P/2011 S1 (Gibbs)

Key Facts

• Categorized as a Chiron-type Comet
• Not a Near Earth Object
• Not a Potentially Hazardous Object
• See orbit simulation

Overview

Comet P/2011 S1 (Gibbs) is an object whose orbit is approximately between Jupiter and Neptune. NASA JPL has not classified Gibbs as potentially hazardous because its orbit does not bring it close to Earth.

Gibbs orbits the sun every 9,290 days (25.43 years), coming as close as 6.89 AU and reaching as far as 10.41 AU from the sun.

No Close Approaches

Gibbs's orbit is 5.90 AU from Earth's orbit at its closest point. This means that there is an extremely wide berth between this asteroid and Earth at all times.

Orbital simulations conducted by NASA JPL's CNEOS do not show any close approaches to Earth.

Images and Observations

Gibbs's orbit is determined by observations dating back to Sept. 29, 2010. It was last officially observed on Jan. 2, 2019. The IAU Minor Planet Center records 148 observations used to determine its orbit.

Accessibility and Exploration

This comet is not considered a viable target for human exploration by the NHATS study.

Similar Objects

These objects have orbits that share similar characteristics to the orbit of Gibbs:

• C/2014 J1 (Catalina)

References

• JPL Small Body Database
• Mission Design
• Sky Finder Chart

Orbit Simulation

Sky Map

The position of P/2011 S1 (Gibbs) is indicated by a ◯ pink circle. Note that the object may not be in your current field of view. Use the controls below to adjust position, location, and time.