9P/Tempel 1 Comet
9P/Tempel 1 — comet with 5.52-year orbit, 6 km nucleus. Deep Impact projectile impact 2005. Stardust-NExT flyby 2011. Interior composition revealed.
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| Nucleus size | 6 km |
|---|---|
| Orbital period | 5.52 years |
| Perihelion | 1.508 AU |
| Aphelion | 4.74 AU |
| Eccentricity | 0.5176 |
| Discovered | 1867 |
| Next perihelion | 2026-Aug-14 |
| Composition | H2O ice, Silicates, Organic compounds |
Details
Deep Impact projectile impact 2005. Stardust-NExT flyby 2011. Interior composition revealed.
Sources / 数据来源
JPL Small-Body Database / IAU Minor Planet Center