Brian_P._Roman

Brian P. Roman

Brian P. Roman

American astronomer

Brian P. Roman is an American astronomer.[2]

Minor planets discovered: 11 [1]
4490 BamberyJuly 14, 1988MPC [1]
4954 EricSeptember 23, 1990MPC
(5131) 1990 BGJanuary 21, 1990MPC [1]
5186 DonaluSeptember 22, 1990MPC
5588 JennabelleSeptember 23, 1990MPC
5620 JasonwheelerJuly 19, 1990MPC [1]
12272 GeddyleeSeptember 22, 1990MPC
19155 LifesonSeptember 22, 1990MPC
23469 NeilpeartSeptember 22, 1990MPC
(24693) 1990 SB2September 23, 1990MPC
(29180) 1990 SW1September 22, 1990MPC
  • 1 co-discovery with Eleanor Helin

He has co-discovered the periodic comets 111P/Helin–Roman–Crockett, 117P/Helin–Roman–Alu and 132P/Helin–Roman–Alu. Brian Roman is also credited by the Minor Planet Center with the discovery of 11 minor planet between 1988 and 1990, including 4954 Eric, a near-Earth asteroid of the Apollo group.[3] All of his discoveries were made at Palomar Observatory, where he also participated in the Planet-Crossing Asteroid Survey.[2]

The main-belt asteroid 4575 Broman, discovered by American astronomer Eleanor Helin in 1987, was named in his honour.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    "Minor Planet Discoverers (by number)". Minor Planet Center. 23 May 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
  2. [2]
    Schmadel, Lutz D. (2007). "(4575) Broman". Dictionary of Minor Planet Names – (4575) Broman. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. p. 394. doi:10.1007/978-3-540-29925-7_4507. ISBN 978-3-540-00238-3.
  3. [3]
    "4954 Eric (1990 SQ)". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 6 June 2016.


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