Named in honor of the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, which, through the Valongo Observatory, supports research in astrometry of minor planets in South America. Staff members have participated in the discoverer’s observing program at La Silla. (M 9768) _ _.
Avastatud: 28-8-1981 Avastamiskoht: La Silla Avastajad: Debehogne, H.