Asteroids named after people called Matteo
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(11440) Massironi
Matteo Massironi (b. 1967) is a Professor at the University of Padova whose research includes the geology of (21) Lutetia and the surface layering of 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko using Rosetta spacecraft data.Discovered 30 September 1975 by S. J. Bus, Palomar
(13917) Correggia
Matteo Correggia (1962-2001), from the Roero region of Piemonte, was one of the most exceptional Italian winemakers. Though young, his extraordinary talent, passion and modesty won him the highest accolades from international wine experts. The name was suggested by the discoverer, A. W. Harris (JPL) and V. Zappalà.Discovered 6 March 1984 by E. Bowell, Anderson Mesa
(30537) Matteocrismani
Matteo M. J. Crismani (b. 1990) is an American planetary scientist who used the UV spectrograph on the MAVEN spacecraft to study the aftermath of the meteor storm on Mars caused by comet C/2013 A1 (Siding Spring). He discovered a persistent layer of meteoric metal ions in the atmosphere, caused by meteor ablation.Discovered 17 July 2001 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(39875) Matteolombardo
Matteo Lombardo (b. 1964) is a member of the astrometry team of the Astronomical Observatory “Beppe Forti” (code K83) in Montelupo Fiorentino, Italy.Discovered 27 February 1998 by Forti, G., Tombelli, M., Cima Ekar
(591000) Galaverni
Matteo Galaverni (b. 1981) is an Italian diocesan priest and physicist. He works in theoretical cosmology, including the cosmic microwave background, dark matter, dark energy, and alternative theories of gravity. Matteo is also interested in the relationship between faith, philosophy, and science.Discovered 8 December 2012 by R. P. Boyle K. Äernis, Mount Graham