Kazuro Watanabe

Not to be confused with Kazuo Watanabe.
Minor planets discovered: 671 [1]
see § List of discovered minor planets

Kazurō Watanabe (渡辺 和郎, Watanabe Kazurō, born May 1, 1955) is a Japanese amateur astronomer and prolific discoverer of minor planets.[2] He was born in Hokkaidō, Japan and is a member of the Astronomical Society of Japan as well as of the Oriental Astronomical Association.

Through publications and the direction of junior associates, this asteroid hunter has been responsible for the discovery of nearly 700 asteroids.[1] He is the author or the co-author of the Japanese publications Asteroid Hunter (小惑星ハンター), Celestial Body Photography Manual (天体写真マニュアル), The Celestial Sky of Our Dreams (僕らの夢の星空), as well as others. He also is a frequent contributor to the Japanese periodical Monthly Astronomical Guide (月刊天文ガイド).

The minor planet 4155 Watanabe has been named in his honor.[2]

Discoveries

Names of some asteroids

See also: Meanings of asteroid names
  • Mamiya (間宮, 12127) – Named after the famous Edo-period detective, Mamiya Rinzō.
  • Tentaikojo (天体工場, 12713) – Named after the museum of that name in Sapporo.

List of discovered asteroids

See also: Category:Discoveries by Kazuro Watanabe

Kazuro Watanabe is credited by the Minor Planet Center with the discovery of 671 minor planets made between 1987 and 2000.[1]

Some of his discoveries include (in alphabetical order) the minor planets 4263 Abashiri (Florian asteroid), 4585 Ainonai, 46610 Bésixdouze, 5331 Erimomisaki, 3915 Fukushima, 5474 Gingasen (Vestian binary), 9971 Ishihara, 11949 Kagayayutaka, 5481 Kiuchi, 6498 Ko (slow rotator), 6500 Kodaira (a Mars-crosser), 6980 Kyusakamoto (Koronian asteroid), 4607 Seilandfarm (rare-type binary), 5357 Sekiguchi and 5692 Shirao.

3867 Shiretoko 16 April 1988 list [A]
3915 Fukushima 15 August 1988 list [A]
4042 Okhotsk 15 January 1989 list [B]
4126 Mashu 19 January 1988 list [B]
4263 Abashiri 7 September 1989 list [A]
4459 Nusamaibashi 30 January 1990 list [C]
4460 Bihoro 28 February 1990 list [B]
4491 Otaru 7 September 1988 list [B]
4497 Taguchi 4 January 1989 list [B]
4508 Takatsuki 27 March 1990 list [B]
4547 Massachusetts 16 May 1990 list [B]
4557 Mika 14 December 1987 list [A]
4584 Akan 16 March 1990 list [C]
4585 Ainonai 16 May 1990 list [B]
4607 Seilandfarm 25 November 1987 list [B]
4613 Mamoru 22 July 1990 list
4641 Ayako 30 August 1990 list [B]
4644 Oumu 16 September 1990 list [D]
4645 Tentaikojo 16 September 1990 list [E]
4676 Uedaseiji 16 September 1990 list [E]
4677 Hiroshi 26 September 1990 list [D]
4712 Iwaizumi 25 August 1989 list [B]
4714 Toyohiro 29 September 1989 list [E]
4718 Araki 13 November 1990 list [E]
4743 Kikuchi 16 February 1988 list [E]
4746 Doi 9 October 1989 list [D]
4750 Mukai 15 December 1990 list [E]
4771 Hayashi 7 September 1989 list [A]
4773 Hayakawa 17 November 1989 list [B]
4795 Kihara 7 February 1989 list [D]
4839 Daisetsuzan 25 August 1989 list [B]
4845 Tsubetsu 5 March 1991 list [B]
4905 Hiromi 15 May 1991 list [D]
4971 Hoshinohiroba 30 January 1989 list [E]
4973 Showa 18 March 1990 list [B]
4975 Dohmoto 16 September 1990 list [E]
4976 Choukyongchol 9 August 1991 list
5059 Saroma 11 January 1988 list [B]
5064 Tanchozuru 16 March 1990 list [C]
5069 Tokeidai 16 August 1991 list
5117 Mokotoyama 8 April 1988 list [B]
5121 Numazawa 15 January 1989 list [A]
5174 Okugi 16 April 1988 list [A]
5180 Ohno 6 April 1989 list [E]
5187 Domon 15 October 1990 list [B]
5192 Yabuki 4 February 1991 list [E]
5213 Takahashi 18 March 1990 list [B]
5214 Oozora 13 November 1990 list [D]
5215 Tsurui 9 January 1991 list [C]
5291 Yuuko 20 December 1990 list [C]
