Which of these comet designations is NOT associated with Helin?
1P/Halley
111P/Helin–Roman–Crockett
117P/Helin–Roman–Alu
132P/Helin–Roman–Alu
Answer
Indeed, comet designation 132P/Helin–Roman–Alu is not associated with astronomer Eleanor Helin. This comet bears the names of three different astronomers who contributed to its discovery: Roman, Helin, and Alu. Helin, on the other hand, is renowned for her prominent role in co-discovering several other comets, such as 117P/Helin–Roman–Crockett and C/1983 A1 (Helin).
Stargazing Pioneer: The Eleanor F. Helin Challenge
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