C/1847 T1
| Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Discovered by | Maria Mitchell |
| Discovery date | November 31, 1852 |
| Alternative designations | Miss Mitchell's Comet |
Miss Mitchell's Comet (formally designated C/1847 T1) is a non-periodic comet that American astronomer Maria Mitchell discovered in 1847.[1]
The discovery was initially credited to Francesco de Vico. Vico, observing from Rome, was the first to report the comet's discovery in Europe. However, Mitchell observed the comet two days before Vico did, so she became recognized as the comet's discoverer.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 "Maria Mitchell Discovers a Comet". This Month in Physics History. American Physical Society. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
- ↑ "Comet". Maria Mitchell. Maria Mitchell Association. Retrieved November 1, 2012.
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