Asteroids named after people called Matthew
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(6626) Mattgenge
Matthew Genge (b. 1968) is a planetary scientist at Imperial College, London. He is an expert in the study of micrometeorites and their possible sources among the minor planets.Discovered 2 March 1981 by S. J. Bus, Siding Spring
(8998) Matthewizawa
Matthew Richard Mitsuomi Izawa (b. 1979) is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Winnipeg. He specializes in laboratory spectroscopic research of minerals, meteorites and planetary materials including studies of the Chelyabinsk meteorite.Discovered 3 March 1981 by S. J. Bus, Siding Spring
(10156) Darnley
Matthew Darnley (b. 1978) is an English astrophysicist who is Professor of Time Domain Astrophysics at the Astrophysics Research Institute of Liverpool John Moores University. His research is focused on observations of novae from the infrared through to the X-ray, particularly extragalactic novae and the link between novae and type Ia supernovae.Discovered 7 November 1994 by Ueda, S., Kaneda, H., Kushiro
(11743) Jachowski
Matthew Douglas Apau Jachowski (b. 1985) is a finalist in the 2002 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his earth and space sciences project. He attends the Maui High School, Pukalani, Hawaii, U.S.A.Discovered 13 May 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(12207) Matthewbeasley
Matthew Beasley (b. 1973) contributed to NASA's Lucy Trojan asteroid mission as deputy payload systems engineer. His primary roles were ensuring that instruments and the terminal tracking cameras would be capable of making the measurements that Lucy needs to perform at the target asteroids.Discovered 1 March 1981 by S. J. Bus, Siding Spring
(12983) Mattcox
Matthew Anthony Cox (b. 1966) contributed to NASA's Lucy Trojan asteroid mission as the Spacecraft Program Manager responsible for leading the Lockheed Martin development team in designing, building, and testing the Lucy spacecraft.Discovered 24 July 1979 by S. J. Bus, Palomar
(12985) Mattgarrison
Matthew Brian Garrison (b. 1983) contributed to NASA's Lucy Trojan asteroid mission as the L'Ralph Instrument Systems Engineer.Discovered 31 October 1980 by S. J. Bus, Palomar
(13750) Mattdawson
Matthew Dawson (b. 1959), of Roeser, Luxembourg, is an active amateur involved in the astrometry of fast-moving NEOs using a 45-cm telescope. Dawson is also a musician who specializes in contemporary jazz and popular music. He recorded a hit song in Germany in 1991. The name was suggested by R. A. Kowalski.Discovered 16 September 1998 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(15030) Matthewkroll
Matthew Jay Kroll (b. 1985) was named a finalist in the 2003 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his zoology project. He attends the Byram Hills High School, Armonk, New York.Discovered 10 November 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(16961) Mullahy
Matthew Mullahy (b. 2001) was awarded second place in the 2019 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his behavioral and social sciences project. He attended the Smithtown High School East, St. James, New York, U.S.A.Discovered 24 August 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(17281) Mattblythe
Matthew S. Blythe (b. 1960) is a lead site observer at Socorro, New Mexico, for the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research program.Discovered 6 June 2000 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(18755) Meduna
Matthew Paul Meduna (b. 1985) was awarded third place in the 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his computer science team project. He attends the UMS Wright Preparatory School, Mobile, Alabama, U.S.A.Discovered 15 April 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(19763) Klimesh
Matthew Klimesh (b. 1968) developed the efficient data compressor for archiving the voluminous NEAT data. He has been with the Communications Systems and Research Section at Caltech's Jet Propulsion Laboratory since 1996. His research interests include data compression, rate-distortion theory and channel coding.Discovered 18 June 2000 by NEAT, Haleakala
(19775) Medmondson
Matthew Edmondson mentored a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Youth Science Challenge, a middle school science competition. He teaches at the Pegasus School, Huntington Beach, California.Discovered 1 August 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(20062) Matthewgriffin
Matthew Griffin (b. 1954) is an Irish astrophysicist specializing in space-based infrared astronomy. He participated in the ESA Infrared Space Observatory and the Herschel and Planck space observatories, and is a Co-PI of ESA's Atmospheric Remote-sensing Infrared Exoplanet Large Survey. Matthew is a recipient of the 2024 COSPAR William Nordberg Medal.Discovered 20 August 1993 by E. F. Helin, Palomar
(20541) Matthewhopkins
Matthew Hopkins (b. 1999) is a British astronomer who received his Ph.D. from the University of Oxford in 2025 for his thesis Interstellar Objects in a Galactic Context. This well-timed thesis, completed just before the arrival of 3I/ATLAS, predicts the properties of ISOs based on the history of star formation in the Milky Way.Discovered 7 September 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(20592) Payne
Matthew J. Payne (b. 1978) is an English planetary scientist. He has worked at the Minor Planet Center since 2017 and became Director in 2021. Matthew earned his Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge. His research spans Solar System and exoplanet dynamics, planetary defense, and the processing of large survey datasets from TESS, Pan-STARRS, and LSST.Discovered 9 September 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(20634) Marichardson
