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]
36001–36100
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36033 Viseggi | 1999 OC1 | Mount Viseggi in Italy, on top of which the discovering Monte Viseggi Observatory (126) is located. | JPL · 36033 |
| 36035 Petrvok | 1999 PV | Peter Vok of Rosenberg (1539–1611; Czech: Petr Vok z Rožmberka), a Czech nobleman and the last member of the medieval South Bohemian Rosenberg family | JPL · 36035 |
| 36036 Bonucci | 1999 PQ1 | Arturo Bonucci (1954–2002), an Italian cellist and amateur astrophotographer | JPL · 36036 |
| 36037 Linenschmidt | 1999 PQ3 | Robb Linenschmidt (1970–1993), American aerospace engineer and friend of the discoverers, Dan Bruton and Carlton F. Stewart | JPL · 36037 |
| 36039 Joandunham | 1999 PA4 | Description available (see ref). Please summarize in your own words. | IAU · 36039 |
| 36060 Babuška | 1999 RM43 | Ivo Babuška (born 1926), Czech-American mathematician, founder of the journal Applications of Mathematics, honorary member of the Czech Learned Society | JPL · 36060 |
| 36061 Haldane | 1999 RJ44 | J. B. S. Haldane (1892–1964), British biologist and philosopher of science | JPL · 36061 |
36101–36200
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36169 Grosseteste | 1999 RG240 | Robert Grosseteste, an English statesman, natural philosopher and theologian. | JPL · 36169 |
| 36174 Podolský | 1999 SW2 | Jiří Podolský (born 1963), Czech theoretical physicist and professor at the Charles University in Prague. | JPL · 36174 |
| 36177 Tonysharon | 1999 SJ14 | Anthony P. Sharon, Deputy Executive Vice President of MIT. | JPL · 36177 |
| 36182 Montigiani | 1999 TY12 | Montigiani Roberto, Italian amateur astronomer and friend of the discoverer | JPL · 36182 |
| 36184 Pavelbožek | 1999 TQ17 | Pavel Božek (born 1958) is a respected surgeon from Břeclav, Czech Republic. He is interested in astronomy and cosmonautics. | JPL · 36184 |
| 36187 Travisbarman | 1999 TB37 | Travis Barman, assistant astronomer at Lowell Observatory | JPL · 36187 |
36201–36300
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36213 Robertotisgreen | 1999 TU158 | Robert Otis Green (born 1960) has provided leadership and expertise in imaging spectroscopy for Earth and Planetary Science since joining the JPL in 1983. His knowledge of phenomenology and instrumentation is deep and broad, his science is first class, and his passion for discovery is infectious. | JPL · 36213 |
| 36226 Mackerras | 1999 UQ4 | Sir Charles Mackerras, Australian-American orchestra conductor | JPL · 36226 |
| 36235 Sergebaudo | 1999 VJ | Serge Baudo, French orchestra conductor | JPL · 36235 |
| 36264 Kojimatsumoto | 1999 XL152 | Koji Matsumoto (born 1968) is a Japanese planetary geodesist. He has contributed to the SELENE mission analysis of the lunar gravity field and to the Hayabusa2 mission analysis of the spacecraft trajectory using LIDAR data. | IAU · 36264 |
36301–36400
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36329 Philmetzger | 2000 LU35 | Philip Metzger (born 1962) is an Associate Scientist at the Florida Space Institute (Orlando, Florida) and a leader in the study of the mechanical properties of Lunar and asteroid regoliths including how rocket exhaust interacts with regolith and requirements to protect Apollo sites from damage. | IAU · 36329 |
| 36340 Vaduvescu | 2000 NT13 | Ovidiu Vaduvescu (born 1967) is a Romanian astronomer at ING (La Palma, Spain) whose career has spanned several countries. A dedicated observer, he has worked on near-Earth asteroids and dwarf galaxies. Many students and amateur astronomers have benefited from his teaching skills. | IAU · 36340 |
| 36352 Erickmeza | 2000 NE25 | Erick Meza (born 1980) is the principal researcher for a new 1-m telescope at the Peruvian Space Agency, CONIDA (Moquegua, Peru). His work includes telescope commissioning, astrometry for stellar occultation predictions, and studying Pluto's atmosphere. | IAU · 36352 |
36401–36500
