SOHO is the most successful comet discoverer in history, having found over 3,500 new comets in over 22-years of operation! What's even more impressive is that the majority of these comets have been found by amateur astronomers and enthusiasts from all over the world, scouring the images for a likely comet candidate from the comfort of their own home.
Absolutely anyone can join this project -- all you need is an internet connection and plenty of free time!