Comet Bradfield (1975d)
Abstract
The following precise positions have been reported: 1975 UT R. A. (1950) Decl. Observer May 28.70694 6 31 50.16 - 1 34 41.6 Hers June 17.29541 7 36 22.28 + 2 36 08.2 Gilmore 18.28909 7 39 20.14 + 2 45 47.9 " 18.29545 7 39 22.25 + 2 45 52.6 " J. Hers (Randburg, near Johannesburg). 20-cm reflector. A. C. Gilmore (Carter Observatory). Measurer: Pamela M. Kilmartin. Mr. S. W. Milbourn, British Astronomical Association, provides the following improved parabolic orbital elements, derived from 42 observations (with residuals < 5") March 18 to May 19: T = 1975 Apr. 4.5684 ET Peri. = 264.1196 Node = 157.2157 1950.0 q = 1.216686 AU Incl. = 55.2545
- Publication:
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International Astronomical Union Circular
- Pub Date:
- July 1975
- Bibcode:
- 1975IAUC.2804....2H