Citations of Andrew Lowe's Named Minor Planets(Updated 2024-08-13)
Citations of Andrew Lowe's Named Minor Planets (Updated 2024-08-13)
(55755) Blythe = 1991 TB15
Discovered 1991 Oct. 6 by A. Lowe on plates taken at Palomar.
Blythe Andra Lowe, a professional geologist, is the wife of the discoverer.
(MPC 49102)
(65657) Hube = 1982 QB4
Discovered 1982 Aug. 16 by A. Lowe on plates taken at Siding Spring.
At the University of Alberta, Douglas P. Hube (b. 1941) has specialized in
the study of short-period, massive, binary-star systems through spectroscopic
and photometric observations. A tireless promoter of astronomy locally, he
served as national president of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada from
1994 to 1996.
(MPC 50465)
(65696) Pierrehenry = 1991 TP15
Discovered 1991 Oct. 6 by A. Lowe on plates taken at Palomar.
Pierre Henry Senegas-Lowe (b. 1989) is a son of the discoverer.
(MPC 51190)
(65697) Paulandrew = 1991 TU15
Discovered 1991 Oct. 6 by A. Lowe on plates taken at Palomar.
Paul Andrew Senegas-Lowe (b. 1992) is a son of the discoverer.
(MPC 51190)
(65698) Emmarochelle = 1991 TP16
Discovered 1991 Oct. 6 by A. Lowe on plates taken at Palomar.
Emma Rochelle Slater (b. 1989) is the step-daughter of the discoverer.
(MPC 50466)
(73703) Billings = 1991 TL15
Discovered 1991 Oct. 6 by A. Lowe on plates taken at Palomar.
Gary W. Billings is a geophysicist and amateur astronomer in Calgary,
Alberta. He discovered five minor planets in 1999. More recently, he has
conducted extensive CCD photometry of variable stars in collaboration with
observers worldwide. He served as a council member of the AAVSO from 2002 to
2004.
(MPC 52326)
(73704) Hladiuk = 1991 TW15
Discovered 1991 Oct. 6 by A. Lowe on plates taken at Palomar.
Donald W. Hladiuk (b. 1957) is a professional geologist in Calgary. For
over 20 years, he has presented sky highlights on a local radio morning show.
He has led numerous astronomical expeditions with the Calgary chapter of the
Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, of which he has twice been President.
(MPC 52327)
(78392) Dellinger = 2002 PM165
Discovered 2002 Aug. 9 by A. Lowe on images taken at Haleakala.
Joseph A. Dellinger (b. 1961) is a research geophysicist who has made
significant and award-winning contributions to the understanding of
anisotropic wave propagation for exploration geophysics. He is an active
member of the Fort Bend Astronomy Club's Asteroid Team, which has discovered
up to 100 minor planets per year.
(MPC 51982)
(78393) Dillon = 2002 PW165
Discovered 2002 Aug. 8 by A. Lowe on images taken at Palomar.
William G. Dillon (b. 1957) is the founder of the Fort Bend Astronomy
Club's Asteroid Team, which has discovered up to 100 minor planets per year.
A tireless observer, he is the AAVSO's president for 2003-2005, and received
its Director's Award in 1996. His wife Elizabeth's steadfast support has made
his success possible.
(MPC 51982)
(78394) Garossino = 2002 PB166
Discovered 2002 Aug. 9 by A. Lowe on images taken at Haleakala.
Paul G. A. Garossino (b. 1953), husband of Cathy, father of Tony and
Julia, is a Canadian geophysicist living in Houston. A regular George
Observatory volunteer, he brings an exceptional enthusiasm to all his
interests, from data processing to astronomy to cars, and freely shares his
skills with all.
(MPC 52771)
(78431) Kemble = 2002 QJ50
Discovered 2002 Aug. 16 by A. Lowe on images taken at Palomar.
Lucian J. Kemble (1922-1999) was a Franciscan Father ordained in 1953.
Multi-talented, he was an avid amateur astronomer with a particular interest
in deep-sky observing. In 1980, he drew attention to a chain of stars in
the constellation of Camelopardalis that is now known as Kemble's Cascade.
(MPC 54828)
(78434) Dyer = 2002 QL58
Discovered 2002 Aug. 17 by A. Lowe on images taken at Palomar.
