langs: 17 октября [ru] / october 17 [en] / 17. oktober [de] / 17 octobre [fr] / 17 ottobre [it] / 17 de octubre [es]
days: october 14 / october 15 / october 16 / october 17 / october 18 / october 19 / october 20
Asteroid / Asteroid
#1 1173 Anchises
1173 Anchises / æ ŋ ˈ k aɪ s iː z / is an unusually elongated Jupiter Trojan from the Trojan camp , approximately 124 kilometers (77 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 17 October 1930, by German astronomer Karl Reinmuth at the Heidelberg Observatory in southwest Germany, and was the 9th such b
- ... an from the Trojan camp , approximately 124 kilometers (77 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 17 october 1930, by German astronomer Karl Reinmuth at the Heidelberg Observatory in southwest Germany, and wa ...
- ... ts lightcurve Discovery [1] Discovered by K. Reinmuth Discovery site Heidelberg Obs. Discovery date 17 october 1930 Designations MPC designation (1173) Anchises Pronunciation / æ ŋ ˈ k aɪ s iː z / [2] Named aft ...
#2 1307 Cimmeria
1307 Cimmeria , provisional designation 1930 UF , is a stony asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 10 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 17 October 1930, by Soviet astronomer Grigory Neujmin at Simeiz Observatory on the Crimean peninsula, and later named afte
- ... inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 10 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 17 october 1930, by Soviet astronomer Grigory Neujmin at Simeiz Observatory on the Crimean peninsula, and late ...
- ... [13] 1307 Cimmeria Discovery [1] Discovered by G. Neujmin Discovery site Simeiz Obs. Discovery date 17 october 1930 Designations MPC designation (1307) Cimmeria Pronunciation / s ɪ ˈ m ɪər i ə / [2] Named after ...
#3 207 Hedda
Hedda ( minor planet designation : 207 Hedda ) is a sizeable Main belt asteroid . It is a C-type asteroid , meaning it is primitive in composition and dark in colour. This asteroid was discovered by Johann Palisa on October 17, 1879, in Pola and was named after Hedwig, wife of astronomer Friedrich A
- ... it is primitive in composition and dark in colour. This asteroid was discovered by Johann Palisa on october 17, 1879, in Pola and was named after Hedwig, wife of astronomer Friedrich A. T. Winnecke . 207 Hedda D ...
- ... stronomer Friedrich A. T. Winnecke . 207 Hedda Discovery Discovered by Johann Palisa Discovery date 17 october 1879 Designations MPC designation (207) Hedda Pronunciation German: [ˈhɛdaː] Alternative designatio ...
#4 3254 Bus
3254 Bus , provisional designation 1982 UM , is a rare-type Hildian asteroid from the outermost region of the asteroid belt , approximately 32 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 17 October 1982, by American astronomer Edward Bowell at Lowell's Anderson Mesa Station in Flagstaff, Arizona. [
- ... termost region of the asteroid belt , approximately 32 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 17 october 1982, by American astronomer Edward Bowell at Lowell's Anderson Mesa Station in Flagstaff, Arizona. ...
- ... ] 3254 Bus Discovery [1] Discovered by E. Bowell Discovery site Anderson Mesa Stn. Discovery date 17 october 1982 Designations MPC designation (3254) Bus Named after Schelte J. Bus (American astronomer) [2] A ...
#5 (144898) 2004 VD17
(144898) 2004 VD 17 , provisional designation 2004 VD 17 , is a sub-kilometer asteroid , classified as near-Earth object of the Apollo group once thought to have a low probability of impacting Earth on 4 May 2102. [3] It reached a Torino Scale rating of 2 and a Palermo Technical Impact Hazard Scale
- ... o rating was lowered to 1 after additional observations on 20 May 2006, and finally dropped to 0 on 17 october 2006. 2008 OBSERVATIONS As of 4 January 2008, the Sentry Risk Table assigned 2004 VD 17 a Torino va ...
#6 2074 Shoemaker
2074 Shoemaker , provisional designation 1974 UA , is a stony Hungaria asteroid , Mars-crosser and suspected synchronous binary system from the innermost regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 4 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 17 October 1974, by astronomer Eleanor Helin at the Pa
- ... nermost regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 4 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 17 october 1974, by astronomer Eleanor Helin at the Palomar Observatory . [4] She named it after American astr ...
- ... 2074 Shoemaker Discovery [1] Discovered by E. F. Helin Discovery site Palomar Obs. Discovery date 17 october 1974 Designations MPC designation (2074) Shoemaker Named after Eugene Shoemaker (American astronome ...
#7 1175 Margo
1175 Margo , provisional designation 1930 UD , is a stony background asteroid from the outermost regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 24 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 17 October 1930, by astronomer Karl Reinmuth at the Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory in southwest Germa
- ... ermost regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 24 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 17 october 1930, by astronomer Karl Reinmuth at the Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory in southwest Germa ...
- ... ts lightcurve Discovery [1] Discovered by K. Reinmuth Discovery site Heidelberg Obs. Discovery date 17 october 1930 Designations MPC designation (1175) Margo Named after unknown [2] Alternative designations 193 ...
#8 616 Elly
616 Elly is a minor planet orbiting the Sun . It is a member of the Maria family of asteroids. [2] 616 Elly Discovery Discovered by August Kopff Discovery site Heidelberg Discovery date 17 October 1906 Designations MPC designation (616) Elly Alternative designations 1906 VT Orbital character
- ... teroids. [2] 616 Elly Discovery Discovered by August Kopff Discovery site Heidelberg Discovery date 17 october 1906 Designations MPC designation (616) Elly Alternative designations 1906 VT Orbital characteristi ...
#9 4647 Syuji
4647 Syuji , provisional designation 1931 TU 1 , is a dark background asteroid from the outer regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 14 kilometers (8.7 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 9 October 1931, by German astronomer Karl Reinmuth at the Heidelberg Observatory in southwest Germany
- ... nation of 7 ° with respect to the ecliptic . [2] The body's observation arc begins at Heidelberg on 17 october 1931, or eight nights after its official discovery observation. [1] orbital read PHYSICAL CHARACTER ...
