Asteroids named after people called Phil
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(18132) Spector
New York-born record producer and songwriter Phil Spector (b. 1940) who at 18 recorded his first hit song and by 1964 had produced 20 hits like the superb Be My Baby, performed by the Ronettes. He broke new ground with his wall-of-sound techniques.Discovered 30 July 2000 by J. Broughton, Reedy Creek
(21499) Perillat
Phil Perillat (b. 1952), senior software specialist at the Arecibo Observatory, has written the primary data-acquisition programs for radar observations of minor planets and other solar system targets during the past several decades.Discovered 22 May 1998 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(22446) Philwhitney
Phil Whitney (b. 1927) has long supported astronomy in Hawaii and organized events for the University of Hawaii's “Friends of the Institute for Astronomy”. Name suggested by P. and R. Jedicke.Discovered 6 October 1996 by Spacewatch, Kitt Peak
(30426) Philtalbot
Phil Talbot mentored a finalist in the 2015 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah.Discovered 5 June 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(72801) Manzanera
Phil Manzanera (b. 1951, as Philip Geoffrey Targett-Adams) is a musician known for key contributions to such groups as Roxy Music, 801 and Quiet Sun, as well as the pursuit of his own, often experimental and ethereal guitar work. His work includes key collaborative efforts with Brian Eno, John Wetton, and David Gilmour.Discovered 25 March 2001 by M. W. Buie, Kitt Peak
(89131) Phildevries
Phil DeVries (b. 1952) is an entomologist who teaches in the Department of Biological Science at the University of New Orleans. Recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship, he published two books on Costa Rica butterflies.Discovered 23 October 2001 by W. K. Y. Yeung, Desert Eagle
(165347) Philplait
Phil Plait (b. 1964) is an astronomer, educator and author, currently based in Colorado. Since 1998 Plait has educated the public and debunked astronomy myths and misconceptions through his popular website, books and media appearances.Discovered 23 November 2000 by J. Medkeff, Junk Bond
(188809) Philgroves
Phil Groves (b. 1957) is an American filmmaker who conceived, researched, wrote, and co-produced the IMAX film Asteroid Hunters. His work has introduced and explained the field of planetary defense to the world and highlighted how asteroid scientists and engineers work to defend our planet from impact threats.Discovered 25 November 2005 by CSS, Catalina