Named in memory of Lewis Percival Pearce, infant son of amateur astronomer and comet observer Andrew Pearce. Born in Nedlands, Western Australia, on 1999 Jan. 23, Lewis suffered oxygen deprivation during delivery and never gained consciousness. Before his death twelve days later, he shared some experiences with his parents, including “observing the stars” with his dad. (M 34342) _ _.
Discovered on 27-7-1992 in Siding Spring by McNaught, R. H.