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Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9

Comet

Small bodycometQ3076

Also known as D/1993 F2 · Shoemaker-Levy 9 · SL9 · SL-9

Diameter: 1.8 km
Discovered by: Carolyn S. Shoemaker
, Eugene Merle Shoemaker
, David H. Levy
Discovered: March 24, 1993

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Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9 was a comet that broke apart in July 1992 and collided with Jupiter in July 1994, providing the first direct observation of an extraterrestrial collision of Solar System objects. This generated a large amount of coverage in the popular media, and the comet was closely observed by astronomers worldwide. The collision provided new information about Jupiter and highlighted its possible role in reducing space debris in the inner Solar System.

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Dissolved: July 1994 cause: Impact events on Jupiter
Named after: Eugene Merle Shoemaker
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1.slate.fr/story/153233/seul-homme-enterre-lune
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Carolyn S. Shoemaker
David H. Levy
Orbits: Jupiter
Site of astronomical discovery: Palomar Observatory

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