Asteroid (20033) Michaelnoble

Michael P. Noble (1954–2022) was a Canadian amateur astronomer known for high resolution, full-sky coverage of meteor, aurora, and noctilucent cloud (NLC) events. He often provided data to researchers, and proved it was possible to observe more than 40 NLC sightings in a season. He was also a generous supporter of public outreach with RASC Edmonton Centre.

Reference: WGSBN Bulletin, Volume 3, Number 15, page 9

Orbit type: Main Belt

Author: 
peter@jedicke.ca
Name: 
MichaelNoble
Number: 
20033
Designation: 
1992 PR1
Disc. Date: 
1992-08-08
Discoverer: 
E. W. Elst
Disc. Place: 
Caussols (010)