Asteroids named after people called Robert

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(1955) McMath

Named in memory of Robert R. McMath (1891-1962), astronomer, engineer and businessman. Co-donor of the McMath-Hulbert Observatory to the University of Michigan in 1931, he served as its director during 1931-1961. He was an adviser to the National Science Foundation in its early years and chaired the panel that advised NSF on the need for a national observatory and conducted the site survey leading to the selection of Kitt Peak. He played a leading role in the incorporation of AURA, served as its first president (1957-1958) and then as chairman of the AURA board. Name proposed by F. K. Edmondson.Discovered 22 September 1963 by Indiana University, Brooklyn

(3514) Hooke

English experimental scientist Robert Hooke (1635-1703) is known for his law of elasticity, the spring balance, an escapement for clocks and a Universal Joint commonly used at the end of a propeller shaft. The name was suggested for this specific minor planet by D. Bowater in the BBC Word of Mouth competition.Discovered 26 October 1971 by L. Kohoutek, Bergedorf

(3875) Staehle

Named in honor of Robert L. Staehle, astronautical engineer, member of the technical staff of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and president and founder of the World Space Foundation. The Foundation, a non-profit corporation, promotes research and the exploration of space and provides funding from private sources. The discoverer wishes to acknowledge Rob Staehle for the role he and the Foundation have played in recognizing the importance of near-Earth asteroids and sponsoring some of the research carried out by the Palomar Planet-Crossing Asteroid Survey. The NASA/JPL Asteroid Project has received valuable assistance and encouragement from Staehle and the Foundation since 1981.Discovered 17 May 1988 by E. F. Helin, Palomar

(4564) Clayton

As a professor at the University of Chicago, Robert Clayton (b. 1930) has pioneered the use of oxygen isotope compositions in understanding nebular and asteroidal processes. His discovery of isotopic anomalies in some chondritic meteorites established that presolar materials survived solar system formation.Discovered 6 March 1981 by S. J. Bus, Siding Spring

(4809) Robertball

Mathematician and astronomer Robert Stawell Ball (1840-1913) was one of the most successful popularizers of science of his time. Tutor to the children of the fourth Earl of Rosse and observer at Birr Castle, he later moved to Dublin as Royal Astronomer of Ireland until becoming Lowndean professor at Cambridge in 1893.Discovered 5 September 1928 by M. F. Wolf, Heidelberg

(5109) Robertmiller

Robert J. Miller (b. 1950), astronomer at the U.S. Naval Observatory since 1972, worked on the six-inch transit circle programs and became one of the most prolific observers in that telescope's 100-year history. From 1996 until his retirement on 2006 Jan. 2 he worked in the Nautical Almanac Office.Discovered 13 September 1987 by H. Debehogne, La Silla

(5308) Hutchison

Robert Hutchison (b. 1938) recently retired as curator of meteorites at the Natural History Museum in London. His chemical, mineralogical and petrological studies of chondritic meteorites have advanced our understanding of the early solar system processes leading to the formation of chondrites.Discovered 28 February 1981 by S. J. Bus, Siding Spring

(5477) Holmes

Amateur astronomer Robert E. Holmes Jr. (b.~1956) directs the Astronomical Research Observatory in Westfield, Illinois. The name was suggested by S. Foglia.Discovered 27 October 1989 by E. F. Helin, Palomar

(5585) Parks

Named in honor of Robert J. Parks, a leader in the exploration of the solar system. Early in his career at the Caltech Jet Propulsion Laboratory, he developed radio control and telemetry for the first guided missiles. As these techniques matured to become the basis for the control of and communication with interplanetary spacecraft, Parks was assigned overall responsibility for the first missions to Mercury, Venus and Mars, as well as for the first U.S. lunar lander, Surveyor, and the Voyager missions to Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. His final position at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory was deputy director, but throughout all his assignments his task was the same: to make sure the flight missions worked. Because of his expertise and dedication, they did.Discovered 28 June 1990 by E. F. Helin, Palomar

(5636) Jacobson

Robert A. Jacobson (1944- ) is a noted authority on spacecraft navigation techniques, and he is currently developing ephemerides for natural satellites at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He was instrumental in generating the accurate satellite ephemerides used by the Voyager 2 spacecraft project during its encounters with Uranus and Neptune. These ephemerides were developed using both ground-based astrometry and spacecraft optical navigation data. Citation prepared by D. K. Yeomans, a colleague of the honoree.Discovered 22 August 1985 by E. Bowell, Anderson Mesa

(5739) Robertburns

Robert Burns (1759-1796) was a Scottish poet and lyricist. His works, many written in Scots dialect, inspired the Romantic movement and developed a significant pride in Scottish identity. His works have been admired worldwide to the present day.Discovered 24 November 1989 by R. H. McNaught, Siding Spring

(5817) Robertfrazer

Robert E. Frazer (b. 1918), longtime friend and colleague of the discoverer, studied optics at the University of Rochester. He has participated in and supported many space-related programs at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, ranging from the construction of early deep space antennas to devising a means of replicating optical mirrors.Discovered 5 September 1989 by E. F. Helin, Palomar

(5871) Bobbell

Named in honor of Robert L. Bell, friend and associate of the discoverer's husband. Bob Bell graduated from the California Institute of Technology with a B.S. in physics and an M.S. in applied mechanics, which he promptly utilized to invent pressure-sensing devices to monitor automobile-engine functions, enabling us to drive efficiently down our highways. More recently he has joined the astronomical community with his own private dome and CCD-equipped telescope. Bob is the quintessential entrepreneur, applying and promoting new ideas to solve problems.Discovered 11 February 1989 by E. F. Helin, Palomar

(6017) Robertmorehead

Robert C. Morehead (b. 1977) is an American astronomy professor at Penn State University specializing in the study of exoplanets. He was recognized with the Penn State Excellence in Advising Award in 2025.Discovered 7 August 1991 by H. E. Holt, Palomar

(6181) Bobweber

Robert Weber (1926-2008), a physicist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Lincoln Laboratory for 34 years, led the team that developed the deep space satellite tracking network. Co-developer of the LINEAR project, he was responsible for the discoveries during its first year of operation, 1995--1996.Discovered 6 September 1986 by E. F. Helin, Palomar

(6188) Robertpepin

Robert Pepin (b. 1933), professor at the University of Minnesota, studies the origin and early history of volatile elements in the solar system. He helped solidify the link between SNC meteorites and Mars through his measurements of noble gases and nitrogen in glasses that are found in these meteorites.Discovered 16 September 1988 by S. J. Bus, Cerro Tololo

