EXPLORING THE APPEARANCE AND ORBIT OF COMET C/1582 J1

A review of Tycho Brahe’s observations of the comet that appeared in May 1582, together with additional information and unpublished notes by Michael Maestlin and others, has led to a revision of the currently accepted orbital elements of Comet C/1582 J1.

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Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage
Published
2025-12-01
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https://doi.org/10.3724/sp.j.1440-2807.2026.01.05
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Historical Astronomy and Related Studies
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EXPLORING THE APPEARANCE AND ORBIT OF COMET C/1582 J1

Augusto Testa, Piero Sicoli
Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage
Historical Astronomy and Related Studies
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EXPLORING THE APPEARANCE AND ORBIT OF COMET C/1582 J1

Augusto Testa, Piero Sicoli
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Abstract

A review of Tycho Brahe’s observations of the comet that appeared in May 1582, together with additional information and unpublished notes by Michael Maestlin and others, has led to a revision of the currently accepted orbital elements of Comet C/1582 J1.

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