Hideo Nishimura (b. 1949) started to search for new comets in 1965 and eventually found C/1994 N1 (Nakamura-Nishimura-Machholz). He also discovered nine novae during 2003--2008. He continues his searches and makes an effort to popularize astronomy in Kakegawa city. The name was suggested by S. Kaneko.