Alan Dyer (b. 1953) is program producer at the Calgary Science Centre
and one of Canada's best-known astronomy writers. He is widely regarded as an
authority on commercial telescopes, and his evaluations appear regularly in
major North American astronomy magazines. He is also an accomplished
astrophotographer.
(MPC 52771)
(84075) Peterpatricia = 2002 PL165
Discovered 2002 Aug. 8 by A. Lowe on images taken at Palomar.
Peter M. Lowe (b. 1933) and Patricia Lowe (b. 1935) are the parents of the
discoverer.
(MPC 53177)
(84096) Reginaldglenice = 2002 QD58
Discovered 2002 Aug. 17 by A. Lowe on images taken at Palomar.
Reginald J. Harding (b. 1932) and Glenice E. Harding (b. 1931) are the
parents-in-law of the discoverer.
(MPC 53177)
(85121) Loehde = 1976 KF3
Discovered 1976 May 27 by A. Lowe on plates taken at Siding Spring.
Franklin C. Loehde (b. 1936) is a retired science educator in Edmonton.
He was involved in successful efforts to build the Queen Elizabeth Planetarium
in 1960 and the Edmonton Space Sciences Centre (now the Odyssium) in 1984. He
served as National President of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
during 1982-1984.
(MPC 53472)
(85168) Albertacentenary = 1989 RC6
Discovered 1989 Sep. 2 by A. Lowe on plates taken at Palomar.
The Canadian province of Alberta celebrates its centennial in 2005.
Alberta was named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, fourth daughter of
Queen Victoria.
(MPC 53956)
(85200) Johnhault = 1991 TG15
Discovered 1991 Oct. 6 by A. Lowe on plates taken at Palomar.
John A. Hault (b. 1946) was Curator of Edmonton's Queen Elizabeth
Planetarium when, in the mid-1970s, he recognized the need for a major science
center. He played the major role in developing the project and served as the
first Director of the Edmonton Space Sciences Centre (now the Odyssium) when
it opened in 1984.
(MPC 54177)
(96192) Calgary = 1991 TZ15
Discovered 1991 Oct. 6 by A. Lowe on plates taken at Palomar.
Calgary is the largest city in the province of Alberta. It was founded
in 1875 as a post of the North West Mounted Police, and was incorporated as a
city in 1894. Calgary's rapid economic growth is due largely to the petroleum
industry, agriculture and tourism.
(MPC 54829)
(96193) Edmonton = 1991 TG16
Discovered 1991 Oct. 6 by A. Lowe on plates taken at Palomar.
Edmonton is the capital city of the province of Alberta. It was founded
in 1795 as a trading post and celebrated the centennial of its incorporation
as a city in 2004. Edmonton is well-known as a cultural, government and
educational center.
(MPC 54829)
(96200) Oschin = 1992 QR2
Discovered 1992 Aug. 25 by A. Lowe on plates taken at Palomar.
Samuel Oschin (1914-2003) was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist.
The 48-inch Oschin Schmidt telescope at Palomar Observatory was used to
discover this minor planet.
(MPC 94390)
(99891) Donwells = 2002 PG165
Discovered 2002 Aug. 9 by A. Lowe on images taken at Haleakala.
Don J. Wells (b. 1965), husband of Donna and father of Chris, Duncan and
Katy, is an award-winning production manager of a Houston-area television
station. He has discovered a number of minor planets at the George
Observatory, Needville, and at the RAS Observatory, Mayhill.
(MPC 63174)
(99906) Uofalberta = 2002 QV53
Discovered 2002 Aug. 17 by A. Lowe on images taken at Palomar.
The University of Alberta was founded in 1908 in Edmonton and is one of
the leading research institutions in Canada. The initials of its motto
Quaecumque Vera ("Whatsoever things are true") appropriately appear in the
provisional designation for this minor planet.
(MPC 54830)
(100049) Césarann = 1991 TD15
Discovered 1991 Oct. 6 by A. Lowe on plates taken at Palomar.
César Hernandez (b. 1959) and Ann Hernandez (b. 1964) are the
brother-in-law and sister, respectively, of the discoverer.
(MPC 55989)
(100050) Carloshernandez = 1991 TR15
Discovered 1991 Oct. 6 by A. Lowe on plates taken at Palomar.
Carlos R. Hernandez (b. 1996) is a nephew of the discoverer.