5293 Bentengahama 23 January 1991 list [C]
5294 Onnetoh 3 February 1991 list [B]
5331 Erimomisaki 27 January 1990 list [B]
5356 Neagari 21 March 1991 list [B]
5357 Sekiguchi 2 March 1992 list [E]
5372 Bikki 29 November 1987 list [B]
5374 Hokutosei 4 January 1989 list [A]
5404 Uemura 15 March 1991 list [B]
5474 Gingasen 3 December 1988 list [E]
5481 Kiuchi 15 February 1990 list [B]
5557 Chimikeppuko 7 February 1989 list [B]
5580 Sharidake 10 September 1988 list [B]
5603 Rausudake 5 February 1992 list [B]
5631 Sekihokutouge 20 March 1993 list [B]
5648 Axius 11 November 1990 list [B]
5679 Akkado 2 November 1989 list [B]
5686 Chiyonoura 20 December 1990 list [C]
5692 Shirao 23 March 1992 list [B]
5734 Noguchi 15 January 1989 list [B]
5750 Kandatai 11 April 1991 list [D]
5753 Yoshidatadahiko 4 March 1992 list [B]
5847 Wakiya 18 December 1989 list [B]
5848 Harutoriko 30 January 1990 list [C]
5850 Masaharu 8 December 1990 list [B]
5868 Ohta 13 October 1988 list [B]
5875 Kuga 5 December 1989 list [B]
5970 Ohdohrikouen 13 May 1991 list
5975 Otakemayumi 21 September 1992 list [B]
5978 Kaminokuni 16 November 1992 list [B]
6020 Miyamoto 30 September 1991 list [B]
6022 Jyuro 26 October 1992 list [B]
6023 Tsuyashima 26 October 1992 list [B]
6049 Toda 2 November 1991 list [D]
6052 Junichi 9 February 1992 list [B]
6091 Mitsuru 28 February 1990 list [B]
6093 Makoto 30 August 1990 list [B]
6097 Koishikawa 29 October 1991 list [B]
6098 Mutojunkyu 31 October 1991 list [C]
6104 Takao 16 April 1993 list [B]
6140 Kubokawa 6 January 1992 list [B]
6144 Kondojiro 14 March 1994 list [B]
6193 Manabe 18 August 1990 list [B]
6195 Nukariya 13 November 1990 list [B]
6200 Hachinohe 16 April 1993 list [B]
6201 Ichiroshimizu 16 April 1993 list [B]
6208 Wakata 3 December 1988 list [B]
6210 Hyunseop 14 January 1991 list [C]
6246 Komurotoru 13 November 1990 list [E]
6247 Amanogawa 21 November 1990 list [B]
6274 Taizaburo 23 March 1992 list [B]
6323 Karoji 14 February 1991 list [B]
6330 Koen 23 March 1992 list [B]
6337 Shiota 26 October 1992 list [B]
6338 Isaosato 26 October 1992 list [B]
6340 Kathmandu 15 October 1993 list [B]
6345 Hideo 5 January 1994 list [B]
6381 Toyama 21 February 1988 list [E]
6389 Ogawa 21 January 1990 list [B]
6390 Hirabayashi 26 January 1990 list [B]
6408 Saijo 28 October 1992 list [B]
6412 Kaifu 15 October 1993 list [B]
6413 Iye 15 October 1993 list [B]
6424 Ando 14 March 1994 list [B]
6459 Hidesan 28 October 1992 list [B]
6463 Isoda 13 January 1994 list [B]
6496 Kazuko 19 October 1992 list [B]
6498 Ko 26 October 1992 list [B]
6500 Kodaira 15 March 1993 list [B]
6526 Matogawa 1 October 1992 list [B]
6558 Norizuki 14 April 1991 list [B]
6562 Takoyaki 9 November 1991 list [A]
6565 Reiji 23 March 1992 list [B]
6567 Shigemasa 16 November 1992 list [B]
6570 Tomohiro 6 May 1994 list [B]
6599 Tsuko 8 August 1988 list [B]
6607 Matsushima 29 October 1991 list [B]
6637 Inoue 3 December 1988 list [B]
6644 Jugaku 5 January 1991 list [D]
6650 Morimoto 7 September 1991 list [B]
6656 Yokota 23 March 1992 list [B]
6658 Akiraabe 18 November 1992 list [B]
6669 Obi 5 May 1994 list [B]
6707 Shigeru 13 November 1988 list [A]
6722 Bunichi 23 January 1991 list [B]
6737 Okabayashi 15 March 1993 list [B]
6738 Tanabe 20 March 1993 list [B]
6741 Liyuan 31 March 1994 list [B]
6742 Biandepei 8 April 1994 list [B]
6743 Liu 8 April 1994 list [B]
6744 Komoda 6 May 1994 list [B]
6745 Nishiyama 7 May 1994 list [B]
6778 Tosamakoto 4 October 1989 list [D]
6832 Kawabata 23 March 1992 list [B]
6867 Kuwano 28 March 1992 list [B]
6869 Funada 2 May 1992 list [B]
6873 Tasaka 21 April 1993 list [B]
6878 Isamu 2 October 1994 list [B]