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36424 Satokokumasaki | 2000 PZ3 | Satoko Kumasaki (born 1958) has devoted herself to elementary education since 1992. She organized the Primary Education Study Group at the Kawai Institute for Culture and Education. | JPL · 36424 |
| 36426 Kakuda | 2000 PJ7 | Kakuda is a city in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan | JPL · 36426 |
| 36444 Clairblackburn | 2000 PA31 | Clair Blackburn (1940–2018) was a tireless and infectiously positive force for astronomy education and outreach in Tonopah, Nevada. He was an early adopter and supporter of the Research and Education Collaborative Occultation Network. | JPL · 36444 |
| 36445 Smalley | 2000 QU | Kyle Smalley, American amateur astronomer and team member of the Powell Observatory Near-Earth-Object follow-up program | JPL · 36445 |
| 36446 Cinodapistoia | 2000 QV | Cino da Pistoia (Guittoncino dei Sinibaldi or Sighibuldi), mediaeval Tuscan jurist and poet, friend of Dante Alighieri and Francesco Petrarch | JPL · 36446 |
| 36472 Ebina | 2000 QQ26 | Ebina, a town in central Kanagawa Prefecture. | JPL · 36472 |
36501–36600
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| There are no named minor planets in this number range | |||
36601–36700
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36614 Saltis | 2000 QU148 | Saltis, a nickname for the discovering Stockholm Observatory at Saltsjöbaden, Sweden | JPL · 36614 |
| 36672 Sidi | 2000 QR220 | Sidonie Adlersburg (1933–1943), an Austrian Roma victim of Auschwitz, memorialized in Erich Hackl's novel Abschied von Sidonie | JPL · 36672 |
36701–36800
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36773 Tuttlekeane | 2000 RQ99 | James Tuttle Keane (born 1987) is a postdoctoral researcher at the California Institute of Technology studying the tidal evolution of solar system planets, satellites, and small bodies, who also has a talent for clear illustration of planetary processes. | IAU · 36773 |
| 36774 Kuittinen | 2000 RK101 | Risto Kuittinen, Director General of the Finnish Geodetic Institute during 1998–2011 | JPL · 36774 |
| 36782 Okauchitakashige | 2000 SR4 | Takashige Okauchi (born 1938) contributed to the recovery and investigation of the meteorite "Kokubunji Inseki". He participated in the activities of the Japan Spaceguard Association, such as "Spaceguard Tanteidan". | JPL · 36782 |
| 36783 Kagamino | 2000 SD7 | Kagamino Town is in the northern part of Okayama Prefecture in Japan. JPL | MPC · 36783 |
| 36800 Katarinawitt | 2000 SF45 | Katarina Witt, German figure skater, olympic champion, four-time World Figure Skating champion, German "Ice Skater of the Century" | JPL · 36800 |
36801–36900
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36888 Škrabal | 2000 SE163 | Emil Škrabal, Czech construction engineer and amateur astronomer, member of the Czech Society for Interplanetary Matter and an honorary member of the Czech Astronomical Society | JPL · 36888 |
36901–37000
| Named minor planet | Provisional | This minor planet was named for... | Ref · Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36983 Sumner | 2000 SB346 | James Edward (Red) Sumner Jr. (born 1948) has distinguished himself as a stellar occultation observer. In particular, he has provided essential education and outreach support for the Research and Education Collaborative Occultation Network. | JPL · 36983 |
| 36986 Stickle | 2000 SP351 | Angela M. Stickle (born 1984) is a planetary scientist at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. Dr. Stickle specializes in impact physics and kinetic asteroid deflection. | IAU · 36986 |
| 36992 Jakubek | 2000 SN361 | Description available (see ref). Please summarize in your own words. | IAU · 36992 |
| 36994 Pugel | 2000 SP370 | Description available (see ref). Please summarize in your own words. | IAU · 36994 |
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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