William A. Bradfield

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William A. Bradfield is one of the best known comet hunters in the world.

He is born in New Zealand, but lives in Australia. He is not a professional astronomer. He discovered his first comet in 1972. The comet C/1972 E1 has only his name, as the other 17 comets he found with a six-inch- comet seeker. His last comet he found in 2004.