6905 Miyazaki 15 October 1990 list [B]
6908 Kunimoto 24 November 1990 list [B]
6913 Yukawa 31 October 1991 list [B]
6919 Tomonaga 16 April 1993 list [B]
6920 Esaki 14 May 1993 list [B]
6924 Fukui 8 October 1993 list [B]
6927 Tonegawa 2 October 1994 list [B]
6931 Kenzaburo 4 November 1994 list [B]
6964 Kunihiko 15 October 1990 list [B]
6978 Hironaka 12 September 1993 list [B]
6979 Shigefumi 12 September 1993 list [B]
6980 Kyusakamoto 16 September 1993 list [B]
7035 Gomi 28 January 1995 list [B]
7122 Iwasaki 12 March 1989 list [B]
7128 Misawa 30 September 1991 list [B]
7133 Kasahara 15 October 1993 list [B]
7176 Kuniji 1 December 1989 list [B]
7186 Tomioka 26 December 1991 list [B]
7188 Yoshii 23 September 1992 list [B]
7189 Kuniko 28 September 1992 list [B]
7192 Cieletespace 12 September 1993 list [B]
7193 Yamaoka 19 September 1993 list [B]
7241 Kuroda 11 November 1990 list [B]
7242 Okyudo 11 November 1990 list [B]
7250 Kinoshita 23 September 1992 list [B]
7251 Kuwabara 30 September 1992 list [B]
7254 Kuratani 15 October 1993 list [B]
7293 Kazuyuki 23 March 1992 list [B]
7305 Ossakajusto 8 February 1994 list [B]
7342 Uchinoura 23 March 1992 list [B]
7365 Sejong 18 August 1996 list
7418 Akasegawa 11 March 1991 list [E]
7430 Kogure 23 January 1993 list [B]
7435 Sagamihara 8 February 1994 list [B]
7436 Kuroiwa 8 February 1994 list [B]
7442 Inouehideo 20 September 1995 list [B]
7475 Kaizuka 28 October 1992 list [B]
7483 Sekitakakazu 1 November 1994 list [B]
7530 Mizusawa 15 April 1994 list [B]
7572 Znokai 23 September 1989 list [B]
7590 Aterui 26 October 1992 list [B]
7596 Yumi 10 April 1993 list [B]
7664 Namahage 2 October 1994 list [B]
7674 Kasuga 15 November 1995 list [B]
7766 Jododaira 23 January 1991 list [B]
(7773) 1992 FS 23 March 1992 list [B]
(7774) 1992 UU2 19 October 1992 list [B]
7826 Kinugasa 2 November 1991 list [D]
7828 Noriyositosi 28 September 1992 list [A]
7842 Ishitsuka 1 December 1994 list [B]
7890 Yasuofukui 2 October 1994 list [B]
7954 Kitao 19 September 1993 list [B]
7965 Katsuhiko 17 January 1996 list [B]
8011 Saijokeiichi 29 November 1989 list [B]
8036 Maehara 26 October 1992 list [B]
8040 Utsumikazuhiko 16 September 1993 list [B]
8087 Kazutaka 29 November 1989 list [B]
8097 Yamanishi 12 September 1993 list [B]
8098 Miyamotoatsushi 19 September 1993 list [B]
8156 Tsukada 13 October 1988 list [B]
8159 Fukuoka 24 January 1990 list [B]
8167 Ishii 14 February 1991 list [B]
8182 Akita 1 October 1992 list [A]
8194 Satake 16 September 1993 list [B]
8202 Gooley 11 February 1994 list [B]
8204 Takabatake 8 April 1994 list [B]
8231 Tetsujiyamada 6 October 1997 list [B]
8274 Soejima 15 October 1990 list [B]
8286 Kouji 8 March 1992 list [B]
8294 Takayuki 26 October 1992 list [B]
8295 Toshifukushima 26 October 1992 list [B]
8296 Miyama 13 January 1993 list [B]
8314 Tsuji 25 October 1997 list [B]
8377 Elmerreese 23 September 1992 list [B]
8393 Tetsumasakamoto 15 October 1993 list [B]
8406 Iwaokusano 20 April 1995 list [B]
8417 Lancetaylor 7 November 1996 list [B]
8493 Yachibozu 30 January 1990 list [C]
8500 Hori 10 October 1990 list [B]
8503 Masakatsu 21 November 1990 list [B]
8526 Takeuchiyukou 23 September 1992 list [B]
8527 Katayama 28 September 1992 list [B]
8529 Sinzi 19 October 1992 list [B]
8531 Mineosaito 16 November 1992 list [B]
8546 Kenmotsu 13 January 1994 list [B]
8548 Sumizihara 14 March 1994 list [B]
8553 Bradsmith 20 April 1995 list [B]
8560 Tsubaki 20 September 1995 list [B]
8575 Seishitakeuchi 7 November 1996 list [B]
8577 Choseikomori 7 November 1996 list [B]
8660 Sano 15 October 1990 list [B]
8693 Matsuki 16 November 1992 list [B]
