Asteroids named after people called West
👶 West as a baby name🐶 West as a dog name
(9579) Passchendaele
Passchendaele is a village in West Flanders, close to Ypres. The village was first mentioned in 844 as Pascandale.Discovered 3 April 1989 by E. W. Elst, La Silla
(15925) Rokycany
Rokycany is a town in West Bohemia about which the first written evidence dates from 1110. In 1947 a public observatory was founded there, concentrating on occultation observations, work with youth, teachers and amateur telescope making.Discovered 10 November 1997 by L. Sarounova, Ondrejov
(19141) Poelkapelle
Poelkapelle, a village in West Flanders near the city of Ypres, has a rich historical past. In 1037 the place Capelle ten Poele (chapel near the swamp) was mentioned, from which the name Poelkapelle was derived. From several ancient documents it became clear that the village was attacked by Vikings, Frisians, Saxons and Franks.Discovered 26 September 1989 by E. W. Elst, La Silla
(19142) Langemarck
Langemarck is a village in West Flanders. In 1102 a parish church was erected there under the patronage of Count Robert II of Jerusalem.Discovered 26 September 1989 by E. W. Elst, La Silla
(45596) Molliesugden
Born in West Yorkshire, England, actress Mollie Sugden (1922–2009) is best remembered as Mrs. Betty Slocombe on the British TV comedy Are You Being Served? Her character was known for her changes in hair color, as well as her affection for her cat. The series ran between 1972 and 1985.Discovered 7 February 2000 by CSS, Catalina
(420779) Swidwin
Świdwin is a town located in West Pomerania Province in Poland. It is situated on the Rega river and was founded in 1296. Name suggested by R. Reszelewski.Discovered 11 April 2013 by ESA OGS, ESA OGS