Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9
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| Radius | 1 km |
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| Discovered | March 24, 1993 |
| Density | 500 kg/m³ |
| Orbits | Jupiter |
| Dimensions | 1. 8 km (1. 1 mi) |
| Discoverers | Eugene Merle Shoemaker |
| David H. Levy | |
| Carolyn S. Shoemaker | |
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| ID | 2446877 |
About Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9
Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9 was a comet that broke apart in July 1992 and collided with Jupiter in July 1994, providing the first direct observation of an extraterrestrial collision of Solar System objects.
Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9 Photos
