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Named by the Fabra Observatory in memory of Josep Comas Sola (1868-1937), first director of the Fabra Observatory, Barcelona, and a well-known observer of minor planets and comets for many years. Among his discoveries were the short-period comet Comas Sola and 11 numbered minor planets.

Named by the Fabra Observatory in memory of José Comas Solá (1868–1937), first director of the Fabra Observatory, Barcelona, and a well-known observer of minor planets and comets for many years. Among his discoveries were the short-period comet Comas Solá and 11 numbered minor planets. The discoverer is also honored by planet  (1102). (M 5357)

Comas Solá is also honored by a crater on Mars.