Karel F. Wakker (b. 1944), professor of astrodynamics at Delft Techical University, has made important contributions to Dutch, ESA and NASA space projects, as well as inspiring numerous students. The name was suggested by F. Israel.
Discovered on 29-9-1973 in Palomar by van Houten, C. J., van Houten-Groeneveld, I., Gehrels, T.