John K. Davies (1955– ) of the Joint Astronomy Centre was instrumental in the successful discovery and follow-up of (3200) Phaethon and several comets with the IRAS satellite in 1983. He has also carried out studies of the infrared nature of distant minor planets and authored a number of popular books and articles. (M 38198) _ _.
Discovered on 21-1-1993 in Kitt Peak by Spacewatch