Matthew Richardson (b. 1987) was awarded first place in the 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his botany project. He attends the Walton High School, DeFuniak Springs, Florida, U.S.A.Discovered 2 October 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(20749) Tiscareno
Matthew S. Tiscareno (b. 1976) is an American planetary scientist at the SETI Institute. A member of the Cassini Imaging Team, he led the discovery of “propeller” moons and impact clouds in Saturn’s rings and has conducted extensive research on ring dynamics and small moons.Discovered 9 January 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(20901) Mattmuehler
Matthew Muehler (b. 1986) was awarded second place in the 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his zoology project. He attends the Hankinson Public School, Hankinson, North Dakota, U.S.A.Discovered 1 December 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(21611) Rosoff
Matthew Scott Rosoff (b. 1988) was awarded second place in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his engineering project. He attends the Bergen County Academies, Hackensack, New Jersey, U.S.A.Discovered 10 May 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(21626) Matthewhall
Matthew J. Hall (b. 1987) was awarded first place in the 2005 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his mathematics team project. He attends the Bishop Feehan High School, Attleboro, Massachusetts, U.S.A.Discovered 12 July 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(22028) Matthewdaniels
Matthew Daniels (b. 1985) served as the Assistant Director for Space Security & Special Projects in the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy. He co-chaired the 2023 update to the USA’s planetary defense strategy and action plan, and his efforts have advanced the nation’s ability to effectively detect, prepare for, and mitigate NEO hazards.Discovered 7 December 1999 by CSS, Catalina
(22990) Mattbrenner
Matthew Brenner mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire.Discovered 4 November 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(23064) Mattmiller
Matthew Miller mentored a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. He teaches at the Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy, Saginaw, Michigan.Discovered 7 December 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(23818) Matthewlepow
Matthew Brice Lepow (b. 1993) is a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his earth and space science project. He attends the Southfield School, Shreveport, Louisiana.Discovered 17 August 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(23831) Mattmooney
Matthew Michael Mooney (b. 1994) is a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his environmental sciences project. He attends the St. Luke's Episcopal School, San Antonio, Texas.Discovered 24 August 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(23837) Matthewnanni
Matthew James Nanni (b. 1993) is a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his botany and zoology project. He attends the Emily Gray Junior High School, Tucson, Arizona.Discovered 17 August 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(24188) Matthewage
Matthew Michael Wage (b. 1990) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his mathematics project. He attends the Appleton High School East, Appleton, Wisconsin.Discovered 6 December 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(24224) Matthewdavis
Matthew Davis mentored a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the North Allegheny Senior High School, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Discovered 7 December 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(25019) Walentosky
Matthew James Walentosky (b. 1991) was awarded second place in the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his physics and astronomy project. He attends the Oil City High School, Oil City, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.Discovered 17 August 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(25053) Matthewknight
Matthew M. Knight (b. 1978) is an astronomer at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona. He has studied many aspects of cometary dynamics and their physical properties over multiple wavelengths to improve understanding of sungrazing comets and fragmenting comets.Discovered 27 August 1998 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(26337) Matthewagam
Matthew Samuel Agam (b. 1993) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his behavioral- and social-sciences project. He attends the Beaverton High School, Beaverton, Oregon, U.S.A.Discovered 21 November 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(26442) Matfernandez
Matthew Fernandez (b. 1993) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his computer-science team project. He attends the Oregon Episcopal School, Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.Discovered 3 January 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(27123) Matthewlam
Matthew Lam (b. 1993) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his behavioral- and social-sciences project. He attends the Jericho Senior High School, Jericho, New York, U.S.A.Discovered 21 November 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(27236) Millermatt
Matthew Miller (b. 1992) was a finalist in the 2010 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his materials and bioengineering project. He attends the Western Alamance High School, Elon, North Carolina, U.S.A.Discovered 7 September 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(27356) Mattstrom
Matthew Strom mentored a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors. He teaches at the Basha High School, Chandler, Arizona, U.S.A.Discovered 29 February 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(28074) Matgallagher