#10 1172 Äneas
1172 Äneas / ɪ ˈ n iː ə s / is a large Jupiter trojan from the Trojan camp , approximately 140 kilometers (90 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 17 October 1930, by astronomer Karl Reinmuth at the Heidelberg Observatory in southwest Germany. [1] The dark D-type asteroid is one of the largest J
- ... an from the Trojan camp , approximately 140 kilometers (90 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 17 october 1930, by astronomer Karl Reinmuth at the Heidelberg Observatory in southwest Germany. [1] The dark ...
- ... n 28 Jul 2014 Discovery [1] Discovered by K. Reinmuth Discovery site Heidelberg Obs. Discovery date 17 october 1930 Designations MPC designation (1172) Äneas Pronunciation / ɪ ˈ n iː ə s / [2] Named after Aenea ...
#11 1107 Lictoria
1107 Lictoria ( prov. designation : 1929 FB ) is a large Hygiea asteroid , approximately 79 kilometers (49 miles) in diameter, from the outer regions of the asteroid belt . It was discovered by Luigi Volta at the Pino Torinese Observatory in 1929, [11] and named after the Fasces Lictores , Latin for
- ... 9.50 [3] [5] · 9.6 [1] DISCOVERY Lictoria as first observed as A909 UB at Heidelberg Observatory on 17 october 1909. It was officially discovered on 30 March 1929, by Italian astronomer Luigi Volta at the Obser ...
#12 2007 UW1
2007 UW 1 is a sub-kilometer asteroid that is a near-Earth object of the Aten group . H < 23 asteroids passing less than 1 LD from Earth Asteroid Date Nominal approach distance (LD) Min. distance (LD) Max. distance (LD) Absolute magnitude (H) Size (meters) (152680) 1998 KJ 9 1914-12-31 0.606 0.604 0
- ... rvatory-LONEOS Discovery site Anderson Mesa Station , near Flagstaff , Arizona , USA Discovery date october 17, 2007 Designations MPC designation 2007 UW1 Alternative designations MPO 279093 Minor planet categor ...
#13 1188 Gothlandia
1188 Gothlandia , provisional designation 1930 SB , is a stony Florian asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 12 kilometers in diameter. Discovered by astronomer Josep Comas i Solà at the Fabra Observatory in 1930, the asteroid was later named after the ancient name of
- ... ona, Spain. [19] It was independently discovered by Soviet Grigory Neujmin at Simeiz Observatory on 17 october 1930, and by K. Nakamura at Kyoto Observatory, Japan, on 18 October 1930. [2] The Minor Planet Cent ...
#14 1174 Marmara
1174 Marmara , provisional designation 1930 UC , is a stony Eoan asteroid from the outer regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 17 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 17 October 1930, by German astronomer Karl Reinmuth at Heidelberg Observatory in southwest Germany. [13] The asteroid
- ... outer regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 17 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 17 october 1930, by German astronomer Karl Reinmuth at Heidelberg Observatory in southwest Germany. [13] The a ...
- ... 1174 Marmara Discovery [1] Discovered by K. Reinmuth Discovery site Heidelberg Obs. Discovery date 17 october 1930 Designations MPC designation (1174) Marmara Named after Sea of Marmara (Bosporus/Dardanelles) ...
#15 1781 Van Biesbroeck
1781 Van Biesbroeck ( prov. designation : A906 UB ) is a Vesta asteroid from the inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 8.5 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 17 October 1906, by German astronomer August Kopff at Heidelberg Observatory in southern Germany. [6] It was named afte
- ... inner regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 8.5 kilometers in diameter. It was discovered on 17 october 1906, by German astronomer August Kopff at Heidelberg Observatory in southern Germany. [6] It was n ...
- ... m its lightcurve Discovery [1] Discovered by A. Kopff Discovery site Heidelberg Obs. Discovery date 17 october 1906 Designations MPC designation (1781) Van Biesbroeck Named after George Van Biesbroeck (astronom ...
#16 922 Schlutia
922 Schlutia ( prov. designation : A919 SJ or 1919 FW ) is a background asteroid from the central regions of the asteroid belt . It was discovered by German astronomer Karl Reinmuth at the Heidelberg Observatory on 18 September 1919. [1] The asteroid with an unknown spectral type has a rotation peri
- ... servation arc begins with its first observation as A906 UC ( 1906 UC ) at Heidelberg Observatory on 17 october 1906, almost 13 years prior to its official discovery observation. [1] NAMING This minor planet was ...
#17 19521 Chaos
19521 Chaos is a cubewano , a Kuiper-belt object not in resonance with any planet. Chaos was discovered in 1998 by the Deep Ecliptic Survey with Kitt Peak's 4 m telescope. Its albedo is 0.050 +0.030 −0.016 , [8] making it, with its absolute magnitude (H) of 4.8, [4] 600 +140 −130 km in diameter.
- ... JD 2457400.5) Uncertainty parameter 3 Observation arc 5902 days (16.16 yr) Earliest precovery date 17 october 1991 Aphelion 50.636 AU (7.5750 Tm ) Perihelion 40.957 AU (6.1271 Tm) Semi-major axis 45.796 AU (6. ...
#18 5148 Giordano
5148 Giordano , provisional designation 5557 P-L , is a background asteroid from the outer regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 8 kilometers (5 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 17 October 1960, by Dutch astronomer couple Ingrid and Cornelis van Houten on photographic plates taken by
- ... gions of the asteroid belt , approximately 8 kilometers (5 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 17 october 1960, by Dutch astronomer couple Ingrid and Cornelis van Houten on photographic plates taken by Dut ...
- ... scovered by C. J. van Houten I. van Houten G. T. Gehrels Discovery site Palomar Obs. Discovery date 17 october 1960 Designations MPC designation (5148) Giordano Named after Giordano Bruno [2] [3] (Italian fri ...
