Asteroids named after people called Stephen
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(5190) Fry
Stephen Fry (b. 1957) is an English writer, actor, comedian, TV presenter and activist. He studied English Literature at Cambridge University, where he was very active in the Cambridge Footlights. Fry is the long-time host of the BBC comedy quiz show QI.Discovered 16 October 1990 by Ueda, S., Kaneda, H., Kushiro
(5191) Paddack
Stephen J. Paddack (b. 1934) is an aeronautical engineer, who was involved with many spacecraft missions, including Cobe, ICE, and ISEE 1, 2 and 3. His research on the effects of radiation pressure contributed significantly towards understanding the Yarkovsky-O'Keefe-Radzievskii-Paddack (YORP) effect.Discovered 13 November 1990 by Ueda, S., Kaneda, H., Kushiro
(5292) Mackwell
Stephen J. Mackwell (b. 1956) is the Director of the Lunar and Planetary Institute. He is a valued steward of the science community, known for his studies of the deformation of rocks and minerals at high-temperature and high-pressure conditions, relevant to the lithospheres and interiors of the terrestrial planets.Discovered 12 January 1991 by Shiozawa, H., Kizawa, M., Fujieda
(5657) Groombridge
Stephen Groombridge (1755-1832) compiled a famous catalogue of circumpolar stars down to ninth magnitude. Starting in 1806, he used a transit circle for the 20-year work. In 1842 Argelander found that star No. 1830 in the catalogue had the highest proper motion then known. The name was suggested by L. D. Schmadel.Discovered 28 August 1936 by K. Reinmuth, Heidelberg
(7336) Saunders
R. Stephen Saunders (b. 1940), chief scientist for the Solar System Exploration Office at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, is the project scientist for the Mars Surveyor Program 2001/2003 mission, director of JPL's Regional Planetary Image Facility and former project scientist of the Magellan mission to Venus.Discovered 6 September 1989 by E. F. Helin, Palomar
(7672) Hawking
Named in honor of Stephen Hawking (b. 1942), theoretical physicist, professor of mathematics at Cambridge University. He is renowned for his research on cosmology and quantum gravitation theory, as well as on the physics of black holes. Besides his scientific work, he is also the author of the well-known popularizations A Brief History of Time and Black holes and Baby Universes and Other Essays.Discovered 24 October 1995 by Klet, Klet
(8373) Stephengould
Stephen Jay Gould (b. 1941) is a biologist, geologist and historian of science at Harvard, but he may be best known for his long-running series of reflective articles in Natural History in which he has articulated his view of evolution. In 1972, working with Niles Eldredge, he developed his idea of “punctuated equilibrium”.Discovered 1 January 1992 by Shoemaker, C. S., Shoemaker, E. M., Palomar
(9768) Stephenmaran
Stephen P. Maran (b. 1938), long-time veteran of the space program, has made outstanding contributions to public understanding of astronomy as press officer for the American Astronomical Society. He has conducted professional research on many different telescopes and has lectured and written extensively on space discoveries.Discovered 5 April 1992 by Shoemaker, C. S., Shoemaker, E. M., Palomar
(9891) Stephensmith
Stephen Smith published The Shallow Sky Bulletin from 1986 to 2000. He published cometary ephemerides in the SSB and distributed them promptly for newly-discovered comets.Discovered 15 December 1995 by T. Kobayashi, Oizumi
(10287) Smale
American mathematician Stephen Smale (b. 1930) is a member of National Academy of Sciences. He concentrates on the junction of algebraic topology and theory of differential equations and on problems of complexity of algorithms. The name was suggested by V. J. Judovich.Discovered 21 October 1982 by L. G. Karachkina, Nauchnyj
(10315) Brewster
Stephen C. Brewster (b. 1945), a former member of the Palomar Planet Crossing Asteroid Survey, has had a long fascination with astronomy. He is a member of the Outer Planets project at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and a member of the board of trustees of Stony Ridge Observatory. He discovered comet 105P.Discovered 23 September 1990 by E. F. Helin, Palomar
(12984) Lowry
Stephen C. Lowry (b. 1976) is an astronomer who performs precise observations of cometary nuclei to reveal their bulk properties. He also studies physical and chemical properties of near-Earth objects.Discovered 22 August 1979 by C.-I. Lagerkvist, La Silla
(16104) Stesullivan
Stephen Sullivan mentored a finalist in the 2003 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Lawrence High School, Cedarhurst, New York.Discovered 6 November 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(17061) Tegler
Stephen C. Tegler (b. 1962), of Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, is a planetary astronomer who has studied the chemical composition of comets and the physical properties of Kuiper Belt Objects. His KBO colorimetry implies a correlation with dynamical class.Discovered 10 April 1999 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(17215) Slivan
Stephen M. Slivan (b. 1962) demonstrated a preferential spin-vector alignment among Koronis family members. Known as “Slivan states”, the discovery has led to a new understanding of thermal radiation forces on small bodies.Discovered 6 January 2000 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(17602) Dr. G.
