Russian astronomer Gennady Borisov discovered a new comet during observations in Crimea. It was named C/2024 V1 (Borisov). the information was confirmed by the Center for Minor Planets.
"On the night of November 8, during observations in Nauchni (Crimea), I discovered a new object, which I think is an asteroid. Successive sightings and photographs taken showed its dispersal and small tail. I sent the information to the center of minor planets, where it was officially announced about the discovery of a new comet," said Borisov.
The comet will pass the perihelion point closest to the Sun in 2025. on April 4, at a distance of about 2.3 astronomical units. According to preliminary calculations, the comet discovered by the astronomer has an elongated elliptical orbit, the period of which exceeds 3.7 thousand years.
This is the 13th comet discovered by Borisov.