(6312) Robheinlein

Missouri-born Robert A. Heinlein (1907-1988) was one of the most influential authors of science fiction. His By His Bootstraps (1941) is considered to be one of the best science-fiction stories ever published, exploring some of the inherent paradoxes that would be caused by time travel. The name was suggested by J. Meeus.Discovered 14 September 1990 by H. E. Holt, Palomar

(6461) Adam

Robert Adam (1728-1792) was a Scottish architect. The most famous member of an accomplished family of architects, Adam developed a style that led to a classical revival in architecture in Britain and influenced developments in Europe and North America.Discovered 4 November 1993 by R. H. McNaught, Siding Spring

(6641) Bobross

Robert Ross (b. 1920) has devoted his life to the Muscular Dystrophy Association for almost 50 years. Now senior vice president and executive director, Ross has built the MDA into a world-famous organization funding research and opening new avenues for the care of patients and their families.Discovered 29 July 1990 by H. E. Holt, Palomar

(6789) Milkey

Robert Milkey (b. 1944) served as executive officer of the American Astronomical Society during 1995-2006. During his tenure he expanded and enhanced the society's journals---especially their electronic versions, improved its financial health and increased the range of its activities in education and public policy.Discovered 4 September 1991 by E. F. Helin, Palomar

(6812) Robertnelson

Robert M. Nelson (b. 1943) has advanced the understanding of spectrophotometric and angular scattering properties of planetary regoliths, served on Voyager and Cassini instrument teams, and was the Project Scientist for Deep Space 1. He is a strong advocate for scientist privacy rights.Discovered 7 November 1978 by Helin, E. F., Bus, S. J., Palomar

(7159) Bobjoseph

Robert D. Joseph (b. 1939), a professor of astronomy at the University of Hawaii, is an expert in infrared studies of extragalactic star formation. From 1989 to 2000, he served as division chief for the NASA Infrared Telescope Facility on Mauna Kea.Discovered 1 March 1981 by S. J. Bus, Siding Spring

(7247) Robertstirling

Robert Stirling (1790-1878) was a Scottish inventor who invented and built the first practical closed-cycle hot-air engine. Although several other designs were invented elsewhere, this general class of engine, incorporating his ‘Economiser’, is now termed the Stirling engine.Discovered 12 October 1991 by R. H. McNaught, Siding Spring

(7488) Robertpaul

Robert Paul Hergenrother (b. 1976) is the brother of the discoverer.Discovered 27 May 1995 by C. W. Hergenrother, Catalina Station

(7998) Gonczi

Named in honor of Robert Gonczi (b. 1945), a French dynamicist who has carried out important research on the dynamics of minor planets, in particular by developing new numerical techniques to explore the role of resonances and chaotic effects. Gonczi has also studied the dynamical evolution of comets, the delivery of meteorites and the interaction between resonances and Poynting-Robertson drag for orbiting particles. Name suggested by C. Froeschlé and citation written by P. Farinella.Discovered 15 May 1985 by E. Bowell, Anderson Mesa

(8024) Robertwhite

Air Force test pilot Robert M. White (1924-2010) was the third pilot to fly the X-15 and made a total of 16 flights. He was the first pilot to fly Mach 4, Mach 5 and Mach 6, and the first to fly a winged vehicle into space. White received Air Force astronaut wings for the flight.Discovered 17 March 1991 by E. F. Helin, Palomar

(8027) Robertrushworth

Air Force test pilot Robert Rushworth (1924-1993) was the sixth pilot to fly the X-15 and made a total of 34 flights. One of these flights reached 86800 meters, for which Rushworth received Air Force astronaut wings.Discovered 7 August 1991 by H. E. Holt, Palomar

(8408) Strom

At the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, Robert G. Strom (b. 1933) studied the cratering record on the terrestrial planets and their satellites. He participated in both manned and unmanned exploration of the solar system and has searched for evidence of ancient oceans and ice sheets on Mars.Discovered 18 September 1995 by Spacewatch, Kitt Peak

(8580) Pinsky

Named in honor of Robert Pinsky (b. 1940), poet laureate of the United States since 1997. Besides several books of poetry, Pinsky has produced a much-acclaimed new English translation of Dante's Inferno. Written in slant rhyme, Pinsky's version captures the rhythm and grandeur of the great Italian poet's masterpiece.Discovered 14 December 1996 by P. G. Comba, Prescott

(9281) Weryk

Robert J. Weryk (b. 1981) is a researcher at Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick, who has performed fundamental work on radar and optical measurements of meteors. In particular, his techniques for automatic real-time video detection of meteors are widely used.Discovered 1 March 1981 by S. J. Bus, Siding Spring

(9769) Nautilus

U.S. inventor Robert Fulton built a sailing ship/submarine called Nautilus in 1800. Jules Verne also used the name for the submarine in his 1869 novel Vingt mille lieues sous les mers. In 1955 the U.S.S. Nautilus became the world's first nuclear-powered submarine.Discovered 24 February 1993 by Natori, A., Urata, T., Yakiimo

(10361) Bunsen

Robert Wilhelm Bunsen (1811-1899) was a German chemist who discovered the alkali-group metals cesium and rubidium. He also found an antidote to arsenic poisoning (1834) and invented the carbon-zinc electric cell (1841). He is best remembered by every chemistry student for the development of the Bunsen burner.Discovered 12 August 1994 by E. W. Elst, La Silla

(10404) McCall

Robert T. McCall (b. 1919?) is a legendary space artist whose work has not only documented the development of NASA's efforts to place men on the moon but has provided a far-reaching vision of man's future in Space. His works include murals at the National Air and Space Museum and illustrations for 2001: A Space Odyssey.Discovered 22 November 1997 by Spacewatch, Kitt Peak

(10498) Bobgent

Robert Gent (b. 1947) is an enthusiastic amateur astronomer and International Dark-Sky Association volunteer. Now retired, he was a U.S. Air Force space systems officer, analyzing data from 61-cm infrared space telescopes in geosynchronous orbits. The name was suggested by D. R. Davis.Discovered 11 September 1986 by E. Bowell, Anderson Mesa

