Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Monoceros (Mon)  ·  Contains:  Solar system body or event
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Comet 4P/Faye, Eddie Bagwell
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Comet 4P/Faye

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Comet 4P/Faye

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With a magnitude of 11.88, 4P/Faye is the 4th largest comet in the skies right now behind Leonard, 67P, and L3 Atlas. It was discovered in 1843 by Herve Faye and last came into view in May 2014. It has a period of about 7.5 years so it will be back.

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