#19 10249 Harz
10249 Harz , provisional designation 9515 P-L , is a background asteroid from the central regions of the asteroid belt , approximately 3.5 kilometers (2.2 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 17 October 1960, by Ingrid and Cornelis van Houten at Leiden, and Tom Gehrels at Palomar Observatory in
- ... s of the asteroid belt , approximately 3.5 kilometers (2.2 miles) in diameter. It was discovered on 17 october 1960, by Ingrid and Cornelis van Houten at Leiden, and Tom Gehrels at Palomar Observatory in Califo ...
- ... scovered by C. J. van Houten I. van Houten-G. T. Gehrels Discovery site Palomar Obs. Discovery date 17 october 1960 Designations MPC designation (10249) Harz Named after Harz [1] (German mountain range) Alterna ...
#20 65 Cybele
Cybele , minor planet designation 65 Cybele , is one of the largest asteroids in the Solar System and is located in the outer asteroid belt . It gives its name to the Cybele group of asteroids [5] that orbit outward from the Sun from the 2:1 orbital resonance with Jupiter . The X-type asteroid has a
- ... similar protests.) PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS The first Cybelian stellar occultation was observed on 17 october 1979, in the Soviet Union . The asteroid appeared to have an irregular shape, with the longest chor ...
Book / Book
#1 Poor Richard's Almanack
Poor Richard's Almanack (sometimes Almanac ) was a yearly almanac published by Benjamin Franklin , who adopted the pseudonym of "Poor Richard" or "Richard Saunders" for this purpose. The publication appeared continually from 1732 to 1758. It sold exceptionally well for a pamphlet published in the Th
- ... the "prediction" that the author's "good Friend and Fellow-Student, Mr. Titan Leeds " would die on october 17 of that year, followed by the rebuttal of Mr. Leeds himself that he would die, not on the 17th, but ...
Comet / Comet
#1 Great Comet of 1882
The Great Comet of 1882 formally designated C/1882 R1 , 1882 II , and 1882b , was a comet which became very bright in September 1882. It was a member of the Kreutz Sungrazers , a family of comets which pass within 1 R ☉ of the Sun's photosphere at perihelion . [1] [2] The comet was bright enough t
- ... comet's nucleus was elongated [1] and broken into two pronounced bright balls of light, [5] and by 17 october it was clear that it had broken [1] into at least five fragments. [5] Observers reported that the r ...
#2 Tempel 1
Tempel 1 (official designation: 9P/Tempel ) is a periodic Jupiter-family comet discovered by Wilhelm Tempel in 1867. It completes an orbit of the Sun every 5.5 years. Tempel 1 was the target of the Deep Impact space mission, which photographed a deliberate high-speed impact upon the comet in 2005. I
- ... nt planet Jupiter, finally passing within 0.02 AU – or 3.0 million km (1.9 million mi) – of Mars on october 17, 2183. [16] GALLERY Tempel 1 from the Stardust spacecraft in 2011 Comparison of Deep Impact and Star ...
#3 32P/Comas Solà
32P/Comas Solà is a periodic comet with a current orbital period of 8.8 years. Periodic comet with 9 year orbit 32P/Comas Solà Discovery Discovered by Josep Comas i Solà Discovery date November 5, 1926 Alternative designations 1944 II; 1952 VII; 1951h; 1961 III; 1960f; 1969 VIII; 1968g; 1978 XVII; 1
- ... major axis 4.263 AU Eccentricity 0.5699 Orbital period 8.801 a Inclination 12.9312° Last perihelion october 17, 2014 [1] April 1, 2005 Next perihelion April 20, 2024 [2] The comet nucleus is estimated to be 8.4 ...
#4 11P/Tempel–Swift–LINEAR
11P/Tempel–Swift–LINEAR is a periodic Jupiter-family comet in the Solar System . Periodic comet with 6 year orbit 11P/Tempel–Swift–LINEAR Discovery Discovered by Ernst Tempel , Lewis Swift & LINEAR Discovery date November 27, 1869 Alternative designations 1869 W1; 1869 III; 1869c; 1880 T1; 1880 IV;
- ... ar-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) program, and confirmed by previous images from September 10 and october 17 as being the same comet. [4] The comet was not observed during the 2008 unfavorable apparition [2] [ ...
#5 65P/Gunn
65P/Gunn is a periodic comet in the Solar System which has a current orbital period of 6.79 years. Periodic comet with 6 year orbit 65P/Gunn Discovery Discovered by James E. Gunn Discovery date October 17, 1970 Alternative designations 1969 II; 1976 III; 1982 X; 1989 XI; Orbital characteristics A Ep
- ... ars. Periodic comet with 6 year orbit 65P/Gunn Discovery Discovered by James E. Gunn Discovery date october 17, 1970 Alternative designations 1969 II; 1976 III; 1982 X; 1989 XI; Orbital characteristics A Epoch M ...
#6 77P/Longmore
77P/Longmore is a periodic comet in the Solar System . Periodic comet with 6 year orbit 77P/Longmore Discovery Discovered by Andrew Jonathan Longmore Discovery date June 10, 1975 Alternative designations 1974 XIV; 1981 XVI; 1988 XVIII Orbital characteristics A Epoch March 6, 2006 Aphelion 4.893 AU P
- ... 1981 with a brightness of magnitude 18. It has since been observed in 1988, 1995, 2002 and 2009. On 17 october 1963 the comet had passed 0.1577 AU (23,590,000 km ; 14,660,000 mi ) from Jupiter. [5] SEE ALSO Lis ...
#7 165P/LINEAR
165P/LINEAR is a periodic comet in the Solar System . 165P/LINEAR has a perihelion distance of 6.8 AU , [5] and is a Chiron -type comet with ( T Jupiter smaller than 3 and a semi-major axis larger than Jupiter's). [5] Periodic comet with 76 year orbit 165P/LINEAR Discovery Discovered by LINEAR Dis
- ... l period 76.37 a Inclination 15.8959° Last perihelion June 15, 2000 Next perihelion 2075-Oct-14 [1] october 17, 2075 [2] [3] [4]
#8 57P/du Toit–Neujmin–Delporte
57P/ du Toit – Neujmin – Delporte is the designation of a periodic comet . It is a member of the Jupiter family of comets whose orbits and evolution are strongly influenced by the giant planet. [5] In 2002 it was discovered to have broken up into at least 20 fragments. [6] At the time of their disco
- ... r axis 3.452865 AU Eccentricity 0.499108 Orbital period 6.42 yr Inclination 2.8447° Last perihelion october 17, 2021 [1] [2] [3] May 22, 2015 Next perihelion 2028-Mar-03 [4] DISCOVERY The comet has many co-disco ...
