William Henry Wehlau (1926–1995) was an American-born Canadian astronomer who pioneered the field of stellar surface mapping using observed rotational variability of surface abundances and magnetic field strength. He served on the Board of the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope from 1974 to 1985.
Orbit type: Main Belt
Ref:MPC 83584
Name:
Wehlau
Number:
204786
Designation:
2006 KU131
Disc. Date:
2006-05-25
Discoverer:
Wiegert, P.A.
Disc. Place:
Mauna Kea