1989 AX. Discovered 1989 Jan. 4 by S. Ueda and H. Kaneda at Kushiro.

Named in honor of Masayuki Yanai (1959– ), who has since 1987 been an active observer and discoverer of minor planets. He lives in Kitami {see planet (3785)} and works for the Nippon Telephone and Telegram Company. (M 16593)