Named after Albert Bijaoui, astronomer at the Observatoire de la Côte d’Azur and long-time supporter of the Schmidt telescope with which this object was discovered. Bijaoui’s work has been essential in the introduction of modern image processing techniques in French astronomy. His latest work dealt with multiresolution analysis of astronomical data, and he designed the image processing routines involved in various programs performed on the Schmidt telescope. A corresponding member of the French Academy of Sciences, he teaches at the university. He is also active in the popularization of astronomy, through numerous conferences and through his involvement in local astronomy associations like ASSEM, which he served as president for many years. (M 35488) _ _.