New comet discovered from Mauna Kea

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Posted: Dec 2, 2005

University of Hawaii astronomer Fabrizio Bernardi has recently discovered a new comet from the Mauna Kea Observatories. The comet is officially called "P/2005 V1 Bernardi," named after its discoverer.

To view the press release, visit the UH Institute for Astronomy Web site at http://www.ifa.hawaii.edu/info/press-releases/NewComet-11-05.html.

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