Asteroids discovered from La Cañada Observatory (J87)
Last updated 05-Oct-2015
This site has discovered
62 numbered objects
30 of the
numbered objects have been named
83 of the
discoveries are identified with numbered minor
planets
27 of the
discoveries are involved in
multiple-apparition orbits
16 of the
discoveries are principal designations
11 of the
one-opposition objects have >= 30-day arc orbits
4 of the one-opposition objects have < 30-day arc orbits
8 of the one-opposition objects have no orbit
Covadonga
(95959) 2003 SU224
Discovered: 2003 09 28
Site: La Canada
Discoverer(s): J. Lacruz
Citation: (95959)
Covadonga = 2003 SU224
Covadonga Camblor is the wife
of the discoverer.
Ramonycajal
(117413) 2005 AE13
Discovered: 2005 01 08
Site: La Canada
Discoverer(s): J. Lacruz
Citation: (117413) Ramonycajal = 2005 AE13
Santiago Ramón y Cajal (1852-1934), born in Petilla de Aragón, Spain, was awarded the 1906 Nobel Prize in medicine for his work on the structure of the nervous system.
Severochoa
(117435) 2005 AJ29
Discovered: 2005 01 14
Site: La Canada
Discoverer(s): J. Lacruz
Citation: (117435) Severochoa = 2005 AJ29
Severo Ochoa
(1905-1993), born in Luarca,
Spain, discovered polynucleotide phosphorylase, an enzyme that
enabled the synthesis of ribonucleic acid. His 1955 discovery provided an understanding of how genetic information
is translated. For this work
he was awarded the 1959 Nobel Prize in medicine.
Emuno
(157473) 2005 QH
Discovered: 2005
08 23
Site: La Canada
Discoverer(s): J. Lacruz
Citation: (157473)
Emuno = 2005 QH
M1 is a group of Spanish
amateur astronomers, founded
in 1990 by Diego Rodríguez, Francisco Pujol and José Ripero. Their goal
is the study
of supernovae and cataclysmic
variables in collaboration with
professional observatories internationally. In 1993 M1 member
Francisco García discovered supernova 1993J in M81.
La Canada
(159164) 2005
JC22
Discovered: 2005
05 03
Site: La Canada
Discoverer(s): J. Lacruz
Citation: (159164)
La Cañada = 2005 JC22
La Cañada is a town in the
Spanish province of Ávila. Developing around a railway station built in 1922, the town gets its
name from a nearby transhumance route (Cañada in Spanish). Astrometric observations have been conducted
in La Cañada since 2002.
Ferrando
(161545) 2004
XP16
Discovered: 2004
12 10
Site: La Canada
Discoverer(s): J. Lacruz
Citation: (161545)
Ferrando = 2004 XP16
Rafael Ferrando
(b. 1966) founded Pla D'Arguines
Observatory in Segorbe, Valencia, in 1996. A very active observer of small solar-system bodies, he has more than 300 new minor planet designations.
He also discovered the breakup of comet C/2003 S4, several Jupiter Trojans and two near-earth objects, 2002 EA and 2007 TK8.
Miguel
(171396) 2006
QH33
Discovered: 2006
08 24
Site: La Canada
Discoverer(s): J. Lacruz
Citation: (171396)
Miguel = 2006 QH33
Miguel Lacruz Martín (b. 1963) received his doctorate in mathematics at Kent State University. He has added his mathematical view of nature as an extra dimension to the observational
experience at Monte del Pardo, Madrid.
Prothous
(171433) 2007
RK35
Discovered: 2007
09 07
Site: La Canada
Discoverer(s): J. Lacruz
Citation: (171433)
Prothous = 2007 RK35
Prothous, leader
of Magnesia, son of Tenthredon, was
one of the suitors of Helen. He brought 40 ships to the
Trojan war and was one of the
warriors who hid inside the
wooden horse.
Mingus
(173032) 2006
QF40
Discovered: 2006
08 25
Site: La Canada
Discoverer(s): J. Lacruz
Citation: (173032)
Mingus = 2006 QF40
Jose Antonio Lacruz Martin (b. 1967) obtained his bachelor degree
in law at the Universidad Complutense
de Madrid. A member of the group of observers at Monte del
Pardo, Madrid, he is also known as `Dr. Mingus' for his famous
barbecue ribs by the observers
at La Canada.
