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Iwao Kusano (1908-1999) was an orthopedist who contributed greatly to practice and research. As an amateur astronomer, he played an important role in investigating the Yonouzu meteorite, building a monument at the impact site at his own expense. The 30-kilogram stone had fallen near his home on 1837 July 14.

Iwao Kusano (1908–1999) was an orthopedist who contributed greatly to practice and research. As an amateur astronomer, he played an important role in investigating the Yonouzu meteorite, building a monument at the impact site at his own expense. The 30-kilogram stone had fallen near his home on 1837 July 14. (M 39651)