Asteroids named after people called Scott
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(4642) Murchie
Named in honor of Scott Murchie (b. 1959), who has a diverse interest in planetary problems ranging from icy satellites, martian rocks and moons, to age dating of terrestrial rocks. On the staff of the Applied Physics Laboratory at Johns Hopkins University, he is currently the Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous (NEAR) Instrument Scientist for the Multispectral Imager and the Near-Infrared Spectrograph. His hard work and dedication to the NEAR project, starting long before launch, has been key to maximizing mission scientific return. When NEAR enters orbit around (433) Eros, Murchie's groundwork in calibration, sequence planning and spectroscopy will contribute greatly to mission success. Name proposed by J. Veverka and citation written by M. Robinson.Discovered 23 August 1990 by H. E. Holt, Palomar
(7861) Messenger
Scott R. Messenger (b. 1969) is a space scientist at NASA's Johnson Space Center. He pioneered research on the identification of pre-solar molecular cloud material in interplanetary dust particles.Discovered 2 March 1981 by S. J. Bus, Siding Spring
(8802) Negley
Scott Negley, Jr. (b. 1939) is a long-time educator of astronomy. Through his work as a high school planetarium director, he motivated several students to actively pursue a career in astronomy and physics.Discovered 2 March 1981 by S. J. Bus, Siding Spring
(9544) Scottbirney
D. Scott Birney (b. 1926) was a professor of astronomy at Wellesley College, Massachusetts, from 1968 to 1991, serving as department chair. He authored two textbooks: Modern Astronomy (1969) and Observational Astronomy (1991). The name was suggested by F. Vilas.Discovered 1 March 1984 by E. Bowell, Anderson Mesa
(10191) Scottbolton
American space physicist Scott J. Bolton (b. 1958) is an associate vice president of the Southwest Research Institute’s Space Science and Engineering Division. He is the Principal Investigator of Juno, a NASA New Frontiers mission to Jupiter. Scott has made significant contributions to planetary sciences, focusing on giant planets and solar system origins.Discovered 14 July 1996 by NEAT, Haleakala
(10514) Harlow
Scott Harlow (1963–2020) was an amateur astronomer in British Columbia, Canada, who joined RASC Sunshine Coast Centre in 2011, served as club librarian and on the Board of Directors, and worked at many club meetings and outreach events. He was particularly active as a volunteer at the club's observatory and coordinated donations of telescopes to the club.Discovered 4 October 1989 by H. Debehogne, La Silla
(12668) Scottstarin
Scott Robin Starin (b. 1975) contributed to NASA's Lucy Trojan asteroid mission as Guidance, Navigation, and Control Systems Engineer.Discovered 25 June 1979 by Helin, E. F., Bus, S. J., Siding Spring
(14698) Scottyoung
Scott Douglas Young (b. 1971), of the Manitoba Planetarium, was director of the Alice G. Wallace Planetarium in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, during 1996-1999.Discovered 3 January 2000 by Spacewatch, Kitt Peak
(15779) Scottroberts
Scott Roberts (b. 1959) for many years has encouraged amateur astronomers to pursue their love of the night sky, spending much time teaching people how to use and enjoy their telescopes.Discovered 26 July 1993 by Shoemaker, C. S., Levy, D. H., Palomar
(16035) Sasandford
Astronomer and meteoriticist Scott Alan Sandford (b. 1957), a researcher at NASA's Ames Research Center, studies the connections between interstellar chemistry and the materials, particularly organics, found in meteorites. The name was suggested by D. P. Cruikshank.Discovered 24 March 1999 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(16039) Zeglin
Scott Bailey Zeglin (b. 1984) was named a finalist in the 2003 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his microbiology project. He attends the Oak Ridge High School, Conroe, Texas.Discovered 15 April 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(16094) Scottmccord
Scott McCord mentored a finalist in the 2003 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Astronaut High School, Titusville, Florida.Discovered 2 October 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(17783) Scottbrunner
Scott Brunner mentored a finalist in the 2020 Regeneron Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the University Liggett School, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan.Discovered 20 March 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(17883) Scobuchanan
Scott Sheldon Buchanan (b. 1987) was awarded third place in the 2003 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his computer science project. He attends the Cortland Christian Academy, Cortland, New York, U.S.A.Discovered 12 February 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(17898) Scottsheppard
