Can you tell me anything about the 1997 Comet Boethin?

Not a whole lot. It was designated 1985P, discovered in 1975, and last seen in 1986.

It has an 11.2 year period and will next return in 1997.

To get orbit maps and ephemerides for other comets, visit the Minor Planets Center


Copyright 1997 Dr. Sten Odenwald

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