Asteroids named after people called Neil
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(4241) Pappalardo
A. Neil Pappalardo is a pioneer in medical information technology. Together with his wife Jane, he has been an energetic supporter of the Magellan Telescope Project in Chile and of promoting excellence in engineering, physics and astronomy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.Discovered 2 March 1981 by S. J. Bus, Siding Spring
(7102) Neilbone
Neil Bone (b. 1959), a British observer and author of several books, founded the Aurora Section of what is now the Society for Popular Astronomy in 1981 and became director of the British Astronomical Association's Meteor Section in 1992. He also compiles the “Society News” notes for Astronomy Now.Discovered 12 July 1936 by C. Jackson, Johannesburg
(15631) Dellorusso
Neil Dello Russo (b. 1966) has advanced the understanding of molecular processing and chemistry in comets, in particular of ethane and water, through his studies at the Catholic University of America and Goddard Space Flight Center.Discovered 24 April 2000 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(15834) McBride
Neil McBride (b. 1966) has worked on many aspects of solar system dynamics, including meteor stream formation, interrelations between minor planets, comets and meteors, as well as the structure of the transneptunian region.Discovered 4 February 1995 by D. J. Asher, Siding Spring
(16000) Neilgehrels
Neil Gehrels (b. 1952) is an astrophysicist who has worked to develop gamma-ray astronomy into a full astronomical discipline. He is the Principal Investigator for the Swift Gamma-Ray Burst Mission (launched Nov. 2004) and was Project Scientist for the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory (1991–2000).Discovered 10 January 1999 by Spacewatch, Kitt Peak
(23469) Neilpeart
Neil Elwood Peart (b. 1952) is the drummer and lyricist for the Canadian band Rush. His lyrics reflecting his readings in philosophy, reason and science fact and fiction, as well as his life experiences, have made Rush a “thinking person's rock band”. He is widely regarded as one of the best drummers in his field.Discovered 22 September 1990 by B. Roman, Palomar
(23673) Neilmehta
Neil Kamlesh Mehta (b. 1994) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his biochemistry project. He attends the Jericho Senior High School, Jericho, New York.Discovered 6 April 1997 by LINEAR, Socorro
(26331) Kondamuri
Neil Kondamuri (b. 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his animal-sciences project. He attends the Munster High School, Munster, Indiana, U.S.A.Discovered 21 November 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(28222) Neilpathak
Neil Pathak (b. 1992) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his chemistry project. He attends the Herricks Senior High School, New Hyde Park, New York, U.S.A.Discovered 16 December 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(30024) Neildavey
Neil Davey (b. 1996) is a finalist in the 2014 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his bioengineering project. He attends the Montgomery Blair High School, Silver Spring, Maryland.Discovered 29 February 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(30229) Neilbowles
Neil Bowles (b. 1970) is a British planetary scientist. He is professor of Planetary Science within the Department of Physics at the University of Oxford (UK) who specializes in designing and building space instrumentation and missions to characterize the spectral and physical properties of asteroids and comets.Discovered 7 April 2000 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(33454) Neilclaffey
Neil Claffey mentored a finalist in the 2017 Regeneron Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Nashua High School South, Nashua, New Hampshire.Discovered 19 March 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(34166) Neildeshmukh
Neil Deshmukh (b. 2002) was awarded second place in the 2017 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his systems software project. He attends the Moravian Academy, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.Discovered 25 August 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(34319) Neilmilburn
Neil Milburn mentored a finalist in the 2018 Regeneron Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Plano West Senior High School, Plano, Texas.Discovered 29 August 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(314650) Neilnorman
Neil Norman (b. 1972) is a British astronomer, writer, broadcaster, humorist and creator of the Comet Watch internet resource. He is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and creator of the Solar System Bodies and Minor Solar System Bodies internet resources.Discovered 19 July 2006 by M. Dawson, Roeser
(333057) Bowles
Neil Bowles (b. 1970) is a British meteoriticist and a Planetary Scientist at the University of Oxford. He is a member of the OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission science team. He has also worked on space missions to explore the Moon, Mars and Saturn.Discovered 12 September 2007 by Mt. Lemmon Survey, Mount Lemmon
(366487) Neilyoung
Neil Percival Young (b. 1945) is a Canadian-American musician, singer and songwriter. Active since 1963, Young is known for his high tenor voice, his guitar work and a combination of folk, rock, country and other musical genres. In addition to his extensive musical work, Young is an activist for environmental and humanitarian issues.Discovered 4 July 2002 by M. Meyer, Palomar