(MPC 56615)
(100051) Davidhernandez = 1991 TC16
Discovered 1991 Oct. 6 by A. Lowe on plates taken at Palomar.
David A. Hernandez (b. 1998) is a nephew of the discoverer.
(MPC 56615)
(100077) Tertzakian = 1992 PZ6
Discovered 1992 Aug. 7 by A. Lowe on plates taken at Palomar.
Peter Tertzakian (b. 1961) of Calgary, Alberta, is an author and energy
economist with training in geophysics, economics and finance.
(MPC 63174)
(112797) Grantjudy = 2002 PH165
Discovered 2002 Aug. 9 by A. Lowe on images taken at Haleakala.
Grant R. J. Harding (b. 1967) and Judy L. Harding (b. 1965) are the
brother-in-law and sister-in-law, respectively, of the discoverer.
(MPC 55989)
(112798) Kelindsey = 2002 PR165
Discovered 2002 Aug. 8 by A. Lowe on images taken at Palomar.
Kelsey Leanne Harding (b. 2000) and Lindsey Annemarie Harding (b. 1998)
are nieces of the discoverer.
(MPC 56962)
(117430) Achosyx = 2005 AQ26
Discovered 2005 Jan. 13 by A. Lowe at RAS Observatory, Mayhill.
The discovery of this minor planet, the first to be numbered from RAS
Observatory (MPC observatory code H06), is a testament to the outstanding sky
conditions at the observing site.
(MPC 57952)
(117439) Rosner = 2005 AR36
Discovered 2005 Jan. 13 by A. Lowe at RAS Observatory, Mayhill.
Arnie Rosner and Nancy Rosner are well-known photographers from Fountain
Valley, California. Arnie is an accomplished astrophotographer, and Nancy is
an award-winning travel photographer with a particular affection for Kenya.
(MPC 57426)
(117572) Hutsebaut = 2005 EX33
Discovered 2005 Mar. 08 by A. Lowe at RAS Observatory, Mayhill.
Robert Hutsebaut (b. 1941) is a Belgian amateur astronomer with a
particular interest in minor planets. He has used the remote facilities at
RAS Observatory, Mayhill, to confirm many near-earth objects, in addition to
discovering a number of main-belt minor planets.
(MPC 58597)
(120361) Guido = 2005 NZ
Discovered 2005 July 03 by A. Lowe at RAS Observatory, Mayhill.
Ernesto Guido (b. 1977) is an Italian amateur astronomer whose main
interests lie in the astrometry and physical properties of comets. Using the
remote facilities at RAS Observatory, Mayhill, he has also discovered a number
of main-belt minor planets.
(MPC 58597)
(129452) Ashleydawn = 1991 TJ16
Discovered 1991 Oct. 06 by A. Lowe on plates taken at Palomar.
Ashley Dawn Leonty (b. 1987) is the daughter-in-law of the discoverer. She
is an Alberta government social worker in Edmonton, Canada.
(WGSBN Bull. 4, #2, 8)
(129453) Madeleinenettie = 1991 TO16
Discovered 1991 Oct. 06 by A. Lowe on plates taken at Palomar.
Madeleine Nettie Senegas-Lowe (b. 2023) is the first granddaughter of the
discoverer.
(WGSBN Bull. 4, #2, 8)
(157693) Amandamarty = 2006 AB
Discovered 2006 Jan. 2 by A. Lowe at RAS Observatory, Mayhill.
Amanda Nicole Zawada (b. 1987) and Martin Peter Mackinlay (b. 1988) are
geologists in Brisbane, Australia. Their engagement occurred on January 2, 2016,
the ten-year anniversary of the discovery of this minor planet.
(MPC 103027)
(161693) Attilladanko = 2006 HL46
Discovered 2006 Apr. 26 by A. Lowe at RAS Observatory, Mayhill.
Attilla Danko (b. 1955) is a Canadian software designer and amateur
astronomer. He developed and maintains the Clear Sky Charts, which are a
primary planning tool for astronomical observers in North America.
(MPC 67219)
(171153) Allanrahill = 2005 GL81
Discovered 2005 Apr. 10 by A. Lowe at RAS Observatory, Mayhill.
Allan Rahill (b. 1958) is a meteorologist at the Canadian Meteorological
Centre, an amateur astronomer and accomplished optician. His astronomy
forecast models feed the Clear Sky Charts, a primary planning tool for
observers across North America.
