Francesca (1981– ) and Gabriele (1986– ) Chiarini are grandchildren of Giorgio Sassi {see planet (7500)}, co-founder of Osservatorio San Vittore. Gabriele often transmits his grandfather’s CCD images for reduction in Bologna, thereby saving time and a 100-km round-trip journey. (M 38199) _ _.
Discovered on 16-5-1996 in Bologna by Osservatorio San Vittore