(10847) Koch

The German physician Robert Koch (1843-1910) is the chief founder of the methodology of modern bacteriology. In 1876, he showed that the anthrax bacillus causes an infectious disease. He discovered the tuberculosis and cholera bacilli and studied malaria and sleeping sickness. He won the Nobel prize for medicine in 1905.Discovered 5 January 1995 by F. Borngen, Tautenburg

(11147) Delmas

Robert Delmas (b. 1955) is a French aeronautical engineer. Deeply interested in astronomy, he has devoted much time to AUDE, the Association des Utilisateurs de Détecteurs Électroniques.Discovered 6 December 1997 by P. Antonini, Bedoin

(11160) Wechsler

Robert Wechsler (b. 1982) is an American artist. He alters common objects to inspire wonder and is known for geometric forms made by notching and joining pennies. His work is in numerous collections and has been featured in publications such as The New Yorker, The Harvard Business Review, and Die Ziet Wissen.Discovered 24 January 1998 by NEAT, Haleakala

(11266) Macke

Robert J. Macke SJ (b. 1974) is a research scientist and meteorite curator at the Vatican Observatory, whose fundamental contributions include studying the relationship between shock state and porosity in carbonaceous chondrites.Discovered 2 March 1981 by S. J. Bus, Siding Spring

(11277) Ballard

Robert D. Ballard (b. 1942) is a marine scientist who has spent much of his professional career beneath the sea, partly as director of the Deep Submergence Laboratory. As leader of two expeditions, he discovered the Titanic. He is a director of the Jason Project for Education.Discovered 8 October 1988 by Shoemaker, C. S., Shoemaker, E. M., Palomar

(11967) Boyle

Robert Boyle (1627-1691) was a British physicist and philosopher well known for his experiments with gases, leading to the discovery that the volume of a gas is inversely proportional to its pressure. In 1661 he developed the concept of primary particles (the critical chymist).Discovered 12 August 1994 by E. W. Elst, La Silla

(12014) Bobhawkes

Robert Lewis Hawkes (b. 1951) became head of the physics department at Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick, in 2000. His graduate work at the University of Western Ontario in 1979 was on the dustball theory of meteoroids.Discovered 5 November 1996 by Spacewatch, Kitt Peak

(12115) Robertgrimm

Robert Grimm (b. 1960) is a planetary geophysicist. His thermal models led to the first mathematical representations of fluid flow on meteorite parent bodies and to a greater understanding of the thermal and collisional evolution of minor planets, including the heliocentric zonation of the main belt.Discovered 16 September 1998 by CSS, Catalina

(12514) Schommer

Robert A. Schommer (1946-2001) was an astronomer at Cerro Tololo InterAmerican Observatory. He was head of the United States Gemini Program Office at the time of his death. His science ranged from stellar populations of nearby galaxies, to the “Supernova Cosmology Project” and the “high-z Supernova Search Team”.Discovered 20 April 1998 by Spacewatch, Kitt Peak

(12644) Robertwielinga

Robert Wielinga (b. 1962) is a Dutch physics teacher, active amateur astronomer and popularizer of astronomy. He has been head of the public observatory Sonnenborgh in Utrecht, a member of the European Association for Astronomy Education (EAAE) and secretary of the EAAE Board.Discovered 30 September 1973 by van Houten, C. J., van Houten-Groeneveld, I., Gehrels, T., Palomar

(13423) Bobwoolley

Robert Woolley (b. 1953) taught astronomy and was planetarium director at Montgomery College (1976-1981) and president of the Von Braun Astronomical Society (1993-1994). Since 1994 he has been conducting week-long astronomical/geological educational experiences at a dark site near Flagstaff, Arizona.Discovered 13 November 1999 by C. W. Juels, Fountain Hills

(13937) Roberthargraves

Robert Bero Hargraves (b. 1928), Princeton University professor of geosciences, is known for his research in paleomagnetism; he participated in the magnetic properties experiment on the Mars Pathfinder. His studies include impact structures in Africa and the United States.Discovered 2 August 1989 by Shoemaker, C. S., Shoemaker, E. M., Palomar

(14348) Cumming

Robert Cumming (b. 1967) is an astronomer at Onsala Space Observatory. For many years, he was the editor of the magazine Popular Astronomy.Discovered 20 October 1985 by C.-I. Lagerkvist, Kvistaberg

(14727) Suggs

Robert Michael Suggs (b. 1955) began working for NASA in 1994 and is space environments team lead in the Engineering Directorate at Marshall Space Flight Center.Discovered 27 February 2000 by Spacewatch, Kitt Peak

(14937) Thirsk

Robert Brent Thirsk (b. 1953), selected as a Canadian astronaut in 1983, flew on space shuttle mission STS-78.Discovered 1 February 1995 by Spacewatch, Kitt Peak

(15965) Robertcox

Robert E. Cox (1917-1989) contributed to amateur telescope making through his long-time editing of “Gleanings for Amateur Telescope Makers” in the magazine Sky and Telescope, as well as by devoting much personal time to amateur groups.Discovered 23 February 1998 by J. M. Roe, Oaxaca

(15970) Robertbrownlee

Robert Brownlee (b. 1924) is an American astronomer who helped young astronomers at Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory to pursue their own research interests. He played a key role in clean-up work at Enewetak Atoll before the original residents returned in 1980. Later, he organized the Lab's Geothermal Energy Program.Discovered 22 March 1998 by Spacewatch, Kitt Peak

(16274) Pavlica

Named in honor of Robert Pavlica for mentoring a finalist in the 2002 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors. Pavlica is a teacher at the Byram Hills High School, Armonk, New York.Discovered 6 May 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro

(16505) Sulzer

Robert Sulzer-Forrer (1873-1953), a socially minded Swiss industrialist at Winterthur, was an outstanding engineer with excellent skills for practical implementation. He was an enthusiastic observer of natural phenomena and a pioneer in fast motion film technology.Discovered 12 October 1990 by Borngen, F., Schmadel, L. D., Tautenburg

(17803) Barish

Robert David Barish (b. 1986) was awarded second place in the 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his chemistry team project. He attends the Fox Lane High School, Bedford, New York, U.S.A.Discovered 20 March 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro

(17825) Juranitch

Robert Juranitch mentored a finalist in the 2020 Regeneron Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the University School of Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.Discovered 2 April 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro

(17831) Ussery

Robert Francis Ussery (b. 1985) was awarded second place in the 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his engineering project. He attends the Seton Home Study School, Front Royal, Virginia, U.S.A.Discovered 20 April 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro

