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C/1848 P1 (Petersen)

9/3/2026

Comet Petersen, also known as C/1848 P1 by modern nomenclature, is a parabolic comet that was seen during the month of August 1848. It is first of three comets discovered by German astronomer, Adolph C. Petersen.

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Comet Petersen, also known as C/1848 P1 by modern nomenclature, is a parabolic comet that was seen during the month of August 1848. It is first of three comets discovered by German astronomer, Adolph C. Petersen.

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