Kazuro Watanabe
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Kazuo Watanabe is a Japanese amateur astronomer and prolific discoverer of minor planets. 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, many of them in association with Kin Endate. He is the author or the co-author of the Japanese publications Asteroid Hunter, Celestial Body Photography Manual, The Celestial Sky of Our Dreams, as well as others. He also is a frequent contributor to the Japanese periodical Monthly Astronomical Guide.
The minor planet 4155 Watanabe has been named in his honor.
Discoveries
Names of some asteroids
- Mamiya – Named after the famous Edo-period detective, Mamiya Rinzō.
- Tentaikojo – Named after the museum of that name in Sapporo.
List of discovered asteroids
Kazuo Watanabe is credited by the Minor Planet Center with the discovery of 671 minor planets made between 1987 and 2000.Some of his discoveries include the minor planets 4263 Abashiri, 4585 Ainonai, 46610 Bésixdouze, 5331 Erimomisaki, 3915 Fukushima, 5474 Gingasen, 9971 Ishihara, 11949 Kagayayutaka, 5481 Kiuchi, 6498 Ko, 6500 Kodaira, 6980 Kyusakamoto, 4607 Seilandfarm, 5357 Sekiguchi and 5692 Shirao.
| 3867 Shiretoko | 16 April 1988 | |
| 3915 Fukushima | 15 August 1988 | |
| 4042 Okhotsk | 15 January 1989 | |
| 4126 Mashu | 19 January 1988 | |
| 4263 Abashiri | 7 September 1989 | |
| 4459 Nusamaibashi | 30 January 1990 | |
| 4460 Bihoro | 28 February 1990 | |
| 4491 Otaru | 7 September 1988 | |
| 4497 Taguchi | 4 January 1989 | |
| 4508 Takatsuki | 27 March 1990 | |
| 4547 Massachusetts | 16 May 1990 | |
| 4557 Mika | 14 December 1987 | |
| 4584 Akan | 16 March 1990 | |
| 4585 Ainonai | 16 May 1990 | |
| 4607 Seilandfarm | 25 November 1987 | |
| 4613 Mamoru | 22 July 1990 | |
| 4641 Ayako | 30 August 1990 | |
| 4644 Oumu | 16 September 1990 | |
| 4645 Tentaikojo | 16 September 1990 | |
| 4676 Uedaseiji | 16 September 1990 | |
| 4677 Hiroshi | 26 September 1990 | |
| 4712 Iwaizumi | 25 August 1989 | |
| 4714 Toyohiro | 29 September 1989 | |
| 4718 Araki | 13 November 1990 | |
| 4743 Kikuchi | 16 February 1988 |
| 5293 Bentengahama | 23 January 1991 | |
| 5294 Onnetoh | 3 February 1991 | |
| 5331 Erimomisaki | 27 January 1990 | |
| 5356 Neagari | 21 March 1991 | |
| 5357 Sekiguchi | 2 March 1992 | |
| 5372 Bikki | 29 November 1987 | |
| 5374 Hokutosei | 4 January 1989 | |
| 5404 Uemura | 15 March 1991 | |
| 5474 Gingasen | 3 December 1988 | |
| 5481 Kiuchi | 15 February 1990 | |
| 5557 Chimikeppuko | 7 February 1989 | |
| 5580 Sharidake | 10 September 1988 | |
| 5603 Rausudake | 5 February 1992 | |
| 5631 Sekihokutouge | 20 March 1993 | |
| 5648 Axius | 11 November 1990 | |
| 5679 Akkado | 2 November 1989 | |
| 5686 Chiyonoura | 20 December 1990 | |
| 5692 Shirao | 23 March 1992 | |
| 5734 Noguchi | 15 January 1989 | |
| 5750 Kandatai | 11 April 1991 | |
| 5753 Yoshidatadahiko | 4 March 1992 | |
| 5847 Wakiya | 18 December 1989 | |
| 5848 Harutoriko | 30 January 1990 | |
| 5850 Masaharu | 8 December 1990 | |
| 5868 Ohta | 13 October 1988 |
| 6323 Karoji | 14 February 1991 | |
| 6330 Koen | 23 March 1992 | |
| 6337 Shiota | 26 October 1992 | |
| 6338 Isaosato | 26 October 1992 | |
| 6340 Kathmandu | 15 October 1993 | |
| 6345 Hideo | 5 January 1994 | |