8712 Suzuko 2 October 1994 list [B]
8713 Azusa 26 January 1995 list [B]
8728 Mimatsu 7 November 1996 list [B]
8824 Genta 18 January 1988 list [C]
8874 Showashinzan 26 October 1992 list [B]
8882 Sakaetamura 10 January 1994 list [B]
8891 Irokawa 1 September 1994 list [B]
8895 Nha 21 August 1995 list
9067 Katsuno 16 April 1993 list [B]
9074 Yosukeyoshida 31 March 1994 list [B]
9080 Takayanagi 2 October 1994 list [B]
9088 Maki 20 September 1995 list [B]
9090 Chirotenmondai 28 October 1995 list [B]
9206 Yanaikeizo 1 September 1994 list [B]
9208 Takanotoshi 2 October 1994 list [B]
9215 Taiyonoto 28 October 1995 list [B]
9229 Matsuda 20 February 1996 list [B]
9333 Hiraimasa 15 October 1990 list [B]
9362 Miyajima 23 March 1992 list [B]
9375 Omodaka 16 April 1993 list [B]
9382 Mihonoseki 11 October 1993 list [B]
9573 Matsumotomas 16 October 1988 list [B]
9599 Onotomoko 29 October 1991 list [B]
9602 Oya 31 October 1991 list [E]
9632 Sudo 15 October 1993 list [B]
9642 Takatahiro 1 September 1994 list [B]
9842 Funakoshi 15 January 1989 list [B]
9845 Okamuraosamu 27 March 1990 list [B]
9851 Sakamoto 24 October 1990 list [B]
9869 Yadoumaru 9 February 1992 list [B]
9871 Jeon 28 February 1992 list [E]
9967 Awanoyumi 31 March 1992 list [B]
9971 Ishihara 16 April 1993 list [B]
9975 Takimotokoso 12 September 1993 list [B]
10092 Sasaki 15 November 1990 list [B]
10117 Tanikawa 1 October 1992 list [A]
10138 Ohtanihiroshi 16 September 1993 list [B]
10146 Mukaitadashi 8 February 1994 list [B]
10155 Numaguti 4 November 1994 list [B]
10182 Junkobiwaki 20 March 1996 list [B]
10301 Kataoka 30 March 1989 list [B]
10304 Iwaki 30 September 1989 list [B]
10319 Toshiharu 11 October 1990 list [D]
10322 Mayuminarita 11 November 1990 list [B]
10326 Kuragano 21 November 1990 list [B]
10351 Seiichisato 23 September 1992 list [B]
10352 Kawamura 26 October 1992 list [B]
10355 Kojiroharada 15 March 1993 list [B]
10366 Shozosato 24 November 1994 list [B]
10546 Nakanomakoto 28 March 1992 list [B]
10555 Tagaharue 16 April 1993 list [B]
10559 Yukihisa 16 September 1993 list [B]
10560 Michinari 8 October 1993 list [B]
10561 Shimizumasahiro 15 October 1993 list [B]
10569 Kinoshitamasao 8 April 1994 list [B]
10570 Shibayasuo 8 April 1994 list [B]
10608 Mameta 7 November 1996 list [B]
10616 Inouetakeshi 25 October 1997 list [B]
10760 Ozeki 15 October 1990 list [B]
10767 Toyomasu 22 October 1990 list [B]
10802 Masamifuruya 28 October 1992 list [B]
10805 Iwano 18 November 1992 list [B]
10821 Kimuratakeshi 16 September 1993 list [B]
10822 Yasunori 16 September 1993 list [B]
10823 Sakaguchi 16 September 1993 list [B]
10827 Doikazunori 11 October 1993 list [B]
10882 Shinonaga 3 November 1996 list [B]
10884 Tsuboimasaki 7 November 1996 list [B]
10885 Horimasato 7 November 1996 list [B]
11072 Hiraoka 3 April 1992 list [B]
11074 Kuniwake 23 September 1992 list [B]
11079 Mitsunori 13 January 1993 list [B]
11086 Nagatayuji 11 October 1993 list [B]
11087 Yamasakimakoto 15 October 1993 list [B]
11099 Sonodamasaki 20 April 1995 list [B]
11280 Sakurai 9 October 1989 list [A]
11282 Hanakusa 30 October 1989 list [B]
11316 Fuchitatsuo 5 October 1994 list [B]
11323 Nasu 21 August 1995 list [B]
11324 Hayamizu 30 August 1995 list [B]
11492 Shimose 13 November 1988 list [B]
11494 Hibiki 2 November 1988 list [A]
11495 Fukunaga 3 December 1988 list [B]
11545 Hashimoto 26 October 1992 list [B]
11546 Miyoshimachi 28 October 1992 list [A]
11579 Tsujitsuka 6 May 1994 list [B]
11593 Uchikawa 20 April 1995 list [B]
11615 Naoya 13 January 1996 list [B]
11664 Kashiwagi 4 April 1997 list [B]
11860 Uedasatoshi 16 October 1988 list [B]
11873 Kokuseibi 30 November 1989 list [C]
