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- ↑ Syuichi Nakano (2004-01-19). "159P/LONEOS (NK 1024)". OAA Computing and Minor Planet Sections. Retrieved 2012-02-25.
- ↑ "Horizons Batch for 159P/LONEOS on 2032-Jul-28" (Perihelion occurs when rdot flips from negative to positive). JPL Horizons . Retrieved 2023-07-06. (JPL#54/Soln.date: 2021-Jul-01)
