Named in honor of F. W. A. Argelander (1799–1875), director of the ancient observatory of Turku (Abo), and later director of the Bonn Observatory, and author of the famous Bonner Durchmusterung. (M 2278) Argelander is also honored by a lunar crater. _ _.
Avastatud: 24-2-1938 Avastamiskoht: Turku Avastajad: Vaisala, Y.