Named after Alan Fitzsimmons, who works on the relationships between minor planets and comets and has collaborated with the discoverer for several years. His enthusiasm and good spirit when observing on La Palma has always been very much appreciated by the discoverer. (M 21609) _ _.
Avastatud: 23-8-1979 Avastamiskoht: La Silla Avastajad: Lagerkvist, C.-I.