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Named in memory of Eitaro Date (1912-1953), Japanese amateur astronomer who observed the planets, particularly Mars, and who taught other planetary observers. Name proposed by the discoverer following a suggestion by T. Sato and A. Fujii.

Named in memory of Eitaro Date (1912–1953), Japanese amateur astronomer who observed the planets, particularly Mars, and who taught other planetary observers. (M 32789)

Name proposed by the discoverer following a suggestion by T. Sato and A. Fujii.