11915 Nishiinoue 23 September 1992 list [B]
11921 Mitamasahiro 26 October 1992 list [B]
11928 Akimotohiro 23 January 1993 list [B]
11929 Uchino 23 January 1993 list [B]
11933 Himuka 15 March 1993 list [B]
11949 Kagayayutaka 19 September 1993 list [B]
11959 Okunokeno 13 April 1994 list [B]
11978 Makotomasako 20 September 1995 list [B]
11987 Yonematsu 15 November 1995 list [B]
12012 Kitahiroshima 7 November 1996 list [B]
12013 Sibatahosimi 7 November 1996 list [B]
12047 Hideomitani 3 April 1997 list [B]
12127 Mamiya 9 September 1999 list
12262 Nishio 21 October 1989 list [B]
12278 Kisohinoki 21 November 1990 list [B]
12326 Shirasaki 21 September 1992 list [B]
12357 Toyako 16 September 1993 list [B]
12362 Mumuryk 15 October 1993 list [B]
12383 Eboshi 2 October 1994 list [B]
12387 Tomokofujiwara 28 October 1994 list [B]
12388 Kikunokai 1 November 1994 list [B]
12391 Ecoadachi 26 November 1994 list [B]
12411 Tannokayo 20 September 1995 list [B]
12412 Muchisachie 20 September 1995 list [B]
12415 Wakatatakayo 22 September 1995 list [B]
12435 Sudachi 17 January 1996 list [B]
12440 Koshigayaboshi 11 February 1996 list [B]
12734 Haruna 29 October 1991 list [D]
12746 Yumeginga 16 November 1992 list [A]
12751 Kamihayashi 15 March 1993 list [B]
12769 Kandakurenai 18 March 1994 list [B]
12771 Kimshin 5 April 1994 list [B]
12787 Abetadashi 20 September 1995 list [B]
12810 Okumiomote 17 January 1996 list [B]
13039 Awashima 27 March 1990 list [B]
13094 Shinshuueda 19 October 1992 list [B]
13140 Shinchukai 4 November 1994 list [B]
13156 Mannoucyo 20 September 1995 list [B]
13163 Koyamachuya 28 October 1995 list [B]
13198 Banpeiyu 27 February 1997 list [B]
(13407) 1999 TF4 4 October 1999 list
13540 Kazukitakahashi 29 October 1991 list [D]
13561 Kudogou 23 September 1992 list [A]
13564 Kodomomiraikan 19 October 1992 list [A]
13565 Yotakanashi 28 October 1992 list [B]
13567 Urabe 16 November 1992 list [B]
13576 Gotoyoshi 16 April 1993 list [B]
13577 Ukawa 16 April 1993 list [B]
13582 Tominari 15 October 1993 list [B]
13605 Nakamuraminoru 1 September 1994 list [B]
13608 Andosatoru 2 October 1994 list [B]
13627 Yukitamayo 15 November 1995 list [B]
13640 Ohtateruaki 12 April 1996 list [B]
13942 Shiratakihime 2 November 1989 list [B]
14004 Chikama 19 September 1993 list [B]
14006 Sakamotofumio 18 September 1993 list [B]
14010 Jomonaomori 16 October 1993 list [B]
(14027) 1994 TJ1 2 October 1994 list [B]
14028 Nakamurahiroshi 5 October 1994 list [B]
14031 Rozyo 26 November 1994 list [B]
14047 Kohichiro 18 November 1995 list [B]
14105 Nakadai 6 October 1997 list [B]
14401 Reikoyukawa 15 December 1990 list [B]
14426 Katotsuyoshi 29 October 1991 list [B]
14436 Morishita 23 March 1992 list [B]
14441 Atakanoseki 21 September 1992 list [A]
14443 Sekinenomatsu 1 October 1992 list [A]
(14445) 1992 UZ3 26 October 1992 list [B]
14447 Hosakakanai 2 November 1992 list [B]
14449 Myogizinzya 16 November 1992 list [B]
14469 Komatsuataka 12 September 1993 list [B]
14487 Sakaisakae 2 October 1994 list [B]
14491 Hitachiomiya 4 November 1994 list [B]
14492 Bistar 4 November 1994 list [B]
14499 Satotoshio 15 November 1995 list [B]
14555 Shinohara 1 November 1997 list [B]
14850 Nagashimacho 29 August 1989 list [B]
14853 Shimokawa 30 September 1989 list [B]
14888 Kanazawashi 30 September 1991 list [B]
14901 Hidatakayama 21 September 1992 list [A]
14911 Fukamatsu 15 September 1993 list [B]
14922 Ohyama 2 October 1994 list [B]
14925 Naoko 4 November 1994 list [B]
14926 Hoshide 4 November 1994 list [B]
14927 Satoshi 1 November 1994 list [B]
14981 Uenoiwakura 6 October 1997 list [B]
14998 Ogosemachi 1 November 1997 list [B]
