Named in honor of Isao Kaneko (1918– ), who worked toward social education during reconstruction in postwar Japan. He promoted cultural activities in mountain villages, established a private observatory and is now director of the Misono Space Education Service. Awarded the Chunichi Social Meritorious Prize by the Chubu-Nippon Press in 1976, he was also commended for his meritorious cultural service by the Board Education of Aichi Prefecture in 1979. (M 26762) _ _.