2P/Encke Comet
2P/Encke — comet with 3.3-year orbit, 4.8 km nucleus. Shortest period of known comets. Source of Taurid meteor stream. Parent body of Tunguska event candidate.
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| Nucleus size | 4.8 km |
|---|---|
| Orbital period | 3.3 years |
| Perihelion | 0.336 AU |
| Aphelion | 4.094 AU |
| Eccentricity | 0.8483 |
| Discovered | 1786 |
| Next perihelion | 2027-Oct-22 |
| Composition | H2O ice, Dust |
Details
Shortest period of known comets. Source of Taurid meteor stream. Parent body of Tunguska event candidate.
Sources / 数据来源
JPL Small-Body Database / IAU Minor Planet Center