1997 GB. Discovered 1997 Apr. 4 at the Starkenburg Observatory at Heppenheim.

The beautiful city of Heppenheim, with its medieval old town that was first mentioned in the year 755, is situated in a traditional wine-growing region of southwestern Germany. On a hill above the city the ruins of the Starkenburg castle dominate the picturesque scenery. (M 41034)