C/2011 W3 (Lovejoy)
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Comet Lovejoy, formally designated C/2011 W3 (Lovejoy), is a long-period comet and Kreutz sungrazer. It was discovered in November 2011 by Australian amateur astronomer Terry Lovejoy. Wikipedia
Radius: 820.21′
Discovered: November 2011
Discoverer: Terry Lovejoy
Predicted next perihelion: 2550
Last perihelion: December 16, 2011
Orbital period: ~622 yr (epoch 2200)
Max. orbital speed: 565 km/s