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- ↑ Schmadel, Lutz D. (2007). "(2246) Bowell". Dictionary of Minor Planet Names – (2246) Bowell. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. p. 183. doi:10.1007/978-3-540-29925-7_2247. ISBN 978-3540299257.
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