It was discovered on 24 May 1982 , by American astronomer Carolyn Shoemaker at Palomar Observatory , California .
It was named after American USGS planetary cartographer Patricia M. Bridges .
It was discovered on 24 May 1982 , by American astronomer Carolyn Shoemaker at Palomar Observatory , California , and named after American USGS planetary cartographer Patricia M. Bridges .