Henri Joseph Anastase Perrotin

Henri Joseph Anastase Perrotin (December 19, 1845 – February 29, 1904) was a French astronomer and a discoverer of minor planets.

In his early career, he and Guillaume Bigourdan were assistants of Félix Tisserand at Toulouse Observatory.

He made observations of Mars and attempted to determine the rotation period of Venus.

He is also referenced in H. G. Wells's novel The War of the Worlds as "Perrotin of Nice".

His 6 asteroid discoveries are credited by the Minor Planet Center to "J.