MEANINGS OF ASTEROID NAMES (14001-15000)


Asteroids not yet given a name have not been included in this list.
Name Provisional Designation Source of Name
14001-14100
14014 Münchhausen Karl Friedrich Hieronymus Freiherr von Münchhausen, German officer and adventurer
14016 Steller Georg Wilhelm Steller, German botanist, who accompanied Vitus Bering on the expedition that led to the discovery of southeastern Alaska
14024 Procol Harum 1994 RZ Procol Harum British progressive rock band †
14025 Fallada Hans Fallada, German writer
14026 Esquerdo Gil Esquerdo, American research assistant for the Near-Earth-Asteroid Physical Study project at the University of Western Ontario †
14032 Mego 1994 XP Princess Mego, 16th-17th-century Japanese wife of Datemasamune; a cherry tree seedling planted near the Sendai Observatory is known as the "Princess Mego Cherry Tree"
14040 Andrejka
14041 Dürrenmatt Friedrich Dürrenmatt, Swiss author
14042 Agafonov
14054 Dušek 1996 AR Jiří Dušek, Czech astronomer, one of the founders of the Czech Internet astronomical newspaper IAN †
14056 Kainar Josef Kainar, Czech poet, dramatist, journalist and musician †
14057 Manfredstoll Manfred Stoll, Austrian astronomical computer specialist † ‡
14060 Patersonewen Paterson Ewen, Canadian astronomical artist and teacher †
14062 Cremaschini
14065 Flegel Mike Flegel, Canadian amateur astronomer †
14068 Hauserová Eva Hauserová, Czech writer and journalist †
14069 Krasheninnikov Stepan Petrovich Krasheninnikov, Russian scientist (geographer, anthropologist)
14071 Gadabird Bonnie Bird and Andreas Gada, Canadian amateur astronomers †
14072 Volterra 1996 KN Vito Volterra, Italian mathematician
14074 Riccati 1996 NS
14075 Kenwill 1996 OJ
14080 Heppenheim 1997 GB
14088 Ancus
14092 Gaily T. Dean Gaily, Canadian physicist †
14094 Garneau Marc Garneau, the first Canadian in space †
14097 Capdepera
14098 Å imek 1997 QS
14100 Weierstrass Karl Weierstrass, German mathematician
14101-14200
14111 Kimamos
14114 Randyray
14115 Melaas
14116 Ogea
14119 Johnprince
14120 Espenak Fred Espenak, American astronomer and compiler of eclipse atlases (ephemerides) †
14121 Stüwe
14122 Josties
14124 Kamil Kamil Hornoch, Czech amateur astronomer †
14129 Dibucci
14134 Penkala
14135 Cynthialang
14141 Demeautis Christophe Demeautis, French astronomer
14143 Hadfield Chris Austin Hadfield, Canadian astronaut †
14145 Sciam Scientific American magazine (''Sci. Am.'')
14146 Hughmaclean Hugh Noel Alexander Maclean, Canadian amateur astronomer †
14147 Wenlingshuguang
14148 Jimchamberlin James Arthur Chamberlin, Canadian aerospace worker †
14149 Yakowitz
14153 Dianecaplain
14154 Negrelli
14155 Cibronen
14157 Pamelasobey
14158 Alananderson
14163 Johnchapman John Herbert Chapman, "Father of the Canadian Space Program" †
14164 Hennigar Donald M. Hennigar, Canadian amateur telescope maker †
14172 Amanolivere
14174 Deborahsmall
14179 Skinner
14181 Koromházi Birthplace(?) of one discoverer, K. Sárneczky †
14182 Alley
14185 Van Ness
14186 Virgiliofos Virgilio Fossombroni, teacher of Italian literature †
14189 Sèvre Sèvre River, France
14190 Soldán Jan Soldán, Czech astronomer, designer and developer of control software for space and ground-based experiments †
14201-14300
14203 Hocking Wayne Keith Hocking, Canadian physicist †
14206 Sehnal Ladislav Sehnal, Czech astronomer †
14214 Hirsch
14217 Oaxaca Oaxaca, City and State in Mexico, birth place of Benito Juarez, first native-born President of Mexico, first numbered asteroid discovered from Mexico (updated by the discoverer)
14223 Dolby
14224 Gaede
14225 Alisahamilton
14226 Hamura
14230 Mariahines
14234 Davidhoover
14238 d'Artagnan d'Artagnan, one of the Three Musketeers
14244 Labnow
14250 Kathleenmartin
14252 Audreymeyer
14258 Katrinaminck
14262 Kratzer
14267 Zook
14274 Landstreet John Darlington Landstreet, Canadian astronomer †
14275 Dianemurray
14277 Parsa
14278 Perrenot
14301-14400
14309 Defoy A908 SA
14310 Shuttleworth 1966 PP Mark Shuttleworth, South African businessman, first citizen of an African country to venture into space (on a Soyuz mission in 2002)
14312 Polytech
14313 Dodaira
14314 Tokigawa
14315 Ogawamachi
14316 Higashichichibu
14317 Antonov
14318 Buzinov Victor Mikhajlovich Buzinov, 20th-century Russian journalist and author
