Stephen Gottesman (b. 1939), a radio astronomer at the University of Florida for 35 years, was an advisor to 15 students and a teacher and friend to many others. His research involved galactic structure and dynamics, but his celestial namesake honors the endless enthusiasm and respect “Dr. G.” afforded his students.
Discovered on 19-9-1995 in Catalina Station by Spahr, T. B.