Asteroids named after people called Stuart
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(5568) Mufson
Stuart Mufson (b. 1946), on the faculty of Indiana University, has built pioneering instrumentation for investigations in high-energy astrophysics, including cosmic-ray physics and the search for dark matter. He has also contributed to the understanding of the interstellar medium and of regions of star formation.Discovered 14 October 1953 by Indiana University, Brooklyn
(10153) Goldman
Since 1986 Stuart Goldman (b. 1963) has guided Sky & Telescope readers through the ever-changing world of astronomical books, computer software and now the vast wilderness of the Internet. He volunteered weekends to help build the observatory at which this minor planet was discovered.Discovered 26 October 1994 by D. di Cicco, Sudbury
(10431) Pottasch
Stuart S. Pottasch (b. 1932) is an American astrophysics professor in Groningen. He is an expert on planetary nebulae, on which subject he wrote a monograph. In addition, he is a specialist on cacti and parrots. The citation was prepared by U. Schwarz.Discovered 24 September 1960 by van Houten, C. J., van Houten-Groeneveld, I., Gehrels, T., Palomar
(100015) Sutcliffe
Stuart Sutcliffe (1940–1962) was The Beatles' original bassist and a talented abstract expressionist painter. He left the band in 1961 to pursue art and be with fiancée Astrid Kirchherr, becoming a standout student of Eduardo Paolozzi. Sutcliffe died of a brain hemorrhage in 1962, leaving behind a significant artistic legacy.Discovered 28 September 1989 by C. S. Shoemaker, Palomar
(116446) McDermid
Stuart McDermid (b. 1952), a senior research scientist in JPL's Science Division, has developed Table Mountain's Lidar facility to establish long-term records of atmospheric composition. He has made significant contributions to our understanding of natural and human impacts on the stratospheric ozone layer.Discovered 5 January 2004 by J. W. Young, Wrightwood
(179647) Stuartrobbins
Stuart J. Robbins (b. 1983) is a Senior Research Scientist at the Southwest Research Institute. He served as a Science Team Planning Liaison for the New Horizons Mission to Pluto.Discovered 10 August 2002 by M. W. Buie, Cerro Tololo
(350185) Linnell
Stuart J. Linnell (b. 1947) is a noted local musician, poet, song-writer and life-long friend of the discoverer.Discovered 3 June 2006 by D. D. Balam, Mauna Kea