1996 AT7. Discovered 1996 Jan. 12 by the Spacewatch at Kitt Peak.

Helmut Abt (1925– ) is one of the founders of Kitt Peak {see planet (2322)} National Observatory and is known for his fundamental studies of stellar characteristics, multiple stars and publication practices. As editor-in-chief, Abt shepherded the Astrophysical Journal into the current electronic age. (M 41568)