Change the name of a comet discovered by a Russian astronomer

Russian astronomer Gennady Borisov announced that the International Astronomical Union will change the name of comet C / 2019 Q4 (Borisov) because of its unique interstellar nature.

"The federation is likely to publish a new list of comets, said Borisov.As the comet I discovered is interstellar, it will carry other numbers, retaining the last name Borisov."

It is worth mentioning that the International Astronomical Union has already confirmed the discovery of the Russian astronomer Gennady Borisov of Crimea on August 30, 2019 for an interstellar comet called C / 2019 Q4 (Borisov), by means of a hand-made telescope installed in the village of Nauchni in Crimea.

"I followed the movement of the comet that was somewhat different from that of the main asteroids.After determining the coordinates, I checked the database available on the asteroids and discovered that it was "It was a new comet." When I set the distance to the planet, it turned out to be 100% dangerous, "Borisov said. I had to put his coordinates on the international page to confirm the dangerous asteroids, and I wrote that this is not an asteroid, but a culprit. "

Observatory: RIA Novosti

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