It was discovered using the ISON telescope network though so it will likely be named “ISON” if confirmed as a comet. Either way we’ve got a new “comet Elenin” or “comet ISON” in the offing here:
I049742
[link to www.minorplanetcenter.net]
Still needs independent confirmation, observations needed.
| Temp Desig | Score | Discovery | R.A. | Decl. | V | Updated | Note | NObs | Arc | H | Not Seen/dys |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I049742 | 43 | 2015 12 03.4 | 06 02.4 | +21 33 | 18.1 | Updated Dec. 3.96 UT | 42 | 0.44 | 13.6 | 0.031 | |
