MPC Documentation
(Beta) Definition of types of objects
| Object Type | Assigned Number | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Minor Planet | 0 | |
| Minor Planet (Binary) | 1 | |
| Past Impactor | 6 | |
| Comet | 10 | |
| Comet (Fragment) | 11 | |
| Dual Status (Minor Planet and Comet) | 20 | |
| Natural Satellite (of planet) | 30 | |
| Natural Satellite (of minor planet) | 40 |