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| Discovery | |
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| Discovered by: | Richard Martin West |
| Discovery date: | August 10, 1975 |
| Alternative designations: | C/1975 V1, 1976 VI, 1975n |
| Orbital characteristics A | |
| Epoch: | 2442840,5 |
| Aphelion: | 13560 AU |
| Perihelion: | 0.58 AU |
| Semi-major axis: | 6.780,20 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0,99997 |
| Orbital period: | 558306,4201 a |
| Inclination: | 43,0664° |
| Last perihelion: | February 25, 1976 |
| Next perihelion: | 560.282 |
Comet West was a spectacular comet, also considered to qualify for great comet status.
It was discovered through pictures by Richard M. West, of the European Southern Observatory, on August 10, 1975. During peak brightness, observers reported that it was bright enough to study during full daylight.
Comet West was what 1973's Comet Kohoutek should have been.
The comet has an estimated orbital period of 558,000 years. view more...
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