Asteroids named after people called Philip
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(4448) Phildavis
Named for Philip A. Davis, planetary geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey and chief of the Branch of Astrogeology since 1989. Davis has worked on the global geochemistry and petrology of the moon and the geology of Mars, Venus and Arabia. He is known especially for the techniques he has developed for the extraction of quantitative topographic information from spacecraft images and for analyzing global patterns of geological and geophysical data.Discovered 5 March 1986 by C. S. Shoemaker, Palomar
(6580) Philbland
Philip A. Bland (b. 1969), a research scientist at London's Imperial College, is involved in a variety of planetary and meteoritical studies. His fireball camera network offers an important glimpse into links between meteorites and minor planets.Discovered 2 March 1981 by S. J. Bus, Siding Spring
(7220) Philnicholson
Named in honor Philip D. Nicholson (b. 1951), professor of astronomy at Cornell University, an Australian by birth. Nicholson's research centers on the orbital dynamics of planetary ring systems and natural satellites, and infrared observational studies of planets, their satellites and rings. He has also investigated the dynamics of a planetary system around the pulsar PSR 1257+12 and has studied the zodiacal dust bands. Nicholson is codiscoverer of two irregular satellites of Uranus and is currently editor of the journal Icarus, which is devoted to planetary science.Discovered 30 August 1981 by E. Bowell, Anderson Mesa
(7277) Klass
Named in honor of Philip J. Klass (b. 1919), for more than 30 years the senior avionics editor of Aviation Week and Space Technology magazine. Klass is best known to the public for his work in skeptically evaluating sensationalist claims about UFOs, making numerous TV appearances and writing five books on the subject. He has also written extensively on surveillance satellites. Name and citation provided by R. Sheaffer.Discovered 4 September 1983 by E. Bowell, Anderson Mesa
(8338) Ralhan
Danish physicist Philip Ralhan Bidstrup (b. 1979) obtained a doctorate from the University of Copenhagen in 2008 based on a feasibility study for detecting and observing small minor planets by a spacecraft in deep space. The name was suggested by A. C. Andersen.Discovered 27 March 1985 by Copenhagen Observatory, Brorfelde
(8615) Philipgrahamgood
Philip Graham Good (b. 1961) contributed to NASA's Lucy mission as the Guidance, Navigation, and Control Lead. He has also helped design and operate numerous other space probes including Stardust, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, MAVEN and JUNO.Discovered 25 June 1979 by Helin, E. F., Bus, S. J., Siding Spring
(9004) Peekaydee
Philip Kindred Dick (1928–1982) was an American science fiction author. His short stories and novels explored philosophical, sociological and political themes, often questioning what it meant to be human. Many of his works have been made into movies, such as Blade Runner, Total Recall and Minority Report.Discovered 22 October 1982 by G. Aldering, Kitt Peak
(10030) Philkeenan
Philip Keenan (1908-2000) was a professor of astronomy with the Ohio State University at Perkins Observatory from 1946 until his death. He was an expert in the field of stellar spectra and one of the creators (with W. W. Morgan) of the MK system of stellar classification. The name was suggested by R. Martino.Discovered 30 August 1981 by E. Bowell, Anderson Mesa
(11581) Philipdejager
Philip de Jager (b. 1969) is a Belgian percussionist. A brilliant student at the Antwerp Conservatory, he now performs with several Belgian orchestras. He has also performed for the musicals Les Misérables and The Phantom of the Opera.Discovered 10 August 1994 by E. W. Elst, La Silla
(11790) Goode
Philip R. Goode (b. 1943), a professor at the New Jersey Institute of Technology and director of Big Bear Solar Observatory, is renowned for his work on helioseismology and solar activity. His wife Fran B. Goode (b. 1944) is director of development at the same observatory.Discovered 1 September 1978 by N. S. Chernykh, Nauchnyj
(13112) Montmorency
Philip de Montmorency, Count of Hoorne (1524-1568), was stadtholder of Guelders and an admiral of Flanders. Together with William of Orange and the Count of Egmont, he resisted the introduction of the Spanish Inquisition in the Netherlands. He and Egmont were condemned to death and beheaded in Brussels.Discovered 18 August 1993 by E. W. Elst, Caussols
(15766) Strahlenberg
Philip Johan von Strahlenberg (1676-1747), a Swedish officer and geographer, was kept prisoner in 1709 at Poltawa and during 1711-1721 sent to Tobolsk, where he investigated the geography and nature of Siberia. He also studied the languages of the Tatars and Mongols.Discovered 22 January 1993 by E. W. Elst, La Silla
(17797) Philfrankel
Philip Frankel mentored a finalist in the 2020 Regeneron Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Hunter College High School, New York, New York.Discovered 20 March 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(20208) Philiphe
Philip Cody He (b. 1994) is a finalist in the 2012 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his plant-science project. He attends the Okemos High School, Okemos, Michigan.Discovered 31 March 1997 by LINEAR, Socorro
(20416) Mansour
Philip George Mansour (b. 1991) is a finalist in the 2004 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his physical science project. He attends the Pine Valley Middle School, San Ramon, California.Discovered 14 September 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(20796) Philipmunoz
