C/1861 J1
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| Orbital period | 409 years |
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| Discovered | May 13, 1861 |
| Aphelion | 109 m |
| Orbits | Sun |
| Discoverer | John Tebbutt |
| Last perihelion | June 12, 1861 |
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| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2197202 |
About C/1861 J1
The Great Comet of 1861, formally designated C/1861 J1 and 1861 II, is a long-period comet that was visible to the naked eye for approximately 3 months. It was categorized as a great comet—one of the eight greatest comets of the 19th century.
