Minor Planets

   Most people commonly refer to minor planets as asteroids.   There are now thousands of minor planets, most of which have official names. Is your name among them? You can check here for fun.   Some of the brighter minor planets are easily visible in a pair of binoculars or a small telescope.   Here is a list of the bright minor planets for this year.

   


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Updated February 4, 2007