(17911) Robertsnyder

Robert Snyder mentored a finalist in the 2020 Regeneron Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Munster High School, Munster, Indiana.Discovered 20 March 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro

(18088) Roberteunice

Robert Earl Eunice (b. 1985) was awarded second place in the 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his computer science project. He attends the Houston County High School, Warner Robins, Georgia, U.S.A.Discovered 7 May 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro

(20101) Robsullivan

Robert John Sullivan, Jr. (1962–2026) was an American planetary scientist who studied surface geologic processes on Mars, Europa, and several asteroids. He was a pioneering expert on aeolian and gradational processes: the way wind and/or gravity can move regolith materials on diverse worlds across the solar system to help reveal their geologic histories.Discovered 1 December 1994 by Spacewatch, Kitt Peak

(20242) Sagot

Robert Sagot (b. 1910) is an amateur astronomer who spent a large part of his time at the Société astronomique de France. He is attracted to celestial mechanics and studied sundials in France. He also co-authored the book La Revue des Constellations.Discovered 27 February 1998 by P. Antonini, Bedoin

(20313) Fredrikson

Robert Fredrikson mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Cranbrook Kingswood School, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.Discovered 20 March 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro

(20460) Robwhiteley

Robert J. Whiteley (b. 1971) is a member of the University of Hawaii Aten Survey and the Catalina Sky Survey. He has also done research into the rotational properties of small, rapidly spinning minor planets and the taxonomic classification of near-Earth asteroids.Discovered 13 June 1999 by CSS, Catalina

(20633) Robertluther

Robert Luther (b. 1987) is a German scientist at the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin. He is a member of the DART and Hera Science Teams and is engaged in planetology and planetary defense by modeling impactor deflection and impact events on Earth and other bodies.Discovered 2 October 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro

(21062) Iasky

Robert Iasky (b. 1956), geophysicist with the Geological Survey of Western Australia, discovered the 120 km-diameter late Devonian Woodleigh impact structure in the Canarvon Basin. In addition, he has found other probable impact structures, one in the Carnarvon Basin and two in the western Officer Basin.Discovered 13 May 1991 by Shoemaker, C. S., Shoemaker, E. M., Palomar

(21360) Bobduff

Robert Ian Duff (b. 1946) is an amateur astronomer who has served as Librarian and Outreach Coordinator for the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, London Centre. Name suggested and citation prepared by Robert Jedicke and Peter Jedicke.Discovered 8 April 1997 by Spacewatch, Kitt Peak

(21425) Cordwell

Robert Thomas Cordwell (b. 1987) is a finalist in the 2005 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his mathematics project. He attends the Manzano High School, Albuquerque, New Mexico.Discovered 24 March 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro

(21439) Robenzing

Robert Benzing mentored a finalist in the 2005 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Hendrick Hudson High School, Montrose, New York.Discovered 20 March 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro

(21456) Myers

Robert Myers mentored a finalist in the 2005 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Manzano High School, Albuquerque, New Mexico.Discovered 20 April 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro

(21469) Robschum

Robert Schumacher mentored a finalist in the 2005 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Pierson High School, Sag Harbor, New York.Discovered 21 April 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro

(21706) Robminehart

Robert Francis Minehart, III (b. 1988) was awarded second place in the 2005 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his engineering project. He attends the Dominion High School, Sterling, Virginia, U.S.A.Discovered 7 September 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro

(21991) Zane

Robert Teruo Zane (b. 1991) is a finalist in the 2005 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his botany & zoology project. He attends the Mid-Pacific Institute, Honolulu, Hawaii.Discovered 6 December 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro

(22082) Rountree

Robert Rountree mentored a finalist in the 2005 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. He teaches at the Pittsford Middle School, Pittsford, New York.Discovered 8 January 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro

(23040) Latham

Robert Latham mentored a finalist in the 2007 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Alexandria, Virginia.Discovered 6 December 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro

(24250) Luteolson

Robert Luther Olson (b. 1934) is a well-known collegiate Hall of Fame head basketball coach of the University of Arizona and fund-raising supporter of the Arizona Arthritis Center and Arizona Cancer Center.Discovered 4 December 1999 by CSS, Catalina

(25154) Ayers

Robert Martin Ayers (b. 1941) is a long-time supporter of Lowell Observatory, currently serving as secretary of the Executive Committee and a multi-year member of the Advisory Board. He spent the summer at Lowell as an undergraduate in 1961. He retired as principal scientist from Adobe in 2005.Discovered 16 September 1998 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa

(25165) Leget

Robert Leget (b. 1935) is an American educator who taught high school earth science, chemistry and math for 30 years, mostly at Buckeye High in Medina, Ohio. Named Outstanding Secondary Earth Science Teacher for Ohio by the National Assoc. of Geology Teachers, he inspired generations of students.Discovered 19 September 1998 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa

(25539) Roberthelm

Robert Helm mentored a finalist in the 2009 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Methacton High School, Norristown, Pennsylvania.Discovered 8 December 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro

(26591) Robertreeves

Robert Reeves (b. 1946) is the author of several books on digital astronomical imaging and of numerous popular articles on various topics in astronomy and space science.Discovered 2 March 2000 by CSS, Mount Bigelow

(26678) Garner

Robert B. Garner (b. 1954) is a member of Lowell Observatory's Advisory Board. As a member of the Board, Robert helps Lowell Observatory fulfill its mission.Discovered 15 March 2001 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa

(27422) Robheckman

Robert Tanner Heckman (b. 1997) is a finalist in the 2011 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle-school students, for his biochemistry, medicine, health science and microbiology project. He attends the Kailua Intermediate School, Kailua, Hawaii.Discovered 5 March 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro

(27425) Bakker

American paleontologist Robert T. Bakker (b. 1945) was instrumental in developing modern theories about dinosaurs and the warm-blooded behavior of some types of dinosaurs. His book The Dinosaur Heresies (1986) brought these new ideas to the public and lay scientists, and he was a consultant for the movie Jurassic Park.Discovered 1 March 2000 by CSS, Catalina

(27710) Henseling

German teacher and author Robert Henseling (1883-1964) wrote numerous popular astronomical books and helped many to understand the wonders of the cosmos. He founded the Volkssternwarte in Stuttgart and, in 1921, the journal Die Sterne. One of his lasting cultural historical effects is his analysis of astrology.Discovered 7 September 1988 by F. Borngen, Tautenburg

