Named in honor of Johann Wempe {1906–1980}, astronomer at the Astrophysical Observatory in Potsdam since 1944, and editor of Astronomische Nachrichten from 1951 to 1973. In 1936 and 1937 he observed and discovered minor planets at Heidelberg-Königstuhl. (M 4157) _ _.
Avastatud: 23-3-1942 Avastamiskoht: Heidelberg Avastajad: Reinmuth, K.