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 IndexSolar SystemCometsSome remarkable comets
Biela
was discovered on March 8, 1772 and became the third periodic comet to be recognised (after 1P/Halley and 2P/Encke). On December 9, 1805 had a close approach to Earth at 0.036 AU. Has been never observed since 1859.
 
Great Comet of 1811
was discovered on March 25, 1811. shined at mag. 0
 
Great March Comet (1843 D1)
was discovered on February 5, 1843. max. magnitude was < -3 (!).
 
Schwassmann-Wachmann 1
was discovered on November 15, 1927. it is unique in that it experiences one or more outbursts in brightness nearly every year.
 
Ikeya-Seki
a sungrazing comet discovered on October 3, 1965. max brightness 2 mag.
 
West
was discovered on February 5, 1976. shined at -1 mag.
 
Shoemaker-Levy 9
in July 1994 cometary fragments collided with Jupiter.
 
Hale-Bopp
was discovered on September 9, 1996. became the most bright of recent comets (-0.7 mag.
 
Lee
a bright comet visually (!) discovered by amateur Steven Lee, Australia on April 16, 1999.
 
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