(28366) Verkuil

Robert Huntington Verkuil (b. 1994) was awarded second place in the 2011 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical and mechanical engineering project. He attends the Roy C. Ketcham High School, Wappingers Falls, New York, U.S.A.Discovered 9 April 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro

(29210) Robertbrown

Robert Brown (1773–1858) was a Scottish botanist who made important contributions to botany largely through his pioneering use of the microscope. In 1827, while examining grains of pollen from the plant Clarkia pulchella in water under a microscope, he discovered Brownian motion.Discovered 4 September 1991 by E. W. Elst, La Silla

(30140) Robpergolizzi

Robert Pergolizzi mentored a finalist in the 2014 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Academy for the Advancement of Science and Technology, Hackensack, New Jersey.Discovered 4 April 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro

(30157) Robertspira

Robert Spira mentored a finalist in the 2004 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Ward Melville High School, East Setauket, New York.Discovered 5 April 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro

(30384) Robertirelan

Robert W. Irelan mentored a finalist in the 2015 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Lake Braddock Secondary School, Burke, Virginia.Discovered 27 May 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro

(30430) Robertoegel

Robert Toegel mentored a finalist in the 2015 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School, Jersey City, New Jersey.Discovered 4 June 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro

(30881) Robertstevenson

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, essayist and travel writer. His 1879 publication Travels with a Donkey in the Cévennes, recounted his 200 km trip on foot through the Cévennes mountains. The road he followed has been named Chemin de Stevenson in his honor.Discovered 2 September 1992 by E. W. Elst, La Silla

(31475) Robbacchus

Robert M. Bacchus (b. 1996) was awarded second place in the 2014 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his medicine and health sciences project. He attends the Lincoln Park Academy, Fort Pierce, Florida, U.S.A.Discovered 10 February 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro

(31862) Garfinkle

Robert A. Garfinkle (b. 1947) is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and author of best-selling observational astronomy books and many articles. He is also the British Astronomical Association Lunar Section Historian and the Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers Book Review Editor.Discovered 11 March 2000 by CSS, Catalina

(31876) Jenkens

Robert Jenkens (b. 1962) is Deputy Project Manager for the OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission. He also led the TDRS H,I,J Project through development, launch and transition into operations. He served as Deputy Program Manager for NASA's Living With A Star and Solar Terrestrial Probes programs.Discovered 2 March 2000 by CSS, Catalina

(32005) Roberthalfon

Robert Z. Halfon (b. 1998) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental engineering project. He attends the American Heritage School of Boca Delray, Delray Beach, Florida, U.S.A.Discovered 29 April 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro

(32018) Robhenning

Robert Cole Henning (b. 1997) was awarded second place in the 2015 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his embedded systems project. He attends the Mission Hills High School, San Marcos, California, U.S.A.Discovered 28 April 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro

(32524) Roberthowie

Robert Howie (b. 1989) is an Australian research engineer at Curtin University. He led the design and development of the fireball camera that went on to be deployed on six continents via the Global Fireball Observatory collaboration. He co-founded the Binar space program, building planetary exploration cubesats.Discovered 20 July 2001 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa

(32855) Zollitsch

Robert Zollitsch (b. 1938) is the archbishop of Freiburg and, since 2008, chairman of the German Roman Catholic conference of bishops. He used a little telescope for many years. Name proposed by the first discoverer.Discovered 24 September 1992 by Schmadel, L. D., Borngen, F., Tautenburg

(33725) Robertkent

Robert Allen Kent (b. 2002) is a finalist in the 2017 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for his environmental and earth sciences project. He attends the Saint Anselm School, Chesterland, Ohio.Discovered 13 July 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro

(34308) Roberthall

Robert L. Hall mentored a finalist in the 2018 Regeneron Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Newman School, Boston, Massachusetts.Discovered 26 August 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro

(36169) Grosseteste

Robert Grosseteste (1175-1253) was an English statesman, natural philosopher and theologian. His commentaries on Aristotle underlaid what was to become the scientific method: generalizing from observations to universal laws, and then using those laws to predict outcomes.Discovered 11 September 1999 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa

(36213) Robertotisgreen

Robert Otis Green (b. 1960) has provided leadership and expertise in imaging spectroscopy for Earth and Planetary Science since joining the JPL in 1983. His knowledge of phenomenology and instrumentation is deep and broad, his science is first class, and his passion for discovery is infectious.Discovered 9 October 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro

(37646) Falconscott

Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) was the first British explorer to reach the South Pole and explore Antarctica extensively by land.Discovered 8 February 1994 by E. W. Elst, La Silla

(38967) Roberthaas

Robert Haas (b. 1964) is a Dutch amateur astronomer and leading member of the Dutch Meteor Society. He has photographed and video-imaged meteors for many years.Discovered 6 October 2000 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa

(39890) Bobstephens

Robert Stephens (b. 1955) is a Californian amateur astronomer who has determined some 30 sets of minor-planet lightcurve parameters since becoming active in the field in 1999. His high-quality work and generosity in sharing his time and knowledge within the amateur community have set a standard for others to follow.Discovered 23 March 1998 by P. Pravec, Ondrejov

(41800) Robwilliams

Robert A. Williams (b. 1942) is a psychiatrist and author who has been the director of the Biological Psychiatry Institute in Phoenix since 1987. His recent works include Brain Basics (1999)---a book for everyone about biological psychiatry---and the Merry The Cranberry Series of titles about children's values (2002).Discovered 25 November 2000 by C. W. Juels, Fountain Hills

(43657) Bobmiller

Robert Donald Miller (b. 1948) has been an astronomer with Michigan State University's on-campus observatory for three decades. He was also instrumental in the founding of the Meyer Observatory in Texas.Discovered 9 March 2002 by CSS, Catalina

(45509) Robertward

Robert Ward (b. 1976) was inspired by his sighting of a fireball from his home in Bullhead City, Arizona in 1989. He has gone on to find nearly 6,000 meteorites in 600 localities on six continents, including the recovery of over 20 witnessed falls.Discovered 30 January 2000 by CSS, Catalina

(46076) Robertschottland

Robert Schottland (b. 1948) is a software and database developer who has made significant contributions to projects at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, AZ. These projects include observational programs to study near-Earth asteroids and meteors, and Lowell’s “astorb” database of minor planets.Discovered 2 March 2001 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa

