### Question
What is the definition of Minor Planet Center?


### Answer
The definition of **Minor Planet Center** is as follows in *51 U.S.C. § 30902*:

> the Minor Planet Center of the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory

#### Citation:
  - *51 U.S.C. § 30902*
  - Heading: **Subtitle III-Administrative Provisions > CHAPTER 309-AWARDS**

