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Schwassmann–Wachmann (comet)

Schwassmann–Wachmann, also known as Schwassmann–Wachmann 2, is a periodic comet in our solar system. It was discovered on January 17, 1929, at an apparent magnitude of 11. The comet has been seen at every apparition.

The comet nucleus is estimated to be 6.2 kilometres in diameter.

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