(53256) Sinitiere

Robert Sinitiere (b. 1950) is an amateur astronomer and pharmacist. His lifelong interest in astronomy began at age eight, with the gift of a 2.5-inch reflector. He served as Treasurer of the Baton Rouge Astronomical Society for over thirty years.Discovered 16 March 1999 by W. R. Cooney Jr., Baton Rouge

(57359) Robcrawford

Robert W. Crawford (b. 1954) is an energy and environmental consultant who computed his first minor-planet orbit at age 16 in the Ojai Summer Science Program and was later trained as a physicist. He is now starting an automated program in minor-planet follow-up and photometry at Winer Observatory in Sonoita, Arizona.Discovered 1 September 2001 by C. W. Juels, Fountain Hills

(67085) Oppenheimer

J. Robert Oppenheimer (1904-1967) was a theoretical physicist and the scientific director of the Manhattan Project. From 1947 to 1966 he directed the Institute of Advanced Study at Princeton.Discovered 4 January 2000 by S. Sposetti, Gnosca

(70449) Gruebel

Robert W. Gruebel (1924-2016) was a Professor of Physics at Stephen F. Austin State University, and a mentor, colleague and friend of the discoverer.Discovered 15 October 1999 by Bruton, W. D., Johnson, M. L., Nacogdoches

(71480) Roberthatt

Robert Hatt (1902-1989) was Director of the Cranbrook Institute of Science in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan (1935-1967). A Fellow in the Zoological Society of London, the New York Zoological Society, and the American Museum of Natural History, his research on the mammals of the U.S. resulted in many scholarly publications.Discovered 30 January 2000 by CSS, Catalina

(71538) Robertfried

Robert E. Fried (1930-2003), a former airline pilot, was inspired by Patrick Moore to build his own 16-inch telescope. Fried did professional quality photometry on variable stars from his Braeside Observatory, eventually located in Flagstaff, Arizona. He served as President of the Astronomical League from 1974-75 and 1977-78.Discovered 5 February 2000 by CSS, Catalina

(72912) Fobarsti

Robert E. Foster (b. 1939), James C. Barnes (b. 1949) and Thomas M. Stidham (1940–2019) were the three band directors at the University of Kansas during the discoverer's college years. This particular combination of portions of each surname was first used by composer David R. Holsinger for his 1981 composition A Fobarsti Tryplych.Discovered 18 July 2001 by D. J. Tholen, Mauna Kea

(73491) Robmatson

Robert D. Matson (b. 1962) is a keen amateur astronomer with special interests in planetary science. Besides being a successful meteorite hunter, Matson is internationally recognized for his satellite-tracking software SkyMap. He also found 15 SOHO comets and is credited with more than 200 discoveries of minor planets.Discovered 8 August 2002 by S. F. Hoenig, Palomar

(79129) Robkoldewey

German architect and archaeologist Robert Koldewey (1855-1925) revealed the legendary Babylon of the Bible as an historical reality, for 18 years excavating in southern Iraq. He found the great fortress wall of the city, the famed Ishtar Gate, the temple of Marduk and the processional avenue to it.Discovered 11 October 1990 by Borngen, F., Schmadel, L. D., Tautenburg

(81947) Fripp

Robert Fripp (b. 1946) is a musician who pushes the boundaries of music using guitars, masterful technique, and recording and sound processing effects. His leadership of King Crimson and work with fellow experimentalist Brian Eno has been an essential innovative driving force in music.Discovered 31 July 2000 by M. W. Buie, Cerro Tololo

(82232) Heuberger

Robert Heuberger (b. 1922) and his wife Ruth (b. 1924), entrepreneurs in Winterthur, are esteemed friends of the discoverer. With an alert spirit, open heart and generous hand, they have supported children's institutions, the handicapped, hospitals and cultural projects for years.Discovered 11 May 2001 by M. Griesser, Winterthur

(84200) Robertmoore

Robert Moore (b. 1923), an engineer involved in the space industry in southern California from the 1960s through the 1990s, spent most of his career at Thompson-Ramo-Woldridge. Highlights of his work were with the Mercury program, Titan missiles, Fleetsatcom and the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System.Discovered 8 September 2002 by NEAT, Haleakala

(85015) Gaskell

Robert Gaskell (b. 1945) is a Senior Scientist at the Planetary Science Institute. He is known for the development of stereophotoclinometry software tools, which are used to determine the shape and topography of solar system objects and for spacecraft navigation using landmark tracking.Discovered 19 January 2004 by CSS, Catalina

(90446) Truesdell

Robert Truesdell (b. 1967) is a Tucson businessman and gifted amateur paleontologist specializing in the fossils of the American southwest.Discovered 28 January 2004 by CSS, Catalina

(92578) Benecchi

Robert J. Benecchi (b. 1966), husband of the discoverer, is a hardware design engineer who has contributed to the development of numerous wireless communication and medical device technologies.Discovered 30 July 2000 by S. D. Kern, Cerro Tololo

(92891) Bless

Robert C. Bless (b. 1927) served on the astronomy faculty at the University of Wisconsin in Madison from 1958 until 1995. An expert in stellar energy distributions, he taught and encouraged many astronomy graduate students, including the discoverer, whose Ph.D. thesis research he advised.Discovered 26 August 2000 by R. Millis, Cerro Tololo

(92892) Robertlawrence

Robert H. Lawrence Jr. (1935-1967) was selected for the Manned Orbiting Laboratory (MOL) program. He was the first African American to be selected as an astronaut and was the only MOL astronaut with a doctorate. He perished in a plane crash before he had the opportunity to go to space.Discovered 25 August 2000 by M. W. Buie, Cerro Tololo

(101101) Carmichael

Robert Daniel Carmichael (1879–1967) was an American mathematician known for his research in what are now called the Carmichael numbers, Carmichael's totient function conjecture, Carmichael's theorem, and the Carmichael function—all significant in number theory and in the study of the prime numbers. The smallest palindromic Carmichael number is 101101.Discovered 14 September 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro

(101777) Robhoskins

Robert Edward “Rob” Hoskins (1965-2016) was a recognized and lauded American attorney who specialized in protecting the rights of retired workers, and successfully argued before the United States Supreme Court.Discovered 13 April 1999 by Cooney Jr., W. R., Howard, M., Baton Rouge

(103737) Curbeam

Robert Lee Curbeam Jr. (b. 1962) is a retired NASA astronaut and the first person to perform four spacewalks on a single mission. While in space Curbeam helped to fix a solar panel and install a new truss in the International Space Station. He has totaled more than 37 days in space and 45 hours on spacewalks.Discovered 5 February 2000 by M. W. Buie, Kitt Peak