Juanmi
(178256) 2007
VR102
Discovered: 2007
11 03
Site: La Canada
Discoverer(s): J. Lacruz
Citation: (178256)
Juanmi = 2007 VR102
Juan Miguel Lacruz Camblor (b. 1988) is the son of the
discoverer.
Covichi
(185576) 2008
BL15
Discovered: 2008
01 26
Site: La Canada
Discoverer(s): J. Lacruz
Citation: (185576)
Covichi = 2008 BL15
Covadonga Lacruz Camblor (b. 1990) is the daughter
of the discoverer.
Carlosanchez
(202819) 2008
SY81
Discovered: 2008
09 26
Site: La Canada
Discoverer(s): J. Lacruz
Citation: (202819)
Carlosanchez = 2008 SY81
Spanish astrophysicist Carlos Sánchez Magro (1944-1985) was a distinguished member of the Instituto
Astronómico de Canarias. A pioneer in infrared astronomy, he was a skilled developer
of new astronomical instrumentation,
including the infrared telescope at Teide Observatory and spaceborne instruments.
Isabelmartin
(207341) 2005
JD22
Discovered: 2005
05 03
Site: La Canada
Discoverer(s): J. Lacruz
Citation: (207341)
Isabelmartin = 2005 JD22
Isabel Lacruz Martin (b. 1956) received her doctorate in Experimental Psychology at Kent State University in 2005. Her research covers the psycholinguistic aspects of translation, bilingual memory and second-language acquisition.
Charito
(207547) 2006 LO
Discovered: 2006
06 02
Site: La Canada
Discoverer(s): J. Lacruz
Citation: (207547)
Charito = 2006 LO
Rosario
("Charito") Lacruz Martín (b. 1961) completed her degree
in fine arts at Universidad Complutense de Madrid. A tireless observer in the group of astronomers
who meet at Monte del
Pardo, Madrid, she has complemented
the observing sessions with her
artistry.
MANIAC
(228029) 2008 GN
Discovered: 2008
04 02
Site: La Canada
Discoverer(s): J. Lacruz
Citation: (228029)
MANIAC = 2008 GN
MANIAC was an early
computer, based on the von Neumann architecture. Built at Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, it ran successfully in Mar. 1952.
(Photo : Alan Richards)
John von Neumann with MANIAC in 1952. The shiny cylinders contained random-access memory, visible as flickering phosphor through the holes
ENIAC
(229777) 2008 MX4
Discovered: 2008
06 28
Site: La Canada
Discoverer(s): J. Lacruz
Citation: (229777)
ENIAC = 2008 MX4
ENIAC was the first
general-purpose electronic computer, a Turing-complete,
digital computer capable of
being reprogrammed to solve a full range of computing problems.
(Photo : US Army)
Urriellu
(249160) 2008
BO14
Discovered: 2008
01 25
Site: La Canada
Discoverer(s): J. Lacruz
Citation: (249160)
Urriellu = 2008 BO14
Urriellu is a wonderful limestone peak located in the Macizo central of the Picos de Europa. It is not the
highest in the mountain range but is one
of the best-known summits of Spanish mountaineering, in particular because
of its 550-meter vertical west
face.
Almanzor
(256796) 2008 CN69
Discovered: 2008
02 08
Site: La Canada
Discoverer(s): J. Lacruz
Citation: (256796)
Almanzor = 2008 CN69
Plaza del Moro
Almanzor is the highest peak (2592 m) in the Sierra de Gredos, Avila, Spain.
Benbow
(256797) 2008
CA70
Discovered: 2008
02 09
Site: La Canada
Discoverer(s): J. Lacruz
Citation: (256797)
Benbow = 2008 CA70
Admiral Benbow Inn is
the fictional home of Jim Hawkins in Robert Louis Stevenson's
1883 novel "Treasure Island".
