12P/PonsâBrooks is a Halley-type comet with an orbital period of about 71 years. It was discovered by French astronomer Jean-Louis Pons in 1812 and independently rediscovered by William Robert Brooks during its next return in 1883. Earlier recorded appearances of the comet have been identified in observations dating to 1385 and 1457. One of the brighest-known periodic comets, its most recent apparition was in 2023â2024, during which numerous outbursts were observed and it reached an apparent magnitude of about 3.8. This photograph of 12P/PonsâBrooks was taken in March 2024.Photograph credit: Taavi Niittee / TĂ”rva Astronomy Club
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In recognition of your outstanding photographic contributions both here at at Commons, I proudly present you with with this award. Keep up the great work! Kralizec! (talk) 15:12, 1 December 2008 (UTC)