Comet 13P/Olbers

July 26 - 28, 2024 (Cherry Springs, PA)

Comet 13P/Olbers is a periodic comet that orbits the Sun approximately every 69 years. Discovered by German astronomer Heinrich Wilhelm Olbers in 1815, this comet is named in his honor. It is known for its relatively long orbit and periodic returns to the inner solar system, where it displays a noticeable coma and tail as it approaches the Sun. Its orbit brings it close to Earth at intervals, providing opportunities for observation and study of its behavior and composition.