Masahiro Koishikawa
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Masahiro Koishikawa (小石川 正弘 Koishikawa Masahiro, born 1952) is a Japanese astronomer[1] He has studied both major and minor planets, and has discovered multiple asteroids.
Employment
Koishikawa has been a staff member of the Sendai Astronomical Observatory since 1972.[1] His research is based out of the Sendai's Ayashi station.
Asteroid 6097
Asteroid 6097 was discovered on October 29, 1991 by Kin Endate and Kazuro Watanabe at Kitami.[1] The Main-belt asteroid was given the name 6097 Koishikawa in honor of Masahiro Koishikawa.
Discoveries
This is a partial list of discoveries made by Masahiro Koishikawa.[2][3][4][5]
| Number | Name | Discovery Date |
|---|---|---|
| 3994 | Ayashi | 12/2/1988 |
| 4292 | Aoba | 11/4/1989 |
| 4407 | Taihaku | 10/13/1988 |
| 4539 | Miyagino | 11/8/1998 |
| 4871 | Riverside | 11/24/1989 |
| 5128 | Wakabayashi | 2/20/1989 |
| 5751 | Zao | 1/5/1992 |
| 6089 | Izumi | 1/5/1989 |
| 6190 | Rennes | 10/8/1989 |
| 6349 | Acapulco | 2/8/1995 |
| 6859 | Datemasamune | 2/13/1991 |
| 7484 | Dogo Onsen | 11/30/1994 |
| 7816 | Hanoi | 12/18/1987 |
| 8084 | Dallas | 2/6/1989 |
| 10500 | Nishi-koen | 4/3/1987 |
| 11514 | Tsunenaga | 2/13/1991 |
| 12252 | Gwangju | 11/3/1998 |
| 14032 | Mego | 12/4/1994 |
| 30963 | Mount Banzan | 11/29/1993 |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Schmadel, Lutz D. Dictionary of Minor Planet Names. New York: Springer, 2003. Page 509.
- ↑ "Discovery Circumstances: Numbered Minor Planets (5001)-(10000)." Harvard University. 20 May 2008. 3 June 2008>.
- ↑ <"Discovery Circumstances: Numbered Minor Planets (1)-(5000)." Harvard University. 20 May 2008. 3 June 2008.
- ↑ "Discovery Circumstances: Numbered Minor Planets (10001)-(15000)." Harvard University. 20 May 2008. 3 June 2008>.
- ↑ "Discovery Circumstances: Numbered Minor Planets (30001)-(35000)." Harvard University. 20 May 2008. 3 June 2008>.