Donald Machholz | |
|---|---|
 Machholz in November 2019 | |
| Born | Donald Edward Machholz October 7, 1952 Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.[1] |
| Died | August 9, 2022 (aged 69) Wikieup, Arizona, U.S. |
| Occupation | Amateur astronomer |
| Years active | 1970–2022 |
| Spouse |
Michele Machholz
(m. 2014) |
Donald Edward Machholz (October 7, 1952 – August 9, 2022) was an American amateur astronomer who was credited with the discovery of 12 comets that bear his name.
- ^ Joe Rao (August 17, 2022). "In Memoriam: Famed 'Comet Hunter' Don Machholz dies at 69". Space.com. Retrieved September 4, 2022.