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References
- 1 2 "Minor Planet Discoverers (by number)". Minor Planet Center. 23 May 2016. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
- 1 2 Schmadel, Lutz (2015). Dictionary of Minor Planet Names: Addendum to 6th Edition: 2012-2014. p. 231. ISBN 978-3319176772.
- 1 2 "266887 Wolfgangries (2009 WO24)". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
- ↑ "(117156) Altschwendt". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
- ↑ "MPC/MPO/MPS Archive". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 2 July 2016.