(108097) Satcher

Robert Lee Satcher Jr (b. 1965) is an orthopedic surgeon, chemical engineer and retired NASA Astronaut. He was the first orthopedic surgeon in space and participated in two EVAs as part of a space shuttle flight to the International Space Station in 2009.Discovered 26 March 2001 by M. W. Buie, Kitt Peak

(117572) Hutsebaut

Robert Hutsebaut (b. 1941) is a Belgian amateur astronomer with a particular interest in minor planets. He has used the remote facilities at Rent-a-Scope Observatory to confirm many near-Earth objects, in addition to discovering a number of main-belt minor planets.Discovered 8 March 2005 by A. Lowe, Mayhill

(128027) Bobsandy

Robert Sandy (b. 1939) is an American amateur astronomer who was one of the pioneers of total lunar and grazing occultations. Since 1960 he has personally made more than 3400 observations, organized over 150 graze expeditions, and produced large numbers of lunar limb profiles from the results.Discovered 22 May 2003 by J. Broughton, Reedy Creek

(129209) Robertburt

Robert Burt (b. 1964), a longtime aerospace electronics engineer at Space Dynamics Laboratory, worked as the lead detector electronics designer on OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Return Mission OCAMS camera system. He was supported in this effort by his wife and five children.Discovered 10 July 2005 by CSS, Catalina

(142754) Brunner

Robert Brunner (b. 1968) is an American astrophysicist and a contributor to the Sloan Digital Sky Survey. He is best known for his work on galaxy formation and evolution, and quasar variability.Discovered 5 October 2002 by Sloan Digital Sky Survey, Apache Point

(147397) Bobhazel

Robert Sealy (1927-2002) founded the Seaside Amateur Astronomers in Seaside, Oregon, in 1958. His wife, Hazel Sealy (b. 1930) was active in the Miss Oregon Pageant (held in Seaside) in the 1960s and 1970s.Discovered 30 March 2003 by J. W. Young, Wrightwood

(159778) Bobshelton

Robert Shelton (b. 1948), nineteenth president of the University of Arizona, chaired the Keck Telescope Board from 1997 to 2000. His managerial and fundraising skills contributed to the success of the SOAR Telescope in Chile and the SALT facility in South Africa.Discovered 24 June 2003 by D. Healy, Junk Bond

(161661) Bobbyclarke

Robert Earle “Bobby” Clarke (b. 1949) is a Canadian-born hockey player who played 15 years in the NHL with the Philadelphia Flyers. As captain and the heart of the Flyers during their “Broad Street Bullies” years, he helped bring Stanley Cup championships to Philadelphia in 1974 and 1975. He won the Hart Trophy three times and is in the Hockey Hall of Fame.Discovered 6 February 2006 by Mt. Lemmon Survey, Mount Lemmon

(163641) Nichol

Robert Nichol (b. 1966) is an British observational cosmologist and a long-term contributor to the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, well known for appearing on The David Letterman Show.Discovered 30 October 2002 by Sloan Digital Sky Survey, Apache Point

(164130) Jonckheere

Robert Louis Charles Jonckhèere (1888–1974) was a French amateur astronomer who observed visual double stars. He discovered more than 1300 systems with his private 0.35-m refractor at Hem and performed more than 15 000 measurements. Name suggested by P. Lampens and P. Van Cauteren.Discovered 18 December 2003 by Pauwels, T., De Cat, P., Uccle

(168698) Robpickman

Robert D. Pickman (b. 1945), now retired, worked as an engineer for IBM and also for NASA developing ground-based systems to support the space shuttle. He is currently an active amateur astronomer and is a long-time friend of the discoverer.Discovered 5 April 2000 by L. H. Wasserman, Anderson Mesa

(187679) Folinsbee

Robert E. Folinsbee (1917-2008) was a Canadian geologist at the University of Alberta. His areas of expertise included geochronology, meteorites and the mineral deposits of northern Canada.Discovered 28 February 2008 by A. Lowe, Mayhill

(196005) Robertschiller

Róbert Schiller (b. 1935) is a Hungarian physical chemist. His main field of research is the study of the chemical effects of radiation. He is the winner of the 2012 annual science communication award of the Club of Hungarian Science Journalists.Discovered 12 September 2002 by K. Sarneczky, Piszkesteto

(198963) Robsnyder

Robert Snyder (b. 1950) is an American ophthalmologist and eye surgeon with expertise in modern cataract surgery. He is a tenured Professor at the University of Arizona, where he previously served as the Head of their Department of Ophthalmology for 14 years.Discovered 27 October 2005 by Mt. Lemmon Survey, Mount Lemmon

(201935) Robertbraun

Robert Braun (b. 1965) is an aerospace engineer and head of the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory's Space Exploration Sector during the flight of NASA's New Horizons mission across the Kuiper Belt.Discovered 26 February 2004 by M. W. Buie, Kitt Peak

(208916) Robertcaldwell

Robert Caldwell (1990-2013) was one of the 19 elite Prescott's Granite Mountain Hotshot firefighters who lost their lives battling a blaze on a ridge in Yarnell, AZ. Crews such as the Hotshots are connected to astronomy through their brave efforts to protect forests and the observatories within them from fire threats.Discovered 5 October 2002 by Sloan Digital Sky Survey, Apache Point

(210070) Robertcapa

Robert Capa (1913–1954), born Endre Ernő Friedmann, was a Hungarian-American war photographer and photojournalist, who covered five wars directly from the battlefield. His most famous photograph is “The Falling Soldier”, taken in 1936 during the Spanish Civil War.Discovered 19 August 2006 by Z. Kuli K. Sárneczky, Piszkesteto

(219861) Robertdecker

Robert B. Decker (b. 1951) is an American physicist at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. He has made fundamental contributions to the study of the heliosphere, most notably as a co-investigator for the Voyager 1 & 2 Low Energy Charged Particle experiment exploring the solar wind termination shock.Discovered 6 February 2002 by M. W. Buie, Kitt Peak

(222032) Lupton

Robert H. Lupton (b. 1958) is a British-American astrophysicist, a Sloan Digital Sky Survey telescope builder and a principal author of the SDSS Moving Object Catalogue.Discovered 19 September 1998 by Sloan Digital Sky Survey, Apache Point