Stephen Gottesman (b. 1939), a radio astronomer at the University of Florida for 35 years, was an advisor to 15 students and a teacher and friend to many others. His research involved galactic structure and dynamics, but his celestial namesake honors the endless enthusiasm and respect “Dr. G.” afforded his students.Discovered 19 September 1995 by T. B. Spahr, Catalina Station
(19123) Stephenlevine
Stephen E. Levine (b. 1965), an astronomer at Lowell Observatory, is the Discovery Channel Telescope Commissioning Scientist. His research includes large astrometric surveys and the numerical simulation of the dynamics of astrophysical disk systems.Discovered 7 October 1986 by E. Bowell, Anderson Mesa
(20631) Stefuller
Stephen Fuller (b. 1986) was awarded first place in the 2004 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his biochemistry team project. He attends the Hilton Head Preparatory School, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, U.S.A.Discovered 2 October 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(21419) Devience
Stephen Jacob DeVience (b. 1986) is a finalist in the 2005 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his engineering project. He attends the Notre Dame High School for Boys, Niles, Illinois.Discovered 20 March 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(21433) Stekramer
Stephen Curt Kramer (b. 1987) is a finalist in the 2005 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high school seniors, for his behavioral and social sciences project. He attends the Byram Hills High School, Armonk, New York.Discovered 31 March 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(21631) Stephenhonan
Stephen Goodwin Honan (b. 1989) was awarded first place and Best in Category in the 2005 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental sciences project. He attends the W. T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.A.Discovered 13 July 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(21671) Warrener
Stephen Gerald Warrener (b. 1987) was awarded second place in the 2006 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his engineering project. He attends the East Noble High School, Kendallville, Indiana, U.S.A.Discovered 7 September 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(21737) Stephenshulz
Stephen Schulz (b. 1985) was awarded first place and Best in Category in the 2005 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his chemistry project. He also received the Achievement Award, the Young Scientist Award, and the Seaborg SIYSS Award. He attends the Gesamtschule Buer-Mitte, Gelsenkirchen, Germany.Discovered 9 September 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(22605) Steverumsey
Stephen Rumsey mentored a finalist in the 2006 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors. He teaches at the Wellesley High School, Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts.Discovered 23 April 1998 by LINEAR, Socorro
(23893) Lauman
Stephen W. Lauman (b. 1974) is an instrument maker at Lowell Observatory. Extramurally, he is an accomplished metalworker, glassworker, and painter.Discovered 16 September 1998 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(24387) Trettel
Stephen Jerome Trettel (b. 1990) was awarded first place in the 2008 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his electrical and mechanical engineering project. He attends the New Prague High School, New Prague, Minnesota, U.S.A.Discovered 7 January 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(25483) Trusheim
Stephen Walter Trusheim (b. 1990) is a finalist in the 2009 Intel Science Talent Search (STS), a science competition for high school seniors, for his bioinformatics and genomics project. He attends the Breck School, Minneapolis, Minnesota.Discovered 7 December 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(26689) Smorrison
Stephen J. Morrison (b. 1993) was awarded second place in the 2010 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his physics-and-astronomy team project. He attends the Grosse Pointe North High School, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, U.S.A.Discovered 23 March 2001 by LINEAR, Socorro
(28572) Salebreton
Stephen Adam Le Breton (b. 1995) is a finalist in the 2013 Intel Science Talent Search, a science competition for high-school seniors, for his medicine and health project. He attends the Greenwich High School, Greenwich, Connecticut.Discovered 5 March 2000 by LINEAR, Socorro
(28610) Stephenriggs
