Designation of SSSB
Designation of SSSB
Audio Guide:
Do you know how Small Solar System bodies are named? Before their official naming, these celestial objects will be given a temporary number that mostly consists of the year of discovery and two letters, or plus a set of numbers. Their official name is composed of a permanent number and the name of the discoverer. However, the final name must be approved by the International Astronomical Union.
Exhibit Introduction:
The designation of the celestial objects in the solar system is introduced by graphic panels.