C/1890 V1
C/1890 V1 (Zona) is a non-periodic comet discovered on 15 November 1890 by the Italian astronomer Temistocle Zona[1] with an equatorially mounted Merz telescope at the Osservatorio Astronomico di Palermo.[2] Whilst attempting to observe this comet, Spitaler discovered the eponymous 113P/Spitaler in 1890.
| Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Discovered by | Temistocle Zona |
| Discovery date | 15 November 1890 |
| Alternative designations | Comet Zona, C/1890e, C/1890 IV |
| Orbital characteristics A | |
| Epoch | 1890-Aug-07.3827 UT |
| Perihelion | 2.046694 AU |
| Eccentricity | 0.995872 |
| Orbital period | ~11040 a |
| Inclination | 154.3070° |
References
- Kronk, Gary W. (2003). "C/1890 V1 (Zona)". Cometography: A Catalog of Comets. vol. 2: 1800–1899. pp. 658–660. ISBN 0521585058.
- Osservazioni della Cometa 1890 IV (Zona Nov. 15)
External links
- C/1890 V1 (Zona) – Applet Java
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