Galaxy / Galaxy
#1 NGC 575
NGC 575 is a barred spiral galaxy of Hubble type SB(rs)c in the constellation Pisces . It is approximately 145 million light years from the Milky Way and has a diameter of about 70,000 light years . Barred spiral galaxy in the constellation of Pisces NGC 575 SDSS image Observation data (J2000 epoch
- ... 0, [1] MCG +03-04-051, [1] PGC 5634, [1] UGC 1081 References : [1] [2] The object was discovered on october 17, 1876, by Édouard Stephan (listed as NGC 575) and on January 18, 1896, by Stéphane Javelle (listed a ...
#2 NGC 1293
NGC 1293 is an elliptical galaxy [2] located about 215 million light-years away [3] in the constellation Perseus . [4] It was discovered by astronomer William Herschel on October 17, 1786. [5] NGC 1293 is a member of the Perseus Cluster . [6] [5] Elliptical galaxy in the constellation Perseus NGC 12
- ... ars away [3] in the constellation Perseus . [4] It was discovered by astronomer William Herschel on october 17, 1786. [5] NGC 1293 is a member of the Perseus Cluster . [6] [5] Elliptical galaxy in the constellat ...
#3 NGC 6910
NGC 6910 is an open cluster in the constellation Cygnus . It was discovered by William Herschel on October 17, 1786. The cluster was also observed by John Herschel on September 18, 1828. It is a poor cluster and with prominent central concentration, with Trumpler class I2p. [5] NGC 6910 is the core
- ... NGC 6910 is an open cluster in the constellation Cygnus . It was discovered by William Herschel on october 17, 1786. The cluster was also observed by John Herschel on September 18, 1828. It is a poor cluster an ...
#4 NGC 218
UGC 480 is a spiral galaxy located approximately 500 million light-years from the Sun [2] in the constellation Andromeda . It was discovered on October 17, 1876 by Édouard Stephan , and is interacting with the galaxy PGC 2726 . [4] Spiral galaxy in the constellation Andromeda UGC 480 UGC 480 (right)
- ... tely 500 million light-years from the Sun [2] in the constellation Andromeda . It was discovered on october 17, 1876 by Édouard Stephan , and is interacting with the galaxy PGC 2726 . [4] Spiral galaxy in the co ...
#5 NGC 443
NGC 443 is a lenticular galaxy of type S0/(r)a? located in the constellation Pisces . It was first discovered on October 8, 1861 by Heinrich d'Arrest (and later listed as NGC 443), and was also spotted on October 17, 1903 by Stéphane Javelle (and later listed as IC 1653). It was described by Dreyer
- ... ered on October 8, 1861 by Heinrich d'Arrest (and later listed as NGC 443), and was also spotted on october 17, 1903 by Stéphane Javelle (and later listed as IC 1653). It was described by Dreyer as "faint, small ...
#6 NGC 910
NGC 910 is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation of Andromeda . NGC 910 was discovered on October 17, 1786 by the German-British astronomer William Herschel . [5] [6] [7] It is the brightest galaxy in the cluster Abell 347. [2] Elliptical galaxy in the constellation Andromeda NGC 910 Pan-STARRS
- NGC 910 is an elliptical galaxy in the constellation of Andromeda . NGC 910 was discovered on october 17, 1786 by the German-British astronomer William Herschel . [5] [6] [7] It is the brightest galaxy in ...
#7 NGC 444
NGC 444 is a spiral galaxy of type Sd located in the constellation Pisces . It was first discovered on October 26, 1854 by R. J. Mitchell (and later listed as NGC 444), and was also spotted on October 17, 1903 by Stéphane Javelle (and later listed as IC 1658). It was described by Dreyer as "very fai
- ... overed on October 26, 1854 by R. J. Mitchell (and later listed as NGC 444), and was also spotted on october 17, 1903 by Stéphane Javelle (and later listed as IC 1658). It was described by Dreyer as "very faint, ...
#8 NGC 1294
NGC 1294 is a lenticular galaxy located about 285 million light-years away [2] in the constellation Perseus . [3] The galaxy was discovered by astronomer William Herschel on October 17, 1786 [4] and is a member of the Perseus Cluster . [5] [4] Lenticular galaxy in the constellation Perseus NGC 1294
- ... [2] in the constellation Perseus . [3] The galaxy was discovered by astronomer William Herschel on october 17, 1786 [4] and is a member of the Perseus Cluster . [5] [4] Lenticular galaxy in the constellation Pe ...
#9 NGC 7640
NGC 7640 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation of Andromeda . Discovered on October 17, 1786 by the English astronomer William Herschel, NGC 7640 is an 11th magnitude barred spiral galaxy. Also known as LEDA 71220, UGC 12554 and IRAS 23197+4034, this galaxy is located in the constellation A
- NGC 7640 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation of Andromeda . Discovered on october 17, 1786 by the English astronomer William Herschel, NGC 7640 is an 11th magnitude barred spiral galaxy ...
Institution / Institution
#1 Starkenburg Observatory
The Starkenburg Observatory ( German : Starkenburg-Sternwarte ) is an astronomical observatory in Heppenheim , Germany. It was founded in 1970, and currently has about 150 members. [2] [3] Observatory Starkenburg Observatory Named after Starkenburg Observatory code 611 Location Starkenburg , G
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#2 Astronomical Observatory of Mallorca
The Astronomical Observatory of Mallorca ( Spanish : Observatorio Astronómico de Mallorca , OAM ) is an observatory just south of Costitx , Mallorca , Spain . [3] Observatory Astronomical Observatory of Mallorca Alternative names ca Observatory code 620 Location Costitx , Mallorca , Spain Coor
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#3 CERGA Observatory
The CERGA Observatory ( French : Centre de recherches en géodynamique et astrométrie ; obs. code : 010 ) was a scientific department and astronomical station of the Côte d'Azur Observatory in southern France, where several asteroids were discovered during 1984–1993. [1] [2] Observatory Centre de rec
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#4 Andrushivka Astronomical Observatory
Andrushivka Astronomical Observatory ( Ukrainian : Андрушівська астрономічна обсерваторія ) is a private astronomical observatory in the town suburbs of Andrushivka , Zhytomyr Oblast , Ukraine . It was established in 2001. [2] The founder and director of the observatory is Yuri Ivashchenko . The obs
- ... discovered a main-belt asteroid , which was later named after the town, 133293 Andrushivka . [4] On october 17, 2007, 175636 Zvyagel was discovered at the observatory. It was named Zvyagel as it was the 750th an ...