| 6381 Toyama | 21 February 1988 | |
| 6389 Ogawa | 21 January 1990 | |
| 6390 Hirabayashi | 26 January 1990 | |
| 6408 Saijo | 28 October 1992 | |
| 6412 Kaifu | 15 October 1993 | |
| 6413 Iye | 15 October 1993 | |
| 6424 Ando | 14 March 1994 | |
| 6459 Hidesan | 28 October 1992 | |
| 6463 Isoda | 13 January 1994 | |
| 6496 Kazuko | 19 October 1992 | |
| 6498 Ko | 26 October 1992 | |
| 6500 Kodaira | 15 March 1993 | |
| 6526 Matogawa | 1 October 1992 | |
| 6558 Norizuki | 14 April 1991 | |
| 6562 Takoyaki | 9 November 1991 | |
| 6565 Reiji | 23 March 1992 | |
| 6567 Shigemasa | 16 November 1992 | |
| 6570 Tomohiro | 6 May 1994 | |
| 6599 Tsuko | 8 August 1988 |
| 6919 Tomonaga | 16 April 1993 | |
| 6920 Esaki | 14 May 1993 | |
| 6924 Fukui | 8 October 1993 | |
| 6927 Tonegawa | 2 October 1994 | |
| 6931 Kenzaburo | 4 November 1994 | |
| 6964 Kunihiko | 15 October 1990 | |
| 6978 Hironaka | 12 September 1993 | |
| 6979 Shigefumi | 12 September 1993 | |
| 6980 Kyusakamoto | 16 September 1993 | |
| 7035 Gomi | 28 January 1995 | |
| 7122 Iwasaki | 12 March 1989 | |
| 7128 Misawa | 30 September 1991 | |
| 7133 Kasahara | 15 October 1993 | |
| 7176 Kuniji | 1 December 1989 | |
| 7186 Tomioka | 26 December 1991 | |
| 7188 Yoshii | 23 September 1992 | |
| 7189 Kuniko | 28 September 1992 | |
| 7192 Cieletespace | 12 September 1993 | |
| 7193 Yamaoka | 19 September 1993 | |
| 7241 Kuroda | 11 November 1990 | |
| 7242 Okyudo | 11 November 1990 | |
| 7250 Kinoshita | 23 September 1992 | |
| 7251 Kuwabara | 30 September 1992 | |
| 7254 Kuratani | 15 October 1993 | |
| 7293 Kazuyuki | 23 March 1992 |
| 8011 Saijokeiichi | 29 November 1989 | |
| 8036 Maehara | 26 October 1992 | |
| 8040 Utsumikazuhiko | 16 September 1993 | |
| 8087 Kazutaka | 29 November 1989 | |
| 8097 Yamanishi | 12 September 1993 | |
| 8098 Miyamotoatsushi | 19 September 1993 | |
| 8156 Tsukada | 13 October 1988 | |
| 8159 Fukuoka | 24 January 1990 | |
| 8167 Ishii | 14 February 1991 | |
| 8182 Akita | 1 October 1992 | |
| 8194 Satake | 16 September 1993 | |
| 8202 Gooley | 11 February 1994 | |
| 8204 Takabatake | 8 April 1994 | |
| 8231 Tetsujiyamada | 6 October 1997 | |
| 8274 Soejima | 15 October 1990 | |
| 8286 Kouji | 8 March 1992 | |
| 8294 Takayuki | 26 October 1992 | |
| 8295 Toshifukushima | 26 October 1992 | |
| 8296 Miyama | 13 January 1993 | |
| 8314 Tsuji | 25 October 1997 | |
| 8377 Elmerreese | 23 September 1992 | |
| 8393 Tetsumasakamoto | 15 October 1993 | |
| 8406 Iwaokusano | 20 April 1995 | |
| 8417 Lancetaylor | 7 November 1996 | |
| 8493 Yachibozu | 30 January 1990 |
| 9088 Maki | 20 September 1995 | |
| 9090 Chirotenmondai | 28 October 1995 | |
| 9206 Yanaikeizo | 1 September 1994 | |
| 9208 Takanotoshi | 2 October 1994 | |
| 9215 Taiyonoto | 28 October 1995 | |
| 9229 Matsuda | 20 February 1996 | |
| 9333 Hiraimasa | 15 October 1990 | |
| 9362 Miyajima | 23 March 1992 | |
| 9375 Omodaka | 16 April 1993 | |
| 9382 Mihonoseki | 11 October 1993 | |
| 9573 Matsumotomas | 16 October 1988 | |
| 9599 Onotomoko | 29 October 1991 | |
| 9602 Oya | 31 October 1991 | |
| 9632 Sudo | 15 October 1993 | |
| 9642 Takatahiro | 1 September 1994 | |
| 9842 Funakoshi | 15 January 1989 | |
| 9845 Okamuraosamu | 27 March 1990 | |
| 9851 Sakamoto | 24 October 1990 | |