Matthew Gallagher mentored a finalist in the 2012 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students. He teaches at the New England Christian Academy, Swansea, Massachusetts.Discovered 17 August 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(28402) Matthewkim
Matthew Jaebol Kim (b. 1993) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental management project. He attends the Commack High School, Commack, New York, U.S.A.Discovered 8 September 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(28482) Bauerle
Matthew Russel Bauerle (b. 1994) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his mathematical sciences project. He is home-schooled in Fenton, Michigan, U.S.A.Discovered 2 February 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(28509) Feddersen
Matthew Troy Feddersen (b. 1993) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his medicine and health sciences team project. He also received the Gordon E. Moore Award. He attends the Acalanes High School, Lafayette, California, U.S.A.Discovered 6 February 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(28521) Mattmcintyre
Matthew Karmen McIntyre (b. 1992) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his microbiology project. He attends the Yorktown High School, Yorktown Heights, New York, U.S.A.Discovered 29 February 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(30373) Mattharley
Matthew Harley mentored a finalist in the 2015 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Harker School, San Jose, California.Discovered 9 May 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(31296) Matthewclement
Matthew Scott Clement (b. 1988) is an American planetary scientist who uses numerical modeling to understand the formation and evolution of the planets and solar system.Discovered 22 March 1998 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(31489) Matthewchun
Matthew Leong Chun (b. 1996) was awarded second place in the 2014 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his chemistry project. He attends the Jericho Senior High School, Jericho, New York, U.S.A.Discovered 10 February 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(31844) Mattwill
Matthew L. Will (b. 1957) is an amateur astronomer and long time Secretary and Treasurer of the Association of the Lunar and Planetary Observers. In 2003 he was presented with the Peggy Haas Service Award for his work with that organization.Discovered 26 February 2000 by CSS, Catalina
(32071) Matthewretchin
Matthew Retchin (b. 1997) was awarded best of category award and first place in the 2015 Intel ISEF for his computational biology and bioinformatics team project. He also received the Intel and Indo-US Science & Technology Forum Visit to India. He attends the Mills E. Godwin High School, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.A.Discovered 7 May 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(33628) Spettel
Matthew Thomas Spettel (b. 1997) was awarded second place in the 2016 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his embedded systems team project. He attends the Merrimack High School, Merrimack, New Hampshire, U.S.A.Discovered 12 May 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(35197) Longmire
Matthew J. Longmire (b. 1958) is an electrical engineer who co-founded a small CCD brand that in 1991 developed star tracking equipment, sparking the CCD revolution in the world of amateur astronomy.Discovered 7 June 1994 by Farra d'Isonzo, Farra d'Isonzo
(60532) Henson
Matthew Alexander Henson (1866–1955) was an American explorer who explored the Arctic alongside Robert Peary on several expeditions, including in 1909 when they may have been the first to reach the geographic North Pole. Among many accolades he was the first African American made a lifetime member of The Explorers Club.Discovered 11 March 2000 by CSS, Catalina
(78867) Isakowitz
Matthew Scott Isakowitz (1987-2017) was a rising star in space commercialization. His path, from Princeton and George Washington Universities, to the Commercial Spaceflight Federation, XPRIZE, and multiple new space companies was tragically cut too short.Discovered 23 August 2003 by M. W. Buie, Cerro Tololo
(90461) Matthewgraham
Matthew Graham (b. 1971) is a computational scientist working on analysis of massive data sets and sky surveys, including the Palomar-Quest and Catalina Real-Time Transient surveys. He has contributed to the astronomical applications of databases, web services, semantic web and machine learning.Discovered 11 February 2004 by CSS, Catalina
(142757) Collinge
Matthew Collinge (b. 1979) is an American astronomer and a contributor to the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, best known for his work on active galaxies.Discovered 5 October 2002 by Sloan Digital Sky Survey, Apache Point
(163244) Matthewhill
Matthew E. Hill (b. 1971) is a senior scientist at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. He served as a Co-Investigator for a High Energy Charged Particles Spectrometer aboard the New Horizons Mission to Pluto.Discovered 18 March 2002 by M. W. Buie, Kitt Peak
(281772) Matttaylor
Matthew Taylor (b. 1973), a British astrophysicist, is the Project Scientist for ESA's Rosetta mission and has helped foster an unprecedented international interest in cometary science.Discovered 13 September 2009 by Busch, M., Kresken, R., ESA OGS
(314159) Mattparker
Matthew Thomas Parker (b. 1980) is an Australian recreational mathematician, author, and science communicator based in the United Kingdom. His “Stand-up Maths” YouTube channel has gained more than one million subscribers. Parker's Pi Day (March 14) challenges, where he calculates (by hand) π with the help of volunteers, have popularized mathematics.Discovered 16 March 2005 by Mt. Lemmon Survey, Mount Lemmon