Named in memory of Shizuo (Haruhisa) Mayeda (1914-1952), amateur astronomer and pioneer Mars observer who studied changes in the colors of albedo features on that planet. Name proposed by the discoverer following a suggestion by T. Sato and A. Fujii.
Avastatud: 1-11-1988 Avastamiskoht: Geisei Avastajad: Seki, T.