NAMED ASTEROIDS DISCOVERED AT JUNK BOND OBSERVATORY
Sierra Vista, Arizona; Observatory Code 701
(Listed in order of MPC numerical designation)
Snyder 15512 Douglas Snyder
(15512) Snyder = 1999 DK1
Discovered 1999 Oct. 18 by J. Medkeff and D. Healy at Junk Bond Observatory, Sierra Vista, Arizona.
"Doug Snyder's untiring efforts have reduced or prevented light pollution in southern Arizona, and his educational work has increased local awareness of astronomy. He is a co-discoverer of Comet C/2002 E2 (Snyder-Murakami)."
Huachucaclub 37163 Huachuca Astronomy Club
(37163) Huachucaclub = 2000 WD11
Minor Planet 37163 imaged by David Healy on the evening and morning of Feb. 2-3, 2005. Estimated magnitude: 20.4
View ORBIT of 37163(from JPL Horizons site)
Discovered 1999 Nov. 19 by J. Medkeff and D. Healy at Junk Bond Observatory, Sierra Vista, Arizona.
"The Huachuca Astronomy Club of Sierra Vista, AZ, although small in numbers, counts among its members many accomplished amateur astronomers, including comet and asteroid discoverers and authors of books, articles and software. The Club is also noted for its community outreach."
Sanner 38203 Glen Sanner
(38203) Sanner = 1999 MJ
Discovered 1999 June 19 by J. Medkeff and D. Healy at Junk Bond Observatory, Sierra Vista, Arizona.
"Glen Sanner is co-author of the two-volume "Night Sky Observer's Guide," recognized as the "bible" of deep sky observers. A member of the Huachuca Astronomy Club, Glen delights in showing stars and constellations to young people at the Club's star parties."
Dow 40328 Marjorie Dow Healy
(40328) Dow = 1999 MK
Discovered 1999 June 20 by D. Healy at Junk Bond Observatory in Sierra Vista, Arizona.
"The discoverer's mother, Marjorie Dow Healy (1906-2000) began his interest in astronomy by teaching him the constellations when he was a child. She was privileged to view Halley's Comet at both the 1910 and 1986 apparitions."
Davidpatterson 46053 David Patterson
(46053) Davidpatterson = 2001 DB77
Discovered 2001 Feb. 21 by D. Healy at Junk Bond Observatory, Sierra Vista, Arizona.
"A founding member of southeast Arizona's Huachuca Astronomy Club, Patterson has, through his generosity, established an observatory, named in his honor, at the campus of the University of Arizona South in Sierra Vista."
Zizza 48070 Frank Zizza
(48070) Zizza = 2001 FB 4
Discovered 2001 Mar. 19 by D. Healy at Junk Bond Observatory, Sierra Vista, Arizona
"Dr. Frank Zizza is Associate Professor of Mathematics at the University of Arizona South and past president of the Huachuca Astronomy Club. He is credited with originating the idea of establishing an astronomical observatory on the campus of the U of A South."
Garymyers 54693 Gary Myers
(54693) Garymyers = 2001 FM6
Discovered 2001 Mar. 19 by D. Healy at Junk Bond Observatory, Sierra Vista, Arizona.
"An accomplished amateur astronomer, Gary Myers, a member of the Huachuca Astronomy Club, has developed an advanced tracking and pointing system that significantly increases the capabilities of Dobsonian telescopes."
Bobkepple 63305 George R. Kepple
(63305) Bobkepple = 2001 FE
Discovered Mar 17 2001 by D. Healy at Junk Bond Observatory, Sierra Vista, Arizona
"Bob Kepple is the originator of the popular "Astro Cards" observing aids, and, with Glen Sanner, is co-author of "The Night Sky Observer's Guide," recognized as the "bible" of deep sky observers."
Nealgalt 68218 Neal Galt
(68218) Nealgalt = 2001 CO31
Discovered 2001 Feb. 12 by D. Healy at Junk Bond Observatory, Sierra Vista, Arizona
"An accomplished amateur astronomer, Neal Galt has helped popularize astronomy in Southeastern Arizona with his "Backyard Astronomer" column in the local media."
Randygroth 72633 Randall H. Groth
(72633) Randygroth = 2001 FJ31
Discovered 2001 Mar. 22 by D. Healy at Junk Bond Observatory, Sierra Vista, Arizona
"Dr. Randall Groth is an Associate Vice President of the University of Arizona and Dean of the U of A South campus in Sierra Vista. His energetic efforts were a key factor in establishing Patterson Observatory at the U of A South campus."
Brucegary 86279 Bruce L. Gary
(86279) Brucegary = 1991 UJ
Discovered 1999 Oct.17 by J. Medkeff at Junk Bond Observatory, Sierra Vista, Arizona
"Bruce Gary, a member of the Huachuca Astronomy Club, is retired from Jet Propulsion Laboratories, where he specialized in lunar radio astronomy. He is currently noted for his contributions to amateur-professional collaborations in photometry of variable stars, comets, and asteroids."
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