| 9869 Yadoumaru | 9 February 1992 | |
| 9871 Jeon | 28 February 1992 | |
| 9967 Awanoyumi | 31 March 1992 | |
| 9971 Ishihara | 16 April 1993 | |
| 9975 Takimotokoso | 12 September 1993 | |
| 10092 Sasaki | 15 November 1990 | |
| 10117 Tanikawa | 1 October 1992 |
| 10805 Iwano | 18 November 1992 | |
| 10821 Kimuratakeshi | 16 September 1993 | |
| 10822 Yasunori | 16 September 1993 | |
| 10823 Sakaguchi | 16 September 1993 | |
| 10827 Doikazunori | 11 October 1993 | |
| 10882 Shinonaga | 3 November 1996 | |
| 10884 Tsuboimasaki | 7 November 1996 | |
| 10885 Horimasato | 7 November 1996 | |
| 11072 Hiraoka | 3 April 1992 | |
| 11074 Kuniwake | 23 September 1992 | |
| 11079 Mitsunori | 13 January 1993 | |
| 11086 Nagatayuji | 11 October 1993 | |
| 11087 Yamasakimakoto | 15 October 1993 | |
| 11099 Sonodamasaki | 20 April 1995 | |
| 11280 Sakurai | 9 October 1989 | |
| 11282 Hanakusa | 30 October 1989 | |
| 11316 Fuchitatsuo | 5 October 1994 | |
| 11323 Nasu | 21 August 1995 | |
| 11324 Hayamizu | 30 August 1995 | |
| 11492 Shimose | 13 November 1988 | |
| 11494 Hibiki | 2 November 1988 | |
| 11495 Fukunaga | 3 December 1988 | |
| 11545 Hashimoto | 26 October 1992 | |
| 11546 Miyoshimachi | 28 October 1992 | |
| 11579 Tsujitsuka | 6 May 1994 |
| 12388 Kikunokai | 1 November 1994 | |
| 12391 Ecoadachi | 26 November 1994 | |
| 12411 Tannokayo | 20 September 1995 | |
| 12412 Muchisachie | 20 September 1995 | |
| 12415 Wakatatakayo | 22 September 1995 | |
| 12435 Sudachi | 17 January 1996 | |
| 12440 Koshigayaboshi | 11 February 1996 | |
| 12734 Haruna | 29 October 1991 | |
| 12746 Yumeginga | 16 November 1992 | |
| 12751 Kamihayashi | 15 March 1993 | |
| 12769 Kandakurenai | 18 March 1994 | |
| 12771 Kimshin | 5 April 1994 | |
| 12787 Abetadashi | 20 September 1995 | |
| 12810 Okumiomote | 17 January 1996 | |
| 13039 Awashima | 27 March 1990 | |
| 13094 Shinshuueda | 19 October 1992 | |
| 13140 Shinchukai | 4 November 1994 | |
| 13156 Mannoucyo | 20 September 1995 | |
| 13163 Koyamachuya | 28 October 1995 | |
| 13198 Banpeiyu | 27 February 1997 | |
| 4 October 1999 | ||
| 13540 Kazukitakahashi | 29 October 1991 | |
| 13561 Kudogou | 23 September 1992 | |
| 13564 Kodomomiraikan | 19 October 1992 | |
| 13565 Yotakanashi | 28 October 1992 |
| 14469 Komatsuataka | 12 September 1993 | |
| 14487 Sakaisakae | 2 October 1994 | |
| 14491 Hitachiomiya | 4 November 1994 | |
| 14492 Bistar | 4 November 1994 | |
| 14499 Satotoshio | 15 November 1995 | |
| 14555 Shinohara | 1 November 1997 | |
| 14850 Nagashimacho | 29 August 1989 | |
| 14853 Shimokawa | 30 September 1989 | |
| 14888 Kanazawashi | 30 September 1991 | |
| 14901 Hidatakayama | 21 September 1992 | |
| 14911 Fukamatsu | 15 September 1993 | |
| 14922 Ohyama | 2 October 1994 | |
| 14925 Naoko | 4 November 1994 | |
| 14926 Hoshide | 4 November 1994 | |
| 14927 Satoshi | 1 November 1994 | |
| 14981 Uenoiwakura | 6 October 1997 | |
| 14998 Ogosemachi | 1 November 1997 | |
| 15246 Kumeta | 2 November 1989 | |
| 15248 Hidekazu | 29 November 1989 | |
| 15250 Nishiyamahiro | 28 February 1990 | |
| 15303 Hatoyamamachi | 19 October 1992 | |
| 15316 Okagakimachi | 20 April 1993 | |
| 8 October 1993 | ||
| 15351 Yamaguchimamoru | 4 November 1994 | |
| 15716 Narahara | 29 November 1989 |
