Named in honor of the discoverer, Eugène J. Delporte (1882–1955). He observed and discovered more than 60 minor planets at the Uccle Observatory where he was director from 1936 to 1947. (H 117) _ _.
Avastatud: 28-11-1932 Avastamiskoht: Uccle Avastajad: Delporte, E.