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Asteroids
Citations of named asteroids
I discovered minor planet 2001 TF257 on 2007 Feb. 1 while searching NEAT images taken at Mt. Palomar
on 2001 Oct. 8. MPC assigned it by permanent number 182 592 in 2008 April.
I decided to named my first numbered asteroid from NEAT images after my wife Jolana.
(182592) Jolana = 2001 TF257
Discovered 2001 Oct. 8 by NEAT at Palomar.
Jolana Kürtiova (b. 1963) is the wife of Stefan
Kürti, who discovered and measured the early positions of this object.
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I found asteroid 2002 TB382 on 2007 Dec. 28 searching NEAT images from 2002 Oct. 9.
In 4 months time, in April 2008 it got permanent number. Marco Langbroek came first
to my mind when I was thinking about person to name asteroid after. It was Marco
Langbroek who introduced me SkyMorph archive and his guide how to search for new
asteroids was very helpful in the beginnings.
(183294) Langbroek = 2002 TB382
Discovered 2002 Oct. 9 by NEAT at Palomar.
Marco Langbroek (b. 1970) is a Dutch archeologist and amateur astronomer whose
main interests lie in meteor astronomy. He is an avid meteor observer, active
within the Dutch Meteor Society. The name was suggested by S. Kürti.
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I discovered asteroid with provisional designation 2001 TE257 on 2006 Dec. 28 on NEAT images
from 2001 Oct. 10. MPC assigned it with permanent number in November 2008.
I suggested name Nové Zámky for this minor planet after the town, where I live.
(194262) Nové Zámky = 2001 TE257
Discovered 2001 Oct. 10 by NEAT at Palomar.
Nové Zámky is a modern town and district center in southern Slovakia.
In the sixteenth century a modern fortress was built there against the Ottoman
Turks. The town was the birthplace of the photographer Lucien Aigner and is home
to Stefan Kürti, who measured the first positions of this minor planet.
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I detected asteroid 2002 QR122 2007 Nov. 27. on NEAT images from 2002 Aug. 20.
In May 2009 it received permanent number. I suggested to name it after Slovak astronomer
tefan Gajdo on the occassion of his 50th birthday.
(213636) Gajdo = 2002 QR122
Discovered 2002 Aug. 20 by NEAT at Palomar.
Stefan Gajdos (b. 1959) is a Slovak astronomer and lecturer at the Comenius
University in Bratislava. He is involved in photometry and astrometry of minor
planets and comets at the Modra Observatory, where his discoveries include one
near-earth object. He is known as a popularizer of astronomy.
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On 2007 May 26 I detected asteroid 2001 TR197 viewing NEAT images from 2001 Oct. 10.
In April 2009 it received permanent number. I suggested to name it
after astrophysicist and writer Zsigmond Bödök, who passed away lately.
(210939) Bödök = 2001 TR197
Discovered 2001 Oct. 10 by NEAT at Palomar.
Astrophysicist Zsigmond Bödök (1957-2010) was the author of a series
of popular books about the history of science and astronomy. He founded the
amateur astronomy association Trifid in Dunajska Streda, Southern Slovakia.
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On 2007 May 8 I detected asteroid 2002 RL267 during searching NEAT images from 2002 Sept. 14.
In January 2009 it received permanent number. I suggested to name it
after my friend Rudolf Magyarics on the occassion of his 50th birthday.
(203773) Magyarics = 2002 RL267
Discovered 2002 Sep. 14 by NEAT at Palomar.
Rudolf Magyarics (b. 1960) is a friend of Stefan Kürti, who discovered
and measured the early positions of this minor planet. They used to observe
the Perseid meteor shower together during their high-school studies.
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On 2008 July 22 I detected asteroid 2002 QM1265 during searching NEAT images from 2002 Aug. 17.
In April 2009 it received permanent number. I suggested to name it
after french pop-rock singer Grégory Lemarchal.
(213637) Lemarchal = 2002 QM125
Discovered 2002 Sep. 14 by NEAT at Palomar.
(213637) Lemarchal = 2002 QM125
Pop-rock singer Grégory Jean-Paul Lemarchal (1983-2007) won the
French version of Star Academy TV show and became very popular afterward. In
2006 he was honored as "breakthrough artist of the year" at the NRJ Music
Awards. He died of complications from cystic fibrosis. The name was
suggested by S. Kürti.
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On October 6, 2006 I detected new asteroid 2002 VW139 during searching NEAT images from 2002 Nov. 1.
In October 2009 it received permanent number. I suggested to
name it after Tibor Hegedüs, director of Baja Astronomical
Observatory, Hungary.
(220229) Hegedüs = 2002 VW139
Discovered 2002 Nov. 1 by NEAT at Palomar.
Tibor Hegedüs (b. 1961) is a Hungarian physicist, astronomer, IAU
member and director of Baja Astronomical Observatory. Active in popularization
and education of astronomy, he played a key role in improving the connection
between professional and amateur astronomers throughout the world. Name
suggested by S. Kürti.
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On Setpember 11, 2006 I detected unknown asteroid 2002 WO21 during searching NEAT images from 2002 Nov. 26.
In August 2010 it received permanent number. I suggested to
name it after physicist Rudolf Hajossy.
(247652) Hajossy = 2002 WO21
Discovered 2002 Nov. 26 by NEAT/Palomar
Rudolf Hajossy (b. 1941) is enthusiastic physicist and senior lecturer at
the Comenius University in Bratislava. A specialist in electronics and vacuum
physics, he focused on application of pyhsics in praxis. Hajossy influenced
several generations of physicists in Slovakia. Name suggested by S. Kürti.
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On January 27, 2009 I detected asteroid 2002 QA130 during searching NEAT images from 2002 Aug. 17.
In March 2011 it received permanent number. I suggested to
name it after legendary Slovak football player Ján Popluhár.
(267585) Popluhár = 2002 QA130
Discovered 2002 Aug. 17 by NEAT/Palomar
Ján Popluhár (1935-2011) was a Slovak football player. A member of
the Czechoslovakia team at the 1962 World Cup, he played in the final
against Brazil. The world-class defender was awarded the World Fair Play
award in 1997 and elected as the best Slovak football player of the 20th
century. Name suggested by S. Kürti.
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On May 31, 2008 I detected asteroid 2001 TR258 during searching NEAT images from 2001 Oct. 15
In June 2010 it received permanent number. I suggested to
name it after ice-hockey player Pavol Demitra.
(240022) Demitra = 2001 TR258
Discovered 2001 Oct. 15 by NEAT/Palomar
Popular Slovak ice-hockey player Pavol Demitra (1974-2011) spent 16
seasons in the NHL. His most successful season was with St. Louis, being
awarded the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 2000. A three-time Olympian, he was
named to the All-Star Team in 2010. Name suggested by S. Kürti.
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On Jan 9, 2010 I discovered my first asteroid via remotely operated iTelescope Observatory in New Mexico.
Later I managed to find precovery positions for this object from 2001 and 2002 in SkyMorph archive.
Thanks to this it received the permanent number very quickly after the discoveryin March 2011.
I named this minor planet after my daughter Kristine.
(275264) Krisztike = 2010 AB4
Discovered 2010 Jan. 9, Mayhill
Kristina Kürtiova (b. 1995) is a daughter of the discoverer.
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 My discoveries total: 348
Apache Point (705): 4
Konkoly Obs (461): 181
Moorook Obs (D90): 1
Rodeo Obs (H11): 1
Sierra Stars Obs (G68): 1
RAS Observatory (H06): 7
SkyMorph/NEAT (644): 150
FMO Spacewatch (691): 3
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