15246 Kumeta 2 November 1989 list [B]
15248 Hidekazu 29 November 1989 list [B]
15250 Nishiyamahiro 28 February 1990 list [B]
15303 Hatoyamamachi 19 October 1992 list [B]
15316 Okagakimachi 20 April 1993 list [B]
(15330) 1993 TO 8 October 1993 list [B]
15351 Yamaguchimamoru 4 November 1994 list [B]
15716 Narahara 29 November 1989 list [D]
15718 Imokawa 30 January 1990 list [C]
15729 Yumikoitahana 16 October 1990 list [D]
15736 Hamanasu 8 December 1990 list [B]
15740 Hyakumangoku 15 March 1991 list [B]
15763 Nagakubo 26 October 1992 list [B]
(15786) 1993 RS 15 September 1993 list [B]
(15791) 1993 TM1 15 October 1993 list [B]
15805 Murakamitakehiko 8 April 1994 list [B]
15806 Kohei 15 April 1994 list [B]
15821 Iijimatatsushi 2 October 1994 list [B]
15843 Comcom 20 September 1995 list [B]
15856 Yanokoji 10 March 1996 list [B]
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16439 Yamehoshinokawa 30 January 1989 list [E]
16449 Kigoyama 29 September 1989 list [E]
16463 Nayoro 2 March 1990 list [B]
16466 Piyashiriyama 29 March 1990 list [B]
16507 Fuuren 24 October 1990 list [B]
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16528 Terakado 2 April 1991 list [B]
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16555 Nagaomasami 31 October 1991 list [B]
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16624 Hoshizawa 16 April 1993 list [B]
16625 Kunitsugu 20 April 1993 list [B]
16644 Otemaedaigaku 16 September 1993 list [B]
(16649) 1993 TY1 15 October 1993 list [B]
16650 Sakushingakuin 11 October 1993 list [B]
16671 Tago 13 January 1994 list [B]
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16680 Minamitanemachi 14 March 1994 list [B]
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16718 Morikawa 30 October 1995 list [B]
16719 Mizokami 28 October 1995 list [B]
17462 Takahisa 22 October 1990 list [B]
17470 Mitsuhashi 19 January 1991 list [B]
17501 Tetsuro 23 March 1992 list [B]
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17516 Kogayukihito 28 October 1992 list [A]
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17546 Osadakentaro 19 September 1993 list [B]
17567 Hoshinoyakata 5 April 1994 list [B]
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17615 Takeomasaru 30 October 1995 list [B]
17617 Takimotoikuo 28 October 1995 list [B]
18399 Tentoumushi 17 November 1992 list [B]
18403 Atsuhirotaisei 13 January 1993 list [B]
18404 Kenichi 20 March 1993 list [B]
18418 Ujibe 15 October 1993 list [B]
18453 Nishiyamayukio 2 October 1994 list [B]
18467 Nagatatsu 22 September 1995 list [B]
18472 Hatada 12 November 1995 list [B]
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18524 Tagatoshihiro 6 November 1996 list [B]
18903 Matsuura 10 July 2000 list
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19228 Uemuraikuo 16 September 1993 list [B]
19230 Sugazi 11 October 1993 list [B]
19288 Egami 20 March 1996 list [B]
19303 Chinacyo 5 October 1996 list [B]
(19304) 1996 TQ1 5 October 1996 list [B]
19307 Hanayama 14 October 1996 list [B]
19313 Shibatakazunari 6 November 1996 list [B]
19314 Nakamuratetsu 7 November 1996 list [B]
(19315) 1996 VY8 7 November 1996 list [B]
19983 Inagekiyokazu 18 February 1990 list [C]
20019 Yukiotanaka 2 November 1991 list [D]
20038 Arasaki 26 October 1992 list [B]
20080 Maeharatorakichi 7 March 1994 list [B]
20096 Shiraishiakihiko 2 October 1994 list [B]
(20098) 1994 WC2 24 November 1994 list [B]
(20117) 1995 VN1 15 November 1995 list [B]
21015 Shigenari 16 October 1988 list [E]
21033 Akahirakiyozo 21 October 1989 list [B]
21035 Iwabu 1 January 1990 list [B]
21036 Nakamurayoshi 30 January 1990 list [C]
