Named in honor of the Austrian amateur astronomer Erwin Obermair (1946– ), who, together with the discoverer, is co-owner of the private observatory in Davidschlag, near Linz {see, respectively, planets  (9097) and  (1469)}. A technician by profession, Obermair is also a well-known astrophotographer and popularizer of astronomy. (M 34629) _ _.