Named asteroids discovered in 1956
6 named asteroids.
| # | Asteroid | Discovered | Discoverer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | (1691) Oort | 1956-09-09 | K. Reinmuth |
| 2 | (1990) Pilcher | 1956-03-09 | K. Reinmuth |
| 3 | (2160) Spitzer | 1956-09-07 | Indiana University |
| 4 | (2165) Young | 1956-09-07 | Indiana University |
| 5 | (2789) Foshan | 1956-12-06 | Purple Mountain Observatory |
| 6 | (3447) Burckhalter | 1956-09-29 | Indiana University |