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91P/Russell 
Summary
91P/Russell, also known as Russell 3, is a periodic comet in the Solar System. It was discovered by Kenneth S. Russell in 1983.
| Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Discovered by | Kenneth S. Russell |
| Discovery date | June 14, 1983 |
| Designations | |
| 1982 IX; 1990 VII | |
| Orbital characteristics | |
| Epoch | March 6, 2006 |
| Aphelion | 5.172 AU |
| Perihelion | 2.602 AU |
| Semi-major axis | 3.887 AU |
| Eccentricity | 0.3306 |
| Orbital period | 7.663 a |
| Inclination | 14.0931° |
| Last perihelion | 2020-Nov-09[1] March 1, 2013[2] June 26, 2005 |
| Next perihelion | 2028-Oct-26[3] |
References edit
- ^ "91P/Russell Orbit". Minor Planet Center. Retrieved 2014-06-16.
- ^ Syuichi Nakano (2012-02-04). "91P/Russell 3 (NK 1919)". OAA Computing and Minor Planet Sections. Retrieved 2012-02-18.
- ^ "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)
External links edit
- Orbital simulation from JPL (Java) / Horizons Ephemeris
- 91P/Russell 3 – Seiichi Yoshida @ aerith.net
- 91P at Kronk's Cometography