(MPC 67219)
(176710) Banff = 2002 QR56
Discovered 2002 Aug. 17 by A. Lowe on images taken at Haleakala.
Banff, Alberta, well known for its hot springs and mountainous scenery,
is one of Canada's most popular tourist attractions.
(MPC 67762)
(176711) Canmore = 2002 QM57
Discovered 2002 Aug. 17 by A. Lowe on images taken at Palomar.
Named in 1884, the town of Canmore became one of the most important
coal-mining centers in southern Alberta. During the 1988 Winter Olympics,
Canmore hosted the Nordic events, and it has since become a major tourism
destination.
(MPC 67762)
(187679) Folinsbee = 2008 DC5
Discovered 2008 Feb. 28 by A. Lowe at RAS Observatory, Mayhill.
Robert E. Folinsbee (1917-2008) was a Canadian geologist at the
University of Alberta. His areas of expertise included geochronology,
meteorites and the mineral deposits of northern Canada.
(MPC 63643)
(187680) Stelck = 2008 DE5
Discovered 2008 Feb. 28 by A. Lowe at RAS Observatory, Mayhill.
Charles R. Stelck (b. 1917), a former University of Alberta geology
professor, is a renowned Canadian paleontologist, stratigrapher and
teacher.
(MPC 63643)
(192291) Palindrome = 1990 QX19
Discovered 1990 Aug. 17 by A. Lowe on plates taken at Palomar.
A palindrome is a word, number, phrase, or other sequence of characters
which reads the same backward as forward, of which the permanent number of this
minor planet is an example.
(WGSBN Bull. 1, #1, 23)
(198717) Szymczyk = 2005 CM61
Discovered 2005 Feb. 13 by A. Lowe at RAS Observatory, Mayhill.
Bill Szymczyk (b. 1943) is an American music producer and audio engineer.
He is associated with many top rock and blues albums and singles of the 1970s.
(MPC 96937)
(264119) Georgeorton = 2009 TT7
Discovered 2009 Oct. 13 by A. Lowe at RAS Observatory, Mayhill.
George Washington Orton (1873-1958) was a middle- and long-distance
runner. In 1900, he became the first Canadian to win a medal at an Olympic
Games.
(WGSBN Bull. 2, #7, 13)
(277118) Zaandam = 2005 GS59
Discovered 2005 Apr. 08 by A. Lowe at RAS Observatory, Mayhill.
The cruise ship MS Zaandam encountered the total solar eclipse of April 8, 2024
off the west coast of Mexico. In spite of weather challenges, the skill and
expertise of Captain Ane Smit, his officers, and crew ensured that the discoverer of
this minor planet and the other passengers onboard successfully observed the eclipse.
(WGSBN Bull. 4, #9, 14)
(308680) McLennan = 2006 DY62
Discovered 2006 Feb. 25 by A. Lowe at RAS Observatory, Mayhill.
Ian C. McLennan (b. 1938) was the founding director of the Queen Elizabeth
Planetarium in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and for the last 60 years has provided
extensive experience in public project planning and administration in cultural
and educational organizations.
(WGSBN Bull. 1, #1, 25)
(316709) POSS = 1997 EE60
Discovered 1997 Mar. 06 by A. Lowe on plates taken at Palomar.
The Palomar Observatory Sky Surveys (POSS) were two deep photographic
surveys of the sky undertaken with the 1.2-m Oschin Schmidt. POSS-I was
undertaken from 1949 to 1958, while POSS-II took from 1987 until 2002. This
minor planet was identified on two plates from the second survey.
(WGSBN Bull. 2, #4, 9)
(330440) Davinadon = 2007 DQ60
Discovered 2007 Feb. 23 by A. Lowe at RAS Observatory, Mayhill.
Davina O'Brien (b. 1949) and Donovan Edward O'Brien (b. 1945), of Tea
Gardens, Australia, are friends of the discoverer.
(MPC 103972)
(380832) Annecambridge = 2006 AC
Discovered 2006 Jan. 3 by A. Lowe at RAS Observatory, Mayhill.
Anne Cambridge (b. 1953), of Adelaide, Australia, is a friend of the
discoverer. Prior to her retirement, she was the co-owner of a liquefied
petroleum gas supplier in Totness, Australia.
(WGSBN Bull. 4, #1, 10)