Asminor planet discoveries are confirmed, they are given a permanent number by theIAU'sMinor Planet Center (MPC), and the discoverers can then submit names for them, following the IAU'snaming conventions. The list below concerns those minor planets in the specified number-range that have received names, and explains the meanings of those names.
Based onPaul Herget'sThe 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 thepublic domain: SBDB New namings may only beadded 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]
Andrew W. Puckett (born 1977), an American college professor dedicated to creating authentic astronomical research opportunities for undergraduates and other ambitious young students. He is adiscoverer of minor planets.
Ellis D. Miner (born 1937) was a JPL astronomer and scientist on the science teams of Mariner and Viking spacecraft, Assistant Project Scientist forVoyager 1 andVoyager 2, and the Science Manager forCassini–Huygens. He determined the rotational rate for asteroid1566 Icarus in 1968 at JPL'sTable Mountain Observatory.
Mbaba Mwana Waresa is a purportedZulu goddess of rain, agriculture, and the harvest. She is the goddess of rainbows, a symbol of the link between heaven and Earth. She is said to be particularly revered for teaching people the art of making beer (umqombothi).
Caroline Christophe (born 1978), daughter of French amateur astronomerBernard Christophe who discovered this minor planet. Her nickname,Pimprenelle, was a puppet character on the 1970s French television showBonne nuit les petits
Kevin Oberheim (born 1983) is a civil engineer in the State of Maryland. His work helps provide for safe and reliable travel for thousands of people every day.