Named for William Lassell (1799–1880), discoverer of Neptune’s satellite Triton and Uranus’ satellites Ariel and Umbriel and an independent discoverer of Saturn’s satellite Hyperion. A brewer by trade, he also found some 600 nebulae. (M 9768) _ _.
Avastatud: 20-2-1982 Avastamiskoht: Anderson Mesa Avastajad: Bowell, E.