117P/Helin–Roman–Alu, also known as Helin-Roman-Alu 1, is a periodic comet in the Solar System. It is a Quasi-Hilda comet.[3]
Discovery | |
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Discovered by | Eleanor F. Helin Brian P. Roman Jeff Alu |
Discovery date | October 2, 1989 |
Alternative designations | 1987 XXXVII |
Orbital characteristics A | |
Epoch | March 6, 2006 |
Aphelion | 5.123 AU |
Perihelion | 3.037 AU |
Semi-major axis | 4.08 AU |
Eccentricity | 0.2556 |
Orbital period | 8.24 a |
Inclination | 8.7080° |
Last perihelion | March 27, 2014[1] December 19, 2005 |
Next perihelion | 2022-Jul-07[2] |
Numbered comets | ||
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Previous 116P/Wild |
117P/Helin–Roman–Alu | Next 118P/Shoemaker–Levy |
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