| Vladimir Shkodrov | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 February 1930, Lom (Лом), Bulgaria |
| Died | 31 August 2010 (aged 80), Sofia (София), Bulgaria |
| Fields | Astronomy, Physics |
Prof. Dr. Vladimir Georgiev Shkodrov (Владимир Георгиев Шкодров; 10 February 1930 – 31 August 2010) was a Bulgarian astronomer.
Shkodrov discovered a number of asteroids, including the Apollo asteroid 4486 Mithra, which he and Eric Elst discovered on 22 September 1987. 4486 Mithra is notable as the most highly bifurcated object in the Solar System. The asteroid 4364 Shkodrov, discovered on 7 November 1978 by Eleanor Helin and Schelte Bus, is named after Shkodrov.
–