D/1993 F2 Shoemaker-Levy 9 Comet
D/1993 F2 Shoemaker-Levy 9 — comet with 2-year orbit, 2 km nucleus. Famous for Jupiter impact July 1994. Torn into fragments (A-W) by tidal forces. First directly observed…
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| Nucleus size | 2 km |
|---|---|
| Orbital period | 2 years |
| Perihelion | 0.133 AU |
| Aphelion | 0.407 AU |
| Eccentricity | 0.2155 |
| Discovered | 1993 |
| Next perihelion | N/A |
| Composition | H2O ice, Silicates, Organics |
Details
Famous for Jupiter impact July 1994. Torn into fragments (A-W) by tidal forces. First directly observed extraterrestrial collision.
Sources / 数据来源
JPL Small-Body Database / IAU Minor Planet Center