As minor planet discoveries are confirmed, they are given a permanent number by the IAU's Minor Planet Center (MPC), and the discoverers can then submit names for them, following the IAU's naming conventions. The list below concerns those minor planets in the specified number-range that have received names, and explains the meanings of those names.
Official naming citations of newly named small Solar System bodies are approved and published in a bulletin by IAU's Working Group for Small Bodies Nomenclature (WGSBN).[1] Before May 2021, citations were published in MPC's Minor Planet Circulars for many decades.[2] Recent citations can also be found on the JPL Small-Body Database (SBDB).[3] Until his death in 2016, German astronomer Lutz D. Schmadel compiled these citations into the Dictionary of Minor Planet Names (DMP) and regularly updated the collection.[4][5]
Based on Paul Herget's The Names of the Minor Planets,[6] Schmadel also researched the unclear origin of numerous asteroids, most of which had been named prior to World War II. 
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain: SBDB New namings may only be added to this list below after official publication as the preannouncement of names is condemned.[7] The WGSBN publishes a comprehensive guideline for the naming rules of non-cometary small Solar System bodies.[8]
175001–175100
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175017 Záboří | 2004 FW18 | The village of Záboří, Czech Republic, was first mentioned in 1263, and is known for its traditional South Bohemian Rustic Baroque architecture style | JPL · 175017 |
| 175046 Corporon | 2004 FD92 | Serge Corporon (born 1948), French electronics engineer, who works with the discoverer in constructing a very sensitive CCD camera for the Meudon Observatory | JPL · 175046 |
175101–175200
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175109 Sharickaer | 2004 MN7 | Sharvel Gretzner (born 1986), American veterinarian assistant, and Rick Kaer, American construction worker, friends of the discoverer Mallory Vale | JPL · 175109 |
| 175152 Marthafarkas | 2005 ET37 | Martha Farkas (born 1959) is one of Canada's most experienced amateur astronomers. | JPL · 175152 |
| 175166 Adirondack | 2005 EZ99 | The Adirondack Astronomy Retreat was designed to inspire observers to return to their astronomical roots. Since its inception in 2004, this retreat allowed many dark-sky enthusiasts to enjoy, share, and bond under some of the best observing conditions in the northeastern portion of North America. | JPL · 175166 |
175201–175300
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175204 Gregbyrne | 2005 FT5 | Greg Byrne (born 1955) is a space physicist. He began his NASA career training astronauts for Space Shuttle flights, served as the chief of Astromaterials Research & Exploration Science at Johnson Space Center; and the NASA chair professor of space systems at the Naval Postgraduate School. | JPL · 175204 |
| 175208 Vorbourg | 2005 GA14 | The "Vorbourg", is a castle ruin from the 12th century, located near Delémont, Switzerland | JPL · 175208 |
| 175238 Nguyenhien | 2005 GK187 | Hien Nguyen (born 1968) is a systems engineer at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. He served as the Senior Ground Systems Hardware Engineer for the New Horizons Mission to Pluto. | JPL · 175238 |
| 175259 Offenberger | 2005 JH91 | Allan Offenberger (born 1938), Canadian physicist, professor emeritus at the University of Alberta, and thesis advisor of the discoverer Bernard Christophe | JPL · 175259 |
| 175281 Kolonics | 2005 KG9 | György Kolonics (1972–2008), a Hungarian canoeist | JPL · 175281 |
| 175282 Benhida | 2005 LA | Abdelmjid Benhida (born 1963) is an astrophysics researcher in Cadi Ayyad University's department of physics in Marrakech | JPL · 175282 |
175301–175400
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175365 Carsac | 2005 QO143 | François Bordes (1919–1981), also known by the pen name of Francis Carsac, was a French science-fiction author geologist and archaeologist | JPL · 175365 |
175401–175500
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175410 Tsayweanshun | 2006 PB8 | Tsay Wean-Shun, pioneer in optical astronomy who worked at the Lulin Observatory in Taiwan | JPL · 175410 |
| 175411 Yilan | 2006 PC8 | Yilan, a county in northeastern Taiwan. | JPL · 175411 |
| 175419 Albiesachs | 2006 PN17 | Albie Sachs (born 1935), Judge to the Constitutional Court of South Africa. | JPL · 175419 |
| 175437 Zsivótzky | 2006 QJ31 | Gyula Zsivótzky (1937–2007) was a Hungarian hammer thrower. Olympic champion in 1968, silver medalist in 1960 and 1964, and winner of the Summer Universiade in 1965, Zsivótzky set two world records, and he was elected as Hungarian Sportsman of the Year in 1965 and 1968. Name suggested by Z. Kolláth. | JPL · 175437 |
| 175450 Phillipklu | 2006 QN58 | Phillip K. Lu (born 1932), a Chinese-born astronomer, translator and poet | JPL · 175450 |
| 175451 Linchisheng | 2006 QP58 | Lin Qisheng (born 1964) is a Taiwanese amateur astronomer and discoverer of minor planets | JPL · 175451 |
