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{{Short description|American astronomer}}
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'''Richard "Rick" P. Binzel''' (born 1958) is an American [[astronomer]] and professor of [[planetary science]]s at the [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology]] (MIT). He is a [[discoverer of minor planets]], photometrist and the inventor of the [[Torino Scale]], a method for categorizing the impact hazard associated with [[near-Earth object]]s such as [[asteroid]]s and [[comet]]s.<ref name="springer" /><ref name="Binzel" /> He is also a frequent trip leader for the MIT Alumni Association.

== Biography and honors ==
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| [[11868 Kleinrichert]] || [[October 2]], [[1989]]
| [[11868 Kleinrichert]] || October 2, 1989 || {{MoMP|11868|cite}}
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| [[13014 Hasslacher]] || [[November 17]], [[1987]]
| [[13014 Hasslacher]] || November 17, 1987 || {{MoMP|13014|cite}}
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| [[(29196) 1990 YY]] || [[December 19]], [[1990]]
| [[29196 Dius]] || December 19, 1990 || {{LoMP|29196|list}}
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'''Richard (Rick) P. Binzel''' is a Professor of [[Planetary science|Planetary Science]]s at the [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology]]. He is the inventor of the [[Torino Scale]], a method for categorizing the impact hazard associated with [[near-Earth object]]s (NEOs) such as [[asteroid]]s and [[comet]]s.


Binzel was awarded the [[H. C. Urey Prize]] by the [[American Astronomical Society]] in [[1991]]. He also was awarded a [[MacVicar Faculty Fellowship]]<ref>{{cite news | url = http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/1994/macvicar-0209.html | title = Four more named MacVicar Fellows | date = [[1994-02-09]] | publisher = [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology|MIT]] }}</ref> for teaching excellence at [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology|MIT]] in [[1994]].
Binzel was awarded the [[H. C. Urey Prize]] by the [[American Astronomical Society]] in 1991. He also was awarded a "MacVicar Faculty Fellowship"<ref name="MacVicar" /> for teaching excellence at MIT in 1994. He is a co-investigator on the [[OSIRIS-REx]] mission.


Binzel was on the [[Planet Definition Committee]]<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/060814_pluto_fate.html | title = Pluto's Fate to be Decided by 'Scientific and Simple' Planet Definition | author = Robert Roy Britt | date = [[2006-08-14]] | publisher = [[SPACE.com]] }}</ref> that developed the proposal to the [[International Astronomical Union]]'s meeting in [[Prague]] in [[2006]] on whether [[Pluto]] should be considered a [[planet]]. Their proposal was revised during the meeting and [[Pluto]] is now considered a [[dwarf planet]]. However, Dr. Binzel has strong feelings contrary to this collective decision and would prefer for Pluto to still be classified as having full planet status.
Binzel was on the "Planet Definition Committee"<ref name="Pluto" /> that developed the proposal to the [[International Astronomical Union]]'s meeting in [[Prague]] in 2006 on whether [[Pluto]] should be considered a [[planet]]. Their proposal was revised during the meeting and [[Pluto]] is now considered a [[dwarf planet]]. However, Richard Binzel has strong feelings contrary to this collective decision and would prefer for Pluto to still be classified as having full planet status.


Binzel is an editor of the books ''Seventy-five years of Hirayama asteroid families : the role of collisions in the Solar System history'' {{ISBN|0-937707-82-1}} and ''Asteroids II'' {{ISBN|0-8165-1123-3}}. He is General Editor of the [https://uapress.arizona.edu/series/ss University of Arizona Space Science Series].
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Dr. Binzel assists his family in raising [[guide dog]] puppies for [[Guiding Eyes for the Blind]]. His favorite dog was his first, Norman.{{Fact|date=December 2007}}

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Richard Binzel assists his family in raising [[guide dog]] puppies for [[Guiding Eyes for the Blind]]. His favorite dog was their fourth, Skyler. {{Citation needed|date=December 2007}} He is also a frequent leader with the MIT Alumni Association.

