97P/Metcalf–Brewington
Semi-major axis 4.803 AU | | |
| Eccentricity | 0.4593 | |
|---|---|---|
| Orbital period | 10.5 yr | |
| Inclination | 17.886° | |
| Last perihelion | 15 February 2022[1] 20 August 2011 | |
| Next perihelion | 2032-Jul-19[2] | |
97P/Metcalf–Brewington is a periodic
Joel H. Metcalf in 1906 but subsequently lost.[3] A new observation in 1991 by Howard J. Brewington was matched to the 1906 sighting; the orbit was computed and the comet was observed again on its returns to perihelion in 2001, 2011, and 2022.[4]
References
- ^ MPC
- ^ "Horizons Batch for 97P/Metcalf-Brewington (90000926) on 2032-Jul-19" (Perihelion occurs when rdot flips from negative to positive). JPL Horizons. Retrieved 2022-06-21. (JPL#K223/9 Soln.date: 2022-Feb-06)
- ^ "97P/Metcalf-Brewington". www.aerith.net. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ Yoshida, Seiichi (2012-06-24). "97P/Metcalf-Brewington". Aerith Comet Catalog. Retrieved 2016-03-29.
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