246P/NEAT
246P/NEAT is a periodic comet discovered on 2004 March 28 by Near-Earth Asteroid Tracking (NEAT) using the 1.2-metre (47 in) reflector at Haleakala. It was given the permanent number 246P on 2011 January 14.
| Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Discovered by | Near-Earth Asteroid Tracking 1.2-m reflector at Haleakala |
| Discovery date | March 28, 2004 |
| Designations | |
Alternative designations | 2004 F3 |
| Orbital characteristics | |
| Epoch | 2008-Jan-26 (JD 2454491.5) |
| Aphelion | 5.171 AU (Q) |
| Perihelion | 2.867 AU (q) |
| Semi-major axis | 4.019 AU (a) |
| Eccentricity | 0.2865 |
| Orbital period | 8.06 yr |
| Inclination | 15.98° |
| Last perihelion | 2021-Feb-22 2013-Jan-28 2005-Jan-04 |
| Next perihelion | 2029-Oct-28 |
It is a Quasi-Hilda comet. Due to perturbations by Jupiter, the 2005, 2013 and 2021 perihelion passages will be closer to the Sun. The comet is observable all through its orbit.
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