Brian P. Roman

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]

Minor planets discovered: 11 [1]

4490 Bambery	July 14, 1988	MPC ^[1]
4954 Eric	September 23, 1990	MPC
(5131) 1990 BG	January 21, 1990	MPC ^[1]
5186 Donalu	September 22, 1990	MPC
5588 Jennabelle	September 23, 1990	MPC
5620 Jasonwheeler	July 19, 1990	MPC ^[1]
12272 Geddylee	September 22, 1990	MPC
19155 Lifeson	September 22, 1990	MPC
23469 Neilpeart	September 22, 1990	MPC
(24693) 1990 SB2	September 23, 1990	MPC
(29180) 1990 SW1	September 22, 1990	MPC
^1 co-discovery with Eleanor Helin

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

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

References

1. "Minor Planet Discoverers (by number)". Minor Planet Center. 23 May 2016. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
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. "4954 Eric (1990 SQ)". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 6 June 2016.

External links

• Brian Roman, McDonald Observatory