C/1948 V1
In this article we are going to explore C/1948 V1, a topic that has captured the attention of many people in recent years. Since its discovery or popularization, C/1948 V1 has generated a great impact in various areas, generating debate and questions around its meaning, implications and possible applications. Through this article, we will seek to shed light on C/1948 V1 and analyze its relevance in modern society, as well as its influence on different aspects of daily life. No matter if you are an expert in the field or just curious to learn more about it, this article will provide you with a detailed and up-to-date insight into C/1948 V1.
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| Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Discovery date | November 1, 1948 |
| Designations | |
| Eclipse Comet, 1948 XI, 1948 V1 | |
| Orbital characteristics | |
| Epoch | 2432840.5 |
| Aphelion | 3861 AU |
| Perihelion | 0.135 AU |
| Semi-major axis | 1931 AU |
| Eccentricity | 0.99994 |
| Orbital period | ~84,800 yr. |
| Inclination | 23.1° |
| Last perihelion | October 27, 1948 |
| Next perihelion | unknown |
The Eclipse Comet of 1948, formally known as C/1948 V1, was an especially bright comet discovered during a solar eclipse on November 1, 1948. Although there have been several comets that have been seen during solar eclipses, the Eclipse Comet of 1948 is perhaps the best-known; it was however, best viewed only from the Southern Hemisphere.
When it was first discovered during totality, it was already quite bright, at magnitude -2; as it was near perihelion, this was its peak brightness. Its visibility during morning twilight improved as it receded outward from the Sun; it peaked near zero magnitude, and at one point displayed a tail roughly 30 degrees in length, before falling below naked eye visibility by the end of December.
References
- ^ a b c Horizons output. "Barycentric Osculating Orbital Elements for Comet C/2004 Q2 (Machholz)". Retrieved 2011-02-03. (Solution using the Solar System Barycenter and barycentric coordinates. Select Ephemeris Type:Elements and Center:@0)
- ^ a b Dr. Sten Odenwald. "When was the last time we had two bright comets in the same year?". Ask the Astronomer. Retrieved 2006-02-13.
External links
- Orbital simulation from JPL (Java) / Ephemeris
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