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Discoverers of comets and small asteroids have the privilege of naming them. Each reported discovery is first assigned a code name by an international organization. If it's a comet, it will then be named after the discoverer. In the case of a small asteroid, the discoverer can give it whatever name he or she chooses. I can see how exciting such a prospect must be for amateur stargazers.
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