118P/Shoemaker–Levy (also known as periodic comet Shoemaker–Levy 4) is a comet discovered by astronomers Carolyn and Eugene M. Shoemaker and David Levy.[1]
During the 2010 apparition the comet became as bright as apparent magnitude 11.5.[5]
The comet nucleus is estimated to be 4.8 kilometers in diameter.[1]
On December 3, 2015, comet Shoemaker–Levy 4 will pass 0.0442 AU (6,610,000 km; 4,110,000 mi) from asteroid 4 Vesta.[6]
This comet should not be confused with Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9 (D/1993 F2) which spectacularly crashed into Jupiter in 1994.
References
- ^ a b c "JPL Small-Body Database Browser: 118P/Shoemaker-Levy 4" (2009-11-28 last obs). Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Retrieved 2010-03-03.
- ^ a b "118P/Shoemaker–Levy Orbit". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- ^ a b Syuichi Nakano (2009-09-01). "118P/Shoemaker-Levy 4 (NK 1820)". OAA Computing and Minor Planet Sections. Retrieved 2010-03-03.
- ^ Seiichi Yoshida (2008-11-26). "118P/Shoemaker–Levy 4". Seiichi Yoshida's Comet Catalog. Retrieved 2010-03-03.
- ^ Seiichi Yoshida (2010-01-17). "Weekly Information about Bright Comets (2010 Jan. 16: North)". Seiichi Yoshida's Comet Catalog. Retrieved 2010-03-04.
- ^ "JPL Close-Approach Data: 118P/Shoemaker-Levy 4" (2009-11-28 last obs). Retrieved 2010-03-03.
External links
- 118P/Shoemaker–Levy at the JPL Small-Body Database
- 118P magnitude plot for 2010
- http://jcometobs.web.fc2.com/pcmtn/0118p.htm
- 118P on Kronk's Cometography
