Named in memory of Eric Sterken (1948–1998), professional gardener and landscaper who took care of the gardens of the Brussels Planetarium. He is remembered by hundreds of people for his friendliness and modesty, and at the same time he was respected for his great efforts to preserve plantlife and wildlife. He was proud to have been the brother of a professional astronomer, Chris Sterken. (M 31610) _ _.
Discovered on 21-10-1965 in Uccle by Debehogne, H.