C/1739 K1 (Zanotti)
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| Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Discovered by | Eustachio Zanotti |
| Discovery site | Bologna, Italy |
| Discovery date | 28 May 1739 |
| Orbital characteristics | |
| Epoch | 17 June 1739 (JD 2356384.416) |
| Observation arc | 82 days |
| Perihelion | 0.674 AU |
| Eccentricity | ~1.000 |
| Inclination | 121.260° |
| 211.044° | |
| Argument of periapsis | 104.752° |
| Last perihelion | 17 June 1739 |
| Physical characteristics | |
Mean radius | 2.96 km (1.84 mi) |
| Comet total magnitude (M1) | 3.3 |
C/1739 K1 is a non-periodic comet that was discovered by Italian astronomer Eustachio Zanotti in 1739. It is the parent body of the Leo Minorids meteor shower.