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C/2024 X1 (Fazekas)
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C/2024 X1 (Fazekas) is a Jupiter-family comet. It was discovered by Mt. Lemmon Survey scientist, J. B. Fazekas. Discovery The comet was spotted in the 11 December images taken by 111.5 mpx (10,560 x 10,560 px) CCD mounted at prime focus of f/1.6 Cassegrain reflector (observatory code G96). The object appeared as a 20th magnitude 10-12" blob without tail in the constellation Auriga. Orbital characteristics Current calculations suggest it's orbital period is about 29.5 years, classifying it as a Halley-type member. It will reach next perihelion on 30 July 2025, when it will be from the Earth.<ref name=":0" /> |
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