C/2018 Y1 (Iwamoto)
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| Discovered | December 20, 2018 |
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| Discoverer | Masayuki Iwamoto |
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| ID | 2196986 |
About C/2018 Y1 (Iwamoto)
C/2018 Y1 (Iwamoto) is a near-parabolic comet with a retrograde orbit discovered on December 20, 2018 by Japanese amateur astronomer Masayuki Iwamoto. It passed closest to Earth on February 13, 2019. It is expected to reach a magnitude of between 6. 5 and 7. 5, visible in binoculars or a small telescope.
C/2018 Y1 (Iwamoto) Photos
