102P/Shoemaker

For other comets discovered by Carolyn and Eugene Shoemaker, see Comet Shoemaker.

102P/Shoemaker, also known as Shoemaker 1, is a periodic comet in the Solar System. It was first seen in 1984 and then again in 1991. Images taken of it in 1999 were not recognized until 2006 when it was once again observed. It was unexpectedly dim in each of these returns.

102P/Shoemaker

Discovery
Discovered by	Carolyn S. Shoemaker Eugene Merle Shoemaker
Discovery date	September 27, 1984
Designations
Alternative designations	1984 XVI; 1991 XXIII
Orbital characteristics
Epoch	March 6, 2006
Aphelion	5.505 AU
Perihelion	1.974 AU
Semi-major axis	3.739 AU
Eccentricity	0.4722
Orbital period	7.231 a
Inclination	26.2538°
Last perihelion	January 22, 2021[1] September 1, 2013[2] June 6, 2006
Next perihelion	2028-Jul-10[3]