Great Comet of 1823
The Great Comet of 1823, also designated C/1823 Y1 or Comet De Bréauté-Pons, was a bright comet visible in the last month of 1823 and the first months of 1824. Wikipedia
Discovered: December 29, 1823
Discovered by: Nell de Bréauté
Perihelion: 0.226742 AU