Donald Machholz
Donald Machholz | |
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Machholz in November 2019 | |
| Born | Donald Edward Machholz October 7, 1952 Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S. |
| 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.