Periodic Comet d'Arrest (1976e)
Abstract
E. Roemer, University of Arizona, reports that she and C. A. Heller have recovered this comet on exposures with the Steward Observatory's 229-cm reflector, Kitt Peak, as shown below. The images are too weak (especially on Feb. 25) to show cometary character. The indicated correction to the ephemeris on IAUC 2900 is Delta-T = +0.04 day. A satisfactory ephemeris can be obtained from 0.25 A +0.75 B, where A and B represent the coordinates given on IAUC 2900 and in Handb. Br. Astron. Assoc. for 1976, respectively. 1976 UT R. A. (1950) Decl. m2 Feb. 25.48368 16 24.12 - 3 05.2 ~21.5 25.52338 16 24.17 - 3 05.1 Mar. 25.44230 17 08.11 + 0 07.8 ~20.6 25.48575 17 08.17 + 0 08.3
- Publication:
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International Astronomical Union Circular
- Pub Date:
- March 1976
- Bibcode:
- 1976IAUC.2934....1R