117P/Helin–Roman–Alu

117P/Helin–Roman–Alu, also known as Helin-Roman-Alu 1, is a periodic comet in the Solar System. It is a Quasi-Hilda comet.

117P/Helin-Roman-Alu
Discovery
Discovered byEleanor F. Helin
Brian P. Roman
Jeff Alu
Discovery dateOctober 2, 1989
Designations
Alternative designations
1987 XXXVII
Orbital characteristics
EpochMarch 6, 2006
Aphelion5.123 AU
Perihelion3.037 AU
Semi-major axis4.08 AU
Eccentricity0.2556
Orbital period8.24 a
Inclination8.7080°
Last perihelion2022-Jul-07
March 27, 2014
December 19, 2005
Next perihelion2030-Nov-26
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