14322 Shakura 1978 YM Nikolai Ivanovich Shakura, Russian astrophysicist
14327 Lemke Dietrich Lemke, German astronomer †
14335 Alexosipov Alexandr Kuzmich Osipov, Ukrainian astronomer
14338 Shibakoukan
14342 Iglika 1984 SL
14346 Zhilyaev Boris Efimovich Zhilyaev, Ukrainian astronomer
14349 Nikitamikhalkov Nikita Sergeevich Mikhalkov, Russian film director and actor
14354 Kolesnikov Evgeniy Kolesnikov, Russian scientist who has conducted research at the Tunguska impact site
14360 Ipatov Sergej Ivanovich Ipatov, Russian astronomer
14361 Boscovich 1988 DE Rudjer Boscovich, scientist
14365 Jeanpaul
14366 Wilhelmraabe Wilhelm Raabe, German novelist
14367 Hippokrates Hippocrates of Cos, Ancient Greek physician
14372 Paulgerhardt Paul Gerhardt, German hymn writer
14382 Woszczyk Andrzej Woszczyk, Polish astronomer †
14395 Tommorgan
14400 Baudot
14401-14500
14412 Wolflojewski
14413 Geiger
14420 Massey 1991 SM
14424 Laval Université Laval, Québec, Canada, oldest university of North America † ‡
14428 Lazaridis Mike Lazaridis, Canadian entrepreneur and founder of the Perimeter Institute †
14429 Coyne 1991 XC George Vincent Coyne, astronomer
14438 MacLean Steven Glenwood MacLean, Canadian astronaut †
14446 Kinkowan Kinkowan (Kagoshima Bay) in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. Mount Sakurajima, a famous active volcano, is in the centre of Kinkowan †
14463 McCarter David Graham McCarter, Canadian amateur astronomer and telescope maker †
14466 Hodge
14479 Plekhanov Gennadiy Plekanov, Russian scientist, long time investigator of the Tunguska event
14486 Tuscia 1994 TE The ancient name of Tuscany †
14499 Satotoshio Toshio Sato, Japanese amateur astronomer and astronomical historian
14500 Kibo
14501-14600
14501 Tetsuokojima Tetsuo Kojima, Japanese amateur astronomer, an active member of Ota Astronomical Club
14502 Morden James C. Morden, Canadian historian, educator and author †
14504 Tsujimura
14505 Barentine John Caleb Barentine, American astronomer
14509 LuÄenec
14511 Nickel Jack Allen "Triple" Nickel, retired USAF pilot, NASA Shuttle Trainer Aircraft instructor
14513 Alicelindner Alice Lindner, German secretary at the Hoher List Observatory
14517 Monitoma
14519 Ural The Ural river, flowing from the Ural mountains into Kazakhstan and the Caspian Sea; it forms part of the traditional boundary between Europe and Asia
14526 Xenocrates Xenocrates of Chalcedon, Ancient Greek philosopher
14533 Roy 1997 QY
14535 Kazuyukihanda 1997 RF
14537 Týn nad Vltavou Týn nad Vltavou, a town on the Vltava River in Bohemia, the Czech Republic †
14539 Clocke Roeland Clocke Roeland, carillon society of the Belgian (Flemish) city of Gent †
14542 Karitskaya
14543 Sajigawasuiseki
14550 Lehký
14551 Itagaki
14558 Wangganchang
14564 Heasley James N. Heasley, American astronomer
14566 Hokule'a
14567 Nicovincenti
14568 Zanotta 1998 OK Mauro Vittorio Zanotta, Italian amateur astronomer †, ‡ +<--- also http://www.aavso.org/publications/ejaavso/v30n2/162.pdf --->
14570 Burkam
14571 Caralexander
14572 Armando
14573 Montebugnoli
14574 Payette Julie Payette, Canadian astronaut †
14575 Jamesblanc
14576 Jefholley
14582 Conlin
14583 Lester
14584 Lawson
14588 Pharrams Stacey Pharrams, participant in the Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge †
14589 Stevenbyrnes Steven J. F. Byrnes, a finalist in the 2003 Intel Science Talent Search †
14593 Everett
14594 Jindrašilhán Jindřich Šilhán (Jindra Šilhan), Czech astronomer, observer of variable stars
14595 Peaker Brian Ronald Peaker, Canadian competitive rower and Olympic medalist †
14596 Bergstralh Jay Bergstralh, NASA Solar System Exploration Division
14597 Waynerichie
14598 Larrysmith
14601-14700
14605 Hyeyeonchoi Hyeyeon Choi, a finalist in the 2003 Intel Science Talent Search †
14606 Hifleischer Hilary Caren Fleischer, a finalist in the 2003 Intel Science Talent Search †
14612 Irtish Irtish river, flowing from the Mongolian Altay Mountains of China into Kazakhstan and Russia before joining the Ob river
14613 Sanchez
14616 Van Gaal Hendrik Van Gaal, founder of the Urania Observatory in Hove, Belgium
14617 Lasvergnas
14619 Plotkin Howard Plotkin, Canadian historian of science †
14621 Tati Jacques Tati, French cinematographer
14623 Kamoun
14624 Prymachenko
