Comet Shoemaker 3, also known as 155P/Shoemaker, is a periodic comet with a 17 year-long orbit around the Sun. It is one of 32 comets discovered by American astronomers, Carolyn and Eugene Shoemaker.
Observational history
The comet was discovered from the Palomar Observatory on the night of 10 January 1986.[5] The Shoemakers' discovery was confirmed by Brian A. Skiff from the Lowell Observatory two days later.[1]
A series of possible outbursts occurred from the comet on October 2019, which has raised its maximum brightness to 14.89 during its most recent perihelion.[6]
References
- ^ a b B. G. Marsden (17 January 1986). "Comet Shoemaker (1986a)". International Astronomical Union Circular. 4165.
- ^ "Comet Names and Designations". International Comet Quarterly. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
- ^ "155P/Shoemaker – JPL Small-Body Database Lookup". ssd.jpl.nasa.gov. Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
- ^ S. Yoshida. "155P/Shoemaker". www.aerith.net. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
- ^ G. W. Kronk. "155P/Shoemaker". Cometography.com. Retrieved 18 January 2025.
- ^ D. Bodewits; M. S. P. Kelley; B. Bolin, Bryce; et al. (17 October 2019). "Outburst of 155P/Shoemaker 3". The Astronomer's Telegram. 13199. Bibcode:2019ATel13199....1B.
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