173P/Mueller

173P/Mueller, also known as Mueller 5, is a periodic comet in the Solar System.

173P/Mueller
Discovery
Discovered byJean Mueller
Discovery dateNovember 20, 1993
Designations
1993 W1; 1994 XXV; 2005 T1
Orbital characteristics
EpochMarch 6, 2006
Aphelion7.202 AU
Perihelion4.213 AU
Semi-major axis5.707 AU
Eccentricity0.2618
Orbital period13.64 a
Inclination16.4919°
Last perihelionDecember 16, 2021[1][2]
May 18, 2008
Next perihelion2035-Aug-29[3]

References

  1. "173P/Mueller Orbit". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 2014-06-20.
  2. Syuichi Nakano (2008-05-30). "173P/Mueller 5 (NK 1627)". OAA Computing and Minor Planet Sections. Retrieved 2012-02-25.
  3. "Horizons Batch for 173P/Mueller 5 on 2035-Aug-29" (Perihelion occurs when rdot flips from negative to positive). JPL Horizons. Retrieved 2023-04-29. (JPL#110/Soln.date: 2022-Dec-08)
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