14627 Emilkowalski 1998 VA Emil Kowalski, Named for the discoverer's late father
14632 Flensburg
14643 Morata
14654 Rajivgupta Rajiv Gupta, Canadian mathematician †
14656 Lijiang
14659 Gregoriana
14664 Vandervelden Erwin Rene van der Velden, Australian astrophotographer
14669 Beletic 1999 DC Allison Beletic, Named by the incredibly bright daughter for her family of discoverers. †]
14678 Pinney
14679 Susanreed
14683 Remy
14684 Reyes
14693 Selwyn
14694 Skurat
14696 Lindawilliams
14697 Ronsawyer Ron Sawyer, Canadian amateur astronomer †
14698 Scottyoung Scott Douglas Young, Canadian planetarium director †
14699 Klarasmi
14700 Johnreid
14701-14800
14702 Benclark
14708 Slaven
14719 Sobey
14724 SNO The Sudbury Neutrino Observatory (SNO) †
14727 Suggs Rob Suggs, meteor scientist
14734 Susanstoker
14789 GAISH GAISh (ГÐИШ), Moscow University's Sternberg Astronomical Institute, founded in 1931 on the site of the observatory established by the university in 1831
14790 Beletskij 1970 OF
14791 Atreus 1973 SU
14792 Thyestes
14794 Konetskiy Victor Victorovich Konetskiy, 20th-century Russian writer and Arctic captain
14795 Syoyou
14801-14900
14814 Gurij
14815 Rutberg
14820 Aizuyaichi
14821 Motaeno
14826 Nicollier Claude Nicollier, Swiss astronaut
14827 Hypnos 1986 JK
14829 Povalyaeva Marina Petrovna Povalyaeva, Ukrainian charity leader, decorated with the Order of Saint Peter and Paul and the "For patriotism" medal
14831 Gentileschi Artemisia Gentileschi, Italian painter
14832 Alechinsky Pierre Alechinsky, Belgian painter
14835 Holdridge Mark E. Holdridge, American astronomer
14836 Maxfrisch 1988 CY Max Frisch, Swiss architect, playwright and novelist
14845 Hegel Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, German philosopher
14846 Lampedusa 1989 BH Lampedusa, largest of the Pelagie Islands
14871 Pyramus Pyramus and Thisbe, Pyramus, the handsome youth, and Thisbe, the fair maiden, in the romance as recounted by Ovid
14872 Hoher List 1990 UR Seat of the Observatory (Sternwarte Hoher List) of the University of Bonn
14873 Shoyo
14877 Zauberflote Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (named on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of Mozart's birth)
14888 Kanazawashi Kanazawa ("Little Kyoto"), Ishikawa prefecture, Japan
14901-15000
14902 Miyairi
14909 Kamchatka Kamchatka Peninsula
14917 Taco
14919 Robertohaver 1994 PG Roberto Haver, Italian amateur astronomer †
14925 Naoko Yamazaki (Sumino) Naoko, Japanese astronaut
14926 Hoshide Hoshide Akihiko, Japanese astronaut
14927 Satoshi Furukawa Satoshi, Japanese astronaut
14937 Thirsk Robert Brent Thirsk, Canadian astronaut †
14939 Norikura
14940 Freiligrath Ferdinand Freiligrath, German poet
14941 Tomswift Tom Swift and Tom Swift, Jr., protagonists of series of twentieth century adventure novels
14942 Stevebaker 1995 MA
14947 Luigibussolino
14953 Bevilacqua
14959 TRIUMF The Tri-University Meson Facility (TRIUMF) †
14960 Yule 1996 KO
14961 d'Auteroche Jean-Baptiste Chappe d'Auteroche, French astronomer
14964 Robertobacci 1996 VS Roberto Bacci, Italian amateur astronomer †
14965 Bonk 1997 KC Werner Bonk, German amateur astronomer †
14966 Jurijvega Jurij Vega, Slovenian mathematician and military engineer, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Jurij Vega Grammar School in Idrija, which the discoverer attended †
14967 Madrid Madrid, Spain
14968 KubáÄek 1997 QG
14969 Willacather Willa Cather, American author
14972 Olihainaut Olivier R. Hainaut, Belgian astronomer.
14973 Rossirosina 1997 RZ Rosina Rossi, mother of the discoverer Andrea Boattini †
14974 PoÄátky PoÄátky, a town in south Bohemia, the Czech Republic, where the discoverer MiloÅ¡ Tichý was born †
14975 Serasin Antonietta Serasin, Italian amateur astronomer †
14976 JosefÄapek Josef ÄŒapek, Czech artist and playwright
14977 Bressler Martin Bressler, Austrian amateur astronomer † ‡
14980 Gustavbrom Gustav Brom (Gustav Frkal), Czech 20th-century jazz musician, conductor, composer and singer
14988 Tryggvason Bjarni Tryggvason, Icelandic-Canadian astronaut †
14989 Tutte William Tutte, Canadian mathematician †
14990 Zermelo
14994 Uppenkamp Wolfgang Uppenkamp, German literature teacher †
14995 Archytas


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