Joelle (1978– ) and Gilles (1980– ) are the children of Martina Devos and Alain Meerbergen, close friends of the discoverer and his family. They spent a marvelous vacation together at Haute Provence, where this minor planet was discovered. (M 47164) _ _.
Discovered on 28-12-1989 in Haute Provence by Elst, E. W.