Manfred Posch (b. 1943) was chief editor of an Austrian newspaper and he is still editing the popular journal Sternenwelt. A past president of the Carinthian astronomical organization, Posch is well known for his astronomical engagement. Name suggested by H. Haupt.
Discovered on 9-9-1991 in Tautenburg by Schmadel, L. D., Borngen, F.