Asteroids named after people called Solomon

(26909) Lefschetz

Solomon Lefschetz (1884-1972), professor at Princeton University, made important contributions in algebraic geometry and algebraic topology. As a result of war work he became an expert on non-linear differential equations and control theory and made Princeton a leading center in those disciplines.Discovered 24 April 1996 by P. G. Comba, Prescott

(111913) Davidgans

David ben Solomon Gans (1541-1613) was a Jewish chronicler, mathematician, geographer and astronomer. Born in Germany, he moved to Prague in 1564, where he became a student of Rabbi Loew and came into contact with Johannes Kepler and Tycho Brahe. He is best known for his works Tzemach David and Nechmad ve-Naim.Discovered 1 April 2002 by KLENOT, Klet