Masayuki Iwamoto

Japanese astronomer
Person Human Q1906798

Facts

10 properties
Instance of
human
Sex or gender
male[5]
Date of birth
1954
Place of birth
Awa
Country of citizenship
Japan[4]
Occupation
astronomer
Family name
Iwamoto[6]
Given name
Masayuki[7]
Name in kana
いわもと まさゆき[9]
Name in native language
岩本雅之[8]
🏷️ Also known as
en Masayuki Iwamoto de Iwamoto Masayuki hu Masayuki Iwamoto hu Ivamoto Maszajuki ja 岩本雅之 ru Ивамото, Масаюки ru Масаюки Ивамото
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Given name 1
Instance of 1
Occupation 1
Place of birth 1
Awa
Sex or gender 1
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Summary

Masayuki Iwamoto was born in 1954[1] in Awa[2]. He has worked as an astronomer[3].

Why It Matters

He is credited with the discovery of C/2018 Y1 (Iwamoto)[10], a non-periodic comet[11]; 5399 Awa[12], an asteroid[13]; 5581 Mitsuko[14], an asteroid[15]; 9943 Bizan[16], an asteroid[17]; 6383 Tokushima[18], an asteroid[19]; and 27714 Dochu[20], an asteroid[21].

FAQs

Where was Masayuki Iwamoto born?

Masayuki Iwamoto was born in Awa[2].

What did Masayuki Iwamoto do for work?

Masayuki Iwamoto worked as an astronomer[3].

What did Masayuki Iwamoto discover?

Masayuki Iwamoto is credited as discoverer of C/2018 Y1 (Iwamoto)[10], 5399 Awa[12], 5581 Mitsuko[14], and 9943 Bizan[16].

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    Occupation → astronomer
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