Thomas J. Balonek

Thomas J. Balonek is a professor of physics and astronomy at Colgate University.^[2] He studies optical and radio emissions from galactic centers and quasars, and is a multiple discoverer of minor planets.^[3]

Minor planets discovered: 9^[1]

6452 Johneuller	17 April 1991	list
(9613) 1993 BN3	26 January 1993	list
(14462) 1993 GA	2 April 1993	list
(48496) 1993 BM3	26 January 1993	list
(52463) 1995 GA8	6 April 1995	list
(85323) 1995 GF8	8 April 1995	list
(100307) 1995 GJ8	8 April 1995	list
(162023) 1995 GP8	8 April 1995	list
(347162) 2011 FN12	8 April 1995	list

He is credited by the Minor Planet Center with the discovery of 9 minor planets made at Kitt Peak and Foggy Bottom Observatory during 1991–1995, respectively.^[1] His first discovery was the main-belt asteroid 6452 Johneuller in 1991.^[4]

His favorite sports are hockey and lacrosse, although he plays neither of them.^{[citation needed]}