Jultayu
(263255) 2008
BN14
Discovered: 2008
01 25
Site: La Canada
Discoverer(s): J. Lacruz
Citation: (263255)
Jultayu = 2008 BN14
Jultayu is a mountain near
Vega de Ario, Asturias, Spain. The
1940-meter summit delivers gorgeous views over the central massif of Picos de Europa.
Enol
(263613) 2008 GM1
Discovered: 2008
04 03
Site: La Canada
Discoverer(s): J. Lacruz
Citation: (263613)
Enol = 2008 GM1
The remains of a glacier, Lago Enol is a gorgeous
mountain lake in the Parque Nacional de los Picos de Europa.
Diego
(269300) 2008
SB82
Discovered: 2008
09 26
Site: La Canada
Discoverer(s): J. Lacruz
Citation: (269300)
Diego = 2008 SB82
Diego Rodriguez is a Spanish astrophotographer and co-founder of the M1 group of variable-star observers. He contributes to the search
and follow-up of all sorts of transient sky phenomena. His enthusiasm has motivated and inspired many observers.
Avila
(309706) 2008 GP
Discovered: 2008
04 03
Site: La Canada
Discoverer(s): J. Lacruz
Citation: (309706)
Avila = 2008 GP
Avila de los
caballeros, is the capital
of the province of Avila in Spain. Sometimes called the Town of Stones and Saints, it is
notable for its complete
and prominent medieval town
walls.
Gijon
(321024) 2008 MD1
Discovered: 2008
06 28
Site: La Canada
Discoverer(s): J. Lacruz
Citation: (321024)
Gijon = 2008 MD1
Gijon (Xixón in Asturian) is the largest
city and municipality in the autonomous community of Asturias in Spain. Located on the
Bay of Biscay, Gijon is the
hometown of the discoverer.
Asturias
(325366) 2008
QN16
Discovered: 2008
08 24
Site: La Canada
Discoverer(s): J. Lacruz
Citation: (325366)
Asturias = 2008 QN16
The Principality of Asturias, in northwest
Spain, is known for its
coastline, mountain landscapes and medieval architecture.
The Covadonga Sanctuary to the Virgin
Mary, patron of Asturias, sits
in a cave above a waterfall.
Churri
(336177) 2008
RD80
Discovered: 2008
09 14
Site: La Canada
Discoverer(s): J. Lacruz
Citation: (336177)
Churri = 2008 RD80
Carmen
("Churri") Lacruz (b. 1958), sister of the discoverer,
got her degree
in classical philology in the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Her
interest lies in language and arts, in particular
in the ancient Greek civilisation.
Sardinas
(336204) 2008
SM11
Discovered: 2008
09 24
Site: La Canada
Discoverer(s): J. Lacruz
Citation: (336204)
Sardinas = 2008 SM11
Charo, Miguel Angel, Elvira and Irene, "Los Sardina", have been very
supportive of and strongly encouraged La Cañada Observatory operations.
Ramonin
(342017) 2008
RA80
Discovered: 2008
09 12
Site: La Canada
Discoverer(s): J. Lacruz
Citation: (342017)
Ramonin = 2008 RA80
Ramon Lacruz Alcaraz (b. 1988) is an aeronautical engineer at Universidad Politecnica
de Madrid. One of his passions is observing
the night sky from La Canada
Observatory.
Beita
(342620) 2008
UL341
Discovered: 2008
10 25
Site: La Canada
Discoverer(s): J. Lacruz
Citation: (342620)
Beita = 2008 UL341
Beatriz Lacruz Alcaraz (b. 1990) is a computer sciences engineer at the Universidad Politecnica de Madrid. She
combines her work on the UPM-Sat
2 project with her passion for
astronomy.
Tesorero
(352760) 2008 UR4
Discovered: 2008
10 24
Site: La Canada
Discoverer(s): J. Lacruz
Citation: (352760)
Tesorero = 2008 UR4
Pico Tesorero is a prominent pyramidal peak located in the central massif of Picos de Europa in Spain.
Its 2570-m summit dominates most of the beautiful mountains
of the western and central massifs,
and marks the boundary between Asturias,
Cantabria and Leon provinces.
