Aug 26 1968
From The Space Library
New comet of undetermined size had been discovered by amateur astronomers John Bally-Urban and Pat Clayton, who were attending Southwest Astronomical Conference at New Mexico State Univ. Using 10-in telescope, they made discovery while observing comet Honda. Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory had confirmed sighting of comet; which had been given official name of Bally Clayton comet. (AP, W Star, 8/26/68, A2)
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