160P/LINEAR is a periodic comet in the Solar System. The comet came to perihelion on 18 September 2012,[2] and reached about apparent magnitude 17.[3]
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| Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Discovered by | LINEAR |
| Discovery date | July 15, 2004 |
| Designations | |
| P/2004 NL21 | |
| Orbital characteristics | |
| Epoch | March 6, 2006 |
| Aphelion | 5.878 AU |
| Perihelion | 2.082 AU |
| Semi-major axis | 3.98 AU |
| Eccentricity | 0.4768 |
| Orbital period | 7.94 a |
| Inclination | 17.2578° |
| Last perihelion | December 2, 2019[1] September 18, 2012[2] October 12, 2004 |
| Next perihelion | 2027-Apr-07[1] |
References
edit- ^ a b "160P/LINEAR Orbit". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 2014-06-18.
- ^ a b Syuichi Nakano (2009-04-23). "160P/LINEAR (NK 1775)". OAA Computing and Minor Planet Sections. Retrieved 2012-02-25.
- ^ Seiichi Yoshida (2012-02-21). "160P/LINEAR (2012)". Seiichi Yoshida's Comet Catalog. Retrieved 2012-02-25.
External links
edit- Orbital simulation from JPL (Java) / Horizons Ephemeris
- 160P on Seiichi Yoshida's comet list
- Elements and Ephemeris for 160P/LINEAR – Minor Planet Center
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