In Memoriam: Famed 'Comet Hunter' Don Machholz dies at 69

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Donald Edward Machholz was an American amateur astronomer who was the leading visual comet discoverer, credited with the visual discovery of 12 comets that bear his name.

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A huge loss to the astronomical community. He died of COVID-19. So sad.
Fundraiser for Donald Machholz by Brian Melsheimer : Don Machholz (gofundme.com)