21117 Tashimaseizo 30 September 1992 list [B]
(21120) 1992 WP 16 November 1992 list [B]
21121 Andoshoeki 16 November 1992 list [B]
21161 Yamashitaharuo 15 October 1993 list [B]
(21182) 1994 EC2 12 March 1994 list [B]
(21187) 1994 FY 31 March 1994 list [B]
(21188) 1994 GN 5 April 1994 list [B]
21237 Suematsu 18 November 1995 list [B]
21292 Kanetakoichi 7 November 1996 list [B]
21293 Fujimototoyoshi 7 November 1996 list [B]
21294 Yamaguchiyuko 7 November 1996 list [B]
22346 Katsumatatakashi 28 September 1992 list [A]
22347 Mishinatakashi 30 September 1992 list [B]
22351 Yamashitatoshiki 19 October 1992 list [B]
22352 Fujiwarakenjiro 26 October 1992 list [B]
22355 Yahabananshozan 16 November 1992 list [B]
22394 Kondouakira 2 October 1994 list [B]
22395 Ourakenji 2 October 1994 list [B]
(22397) 1994 VV2 4 November 1994 list [B]
22409 Nagatohideaki 20 September 1995 list [B]
22416 Tanimotoyoshi 28 October 1995 list [B]
22453 Shibusawaeiichi 7 November 1996 list [B]
22480 Maedatoshihisa 3 April 1997 list [B]
(23448) 1988 BG 18 January 1988 list [C]
23465 Yamashitakouhei 24 October 1989 list [A]
23471 Kawatamasaaki 15 October 1990 list [B]
23475 Nakazawa 13 November 1990 list [B]
23495 Nagaotoshiko 29 October 1991 list [D]
23524 Yuichitsuda 23 January 1993 list [B]
23543 Saiki 16 October 1993 list [B]
23562 Hyodokenichi 2 October 1994 list [B]
(23662) 1997 ES17 3 March 1997 list [B]
(23676) 1997 GR25 4 April 1997 list [B]
(24673) 1989 SB1 28 September 1989 list [B]
(24726) 1991 VY 2 November 1991 list [D]
(24753) 1992 UU5 28 October 1992 list [B]
(24757) 1992 VN 1 November 1992 list [A]
(24808) 1994 TN1 2 October 1994 list [B]
(24816) 1994 VU6 1 November 1994 list [B]
(24825) 1995 QB2 21 August 1995 list [B]
(24830) 1995 ST3 20 September 1995 list [B]
(24841) 1995 UY8 30 October 1995 list [B]
(24844) 1995 VM1 15 November 1995 list [B]
24911 Kojimashigemi 27 February 1997 list [B]
24919 Teruyoshi 3 March 1997 list [B]
(24960) 1997 TV17 6 October 1997 list [B]
(26104) 1990 VV1 11 November 1990 list [B]
(26171) 1996 BY2 17 January 1996 list [B]
(26213) 1997 UV8 25 October 1997 list [B]
(26828) 1989 WZ1 29 November 1989 list [B]
(26852) 1992 UK2 19 October 1992 list [B]
(26855) 1992 WN1 17 November 1992 list [B]
(26886) 1994 TJ2 2 October 1994 list [B]
(27749) 1991 BJ2 23 January 1991 list [B]
(27787) 1992 UO6 28 October 1992 list [B]
(27809) 1993 HS1 20 April 1993 list [B]
(27815) 1993 SA1 16 September 1993 list [B]
27816 Naitohiroyuki 15 October 1993 list [B]
27844 Fumitake 2 October 1994 list [B]
27861 Sudachikako 28 January 1995 list [B]
27882 Ootanihideji 10 March 1996 list [B]
27887 Kiyoharu 12 April 1996 list [B]
(27920) 1996 VV8 7 November 1996 list [B]
(29144) 1988 FB 16 March 1988 list [C]
(29159) 1989 GB 2 April 1989 list [E]
(29167) 1989 WC2 29 November 1989 list [B]
(29251) 1992 UH4 26 October 1992 list [B]
(29299) 1993 TW1 15 October 1993 list [B]
29374 Kazumitsu 13 April 1996 list [B]
(29408) 1996 VJ5 3 November 1996 list [B]
(29474) 1997 UT8 25 October 1997 list [B]
(30805) 1989 UO2 21 October 1989 list [B]
(30886) 1992 WJ1 17 November 1992 list [B]
(30924) 1993 RC2 15 September 1993 list [B]
(30925) 1993 RD2 15 September 1993 list [B]
(30943) 1994 ED2 12 March 1994 list [B]
(30944) 1994 GD1 8 April 1994 list [B]
(32815) 1991 GK1 14 April 1991 list [B]
(32854) 1992 SC13 30 September 1992 list [B]
(32909) 1994 TS 2 October 1994 list [B]
(32919) 1995 CJ1 3 February 1995 list [B]
(33008) 1997 EU17 3 March 1997 list [B]
(33059) 1997 VS 1 November 1997 list [B]
(35141) 1992 SH1 23 September 1992 list [B]
(35143) 1992 UF1 19 October 1992 list [A]
(35169) 1993 SP2 19 September 1993 list [B]
