Asteroids named after people called Sophia

(9005) Sidorova

Named in honor of Sophia Ivanovna Sidorova (b. 1943), tireless worker on behalf of public education in Ukraine and leader of the Crimean Republic Committee for the education of workers. She is an educator of great ability, a brilliant organizer and a thoughtful wife and mother.Discovered 20 October 1982 by L. G. Karachkina, Nauchnyj

(17126) Sophiawang

Sophia Joy Wang (b. 2002) was awarded first place in the 2019 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her earth and environmental sciences project. She attended the Amity Regional High School, Woodbridge, Connecticut, U.S.A.Discovered 12 May 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro

(29834) Mariacallas

Sophia Cecelia Kalos, also known as Maria Callas (1923-1977) was a Greek soprano. She was, and remains, the iconic diva, the one to which the others are compared.Discovered 17 March 1999 by ODAS, Caussols

(32034) Sophiakorner

Sophia Nicole Korner (b. 1999) was awarded best of category award and first place in the 2015 Intel ISEF for her behavioral and social sciences team project. She also received the Intel Foundation Cultural and Scientific Visit to China Award. She attends the DuPont Manual High School, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.A.Discovered 5 May 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro

(33661) Sophiaswartz

Sophia Edith Swartz (b. 2000) was awarded second place in the 2016 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her plant sciences project. She attends the Central Bucks High School South, Warrington, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.Discovered 12 May 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro