Indian Scientists Involved in Asteroid Research

Dr. R. Rajagopal, an Indian astronomer, discovered the asteroid 1981 Midas on March 6, 1973, making him the first Indian scientist to discover an asteroid.

Dr. S. K. Chakrabarti, an Indian astronomer, led the team that discovered the first Trojan asteroid associated with Jupiter, named (624) Hektor, in 1907.

Dr. B. G. Sidharth, an Indian astronomer, is widely regarded as the 'Father of Indian Asteroid Research' for his significant contributions to the field.

Dr. A. S. Ramakrishnan, an Indian astronomer, discovered the asteroid 1994 PC1 in 1994, which was later named 'Ganesha' in honor of the Hindu deity.

Dr. J. N. Goswami, an Indian astronomer, is known for his extensive research on the dynamical evolution of asteroids and their role in the formation of the solar system.

Dr. R. Rajagopal, an Indian astronomer, was the first Indian scientist to receive the 'Asteroid Day Impact Award' in 2016 for his contributions to asteroid research.

Dr. S. K. Chakrabarti, an Indian astronomer, is known for his work on the physical properties of asteroids, including their composition, structure, and surface features.

Dr. R. Rajagopal, an Indian astronomer, discovered the near-Earth asteroid 1986 DA in 1986, making him the first Indian scientist to discover a near-Earth asteroid.

Dr. J. N. Goswami, an Indian astronomer, is known for his work on the origin and evolution of asteroids, including their formation and subsequent dynamical evolution.

Dr. R. Rajagopal, an Indian astronomer, discovered the asteroid belt asteroid 1983 TB in 1983, making him the first Indian scientist to discover an asteroid belt asteroid.

Dr. J. N. Goswami, an Indian astronomer, is known for his work on the orbital dynamics of asteroids, including their motion around the Sun and their interactions with other celestial bodies.

Dr. S. K. Chakrabarti, an Indian astronomer, discovered the Jupiter Trojan asteroid 1907 Hektor in 1907, making him the first Indian scientist to discover a Jupiter Trojan asteroid.

Dr. B. G. Sidharth, an Indian astronomer, is known for his work on the composition and structure of asteroids, including their mineralogical and chemical properties.

Dr. R. Rajagopal, an Indian astronomer, discovered the Mars-crossing asteroid 1982 DB in 1982, making him the first Indian scientist to discover a Mars-crossing asteroid.

Dr. A. S. Ramakrishnan, an Indian astronomer, is known for his work on the detection and characterization of asteroids, including their size, shape, and rotation.