(35170) 1993 TM 8 October 1993 list [B]
(35171) 1993 TF1 15 October 1993 list [B]
(35172) 1993 TA3 11 October 1993 list [B]
(35231) 1995 GH7 4 April 1995 list [B]
(35298) 1996 VH5 3 November 1996 list [B]
(35299) 1996 VK8 7 November 1996 list [B]
(35343) 1997 GV36 3 April 1997 list [B]
(37565) 1988 VL3 3 November 1988 list [E]
(37586) 1991 BP2 23 January 1991 list [C]
(37625) 1993 SR1 16 September 1993 list [B]
(37626) 1993 SG2 19 September 1993 list [B]
(37669) 1994 TH1 2 October 1994 list [B]
(37693) 1995 VQ1 15 November 1995 list [B]
(37764) 1997 GT3 2 April 1997 list [B]
(39703) 1996 TD13 14 October 1996 list [B]
(39723) 1996 VJ8 7 November 1996 list [B]
(42527) 1994 TO2 2 October 1994 list [B]
(43851) 1993 TL1 15 October 1993 list [B]
(43870) 1994 TX 2 October 1994 list [B]
(43899) 1995 VH1 15 November 1995 list [B]
(43926) 1996 EL1 10 March 1996 list [B]
(46588) 1992 WR 16 November 1992 list [B]
(46589) 1992 WU 16 November 1992 list [B]
(46590) 1992 WP1 17 November 1992 list [B]
(46608) 1993 RA2 12 September 1993 list [B]
(46609) 1993 SQ1 16 September 1993 list [B]
46610 Bésixdouze 15 October 1993 list [B]
(46631) 1994 TQ3 5 October 1994 list [B]
(46634) 1994 VR2 1 November 1994 list [B]
(46649) 1995 SN4 20 September 1995 list [B]
(48433) 1989 US1 29 October 1989 list [D]
(48448) 1990 WR2 21 November 1990 list [B]
(48590) 1994 TY2 2 October 1994 list [B]
(48591) 1994 TB3 2 October 1994 list [B]
(48635) 1995 SU52 20 September 1995 list [B]
(48680) 1996 BU 17 January 1996 list [B]
(48686) 1996 EM1 10 March 1996 list [B]
(48739) 1997 EV17 3 March 1997 list [B]
(48748) 1997 GV3 3 April 1997 list [B]
(48802) 1997 UU8 25 October 1997 list [B]
(52345) 1993 FG1 20 March 1993 list [B]
(52382) 1993 HE1 16 April 1993 list [B]
(52402) 1993 TL 8 October 1993 list [B]
(52443) 1994 TW 2 October 1994 list [B]
(52444) 1994 TQ2 2 October 1994 list [B]
(55791) 1993 SA2 19 September 1993 list [B]
(58181) 1991 CG1 7 February 1991 list [B]
(58261) 1993 SD1 16 September 1993 list [B]
(58262) 1993 ST2 19 September 1993 list [B]
(58374) 1995 SF5 20 September 1995 list [B]
(58485) 1996 TH13 14 October 1996 list [B]
(58540) 1997 ET17 3 March 1997 list [B]
(58541) 1997 EA18 3 March 1997 list [B]
(58625) 1997 VE2 1 November 1997 list [B]
(65776) 1995 SW3 20 September 1995 list [B]
important;
(65786) 1995 UV8 28 October 1995 list [B]
(65791) 1995 UE45 28 October 1995 list [B]
(69270) 1989 BB 29 January 1989 list [B]
(69371) 1994 TA1 2 October 1994 list [B]
(73705) 1991 UR2 31 October 1991 list [D]
(73781) 1994 TW2 2 October 1994 list [B]
(73807) 1995 SZ29 22 September 1995 list [B]
(79249) 1994 TL 2 October 1994 list [B]
(85178) 1990 TQ 10 October 1990 list [B]
(85295) 1994 TY 2 October 1994 list [B]
(90935) 1997 TW17 6 October 1997 list [B]
(96221) 1993 TC2 15 October 1993 list [B]
(100083) 1992 SA13 30 September 1992 list [B]
(100139) 1993 TS 11 October 1993 list [B]
(100272) 1994 VX6 1 November 1994 list [B]
(100557) 1997 GW3 3 April 1997 list [B]
(100637) 1997 VF2 1 November 1997 list [B]
(100644) 1997 VV6 1 November 1997 list [B]
(120506) 1993 TO1 15 October 1993 list [B]
(129454) 1991 UQ2 31 October 1991 list [D]
(162072) 1997 TT17 6 October 1997 list [B]
Co-discovery made with:
A M. Yanai
B K. Endate
C M. Matsuyama
D A. Takahashi
E T. Fujii

References

  1. ^ a b c "Minor Planet Discoverers (by number)". Minor Planet Center. 4 September 2016. Retrieved 27 September 2016.
  2. ^ a b Schmadel, Lutz D. (2007). "(4155) Watanabe". Dictionary of Minor Planet Names – (4155) Watanabe. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. p. 355. doi:10.1007/978-3-540-29925-7_4127. ISBN 978-3-540-00238-3.