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#5 Purple Mountain Observatory
The Purple Mountain Observatory ( Chinese : 紫金山天文台 ; pinyin : Zǐjīnshān Tiānwéntái ), also known as Zijinshan Astronomical Observatory is an astronomical observatory located on the Purple Mountain in the east of Nanjing . [lower-alpha 1] Observatory Purple Mountain Observatory Purple Mountain Observ
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#6 Pistoia Mountains Astronomical Observatory
The Pistoia Mountains Astronomical Observatory ( Italian : Osservatorio Astronomico della Montagna Pistoiese ; obs. code : 104 ), also known as the San Marcello Observatory and the Pian dei Termini Observatory ( Italian : Osservatorio di Pian dei Termini ), is an astronomical observatory in San Marc
- ... 37279) 2008 XB 7 7 December 2008 list (243035) 2006 VT 95 13 November 2006 list (248866) 2006 UN 55 17 october 2006 list (262238) 2006 SU 286 22 September 2006 list (268789) 2006 TZ 94 15 October 2006 list (292 ...
#7 Kleť Observatory
Kleť Observatory ( Czech : Hvězdárna Kleť ; obs. code : 046 ) is an astronomical observatory in the Czech Republic . It is situated in South Bohemia , south of the summit of Mount Kleť , near the town of České Budějovice . Constructed in 1957, the observatory is at an altitude of 1,070 metres (3,510
- ... ist 232923 Adalovelace 15 January 2005 list 235621 Kratochvíle 5 September 2004 list 250374 Jírovec 17 october 2003 list 350969 Boiohaemum 27 February 2003 list 363623 Chelčický 15 August 2004 list 405207 Konst ...
#8 Shreveport-Bossier Astronomical Society
The Shreveport-Bossier Astronomical Society, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization [1] and one of the oldest continuously meeting astronomy clubs in the United States of America. [ citation needed ] Originally named the Shreveport Junior Astronomical Society, it was founded in 1959 by a group
- ... sident of the Shreveport Junior Astronomical Society. A second organizational meeting took place on october 17, 1959, where a constitution and additional society-related details were established. The constitutio ...
#9 Société astronomique de France
The Société astronomique de France ( SAF ; French: [sɔsiete astʁɔnɔmik də fʁɑ̃s] ), the French astronomical society, is a non-profit association in the public interest organized under French law ( Association loi de 1901 ). Founded by astronomer Camille Flammarion in 1887, its purpose is to promot
- ... ilding for its members use that operated from 1890–1968 ( Observatory of the rue Serpente ). [6] On 17 october 1966, the headquarters moved to the Maison de la Chimie at 28 rue Saint-Dominique, Paris 75007. [7] ...
#10 Črni Vrh Observatory
The Črni Vrh Observatory ( Slovene : Observatorij Črni Vrh , IAU code : 106 ) is an astronomical observatory located in western Slovenia , close to the settlement of Črni Vrh , near the town of Idrija . The current observatory was built in 1985 and stands at an elevation of 730 metres (2,400 ft) .
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#11 Bosscha Observatory
Bosscha Observatory is the oldest modern observatory in Indonesia , and one of the oldest in Asia. The observatory is located in Lembang , West Java , approximately 15 kilometers (9.3 mi) north of Bandung . It is situated on a hilly six hectares of land and is 1,310 m (4,300 ft) above mean sea
- ... Bosscha were halted during World War II and after the war a major reconstruction was necessary. On 17 october 1951, the Dutch-Indies Astronomical Society handed over operation of the observatory to the governm ...
#12 Campo Imperatore Near-Earth Object Survey
The CINEOS program ( Campo Imperatore Near-Earth Object Survey ), started in 2001, is dedicated to the discovery and follow-up of near-Earth objects (NEOs), namely asteroids and comets which periodically approach or intersect the Earth's orbit . In particular CINEOS is addressed to the discovery of
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#13 International Astronautical Congress
Every year, the International Astronautical Federation with the support of the International Academy of Astronautics and the International Institute of Space Law (IISL), holds the International Astronautical Congress ( IAC ) which is hosted by one of the national society members of the IAF. Annual m
- ... 63 Paris, France 15th September 7–12, 1964 Warsaw, Poland 16th September 13–18, 1965 Athens, Greece 17th october 9–15, 1966 Madrid, Spain 18th September 24–30, 1967 Belgrade, Yugoslavia 19th October 13–18, 1968 N ...
Meteorite / Meteorite
#1 ROXs 42Bb
ROXs 42Bb is a directly imaged planetary -mass companion [1] to the binary M star ROXs 42B, [4] a likely member of the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex . The companion was announced/discovered on October 17, 2013 by University of Toronto astronomer Thayne Currie . Circumbinary planetary-mass object orbiti
- ... , [4] a likely member of the Rho Ophiuchi cloud complex . The companion was announced/discovered on october 17, 2013 by University of Toronto astronomer Thayne Currie . Circumbinary planetary-mass object orbitin ...
- ... e et al. [1] Discovery site Keck Telescope , Very Large Telescope , Subaru Telescope Discovery date october 17, 2013 Detection method Direct imaging Orbital characteristics Orbital period (sidereal) 1968.3 [2] S ...