Philip Munoz (b. 1986) was awarded first place and Best in Category in the 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his engineering team project. He also received the Achievement Award and the EU Contest for Young Scientists Award. He attends the School of Science and Technology, Beaverton, Oregon, U.S.A.Discovered 24 September 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(22001) Philharrington
Philip S. Harrington (b. 1956) is an American amateur astronomer, astronomy author and educator. He is best known as the author of many popular astronomy books, including Touring the Universe through Binoculars, Star Ware, Cosmic Challenge, and Star Watch, and as a contributing editor to Astronomy magazine.Discovered 7 December 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(22812) Ricker
Philip Daniel Ricker (b. 1994) is a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his biochemistry, medicine, health, and microbiology project. He attends the Ropesville Independent School District, Ropesville, Texas.Discovered 7 September 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(23116) Streich
Philip Vidal Streich (b. 1991) was awarded first place and Best in Category in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his chemistry project. He also received the Intel Foundation Young Scientist Award. He is homeschooled in Platteville, Wisconsin, U.S.A.Discovered 3 January 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(24144) Philipmocz
Philip Mocz (b. 1989) is a finalist in the 2008 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his space science project. He attends the Mililani High School, Mililani, Hawaii.Discovered 12 November 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(26642) Schlenoff
Philip Samuel Schlenoff (b. 1992) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his medicine and health-sciences project. He attends the Maclay School, Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.A.Discovered 6 May 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(30386) Philipjeffery
Philip Jeffery mentored a finalist in the 2015 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Hunter College High School, New York, New York.Discovered 28 May 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(36329) Philmetzger
Philip Metzger (b. 1962) is an Associate Scientist at the Florida Space Institute (Orlando, Florida) and a leader in the study of the mechanical properties of Lunar and asteroid regoliths including how rocket exhaust interacts with regolith and requirements to protect Apollo sites from damage.Discovered 1 June 2000 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(51415) Tovinder
Philip Inderwiesen (b. 1953) and his wife Pat Tovsen (b. 1951) are proud citizens of rural Ft. Bend county, Texas. As the area has become increasingly suburban, they have been tireless advocates for the local regulation of light pollution. All who love the George Observatory are in their debt.Discovered 15 March 2001 by Dellinger, J., Dillon, W. G., Needville
(78383) Philmassey
Philip Massey (b. 1952), an astronomer at Lowell Observatory, studies massive stars, young clusters, the initial mass function, and star formation.Discovered 15 August 2002 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(90388) Philchristensen
Philip Christensen (b. 1953) is the Instrument Scientist for the OSIRIS-REx Thermal Emission Spectrometer. He is an expert on the geology of planetary surfaces. He was also the Principal Investigator for the infrared spectrometers and imagers on the Mars Global Surveyor, Mars Odyssey and Mars Exploration Rovers.Discovered 24 November 2003 by CSS, Catalina
(100417) Philipglass
U.S. composer Philip Glass (b. 1937) is known for his “music with repetitive structures”. His works include symphonies, concertos for piano, violin, timpani and saxophone quartet and orchestra, as well as scores for movie soundtracks. Among his two dozen operas are Einstein on the Beach and Kepler.Discovered 7 March 1996 by E. Meyer, Linz
(134034) Bloomenthal
H. Philip Bloomenthal (b. 1981) worked as a Systems Administrator at the University of Arizona Science Processing and Operations Center for the OSIRIS-REx mission. He helped keep the little green lights blinking.Discovered 19 November 2004 by CSS, Catalina
(172996) Stooke
Philip John Stooke (b. 1952), a geographer at the University of Western Ontario, studies the history of planetary exploration and mapping. He has developed cartographic tools for mapping non-spherical worlds. His reference work, International Atlas of Lunar Exploration, was published in 2007.Discovered 25 May 2006 by P. A. Wiegert, Mauna Kea
(198968) Sparke
Philip Sparke (b. 1951) is an English composer. His 2004 composition Music of the Spheres is astronomically themed, with two of its seven movements titled “Big Bang” and “Asteroids and Shooting Stars”. The composition is a favorite of the discoverer.Discovered 24 October 2005 by D. J. Tholen, Mauna Kea
(283455) Philipkrider
E. Philip Krider (b. 1940) made fundamental contributions to understanding physical processes producing atmospheric electrical discharges while at the University of Arizona. He chaired a panel providing recommendations to prevent lightning strikes such as those hitting the Apollo 12 launch. He is also an expert on the life and science of Benjamin Franklin.Discovered 22 March 2001 by SKADS, Kitt Peak
(740495) Langill
Philip Langill (b. 1961) is a Canadian associate professor of astronomy and physics at the University of Calgary and the director of the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory (RAO). Phil's research interests include the follow-up of optical transients and the observation of occultations of transneptunian objects as well as public outreach at the RAO.Discovered 21 August 2003 by K. Perrett D. D. Balam, Maunakea