| 16594 Sorachi | 26 October 1992 | |
| 16624 Hoshizawa | 16 April 1993 | |
| 16625 Kunitsugu | 20 April 1993 | |
| 16644 Otemaedaigaku | 16 September 1993 | |
| 15 October 1993 | ||
| 16650 Sakushingakuin | 11 October 1993 | |
| 16671 Tago | 13 January 1994 | |
| 16675 Torii | 8 February 1994 | |
| 16680 Minamitanemachi | 14 March 1994 | |
| 16713 Airashi | 20 September 1995 | |
| 16718 Morikawa | 30 October 1995 | |
| 16719 Mizokami | 28 October 1995 | |
| 17462 Takahisa | 22 October 1990 | |
| 17470 Mitsuhashi | 19 January 1991 | |
| 17501 Tetsuro | 23 March 1992 | |
| 17502 Manabeseiji | 23 March 1992 | |
| 17516 Kogayukihito | 28 October 1992 | |
| 17520 Hisayukiyoshio | 23 January 1993 | |
| 17544 Kojiroishikawa | 15 September 1993 | |
| 17546 Osadakentaro | 19 September 1993 | |
| 17567 Hoshinoyakata | 5 April 1994 | |
| 17603 Qoyllurwasi | 20 September 1995 | |
| 17615 Takeomasaru | 30 October 1995 | |
| 17617 Takimotoikuo | 28 October 1995 | |
| 18399 Tentoumushi | 17 November 1992 |
| 20038 Arasaki | 26 October 1992 | |
| 20080 Maeharatorakichi | 7 March 1994 | |
| 20096 Shiraishiakihiko | 2 October 1994 | |
| 24 November 1994 | ||
| 15 November 1995 | ||
| 21015 Shigenari | 16 October 1988 | |
| 21033 Akahirakiyozo | 21 October 1989 | |
| 21035 Iwabu | 1 January 1990 | |
| 21036 Nakamurayoshi | 30 January 1990 | |
| 21117 Tashimaseizo | 30 September 1992 | |
| 16 November 1992 | ||
| 21121 Andoshoeki | 16 November 1992 | |
| 21161 Yamashitaharuo | 15 October 1993 | |
| 12 March 1994 | ||
| 31 March 1994 | ||
| 5 April 1994 | ||
| 21237 Suematsu | 18 November 1995 | |
| 21292 Kanetakoichi | 7 November 1996 | |
| 21293 Fujimototoyoshi | 7 November 1996 | |
| 21294 Yamaguchiyuko | 7 November 1996 | |
| 22346 Katsumatatakashi | 28 September 1992 | |
| 22347 Mishinatakashi | 30 September 1992 | |
| 22351 Yamashitatoshiki | 19 October 1992 | |
| 22352 Fujiwarakenjiro | 26 October 1992 | |
| 22355 Yahabananshozan | 16 November 1992 |
| 30 October 1995 | ||
| 15 November 1995 | ||
| 24911 Kojimashigemi | 27 February 1997 | |
| 24919 Teruyoshi | 3 March 1997 | |
| 6 October 1997 | ||
| 11 November 1990 | ||
| 17 January 1996 | ||
| 25 October 1997 | ||
| 29 November 1989 | ||
| 19 October 1992 | ||
| 17 November 1992 | ||
| 2 October 1994 | ||
| 23 January 1991 | ||
| 28 October 1992 | ||
| 20 April 1993 | ||
| 16 September 1993 | ||
| 27816 Naitohiroyuki | 15 October 1993 | |
| 27844 Fumitake | 2 October 1994 | |
| 27861 Sudachikako | 28 January 1995 | |
| 27882 Ootanihideji | 10 March 1996 | |
| 27887 Kiyoharu | 12 April 1996 | |
| 7 November 1996 | ||
| 16 March 1988 | ||
| 2 April 1989 | ||
| 29 November 1989 |
| 7 November 1996 | ||
| 3 April 1997 | ||
| 3 November 1988 | ||
| 23 January 1991 | ||
| 16 September 1993 | ||
| 19 September 1993 | ||
| 2 October 1994 | ||
| 15 November 1995 | ||
| 2 April 1997 | ||
| 14 October 1996 | ||
| 7 November 1996 | ||
| 2 October 1994 | ||
| 15 October 1993 | ||
| 2 October 1994 | ||
| 15 November 1995 | ||
| 10 March 1996 | ||
| 16 November 1992 | ||
| 16 November 1992 | ||
| 17 November 1992 | ||
| 12 September 1993 | ||
| 16 September 1993 | ||
| 46610 Bésixdouze | 15 October 1993 | |
| 5 October 1994 | ||
| 1 November 1994 | ||
| 20 September 1995 |