MPC Documentation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


MPC Guide to minor planet astrometry


MPC APIs


MPC's replicated postgreSQL tables


ADES related documentation


Useful lists


Negative observations protocol


Orbital elements


Orbit and Object Type

Below are links to how the MPC categorizes orbit types and object types.


Identifications


Artificial Satellites


Subscription to MPC Notification Services

  • To subscribe to receive Minor Planet Electronic Circulars (MPECs) or join the MPC Announcement Email List/Group please use this link.


Different designations that the MPC can assign to minor planets, comets, and natural satellites

Minor Planets


Edgar Wilson Award