Named in memory of Paul-André Herbelin (1933–1994) of Ayent, near Sion, Switzerland, friend of the discoverer and brother of the discoverer’s companion Anne-Marie Malotki {see planet (3667)}. By profession a surveyor, Herbelin was by avocation a winemaker and raclette chef extraordinaire. (M 23540) _ _.
Discovered on 30-12-1980 in Anderson Mesa by Bowell, E.