17P/Holmes Comet
17P/Holmes — comet with 6.89-year orbit, 3.4 km nucleus. Famous for spectacular outburst in 2007 (brightness increased by factor of ~500,000). Repeated outbursts observed.
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| Nucleus size | 3.4 km |
|---|---|
| Orbital period | 6.89 years |
| Perihelion | 2.055 AU |
| Aphelion | 5.186 AU |
| Eccentricity | 0.4327 |
| Discovered | 1892 |
| Next perihelion | 2028-Mar |
| Composition | H2O ice, CO2, Dust |
Details
Famous for spectacular outburst in 2007 (brightness increased by factor of ~500,000). Repeated outbursts observed.
Sources / 数据来源
JPL Small-Body Database / IAU Minor Planet Center