Franco Canepari (b. 1953) is the cofounder of Valdinievole Association of Astronomy A. Pieri. His major activity is devoted to the popularization of astronomy at the Planetarium of Monsummano Terme. He is also interested in observations of the Sun and planets.
Discovered on 13-12-2006 in San Marcello by Tesi, L., Fagioli, G.