164P/Christensen
164P/Christensen is a periodic comet in the Solar System.
| Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Discovered by | Eric J. Christensen |
| Discovery date | December 21, 2004 |
| Alternative designations | P/2004 Y1 |
| Orbital characteristics A | |
| Epoch | March 6, 2006 |
| Aphelion | 5.619 AU |
| Perihelion | 1.651 AU |
| Semi-major axis | 3.635 AU |
| Eccentricity | 0.5458 |
| Orbital period | 6.931 a |
| Inclination | 16.2453° |
| Last perihelion | 2018 May 31[1] June 2, 2011 June 21, 2004 |
| Next perihelion | 2025-May-27[2] |
References
- Syuichi Nakano (2012-02-06). "164P/Christensen (NK 2193)". OAA Computing and Minor Planet Sections. Retrieved 2012-02-20.
- MPC
External links
- Orbital simulation from JPL (Java) / Horizons Ephemeris
- 164P/Christensen – Seiichi Yoshida @ aerith.net
- Elements and Ephemeris for 164P/Christensen – Minor Planet Center
| Numbered comets | ||
|---|---|---|
| Previous 163P/NEAT |
164P/Christensen | Next 165P/LINEAR |
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