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How are minor planets named?

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Each minor planet is given a name and number when its orbit is known. NOTE : I know a lot of people think Wiki Answers is a fake and is inaccurate sometimes, but this answer is the correct answer. I've researched and looked at school books and this is the correct answer, This may be even the best written accurate answer.

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