(228409) Bobjensen

Robert R. Jensen (b. 1951) is an American engineer specializing in radar system design, testing, integration and performance analysis, including with satellite communications systems. He worked on numerous missions, including TOPEX, GeoSat, NEAR, TIMED, and New Horizons.Discovered 26 March 2001 by M. W. Buie, Kitt Peak

(228980) Robertstrain

Robert D. Strain (b. 1956) is an American who served as the director of the John Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory during the final portion of the development, launch and early flight years of the NASA New Horizons mission. He provided critical leadership that resulted in the successful flight of New Horizons to explore Pluto and the Kuiper Belt.Discovered 23 October 2003 by M. W. Buie, Kitt Peak

(229280) Sica

Robert Joseph Sica (b.1956) is an American-Canadian atmospheric physicist who earned his PhD at the University of Alaska in 1985, on the atmospheric coupling between the aurora and winds in the upper atmosphere. He was Chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Western Ontario in London, Canada from 2015 to 2022.Discovered 16 January 2005 by P. A. Wiegert, Mauna Kea

(246789) Pattinson

Robert Douglas Thomas Pattinson (b. 1986) is an English actor and musician. His genuine talent melted the hearts of millions of people when his character Edward Cullen appeared on screen in the cult saga Twilight. The name was suggested by the wife of the discoverer and his Russian fans.Discovered 24 February 2009 by , Zelenchukskaya Stn 87142 Kryachko, T. V.

(258323) Robertbarsa

Róbert Barsa (b. 1987) is a Slovak amateur astronomer. He is a long-time meteor observer, and an astrophotographer. He was the first Slovak gold medalist at the International Olympiad in Astronomy and Astrophysics. As an active member of the Slovak Astronomical Society, he focuses on the popularization of astronomy.Discovered 16 October 2001 by NEAT, Palomar

(270558) Nemiroff

Robert J. Nemiroff (b. 1960) is an American physicist working at Michigan Technological University. His main research interests are in gamma-ray bursts, gravitational lensing, and cosmology. As a co-creator of the Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) he has provided outstanding contribution to the public understanding of astronomy since 1995.Discovered 9 April 2002 by NEAT, Palomar

(290001) Uebersax

Robert Uebersax (b. 1963) is a Swiss amateur astronomer. He is a member of the Société jurassienne d´astronomie.Discovered 10 August 2005 by M. Ory, Vicques

(296930) McLaren

Robert A. McLaren (b. 1946) is a Canadian astronomer who began his career at the University of Toronto in infrared astronomy. He subsequently served as director of the CFHT and then as associate director of the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy, where he focused his efforts on the development of astronomy facilities on Maunakea.Discovered 13 February 2010 by Pan-STARRS 1, Haleakala

(296950) Robertbauer

A. Robert Bauer, Sr., MD (1897-1984) successfully combined oxygen, heat, humidity and ease of nursing care in 1931 to create the first modern neonatal intensive care unit-grade incubator. Roughly one in eight infants are born prematurely, and many of them have benefited from Bauer's invention.Discovered 4 March 2010 by WISE, WISE

(318547) Fidrich

Róbert Fidrich (b. 1969) is a Hungarian amateur astronomer, variable star observer and the leader of the Guest Star Hunter Team. He has made over 28000 visual brightness estimates of variable stars, and (as of Oct. 2013) the International Variable Star Index contains five variable stars discovered by him.Discovered 2 April 2005 by K. Sarneczky, Piszkesteto

(325973) Cardinal

Robert Damian Cardinal (b. 1969) is a research associate at the University of Calgary, a prolific observer at the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory and a member of the science team of the Near-Earth Space Surveillance mission.Discovered 29 August 2005 by NEAT, Palomar

(337002) Robertbodzon

Robert Bodzon (1969-2012) was one of the most well-known popularizers of astronomy in Poland, one of the publishers of the Polish Astronomical Calendar, and an observer of variable stars. Name proposed by M. Kusiak and M. Zolnowski.Discovered 25 October 2005 by Spacewatch, Kitt Peak

(359474) Robertwilliams

Robert Eugene Williams (b. 1940) is an American astronomer who directed the Space Telescope Science Institute from 1993 to 1998. It was his decision to take the Hubble Deep Field image, which captured infant galaxies 12 billion years back in time and which showed conclusively that the Universe is evolving.Discovered 12 August 2004 by Deep Ecliptic Survey, Cerro Tololo

(410475) Robertschulz

Robert Schulz (b. 1972) is an Austrian amateur astronomer and astro-photographer, who has built an observatory, with Wolfgang Neszmerak, in Holzleiten.Discovered 24 February 2008 by R. Gierlinger, Gaisberg

(518458) Roblambert

Robert Andrew Lambert (1955-2019) was the face of astronomy outreach and education in Las Vegas for many years. He was a president of the Las Vegas Astronomical Society, taught astronomy at the College of Southern Nevada and was behind the establishment of an amateur observatory on Nevada's Mt. Potosi.Discovered 10 April 2005 by M. W. Buie, Kitt Peak

(550034) Reitsam

Robert Reitsam (b. 1963) is a German engineer and has been a planetary observer since 1978. His specialty is high-resolution imaging of the planets with CCD and CMOS sensors. During Robert's visit to Oukaïmeden Observatory in 2025 he investigated the thermal behavior of the observatory's dome and made proposals for improvements.Discovered 22 December 2011 by C. Rinner, Oukaimeden

(565184) Janusz

Robert M. Janusz (b. 1964) is a Polish Jesuit priest, philosopher and physicist noted for his study of stars clusters and interstellar matter using data taken in the Vilnius System at the Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope. His philosophical work is noted for its discussion of field theory, computer science, and the mathematical nature of the universe.Discovered 22 February 2012 by R. P. Boyle K. Černis, Mount Graham

(726023) Berenyrobert

Róbert Berény (1887–1953) was a painter, graphic artist and prominent representative of the Hungarian avant-garde movement. His first works are close to fauvism; later they show inspirations of cubism and expressionism as well. In addition to painting and poster design, Berény's graphic work is also significant.Discovered 10 September 2009 by K. Sarneczky, Piszkesteto

(811935) Robertslobins

Robert Slobins (b. 1953) is an American freelance photographer. He has imaged 19 total solar eclipses, often including the flash spectrum, as well as other major astronomical events, such as aurorae and comets. His work has appeared in many publications and is held in several collections worldwide.Discovered 27 September 2002 by NEAT, Palomar

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