2001 SZ8. Discovered 2001 Sept. 19 by C. W. Juels and P. R. Holvorcem at Fountain Hills. (*MPO 36950)
Sebastian F. Hönig (1978– ) adroitly searched SOHO and NEAT images during 2000–2003 and was credited with 27 sungrazer comet discoveries and 479 minor-planet designations. However, his biggest thrill was the visual discovery of comet C/2002 04 with a 0.25-m Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope on 2002 July 22. (M 50465)
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(2006). (51983) Hönig [3.95, 0.12, 9.4]. In: Dictionary of Minor Planet Names. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-34361-5_2560
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