| 175452 Chenggong | 2006 QR58 | Taipei Municipal ChengGong Senior High School, established in 1922, is one of the best middle schools in Taipei. | JPL · 175452 |
| 175476 Macheret | 2006 RA1 | Augustin Macheret (born 1938), Swiss professor of law and rector of the University of Fribourg, chairman of the Foundation Robert A. Naef, owner of the discovery site | JPL · 175476 |
175501–175600
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175548 Sudzius | 2006 SG285 | Jokubas Sudzius (born 1946), associate professor at the Astronomical Observatory of Vilnius University | JPL · 175548 |
| 175562 Ajsingh | 2006 SF382 | Amanjot Singh (born 1988) was an undergraduate student in the Pre-Major in Astronomy Program at the University of Washington, where he conducted research into discovering asteroids using data from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey. | JPL · 175562 |
| 175563 Amyrose | 2006 SR389 | Amy Rose (born 1987) is an American astronomer who helped discover asteroids as a part of her undergraduate research with the Pre-Major in Astronomy Program at the University of Washington. | JPL · 175563 |
| 175566 Papplaci | 2006 TM7 | László Papp (nicknamed Laci Papp; 1926–2003), a Hungarian boxer and three-time Olympic gold medalist. | JPL · 175566 |
| 175583 Pingtung | 2006 TV94 | Pingtung County, the southernmost county in Taiwan. | JPL · 175583 |
| 175586 Tsou | 2006 TU106 | Tsou tribe, native tribe in Taiwan | JPL · 175586 |
| 175588 Kathrynsmith | 2006 TK117 | Kathryn G. Smith (born 1988), an American astronomer and geologist | JPL · 175588 |
175601–175700
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175613 Shikoku-karst | 2006 VB95 | Shikoku Karst, a karst plateau located at the border of Ehime and Kochi prefectures, Japan | JPL · 175613 |
| 175625 Canaryastroinst | 2007 OK7 | The Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias, an astrophysical research institute located in the Canary Islands, Spain. It was founded in 1975. | IAU · 175625 |
| 175629 Lambertini | 2007 SX1 | Giovanni Lambertini (1916–1997), an Italian friar and science enthusiast, one of the founders of the group of amateur astronomers in Ravenna, Italy, and mentor of two of the discoverers | JPL · 175629 |
| 175633 Yaoan | 2007 TF184 | Yaoan, county in the north of Yunnan Province, China, where the Yaoan Observation Station (O49) of the Purple Mountain Observatory (which discovered this minor planet) has been built. | JPL · 175633 |
| 175636 Zvyagel | 2007 UP4 | Zvyagel, ancient name of Novohrad-Volynskyi, Ukraine, birthplace of Larysa Petrivna Kosach, a.k.a. Lesya Ukrainka, 19th–20th-century poet and writer, on the occasion of the 750th anniversary of Zvyagel in 2007 | JPL · 175636 |
175701–175800
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175718 Wuzhengyi | 1997 CG19 | Wu Zhengyi (1916–2013), botanist-academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences | JPL · 175718 |
| 175726 Borda | 1997 QJ1 | Jean-Charles, chevalier de Borda (1733–1799), a French scientist and sailor | JPL · 175726 |
| 175730 Gramastetten | 1998 DM1 | Nestled in the beautiful landscape of Muehlviertel (Upper Austria), Gramastetten is a resort for relaxing and for pleasure trips. Gramastetten is the site of an observatory outpost of the Linz public observatory. | JPL · 175730 |
175801–175900
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| There are no named minor planets in this number range | |||
175901–176000
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175920 Francisnimmo | 2000 CO118 | Francis Nimmo (born 1971), a professor at the University of California at Santa Cruz, who served as a Science Team Collaborator for the interior geophysics investigation for the New Horizons mission to Pluto | JPL · 175920 |
References
- ^ "WGSBN Bulletin Archive". Working Group Small Body Nomenclature. 14 May 2021. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
- ^ "MPC/MPO/MPS Archive". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
- ^ "JPL – Solar System Dynamics: Discovery Circumstances". Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
- ^ Schmadel, Lutz D. (2003). Dictionary of Minor Planet Names. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. ISBN 978-3-540-00238-3. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
- ^ Schmadel, Lutz D. (2006). Dictionary of Minor Planet Names – Addendum to Fifth Edition: 2003–2005. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. ISBN 978-3-540-34360-8. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
- ^ Herget, Paul (1968). The Names of the Minor Planets. Cincinnati, Ohio: Minor Planet Center, Cincinnati Observatory. OCLC 224288991.
- ^ "Guide to Minor Body Astrometry – When can I name my discovery?". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
- ^ "Minor Planet Naming Guidelines (Rules and Guidelines for naming non-cometary small Solar-System bodies) – v1.0" (PDF). Working Group Small Body Nomenclature (PDF). 20 December 2021.
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