Named in honor of John and Sophie Karayusuf, parents of Alford S. Karayusuf {see planet (3800)}, a friend of the discoverer. Under the starry skies of the Syrian Desert, they inspired their children to study the stars and planets and to wonder in amazement at the ability of mankind to explore the heavens. (M 32093) _ _.
Discovered on 19-5-1988 in Palomar by Helin, E. F.