New Zealander Wayne Orchistron (b. 1943) works as an astronomer at the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand. His main interests lie in the field of history of astronomy. He is the author of many books and the co-founder and editor of the Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage.
Discovered on 7-10-1991 in Tautenburg by Schmadel, L. D., Borngen, F.