Comet 2021ae

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf comet
gptkbp:analyzes conducted to study composition
gptkbp:atmosphere water vapor, carbon dioxide
gptkbp:classification periodic comet
gptkbp:collaborations international astronomical community
gptkbp:collection ongoing data collection efforts
gptkbp:communityEvents star parties organized for viewing
gptkbp:composedOf ice and dust
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin designated by the year and letter of discovery
gptkbp:crew approximately 6 hours
gptkbp:culturalImpact featured in astronomy blogs and articles
gptkbp:dataUsage data_shared_with_NASA_and_ESA
gptkbp:education used in astronomy education programs
gptkbp:energyEfficiency about 1.5 kilometers
gptkbp:field weak magnetic field detected
gptkbp:firstClaim planned for next perihelion in 2028
gptkbp:grainComposition silicates, organics
gptkbp:headlights up to 1 million kilometers
sodium and potassium detected
gptkbp:historicalEvent observed_from_Earth
gptkbp:historicalResearch planned studies on its composition and behavior
gptkbp:historicalSignificance none known
none prior to 2021
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Comet 2021ae
gptkbp:image light curve analysis available
gptkbp:impact no known impact risk
gptkbp:isOftenAccompaniedBy observed by amateur astronomers
gptkbp:landmark 2022-01-05
2028
1.5 AU
gptkbp:length 5.5 AU
gptkbp:lighting magnitude 10.5
affected visibility in urban areas
analyzed for brightness variations
gptkbp:mission hyperbolic
gptkbp:notableFeature 2021-01-01
2022-01-10
gptkbp:officialResidence faintness at certain times
telescopes and cameras
gptkbp:orbitalInclination calculated using observations
about 30 degrees
approximately 6.5 years
updated with new observations
gptkbp:outflow observed_during_approach_to_the_Sun
gptkbp:photography captured in numerous astrophotography images
gptkbp:propulsion no spacecraft missions planned
gptkbp:publicAccess observed during its close approach
gptkbp:publications featured in several astronomy journals
multiple research papers published
gptkbp:releaseYear gptkb:G._J._Garradd
gptkb:Mount_Lemmon_Observatory
2021
gptkbp:researchInterest collaborated with universities for research
studied for insights into solar system formation
gptkbp:structureType C-type comet
gptkbp:visibility visible to the naked eye at perihelion