Meanings of asteroid names (95001-96000)
This is a list of the sources of asteroid names. Those meanings marked with an asterisk (*) are guesswork, and should be checked against Lutz D. Schmadel's Dictionary of Minor Planet Names to ensure that the identification is correct. Names established from other sources should quote the reference.
Asteroids not yet given a name have not been included in this list.
| Name | Provisional Designation | Source of Name |
|---|---|---|
| 95901–96000 | ||
| 95959 Covadonga | 2003 SU224 | Covadonga, Spain, site of the 8th century battle of Covadonga, marking the beginning of the Reconquista* |
| 95962 Copito | 2003 WZ87 | Copito de Nieve, "Snowflake", gorilla [1] |
| Preceded by: 94001–95000 | Meanings of asteroid names List of asteroids (95001–96000) | Succeeded by: 96001–97000 |
Categories: Lists of asteroids