Named in honor of Hiroshi Abe (1958– ), a resident of Shimane. Discoverer of numerous minor planets at Yatsuka {see planet (7097)} Observatory since 1993, he is also an active confirmer of new objects in collaboration with S. Nakano {see planet (3431)}. (M 35482) _ _.
Discovered on 16-4-1991 in Kiyosato by Otomo, S., Muramatsu, O.