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]
Vladimir Surdin (born 1953) is a Russian astronomer at Moscow State University. As one of the most famous science communicators in Russia, he has sparked many people's interest in space.
Aleksandr Serebrov (1944–2013), was a Hero of the Soviet Union, a Pilot-Cosmonaut of the USSR and the first president of the Soyuz Youth Aerospace Society. He was the author of over 20 scientific works and four inventions. He made four spaceflights and ten spacewalks
Billie Holiday (1915–1959), born Eleanora Fagan, was one of the greatest jazz singers and songwriters of all time. She collaborated with numerous jazz greats, includingLester Young,Count Bassie andArtie Shaw. Her gorgeous voice and heartfelt songs continue to inspire.
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