#2 Sutter's Mill meteorite
The Sutter's Mill meteorite is a carbonaceous chondrite which entered the Earth's atmosphere and broke up at about 07:51 Pacific Time on April 22, 2012, with fragments landing in the United States. [6] [7] The name comes from Sutter's Mill , a California Gold Rush site, near which some pieces were r
- ... Juan Capistrano on 15 March 1973, while a few months after this event the Novato meteorite fell on 17 october 2012. [20] A consortium of over 50 scientists investigated the circumstances of the impact and the ...
#3 Novato meteorite
The Novato meteorite is an ordinary chondrite which entered the earth's atmosphere and broke up over Northern California at 19:44 Pacific Time on 17 October 2012. The falling bolide created a bright fireball and sonic booms and fragmented into smaller pieces as the intense friction of passing throug
- ... which entered the earth's atmosphere and broke up over Northern California at 19:44 Pacific Time on 17 october 2012. The falling bolide created a bright fireball and sonic booms and fragmented into smaller piec ...
- ... y USA Region California Coordinates 38.1°N 122.6°W / 38.1; -122.6 [1] Observed fall Yes Fall date 17 october 2012 Found date 20 October 2012 TKW ~363 grams (6 recovered) [1] Strewn field Yes Alternative names ...
Researcher / Researcher
#1 Louis Boyer (astronomer)
Louis Boyer (1901–1999) was a French astronomer who worked at the Algiers Observatory , North Africa, where he discovered 40 asteroids between 1930 and 1952. [1] [2] French astronomer This article is about the astronomer. For other people of the same name, see Louis Boyer (disambiguation) . In the 1
- ... 7, 1951 1714 Sy July 25, 1951 1851 Lacroute November 9, 1950 2021 Poincaré June 26, 1936 4422 Jarre october 17, 1942
#2 Kin Endate
Kin Endate ( 円館 金 , Endate Kin , born December 15, 1960) is a Japanese amateur astronomer who has discovered hundreds of asteroids, most of them in collaboration with Kazuro Watanabe , placing him among the most prolific discoverers of minor planets . [1] Minor planets discovered: 624 [1] see §
- ... (364818) 2008 CN 1 February 2008 list (383416) 2006 UC 215 26 October 2006 list (397347) 2006 UQ 63 17 october 2006 list (400068) 2006 SV 130 23 September 2006 list (409935) 2006 UJ 64 23 October 2006 list (423 ...
#3 Frank Arthur Bellamy
Frank Arthur Bellamy (17 October 1863 – 15 February 1936) was a British astronomer. He worked on Astrographic Catalogue with his niece, Ethel Bellamy . British astronomer Frank Arthur Bellamy Born 17 October 1863 Oxford , England Died 15 February 1936 (1936-02-15) (aged 72) Oxford, England
- Frank Arthur Bellamy ( 17 october 1863 – 15 February 1936) was a British astronomer. He worked on Astrographic Catalogue with his nie ...
- ... Astrographic Catalogue with his niece, Ethel Bellamy . British astronomer Frank Arthur Bellamy Born 17 october 1863 Oxford , England Died 15 February 1936 (1936-02-15) (aged 72) Oxford, England LIFE Frank Bella ...
#4 Claes-Ingvar Lagerkvist
Claes-Ingvar Lagerkvist (born 1944) is a Swedish astronomer at the Uppsala Astronomical Observatory . He is known for his work on the shapes and spin properties of minor planets. [2] Swedish astronomer Minor planets discovered: 145 [1] see § List of discovered minor planets He has discovered thr
- ... oerster March 9, 1986 6945 Dahlgren March 16, 1980 7047 Lundström September 2, 1978 7078 Unojönsson october 17, 1985 7217 Dacke August 22, 1979 7360 Moberg January 30, 1996 7545 Smaklösa July 28, 1978 7548 Engst ...
- ... 7 Warell March 16, 1980 11798 Davidsson March 16, 1980 12197 Jan-Otto March 16, 1980 12229 Paulsson october 17, 1985 12663 Björkegren September 2, 1978 12671 Thörnqvist March 16, 1980 12672 Nygårdh March 16, 198 ...
- ... August 6, 1977 (19925) 1979 QD 3 August 22, 1979 (19927) 1980 FM 4 March 16, 1980 (19959) 1985 UJ 3 october 17, 1985 20426 Fridlund November 13, 1998 (20427) 1998 VX 44 November 13, 1998 (22251) 1978 RT 6 Septem ...
- ... ember 2, 1978 (85135) 1979 QN 1 August 22, 1979 (85136) 1979 QX 2 August 22, 1979 (96303) 1996 UM 5 october 17, 1996 (99968) 1979 QQ 2 August 27, 1979 (100744) 1998 DU 36 February 28, 1998 (136779) 1996 TO 68 Oc ...
#5 Édouard Roche
Édouard Albert Roche ( French: [edwaʁ albɛʁ ʁɔʃ] ; 17 October 1820 – 27 April 1883) was a French astronomer and mathematician , who is best known for his work in the field of celestial mechanics . His name was given to the concepts of the Roche sphere , Roche limit , and Roche lobe . He also was t
- Édouard Albert Roche ( French: [edwaʁ albɛʁ ʁɔʃ] ; 17 october 1820 – 27 April 1883) was a French astronomer and mathematician , who is best known for his work in ...
- ... ditional citations for verification . ( June 2008 ) Édouard Roche Édouard Roche Born ( 1820-10-17 ) 17 october 1820 Montpellier Died 27 April 1883 (1883-04-27) (aged 62) Nationality French Alma mater University ...
#6 Thierry Pauwels
Thierry Pauwels (born 22 July 1957, Ghent ) is a Belgian astronomer from the Royal Observatory of Belgium . [2] [3] Between 1996 and 2008 he discovered and co-discovered 146 minor planets . This makes him one of the top 100 minor planet discoverers. [1] Belgian astronomer Minor planetss discovered:
- ... 23, 2002 164130 Jonckheere [4] March 23, 2002 (165624) 2001 FQ 128 March 19, 2001 (170401) 2003 TX 17 october 15, 2003 (177175) 2003 SM 170 September 21, 2003 (177197) 2003 UV 38 October 16, 2003 (187158) 2005 ...
