119P/Parker–Hartley
Periodic comet with 8 year orbit
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119P/ParkerâHartley is a periodic comet in the Solar System.
DiscoveredbyQuentin A. Parker
Malcolm Hartley
Malcolm Hartley
DiscoverydateMarch 2, 1989
1987 XXXVI; 1995 M2
EpochMarch 6, 2006
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| Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Discovered by | Quentin A. Parker Malcolm Hartley |
| Discovery date | March 2, 1989 |
| Designations | |
| 1987 XXXVI; 1995 M2 | |
| Orbital characteristics | |
| Epoch | March 6, 2006 |
| Aphelion | 5.537 AU |
| Perihelion | 3.044 AU |
| Semi-major axis | 4.291 AU |
| Eccentricity | 0.2905 |
| Orbital period | 8.888 a |
| Inclination | 5.1882° |
| Last perihelion | 2022-Aug-11[1] April 2, 2014[2] May 24, 2005 |
| Next perihelion | 2030-Nov-20[3] |
Around 16 March 2161, the comet will pass about 0.017 AU (2,500,000 km; 1,600,000 mi) from Jupiter.[4]
