This planet is named in honor of Prof. Dr.Ing. W. Bauersfeld {1879–1959} on the occasion of his 75th birthday anniversary, 1954 January 23. Prof. Bauersfeld, formerly with Zeiss-Opton at Oberkochen/Wüurttemberg (Germany), is best known as the designer of the famous Zeiss planetaria {see also planet  (851)}. (M 994) _ _.