Kesao Takamizawa

Kesao Takamizawa (高見沢 今朝雄) is a Japanese astronomer and entomologist. He discovered the periodic comet 98P/Takamizawa. He has discovered many asteroids, including 8720 Takamizawa which is named after him.

Awards

 * Seven Discovery Awards, the Astronomical Society of Japan (ASJ)
 * Three Distinguished Service Awards, ASJ (1987, 1989, 1997)