Stephen Riggs (b. 1956) is Lowell Observatory's Senior Philanthropy Manager, overseeing the annual and planned giving programs, resulting in a significant increase in present and future revenue. Stephen has had a distinguished career in philanthropy and is a valued member of the Lowell community.Discovered 12 March 2000 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(30091) Stephenbrown
Stephen W. Brown (b. 1943) is a trustee of the Lowell Observatory Foundation. He is the Emeritus Edward M. Carson Chair and Professor of Marketing at Arizona State University and Strategic Partner with The Insight Group. He has served in leadership roles with many non-profit boards, including being the President of the American Marketing Association.Discovered 11 March 2000 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(33734) Stephenlitt
Stephen Robert Litt (b. 2004) is a finalist in the 2017 Broadcom MASTERS, a math and science competition for middle school students, for his medicine and health sciences project. He attends the Lovinggood Middle School, Powder Springs, Georgia.Discovered 14 July 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(40981) Stephenholland
Stephen Holland (b. 1956), of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, is a pioneer in the development of silicon detectors for medical imaging, x-ray photon sciences, astronomy, and high-energy physics. He led the development of thick, high resistivity p-channel CCDs which are operating in observatories around the world.Discovered 9 October 1999 by LINEAR, Socorro
(43081) Stephenschwartz
Stephen Schwartz (b. 1980) is a postdoctoral research associate at the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory (Tucson, AZ). He specializes in orbital dynamics, planetary astronomy, planetary surfaces, small bodies, and space situational awareness.Discovered 4 November 1999 by LONEOS, Anderson Mesa
(66671) Sfasu
The mission of Texas' Stephen F. Austin State University is to provide students with a foundation for success and a passion for learning, together with a commitment to responsible global citizenship in a community dedicated to teaching, research, creativity and service.Discovered 15 October 1999 by Bruton, W. D., Johnson, M. L., Nacogdoches
(66856) Stephenvoss
Stephen Voss (b. 1966) is a New Zealand-born general physician and noted amateur astronomer and astrophotographer. He founded the Aurora Australis Facebook page.Discovered 13 November 1999 by Griffin, I. P., Brady, N., Lake Tekapo
(149157) Stephencarr
Stephen S. Carr (b. 1959) is a program manager at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. He served as the director of public events for the flyby encounter for the New Horizons mission to Pluto.Discovered 20 March 2002 by M. W. Buie, Kitt Peak
(158329) Stevekent
Stephen Kent (b. 1952) is an American astronomer and a contributor to the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, best known for studies of galactic structure and clusters of galaxies.Discovered 11 November 2001 by Sloan Digital Sky Survey, Apache Point
(201204) Stevewilliams
Stephen P. Williams (b. 1953) is a software engineer at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. He served as the Command and Data Handling Engineering Lead for the New Horizons Mission to Pluto.Discovered 10 August 2002 by M. W. Buie, Cerro Tololo
(210854) Stevejaskulek
Stephen E. Jaskulek (b. 1957) is an American senior systems engineer at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. He served as the Lead Engineer for the PEPSSI charged particle spectrometer aboard the New Horizons spacecraft during the Pluto and Arrokoth flybys and the exploration of the Kuiper Belt and outer heliosphere.Discovered 20 August 2001 by M. W. Buie, Cerro Tololo
(214476) Stephencolbert
Stephen Colbert (b. 1964) is an American political satirist, writer, comedian, actor and television host. Since 2005 he has hosted The Colbert Report, a parody of personality-driven political opinion programs. Colbert has won five Emmy awards for his work as a television writer.Discovered 3 October 2005 by CSS, Catalina
(358376) Gwyn
Stephen Gwyn (b. 1968) is an astronomer working for the Canadian Astronomy Data Centre. In 2009, he created the Solar System Object Image Search tool, which allows astronomers to find images of moving objects.Discovered 13 December 2006 by D. D. Balam, Mauna Kea
(711599) Kane
Stephen R. Kane (b. 1973) is an Australian-American professor of planetary astrophysics at the University of California, Riverside. His research covers exoplanet detection, characterization and the study of planetary habitability, advancing our understanding of worlds within and beyond our solar system.Discovered 6 June 2014 by EURONEAR, Roque de los Muchachos