Holger Pedersen (1946– ), astronomer at the European Southern Observatory, works on γ-ray bursts but has a deep interest in meteorites and minor planets. The discoverer very much appreciates his willingness to make early observations of comet P/1996 R2. (M 36128) _ _.
Discovered on 2-9-1978 in La Silla by Lagerkvist, C.-I.