#7 Max Wolf
Maximilian Franz Joseph Cornelius Wolf (21 June 1863 – 3 October 1932) was a German astronomer and a pioneer in the field of astrophotography . He was the chairman of astronomy at the University of Heidelberg and director of the Heidelberg-Königstuhl State Observatory from 1902 until his death in 19
- ... ber 1892 list 340 Eduarda 25 September 1892 list 341 California 25 September 1892 list 342 Endymion 17 october 1892 list 343 Ostara 15 November 1892 list 351 Yrsa 16 December 1892 list 352 Gisela 12 January 189 ...
#8 Eugene Merle Shoemaker
Eugene Merle Shoemaker (April 28, 1928 – July 18, 1997) was an American geologist . He co-discovered Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9 with his wife Carolyn S. Shoemaker and David H. Levy . This comet hit Jupiter in July 1994: the impact was televised around the world. Shoemaker also studied terrestrial crat
- ... 146 McHone 17 March 1988 list [B] 30767 Chriskraft 6 November 1983 list [B] 30779 Sankt-Stephan 17 october 1987 list [B] 30785 Greeley 13 August 1988 list [B] 30786 Karkoschka 18 August 1988 list [B] ...
#9 Paul G. Comba
Paul G. Comba (1926 – April 5, 2017) was an Italian-American computer scientist , an amateur astronomer and a prolific discoverer of minor planets . [2] Paul G. Comba Born 1926 ( 1926 ) Tunisia Died April 4, 2017 (2017-04-04) (aged 90–91) Education Ph.D. Alma mater University of Turin , Blufft
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#10 Freimut Börngen
Freimut Börngen ( German: [ˈfʁaɪmuːt ˈbœʁŋən] ; 17 October 1930 – 19 June 2021) was a German astronomer and a prolific discoverer of minor planets . [2] A few sources give his first name wrongly as "Freimuth". The Minor Planet Center credits him as F. Borngen . German astronomer (1930–2021) Minor pl
- Freimut Börngen ( German: [ˈfʁaɪmuːt ˈbœʁŋən] ; 17 october 1930 – 19 June 2021) was a German astronomer and a prolific discoverer of minor planets . [2] A few ...
- ... enning 21 September 1992 list [B] 30883 de Broglie 24 September 1992 list [B] 30933 Grillparzer 17 october 1993 list 32808 Bischoff 10 October 1990 list [B] 32809 Sommerfeld 10 October 1990 list [B] 328 ...
- ... 700 von Kues 5 October 1991 list [B] 73701 Siegfriedbauer 3 October 1991 list [B] 79087 Scheidt 17 october 1977 list 79129 Robkoldewey 11 October 1990 list [B] 79138 Mansfeld 13 September 1991 list [B] ...
#11 Philip Melanchthon
Philip Melanchthon [lower-alpha 1] (born Philipp Schwartzerdt ; [lower-alpha 2] 16 February 1497 – 19 April 1560) was a German Lutheran reformer , collaborator with Martin Luther , the first systematic theologian of the Protestant Reformation , intellectual leader of the Lutheran Reformation , and a
- ... quivalent "Melanchthon" (Μελάγχθων). [3] Philipp was only eleven when in 1508 both his grandfather ( 17 october ) and father (27 October) died within eleven days. [4] He and a brother were brought to Pforzheim to ...
#12 Jane Rigby (astrophysicist)
Jane Rebecca Rigby is an American astrophysicist who works at the Goddard Space Flight Center and is Operations Project Scientist at the James Webb Space Telescope . She was elected one of Nature's 10 Ones to Watch in 2021. American astrophysicist Jane Rebecca Rigby Nancy Grace Roman with Jane Rigby
- ... 03 . ISSN 0004-637X . Wikidata Q57426637 . Katherine E. Whitaker; Marijn Franx ; Joel Leja; et al. ( october 17, 2014). "Constraining the low-mass slope of the star formation sequence at 0.5 < z < 2.5" . The Astr ...
#13 Jaume Nomen
Jaume Nomen Torres (also: Jaime Nomen ; born June 23, 1960 in Tortosa , Catalonia) is a Spanish oral and maxillofacial surgeon , amateur astronomer and discoverer of numerous minor planets . He is of Catalan origin and became publicly known for the discovery of the near-Earth asteroid 2012 DA 14 (la
- ... gust 25, 2001 (89835) 2002 CM 12 February 7, 2002 (91424) 1999 PT 1 August 10, 1999 (94411) 2001 TA 17 october 13, 2001 (94893) 2001 YG 5 December 25, 2001 (95031) 2002 AV 26 January 13, 2002 (95218) 2002 CO 14 ...
#14 Harlan James Smith
Harlan James Smith (August 25, 1924 – October 17, 1991) was an American astronomer . [1] He served as director of the University of Texas McDonald Observatory from 1963 to 1989, where, among other accomplishments, he initiated the construction of the Harlan J. Smith Telescope , a 2.7-meter (107-inch
- Harlan James Smith (August 25, 1924 – october 17, 1991) was an American astronomer . [1] He served as director of the University of Texas McDonald Ob ...
#15 Michel Ory
Michel Ory (born 18 April 1966) is a Swiss amateur astronomer and a prolific discoverer of minor planets and comets , [1] who was one of five winners of the 2009 Edgar Wilson Award for his discovery of 304P/Ory (P/2008 Q2 Ory), a periodic comet of the Jupiter family on 27 August 2008, [2] using a 24
- ... Comète P/2008 Q2 Ory in honour of his discovery. [13] LIST OF DISCOVERED MINOR PLANETS 57658 Nilrem 17 october 2001 list 68718 Safi 17 February 2002 list 84902 Porrentruy 17 October 2003 list 88906 Moutier 11 O ...
- ... D MINOR PLANETS 57658 Nilrem 17 October 2001 list 68718 Safi 17 February 2002 list 84902 Porrentruy 17 october 2003 list 88906 Moutier 11 October 2001 list 95771 Lachat 9 March 2003 list 99824 Polnareff 29 June ...
