Betty Hinsdale Hesser (b.1938), passionately curious about, and gifted in languages, music and science, generously shares in an easily accessible manner her extensive knowledge, particularly about astronomy and reptiles, with people of all ages to address common misunderstandings and stimulate broader comprehension of nature.

Orbit type: Main Belt

Reference: MPC 86718

Stephen Gwyn (b. 1968) is an astronomer working for the Canadian Astronomy Data Centre. In 2009, he created the Solar System Object Image Search tool, which allows astronomers to find images of moving objects.

Orbit type: Main Belt

MPC 86717

Ken Glover (b. 1964) is a Canadian space historian. He is the co-editor of the Apollo Lunar Surface Journal. He has served as an on-set consultant for the IMAX film “Magnificent Desolation” and as a caption writer for the Taschen book, “Moonfire”.

Orbit type: Main Belt Asteroid

Reference: MPC 86714

Burkhard Dressler (b. 1939) is a Canadian geologist who has made significant contributions to the field of impact cratering with meticulous field observations at Sudbury, Slate Islands, Manicouagan and Ries. He documented the core samples from the Chicxulub impact crater that led to confirming the KT age of this feature.

Orbit type: Main Belt Asteroid

Reference: MPC 86714

Reginald Aldworth Daly (b.1871, Napanee, Ontario - d.1957, Cambridge, MA) was president of the Geological Society of America in 1932. He wrote on subjects such as the glacial control of coral reefs and rock mechanics.

Orbit type: Main Belt Asteroid

Reference: MPC 49098

Patrice Scattolin (b. 1965) is one of the foremost amateur observers in Canada. With Laurie Williams, daughters Clara and Sophie, and son Marc, the Scattolin family has worked tirelessly to motivate people to enjoy the sky. Clara’s “Star Trek Observing List” is a groundbreaking effort to bridge the sky with science fiction.

Orbit type: Main Belt

Reference: MPC 85018

Gregg Wade (b. 1971) is a Canadian astrophysicist recognized as a leading expert in the study of magnetic fields in medium and high-mass early-type stars. He is a professor of physics at the Royal Military College (Kingston) and adjunct professor of physics at Queens University.

Orbit type: Main Belt

Reference: MPC 85915

Suzanne G.M.R. Tolson (1959-2013) was a human resources specialist at National Research Council Canada, both in Ottawa and at the Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics in Victoria. She helped create a strong, productive scientific, technical and administrative staff to support scientific and engineering expertise.

Orbit type: Main Belt

Reference: MPC 85916