Michael Jäger (b. 1958) is one of the most prolific and recognized comet astrophotographers. Within the last decades he imaged around 300 different comets and discovered comet P/1998 U3 as well as fragment D of comet 141P/Machholz. In 2002 he assisted the discoverer with confirmation of comet C/2002 O4 (Hönig).
Avastatud: 8-8-2002 Avastamiskoht: Palomar Avastajad: Hoenig, S. F.