of Arabs and Jews. His Hebrew-German version of the Bible shows a unique diction and exegesis.Discovered 29 October 1975 by F. Borngen, Tautenburg
(17022) Huisjen
Martin A. Huisjen (b. 1944) was the manager at Ball Aerospace and Technology Corporation for the development of all the scientific instruments on the Deep Impact spacecraft. His technical and programmatic contributions include identifying alternative readout modes for the detector in the near-infrared spectrometer.Discovered 18 February 1999 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(17855) Geffert
The German amateur astronomer Martin Geffert (b. 1922) has been very dedicated to the Starkenburg Observatory, being one of the founders and treasurer of the observatory since its beginnings in 1970. He is also an excellent performer on the mandolin.Discovered 19 May 1998 by Starkenburg, Heppenheim
(19080) Martinfierro
Martín Fierro is the fictitious Argentinian hero of the poems by José Hernández (1834-1886). The name was suggested by W. A. Fröger.Discovered 10 May 1970 by Felix Aguilar Observatory, El Leoncito
(22488) Martyschwartz
Martin Schwartz mentored a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, Denton, Texas.Discovered 7 April 1997 by LINEAR, Socorro
(23444) Kukucin
Martin Kukučín (Matej Bencúr, 1860-1928) was a Slovak writer and the first important realistic novelist in Slovak literature. He spent part of his life in Chile and Argentina, as well as in Croatia (on the island of Brač), where he died. Kukučín was also a teacher and doctor.Discovered 5 October 1986 by M. Antal, Piwnice
(23771) Emaitchar
Martin H. Robinson (b. 1952) is a clinical oncologist, based in Sheffield, U.K. An enthusiastic amateur astronomer, he was for many years clinical director of Weston Park Hospital. The name derives from transliteration of his initials (MHR), by which he is known to his colleagues.Discovered 24 June 1998 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(25084) Jutzi
Martin Jutzi (b. 1979) is a researcher at the University of Bern studying impact processes in the solar system. His particular expertise is in the study of large-scale impacts for forming the Moon, asteroid families and giant impact basins.Discovered 15 September 1998 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(25870) Panchovigil
Francisco (“Pancho”) Martin Vigil (b. 1990) was awarded second place in the 2009 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his physics team project. He attends the McCurdy High School, Espanola, New Mexico, U.S.A.Discovered 28 May 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(26740) Camacho
Martin Ayalde Camacho (b. 1995) was awarded first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his mathematical-sciences project. He attends the Central High School, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.A.Discovered 27 April 2001 by LINEAR, Socorro
(27565) de Wet
Martin de Wet (b. 1952) earned a master's degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering and worked on commercial, scientific, and governmental spacecraft. He worked in the space launch industry before retiring. Martin serves on Lowell Observatory's Advisory Board..Discovered 24 May 2000 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(30297) Cupak
Martin Cupák (b. 1973) is a Czech mission-specialist software engineer at Curtin University. The onboard software he developed has been mission critical for satellites of the European Space Agency and the Czech Academy of Sciences, as well as the remote autonomous Desert Fireball Network imaging systems.Discovered 28 April 2000 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(31464) Liscinsky
Martin Liscinsky (b. 1995) was awarded second place in the 2014 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his physics and astronomy team project. He attends the Gymnazium Svateho Tomasa Akvinskeho, Kosice, Slovakia.Discovered 10 February 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(31828) Martincordiner
Martin Cordiner (b. 1979) is a British astronomer. He is an expert in astrochemistry and planetary science with a focus on compositional studies of cometary comae and on planetary and satellite atmospheres (e.g. Venus, Titan). He is also known for his work on compositional studies of interstellar objects.Discovered 4 November 1999 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(33902) Ingoldsby
Martin Ingoldsby mentored a finalist in the 2017 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students. He teaches at the Creekside Middle School, Port Orange, Florida.Discovered 27 May 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(34000) Martinmatl
