Meanings of minor planet names: 48001–49000

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.

This is a partial list of meanings of minor planet names. Also see list of named minor planets (alphabetical) for a condensed version without naming citations.

Official naming citations of newly named small Solar System bodies are published in MPC's Minor Planet Circulars several times a year.[1] Recent citations can also be found on the JPL Small-Body Database (SBDB).[2] 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.[3][4] Based on Paul Herget's The Names of the Minor Planets,[5] Schmadel also researched the unclear origin of numerous asteroids, most of which had been named prior to World War II.  This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Government document: "SBDB". New namings may only be added after official publication as the preannouncement of names is condemned by the Committee on Small Body Nomenclature.[6]

48001–48100

Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
48047 Houghten2001 DL86Christopher Houghten, from Rutland, Vermont, who developed a non-computer-based system to allow manually operated telescopes to be GOTO telescopesJPL · 48047
48070 Zizza2001 FB4Frank Zizza, American Associate Professor of Mathematics at the University of Arizona South, and past president of the Huachuca Astronomy Club †MPC · 48070

48101–48200

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
48159 Saint-Véran2001 HYSaint-Véran, the highest village in France, where the Observatoire de Saint-Véran is locatedJPL · 48159
48171 Juza2001 HZ15Karel Juza, Czech astronomerJPL · 48171

48201–48300

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
48300 Kronk2002 LG35Gary W. Kronk, American amateur astronomer, programmer-analyst and writer, author of the four-part CometographyJPL · 48300

48301–48400

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48373 Gorgythion2161 T-3Gorgythion, bastard son of Priam, killed by an arrow shot by Teucer at Hector during the Trojan WarJPL · 48373

48401–48500

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
48410 Kolmogorov1985 QJ5Andrey Kolmogorov (1903–1987), a Russian academician, professor at the Moscow State University, and outstanding mathematician.JPL · 48410
48411 Johnventre1985 RB3John Ventre (born 1935), a teacher, friend of the discoverer, meteorite expert, and Cincinnati Observatory Center historianJPL · 48411
48415 Dehio1987 QTGeorg Dehio (1850–1932), German art historianJPL · 48415
48416 Carmelita1988 BM2Carmelita Miranda, American astronomy popularizerJPL · 48416
48422 Schrade1988 VN7Hugo Schrade (1900–1974), German optical engineerJPL · 48422
48424 Souchay1988 XW4Jean Souchay (born 1959), French astronomer, uncredited co-discovererJPL · 48424
48425 Tischendorf1989 CB6Constantin von Tischendorf (1815–1874), German theologian, discoverer of the 4th-century Codex SinaiticusJPL · 48425
48434 Maxbeckmann1989 UN7Max Beckmann, German-American painter and printmakerJPL · 48434
48435 Jaspers1989 UR7Karl Jaspers, German-Swiss philosopher, physician, and political thinker languageJPL · 48435
48447 Hingley1990 TK2Peter D. Hingley (1951–2012), Librarian of the Royal Astronomical Society.JPL · 48447
48451 Pichincha1991 PC3Pichincha is an active stratovolcano in Ecuador, very close to the capital QuitoJPL · 48451
48456 Wilhelmwien1991 RG3Wilhelm Wien, German physicist and NobelistJPL · 48456
48457 Joseffried1991 RO3Josef W. Fried (born 1948), a German astronomer at the Heidelberg Max-Planck-Institut für Astronomie.JPL · 48457
48458 Merian1991 RG5Matthäus Merian, 17th-century Swiss engraver, etcher and book dealerMPC · 48458
48461 Sabrinamaricia1991 RN6Sabrina Maricia Cohen (born 2005), daughter of American co-discoverer Seth M. Cohen. They have enjoyed many Palomar College planetarium visits together and now she can be part of the show.JPL · 48461
48471 Orchiston1991 TV2New Zealander Wayne Orchistron (born 1943) works as an astronomer at the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand. His main interests lie in the field of history of astronomy. He is the author of many books and the co-founder and editor of the Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage.JPL · 48471
48472 Mössbauer1991 TJ6Rudolf Ludwig Mössbauer, German physicist and NobelistJPL · 48472
48480 Falk1991 YK1Johann Daniel Falk, German writer and social pedagogue, author of the Christmas carol O du fröhlicheJPL · 48480
48482 Oruki1992 CN"Oruki", word in the Tosa (Kōchi Prefecture) dialect of Japanese, meaning "the importance of one's presence and reassurance of unflagging support"JPL · 48482
48492 Utewielen1992 SS17Ute Wielen (born 1934) has worked in astronomy for more than 50 years. She was an assistant observer at the Babelsberg Observatory. She later worked as a programmer at astronomical institutes in Berlin and Heidelberg, and is the coauthor of many books on the history of astronomy.JPL · 48492
48495 Ryugado1993 BBRyugado, Kōchi Prefecture, a Japanese limestone caveJPL · 48495

48501–48600

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
48529 von Wrangel1993 OV10Baron Ferdinand von Wrange, a Baltic German explorer and one of the founders of the Russian Geographic Society JPLMPC · 48529
48575 Hawaii1994 NNHawaii, the Aloha State, was first visited by Polynesians from Tahiti, rediscovered by James Cook, and in 1959 became the fiftieth U.S. state. Hawaii became a sister state of Ehime prefectureJPL · 48575
48588 Raschröder1994 RP11Rudolf Alexander Schröder, German architect, poet, essayist, and translatorJPL · 48588

