1936 QA. Discovered 1936 Aug. 13 by G. N. Neujmin at Simeis. Independently discovered 1936 Aug. 17 by K. Reinmuth at Heidelberg.

Named in honor of the late, well-known Soviet astronomer, Naum I. Idelson {1885–1951}. He was a member of the staff of the Pulkovo Observatory. (M 1252)

Name submitted by N. Yakhontova, Institute of Theoretical Astronomy, Leningrad.

Idelson is also honored by a lunar crater.