The asteroid was discovered on August 1, 1978 at the Perth Observatory.

On January 15 the comet was observed at Perth Observatory with an estimated apparent magnitude of -4.0.

The Perth Observatory is the name of two astronomical observatories located in Western Australia.

The original Perth Observatory close to the city and the Bickley Observatory.

Perth Observatory is also located here.

He held that position until 1940 and is credited with keeping the Perth Observatory open in face of government opposition.

He also had a minor planet, 3893 DeLaeter, named after him in recognition for his support of the Perth Observatory.

It was named for Perth Observatory.

Much of the follow-up observational data was gathered by a 0.6-m telescope at the Perth Observatory in Western Australia.

Discovered on July 28, 1978 at the Perth Observatory at Bickley.