Asteroid (345842) Alexparker

Alex H. Parker (b. 1987) is an American astronomer whose research on asteroids and trans-neptunian objects has contributed to the understanding of solar system formation and evolution. He is the co-discoverer of several minor planets.

His 2011 Ph.D. “Ultra-Wide Trans-Neptunian Binaries: Tracers of the Outer Solar System’s History” was completed at the University of Victoria, Advisor: Dr. JJ Kavelaars.

Ref: MPC 85915
Orbit type: Main Belt 

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The Sky This Month - October 2017

Aquarius

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JRASC 2017 October

Inside this issue:

  • Sound Basis for Teaching: Learning the Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram
  • Astronomy from Coast to Coast to Coast
  • Ken Hewitt-White GA Address
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Christa Van Laerhoven

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The Sky This Month - September 2017

Late Summer Observing

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The Sky This Month - August 2017

The Long-Awaited Eclipse

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Asteroid (22475) Stanrunge

Stanley Edward John Runge (b.1956-11-26 in Winnipeg) is an experienced amateur astronomer and an
active member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Winnipeg Centre.
Name suggested by Peter Jedicke and Robert Jedicke.

Orbit type: Main Belt 
Ref: MPC 105568

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Asteroid (22448) RickSaunders

John Richard "Rick" Saunders (b.1956) attended York University for one year and is retired from a career as a Research Communicator for the Canadian military and an Air Traffic Specialist for NavCanada. Applying his considerable skills in electronics and optics, he and a buddy run TOGA. That's "Two Old Guys Astrogear." They make astronomy accessories.

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JRASC 2017 August

Inside this issue:

  • Diamond Ring and Black-Drop Effects
  • Maps of Light Pollution
  • Exoplanet τ Boötis b
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Asteroid (33511) Austinwang

Han Jie (Austin) Wang (b. 1998) was awarded best of category and first place in the 2016 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his microbiology project. He also received the Gordon E. Moore Award. He attends the David Thompson Secondary School, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Orbit type: Main Belt 

Ref: MPC 105282

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