Named in honor of David H. Levy {1948– }, comet discoverer and observer, recognized for his perseverance in observing comets using the oldest visual and the newest electronic techniques. Author of several books and articles, he is known for his biographies of astronomers. As an educator Levy has concentrated on bringing observational astronomy to both amateur astronomers and to children, and he has initiated school and camp programs for this purpose. (M 12974) _ _.