(9102) Foglar = 1996 XS18
Discovered 1996 Dec. 12 by M. Tichý and Z. Moravec at Kleť.
Named in memory of Jaroslav Foglar (1907-1999), Czech writer
of adventure and educational literature for young boys and
prominent in scouting organization. His well-known books
are Boys from the Beaver River, The Mystery of Conundrum,
and especially, Rapid Arrows ("Rychlé šipy").
(MPC 35492 – 1999 July 28)
Photo: M. Lebeda (left image)
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