Named in memory of Leonida Rosino (1915–1997), director of the Padua and Asiago Observatories from 1953 to 1985. His principal research was on globular clusters, variable stars of all kinds, and novae and supernovae. At Padua he was instrumental in establishing the first Italian department of astronomy in 1968. Rosino’s undisputed great teaching ability, keen scientific guidance and everlasting enthusiasm benefited several generations of Italian astronomers. (M 30803) _ _.