Scott Sheppard (b. 1977) has pioneered the investigation of the rotational properties of Kuiper Belt Objects, and he has discovered many irregular satellites of the giant planets.Discovered 22 March 1999 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(19637) Presbrey
Scott Thomas Presbrey (b. 1989) is a finalist in the 2003 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge, a middle school science competition, for his biochemistry, medicine, health and microbiology project. He attends the Canterbury School, Ft. Myers, Florida.Discovered 7 September 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(21642) Kominers
Scott Duke Kominers (b. 1987) was awarded second place in the 2005 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his mathematics project. He attends the Walt Whitman High School, Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.A.Discovered 14 July 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(21962) Scottsandford
Astronomer and meteoriticist Scott Alan Sandford (b. 1957), a researcher at NASA's Ames Research Center, studies the connections between interstellar chemistry and the materials, particularly organics, found in meteorites. A veteran of three Antarctic meteorite expeditions, he is a co-investigator on the STARDUST mission.Discovered 9 November 1999 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(22833) Scottyu
Scott Sang Yu (b. 1991) is a finalist in the 2006 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition, for his behavioral science project. He attends the Robert Frost Middle School, Rockville, Maryland.Discovered 7 September 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(23079) Munguia
Scott Miguel Munguia (b. 1989) was awarded second place in the 2007 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his behavioral and social sciences project. He attends the Tecnologico de Monterrey Campus Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico.Discovered 7 December 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(24062) Hardister
Scott Hardister mentored a finalist in the 2007 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC), a middle school science competition. He teaches at the Oregon Episcopal School, Portland, Oregon.Discovered 4 October 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(25815) Scottskirlo
Scott Alexander Skirlo (b. 1990) was awarded first place and Best in Category in the 2009 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his materials and bioengineering project. He attends the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.A.Discovered 29 February 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(27047) Boisvert
Scott Paul Boisvert (b. 1993) was a finalist in the 2011 Intel Science Talent Search and was also awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, for his environmental-science project. He attends the Basha High School, Chandler, Arizona, U.S.A.Discovered 14 September 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(27407) Haodo
Scott Hao Do (b. 1981) is Lowell Observatory's IT Systems Support Specialist. He maintains vital infrastructure for more than 100 staff, from scientists to engineers to educators. He also ensures smooth functioning of the computing resources required to operate the Observatory's numerous telescopes.Discovered 11 March 2000 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(30123) Scottrippeon
Scott Rippeon mentored a finalist in the 2014 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Governor Thomas Johnson High School, Frederick, Maryland.Discovered 29 March 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(30316) Scottmassa
Scott Massa (b. 1997) is a finalist in the 2015 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his biochemistry project. He attends the Commack High School, Commack, New York.Discovered 6 May 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(30416) Schacht
Scott Schacht mentored a finalist in the 2015 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Benet Academy, Lisle, Illinois.Discovered 27 May 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(32384) Scottbest
Scott Best mentored a finalist in the 2016 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Conestoga High School, Berwyn, Pennsylvania.Discovered 26 August 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(32571) Brayton
Scott Brayton (1959-1996) tragically lost his life in a crash at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway just six days after dramatically capturing his second consecutive Indy 500 pole position. He is remembered for his strong character, optimistic attitude and infectious laughter.Discovered 20 August 2001 by C. Wolfe, Terre Haute
(33434) Scottmanley