The main-belt asteroid [[2873 Binzel]], discovered by [[Edward Bowell]] at [[Anderson Mesa Station]], was named in his honor.<ref name="springer" />


== References ==
== References ==
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<ref name="MPC-Discoverers">{{cite web
<references/>
|title = Minor Planet Discoverers (by number)
|work = Minor Planet Center
|url = http://www.minorplanetcenter.net/iau/lists/MPDiscsNum.html
|date = 12 January 2017
|access-date = 30 August 2017}}</ref>


<ref name="springer">{{cite book
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|title = Dictionary of Minor Planet Names – (2873) Binzel
|last = Schmadel | first = Lutz D.
|publisher = Springer Berlin Heidelberg
|page = 236
|date = 2007
|isbn = 978-3-540-00238-3
|doi = 10.1007/978-3-540-29925-7_2874 |chapter = (2873) Binzel }}</ref>


<ref name="Binzel">{{cite book |title= Introduction to asteroids: the next frontier |author= Willmann-Bell |date= 1988 |publisher= Willmann-Bell |url= https://books.google.com/books?id=z3PvAAAAMAAJ&q=%22Binzel,+Richard+P.%22+AND+%221958%22|isbn= 9780943396163 }}</ref>
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<ref name="MacVicar">{{cite news | url = http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/1994/macvicar-0209.html | title = Four more named MacVicar Fellows | date = 1994-02-09 | publisher = [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology|MIT]] }}</ref>


<ref name="Pluto">{{cite web | url = http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/060814_pluto_fate.html | title = Pluto's Fate to be Decided by 'Scientific and Simple' Planet Definition | author = Robert Roy Britt | date = 2006-08-14 | publisher = [[SPACE.com]] }}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 14:32, 2 November 2024

Richard P. Binzel
Born1958 (age 65–66)
CitizenshipUS
Occupation(s)Planetary science, astronomy
OrganizationMassachusetts Institute of Technology
Known forTorino Scale

Richard "Rick" P. Binzel (born 1958) is an American astronomer and professor of planetary sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is a discoverer of minor planets, photometrist and the inventor of the Torino Scale, a method for categorizing the impact hazard associated with near-Earth objects such as asteroids and comets.[1][2] He is also a frequent trip leader for the MIT Alumni Association.

Biography and honors

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Minor planets discovered: 3 [3]
11868 Kleinrichert October 2, 1989 cite
13014 Hasslacher November 17, 1987 cite
29196 Dius December 19, 1990 list

Binzel was awarded the H. C. Urey Prize by the American Astronomical Society in 1991. He also was awarded a "MacVicar Faculty Fellowship"[4] for teaching excellence at MIT in 1994. He is a co-investigator on the OSIRIS-REx mission.

Binzel was on the "Planet Definition Committee"[5] that developed the proposal to the International Astronomical Union's meeting in Prague in 2006 on whether Pluto should be considered a planet. Their proposal was revised during the meeting and Pluto is now considered a dwarf planet. However, Richard Binzel has strong feelings contrary to this collective decision and would prefer for Pluto to still be classified as having full planet status.

Binzel is an editor of the books Seventy-five years of Hirayama asteroid families : the role of collisions in the Solar System history ISBN 0-937707-82-1 and Asteroids II ISBN 0-8165-1123-3. He is General Editor of the University of Arizona Space Science Series.

Richard Binzel assists his family in raising guide dog puppies for Guiding Eyes for the Blind. His favorite dog was their fourth, Skyler. [citation needed] He is also a frequent leader with the MIT Alumni Association.

The main-belt asteroid 2873 Binzel, discovered by Edward Bowell at Anderson Mesa Station, was named in his honor.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Schmadel, Lutz D. (2007). "(2873) Binzel". Dictionary of Minor Planet Names – (2873) Binzel. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. p. 236. doi:10.1007/978-3-540-29925-7_2874. ISBN 978-3-540-00238-3.
  2. ^ Willmann-Bell (1988). Introduction to asteroids: the next frontier. Willmann-Bell. ISBN 9780943396163.
  3. ^ "Minor Planet Discoverers (by number)". Minor Planet Center. 12 January 2017. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
  4. ^ "Four more named MacVicar Fellows". MIT. 1994-02-09.
  5. ^ Robert Roy Britt (2006-08-14). "Pluto's Fate to be Decided by 'Scientific and Simple' Planet Definition". SPACE.com.
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