91P/Russell

91P/Russell, also known as Russell 3, is a periodic comet in the Solar System. It was discovered by Kenneth S. Russell in 1983.

91P/Russell
Discovery
Discovered byKenneth S. Russell
Discovery dateJune 14, 1983
Designations
1982 IX; 1990 VII
Orbital characteristics
EpochMarch 6, 2006
Aphelion5.172 AU
Perihelion2.602 AU
Semi-major axis3.887 AU
Eccentricity0.3306
Orbital period7.663 a
Inclination14.0931°
Last perihelion2020-Nov-09[1]
March 1, 2013[2]
June 26, 2005
Next perihelion2028-Oct-26[3]

References
  1. "91P/Russell Orbit". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 2014-06-16.
  2. Syuichi Nakano (2012-02-04). "91P/Russell 3 (NK 1919)". OAA Computing and Minor Planet Sections. Retrieved 2012-02-18.
  3. "Horizons Batch for 91P/Russell (90000904) on 2028-Oct-26" (Perihelion occurs when rdot flips from negative to positive). JPL Horizons. Retrieved 2023-04-29. (Soln.date: 2021-Sep-07)


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