Scott Manley (b. 1972) is a popular science communicator, best known for his videos on youtube combining science and games. Formerly an astrophysicist, he studied asteroid collisions at Armagh Observatory and created visualizations of the main belt and near-Earth asteroids.Discovered 17 March 1999 by ODAS, Caussols
(33811) Scottobin
Scott Russell Tobin (b. 2003) 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 Creekside Middle School, Port Orange, Florida.Discovered 8 December 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(96344) Scottweaver
J. Scott Weaver (1940-2009) was Professor of Geology at Alfred University, where he taught Geology, Physics and Astronomy courses. He was instrumental in starting the asteroid observation program in 1997 after the 32-inch telescope was computerized.Discovered 5 September 1997 by A. Robbins, Alfred University
(115891) Scottmichael
Scott Young (b. 1996) and Michael Young (b. 1998) are grandsons of the discoverer.Discovered 14 November 2003 by J. W. Young, Wrightwood
(132005) Scottmcgregor
Scott A. McGregor (b. 1956), Broadcom CEO and Founding Chair of the Broadcom Foundation, championed the Broadcom MASTERS, a program of Society for Science and the Public, that inspires young people in middle schools throughout the world to meet the Grand Challenges as our future scientists and innovators.Discovered 7 February 2002 by LINEAR, Socorro
(132792) Scottsmith
P. Scott Smith (b. 1922) taught physics at Eastern Illinois University from 1953 to 1990. An exceptional lecturer and teacher, he was primarily responsible for inspiring the discoverer to pursue graduate study in astronomy.Discovered 10 August 2002 by R. Millis, Cerro Tololo
(135980) Scottanderson
Scott F. Anderson (b. 1955) is an American astronomer and a contributor to the Sloan Digital Sky Survey.Discovered 10 October 2002 by Sloan Digital Sky Survey, Apache Point
(144716) Scotttucker
Scott Robert Tucker (b. 1978) is a Tucson-based, self-trained optical designer and fabricator of telescopes and astronomical instruments. He is also an experienced astrophotographer and astronomy communicator.Discovered 13 April 2004 by V. Reddy, Goodricke-Pigott
(148707) Dodelson
Scott Dodelson (b. 1959) is an American physicist and a contributor to the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, best known for his work on the cosmic microwave background and as author of the textbook Modern Cosmology.Discovered 19 September 2001 by Sloan Digital Sky Survey, Apache Point
(161546) Schneeweis
Scott Schneeweis (b. 1962), a U.S. Navy Lt. Commander currently stationed at Fr. Huachuca, Arizona, is a rich source of history and artifacts of the early days of the U.S. space program, notably through his “Spaceaholic” website.Discovered 10 December 2004 by D. Healy, Junk Bond
(188806) Scottbednar
Scott Bednar (b. 1985) is an American filmmaker and science communicator who co-directed and co-produced NASA’s Planetary Defenders documentary and the launch and impact broadcasts for NASA’s DART mission. His creative and strategic work has helped define the voice and sharpen the messaging of NASA’s planetary defense program for global audiences.Discovered 26 November 2005 by CSS, Catalina
(199741) Weidner
Scott E. Weidner (b. 1961), an Assistant Vice President for Engineering at Princeton University, served as a SWAP Instrument Project Manager for the New Horizons Mission to Pluto.Discovered 26 April 2006 by M. W. Buie, Cerro Tololo
(210686) Scottnorris
Scott Norris (1985-2013) 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 3 September 2000 by Sloan Digital Sky Survey, Apache Point
(227310) Scottkardel
Named in honor of W. Scott Kardel (b 1962) for his service as the Managing Director of the International Dark Sky Association and his efforts to combat light pollution and protect the nighttime environment.Discovered 2 October 2005 by CSS, Catalina
(281445) Scotthowe
A. Scott Howe (b. 1960) is a senior engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He is a NASA development team member building long-duration human habitats for deep space, and permanent outposts for the moon and Mars.Discovered 28 September 2008 by J. W. Young, Wrightwood
(333620) Scottfrancis
Scott R. Francis (b. 1981) is an American Entry, Descent, and Landing (EDL) analyst for Deep Space Exploration missions. He analyzed the EDL trajectory for the OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Capsule, contributing to its landing targeting, performance assessment, and post-flight reconstruction.Discovered 14 October 2007 by CSS, Catalina
(534299) Parazynski
Scott Parazynski (b. 1961) served in the NASA astronaut corps from 1992 to 2009, completing five space shuttle missions and seven spacewalks. A physician and prolific inventor, he has explored space and extreme environments on Earth from the depths of the ocean, to “level zero” of an active volcano, to the summit of Mt. Everest.Discovered 7 May 2006 by Spacewatch, Kitt Peak