#16 Antonín Mrkos
Antonín Mrkos ( Czech pronunciation: [ˈantoɲiːn ˈmr̩kos] ) (27 January 1918, Střemchoví – 29 May 1996, Prague ) was a Czech astronomer . Czech astronomer Antonín Mrkos Minor planets discovered: 274 [1] see § List of discovered minor planets
- ... 1982 list 3629 Lebedinskij 21 November 1982 list 3630 Lubomír 28 August 1984 list 3636 Pajdušáková 17 october 1982 list 3645 Fabini 28 August 1981 list 3665 Fitzgerald 19 March 1979 list 3701 Purkyně 20 Februa ...
#17 Takeshi Urata
Takeshi Urata ( 浦田 武 , Urata Takeshi , 1947 – December 15, 2012) [2] was a Japanese astronomer . He was a prolific discoverer of asteroids , observing at Nihondaira Observatory . Japanese astronomer Minor planets discovered: 642 [1] see § List of discovered minor planets In 1978 he became the fi
- ... [K] 8533 Oohira 20 January 1993 list (8559) 1995 QM 2 25 August 1995 list [K] 8564 Anomalocaris 17 october 1995 list [K] (8565) 1995 WB 6 24 November 1995 list [D] (8705) 1994 AL 3 8 January 1994 list ...
- ... ) 1993 UN 19 October 1993 list [K] (11097) 1994 UD 1 31 October 1994 list [K] (11106) 1995 UK 3 17 october 1995 list [K] (11113) 1995 WW 3 18 November 1995 list [K] (11114) 1995 WV 5 16 November 1995 li ...
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#18 Yoshisada Shimizu
Yoshisada Shimizu ( 清水 義定 , Shimizu Yoshisada , born 1943) is a Japanese amateur astronomer and a prolific discoverer of hundreds of asteroids since 1993. An orthopaedist by profession, he is also known as an astrophotographer . [1] [2] Japanese astronomer Minor planets discovered: 311 [1] see §
- ... ) 1997 TH 17 6 October 1997 list [A] (8559) 1995 QM 2 25 August 1995 list [A] 8564 Anomalocaris 17 october 1995 list [A] (8714) 1995 OT 24 July 1995 list [A] (8715) 1995 OX 1 26 July 1995 list [A] (87 ...
- ... ) 1993 UN 19 October 1993 list [A] (11097) 1994 UD 1 31 October 1994 list [A] (11106) 1995 UK 3 17 october 1995 list [A] (11113) 1995 WW 3 18 November 1995 list [A] (11157) 1998 AJ 2 January 1998 list ...
#19 Krisztián Sárneczky
Krisztián Sárneczky (born 6 November 1974 in Budapest ) is a Hungarian teacher of geography [1] and prolific discoverer of minor planets and supernovae , researching at Konkoly Observatory in Budapest, Hungary. He is a board member of the Hungarian Astronomical Association (HAA) [2] and member of th
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- ... 9400) 2007 YK 3 17 December 2007 list (349717) 2008 YS 28 29 December 2008 list (350865) 2002 NC 80 17 october 2011 list [O] (351040) 2003 SC 170 22 September 2003 list [F] (351213) 2004 MM 3 18 June 2004 l ...
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#20 Marguerite Laugier
Marguerite Laugier (née Lhomme ) (12 September 1896 – 10 June 1976) was a French astronomer active at the Nice Observatory from the 1930s to the 1950s. [2] Contemporary astronomical articles refer to her as "Madame Laugier". [ citation needed ] French astronomer Asteroids discovered: 21 [1] 1247 M
- ... Behrens 23 April 1936 1681 Steinmetz 23 November 1948 1690 Mayrhofer 8 November 1948 1730 Marceline 17 october 1936 1755 Lorbach 8 November 1936 1884 Skip 2 March 1943 2068 Dangreen 8 January 1948 2106 Hugo 21 ...
- ... 1943 2393 Suzuki 17 November 1955 2677 Joan 25 March 1935 3220 Murayama 22 November 1951 3568 ASCII 17 october 1936 4649 Sumoto 20 December 1936 4909 Couteau 28 September 1949 6887 Hasuo 24 November 1951 10449 ...
Star / Star
#1 SN 1992bd
SN 1992bd was a type II supernova event in NGC 1097 , positioned some 1.5 ″ east and 9″ south of the galactic nucleus. It was discovered by astronomers Chris Smith and Lisa Wells on October 12, 1992. Spectra of the object collected October 17 showed it to have an expansion velocity of 7,500 km/s.
- ... ered by astronomers Chris Smith and Lisa Wells on October 12, 1992. Spectra of the object collected october 17 showed it to have an expansion velocity of 7,500 km/s. [1] Subsequent examination of archival images ...
#2 Kepler's Supernova
SN 1604 , also known as Kepler's Supernova , Kepler's Nova or Kepler's Star , was a Type Ia supernova [1] [2] that occurred in the Milky Way , in the constellation Ophiuchus . Appearing in 1604, it is the most recent supernova in the Milky Way galaxy to have been unquestionably observed by the naked
- ... Colombe in northern Italy on 9 October 1604. [10] Kepler was only able to begin his observations on 17 october while working at the imperial court in Prague for Emperor Rudolf II . [11] The supernova was subseq ...
#3 Supernova
A supernova is a powerful and luminous explosion of a star . It has the plural form supernovae /- v iː / or supernovas , and is abbreviated SN or SNe . This transient astronomical event occurs during the last evolutionary stages of a massive star or when a white dwarf is triggered into runaway nucle
- ... n and planets was static and unchanging. [6] Johannes Kepler began observing SN 1604 at its peak on 17 october 1604, and continued to make estimates of its brightness until it faded from naked eye view a year l ...
#4 Tabby's Star
Tabby's Star (also known as Boyajian's Star and WTF Star , and designated KIC 8462852 in the Kepler Input Catalog ) is an F-type main-sequence star in the constellation Cygnus approximately 1,470 light-years (450 parsecs ) from Earth. Unusual light fluctuations of the star, including up to a 22% dim
- ... d 2013, but spread over a long time interval. [146] This cluster of dips is roughly centered on the 17 october 2019 date predicted by Sacco et al. [54] for a reappearance, given a 1,574-day (4.31-year) period, ...