48601–48700

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
48607 Yamagatatemodai1995 DS2Yamagata Tenmondai (Yamagata Astronomical Observatory), was established for educational purposes by the Yamagata University in 2003, using a 0.15-m refractor and a 3D astronomy theater.JPL · 48607
48619 Jianli1995 KVJianli County, located in the south of Jianghan plain, has a long history and splendid culture, including many relics from the period of the Three Kingdoms of China.JPL · 48619
48624 Sadayuki1995 PMSadayuki Okuni, Japanese high-school teacher with an interest in astronomy, nephew of the discovererJPL · 48624
48628 Janetfender1995 RDJanet Fender, American chief scientist of the Space Vehicles Directorate of the AFRL, who instigated AMOS support for the NEAT programJPL · 48628
48631 Hasantufan1995 SK29Hasan Tufan, Tatar poetJPL · 48631
48636 Huangkun1995 SS53Kun Huang, academician of the Chinese Academy of SciencesJPL · 48636
48638 Třebíč1995 TBTřebíč, a town in Moravia, is known mainly for the Basilica of St. Procopius built in the early 13th century and the old Jewish Quarter.JPL · 48638
48640 Eziobosso1995 UDEzio Bosso (born 1971), an Italian pianist, director and composer of classical music.JPL · 48640
48643 Allen-Beach1995 UA2Bill Allen and Sally Beach, American publishers of the Asteroid/Comet Connection (A/CC) † ‡MPC · 48643
48650 Kazanuniversity1995 UX48Kazan University, one of the oldest universities in RussiaJPL · 48650
48681 Zeilinger1996 BZAnton Zeilinger, Austrian professor of experimental physicsJPL · 48681
48700 Hanggao1996 HZ21The Hangzhou High School that has made an outstanding contribution to national education since its foundation in 1889 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, ChinaJPL · 48700

48701–48800

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
48715 Balbinot1996 RP2Roberto Balbinot (born 1956) is an Italian theoretical physicist who teaches General Relativity at the Bologna University. His fields of research include acoustic black holes, quantum gravity, and field and string theories.JPL · 48715
48720 Enricomentana1996 SD7Enrico Mentana (born 1955) is an Italian journalist and director of Italian TV video news.JPL · 48720
48736 Ehime1997 DLEhime prefecture, Japan, the discovery site, sister state of HawaiiJPL · 48736
48737 Cusinato1997 ER11Piergiorgio Cusinato, Italian antique dealer and amateur astronomerJPL · 48737
48767 Skamander1997 JG15Skamander (Skamandros), a son of Zeus, fought on the side of the Trojans in the Trojan War and tried to kill Achilles three times.JPL · 48767
48774 Anngower1997 PO2Ann C. Gower, Canadian radio-astronomerJPL · 48774
48778 Shokoyukako1997 REShoko and Yukako Abe, the discoverer's daughtersJPL · 48778
48779 Mariko1997 RHMariko Hamada (born 1964), a musician from Matsue-shi, Shimane-ken, Japan.JPL · 48779
48782 Fierz1997 SPOlga Fierz, Swiss teacher who dedicated all her life to the custody of children in difficult life situationsJPL · 48782
48785 Pitter1997 SA2Přemysl Pitter, Czech philanthropist and pacifist, holder of Czech, German and Israeli honors, and whose centenary was cited by UNESCOJPL · 48785
48794 Stolzová1997 TY8Tereza Stolzová, Czech coloratura soprano and soloist for the Teatro la Scala in Milan, Italy †MPC · 48794
48798 Penghuanwu1997 TS18Peng Huanwu, Chinese theoretical physicistJPL · 48798
48799 Tashikuergan1997 TX18Tashikuergan (meaning Stone City) is an ancient city along the Silk Road at the western end in ChinaJPL · 48799

48801–48900

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
48801 Penninger1997 UC1Josef Penninger, Austrian director of the Institut für Molekulare Biotechnologie GmbH (Institute of Molecular Biotechnology, IMBA) of the Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften (Austrian Academy of Sciences, ÖAW)JPL · 48801
48807 Takahata1997 UT21Takahata, Yamagata prefecture, JapanJPL · 48807
48844 Belloves1998 DWBelloves (Bellovesus), 4th-century BC Celtic prince, the first known Celt in the history of northern Italy †MPC · 48844

48901–49000

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Named minor planet Provisional This minor planet was named for... Ref · Catalog
48909 Laurake1998 MK40Laura ("Laurake") De Maeyer, daughter of Belgian psychologist Myriam Kerkhofs and Flemish sculptor Elmer De MaeyerJPL · 48909
48934 Kočanová1998 QSMária Kocanová, Slovak writer, novelist and dramatist.JPL · 48934
48960 Clouet1998 QR26Bernard Clouet, general secretary of the Société astronomique de France (French Astronomical Society) and an observer of double starsJPL · 48960

References
  1. "MPC/MPO/MPS Archive". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
  2. "JPL – Solar System Dynamics: Discovery Circumstances". Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
  3. Schmadel, Lutz D. (2003). Dictionary of Minor Planet Names. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. ISBN 978-3-540-00238-3. Retrieved 27 July 2016.
  4. 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.
  5. Herget, Paul (1968). The Names of the Minor Planets. Cincinnati, Ohio: Minor Planet Center, Cincinnati Observatory. OCLC 224288991.
  6. "Guide to Minor Body Astrometry – When can I name my discovery?". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 20 July 2019.
Preceded by
47,001–48,000		 Meanings of minor planet names
List of minor planets: 48,001–49,000		 Succeeded by
49,001–50,000
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