Martin Matl (b. 1999) was awarded second place in the 2017 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his plant sciences project. He attends the Gymnazium Brno, Trida Kapitana Jarose, Brno, Czech Republic.Discovered 24 July 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(34584) Martintowner
Martin Towner (b. 1968) is an Australian planetary scientist currently at Curtin University. His mission involvement with Cassini/Huygens and the Beagle 2 lander saw instrumentation he developed on the surface of Saturn and Mars. He co-founded the Australian Desert Fireball Network.Discovered 29 September 2000 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(38642) Breukers
Martin Breukers (b. 1961) is a Dutch amateur astronomer and meteor observer who has coordinated and analyzed results from the CAMS BeNeLux low-light video camera network for many years.Discovered 5 July 2000 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(42531) McKenna
Martin McKenna (b. 1978) was named 2005 Astronomer of the Year by the Irish Federation of Astronomical Societies. An avid visual comet hunter and all-round observer, he also undertakes a photographic search for novae. The name was suggested by J. C. McConnell.Discovered 5 June 1995 by D. J. Asher, Siding Spring
(53109) Martinphillipps
Martin Phillipps (b. 1963) is the lead singer of the Dunedin rock band The Chills, whose music forms the backbone of the so-called “Dunedin sound.”Discovered 12 January 1999 by I. P. Griffin, Cocoa
(85471) Maryam
Maryam is a composite name in honor of Martin R. Pepper (b. 1976), Ryan D. Pepper (b. 1977) and Amber D. Pepper (b. 1980), children of one of the discoverers of this minor planet.Discovered 4 June 1997 by Needville, Needville
(90926) Stahalik
Martin Stáhalík (1962-2001), Czech aerobatic pilot, won medals at the World Championships in all three categories of aerobatics--gliders (1996), advanced and unlimited (both 1995).Discovered 22 September 1997 by M. Tichy, Klet
(118178) Rinckart
The author, composer and theologian Martin Rinckart (1586–1649) underwent the horrors of the Thirty Years' War. In 1648, when the Peace of Westphalia was negotiated, all Europe began to sing his composition “Nun danket alle Gott” (“Now thank we all our God”). This became an international ecumenical hymn.Discovered 23 September 1992 by F. Borngen, Tautenburg
(129095) Martyschmitzer
Martin Schmitzer (b. 1970) is the RF Subsystem Lead for the OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission. He served as the RF lead for the GRAIL mission, MRO and Odyssey Mars missions, and Spitzer Space Telescope and was a team member on the Stardust comet sample return mission and 1998 Mars Surveyor Program.Discovered 1 December 2004 by CSS, Catalina
(157640) Baumeler
Martin Baumeler (b. 1936) is a skilled artisan who devised techniques for installing the telescope and coelostat at the Observatoire R. A. Naef, where this minor planet was discovered.Discovered 1 December 2006 by P. Kocher, Marly
(161230) Martinbachacek
Martin Bacháček z Nauměřic (c. 1539–1612) was a Czech mathematician, astronomer and organizer of the education system. From 1603 to 1612 he served as the Rector of Charles University. He was a friend, collaborator and supporter of Johannes Kepler during the latter's time in Prague. Together they observed sunspots and the 1604 supernova.Discovered 13 December 2002 by KLENOT, Klet
(177148) Patzold
Martin Pätzold (b. 1960), Max Planck Institute, served as a Science Team Collaborator for radio science for the New Horizons Mission to Pluto.Discovered 24 August 2003 by M. W. Buie, Cerro Tololo
(290156) Houde
Martin Houde (b. 1963) is a Canadian astronomer studying the physical processes involved in the formation of stars. He completed his PhD in Physics at the Université de Montréal in 2001. His research spans magnetic fields and turbulence in molecular clouds, the polarization of molecular spectral lines, astronomical instrumentation and super-radiance.Discovered 27 August 2005 by P. A. Wiegert, Mauna Kea
(355022) Triman
Triman is the competiton nickname of Martin Peer (b. 1984). He is an electronics engineer passionate about triathlons. He is also curious about unusual activity in the sky during his late-night workouts.Discovered 31 August 2006 by C. Rinner, Ottmarsheim
(428351) Martinchalifour
Martin Chalifour (b. 1961) is the principal concertmaster of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of Southern California and a guest instructor at Caltech's Chamber Music Program.Discovered 22 July 2007 by H.-C. Lin Q.-Z. Ye, Lulin
(614664) Martinroth
Martin Roth (b. 1957) is a German astronomer at the Astrophysical Institute of Potsdam. He developed the Potsdam Multi-Aperture Spectrophotometer that operates at the Calar Alto Observatory, and he founded innoFSPEC, an interdisciplinary center dedicated to the development of astrophotonics technologies.Discovered 2 June 2010 by WISE, WISE