C/1998 H1 (Stonehouse)

C/1998 H1 (Stonehouse) is a non-periodic comet discovered by Patrick Moore, observing work done by Peter Birtwhistle and the calculations done by Michael Hendrie. The comet's designation indicates it was the first comet discovered in the "H" designation period of 1998, which corresponds to the second half of April. It is a non-periodic comet, meaning its orbital period is extremely long (greater than 200 years) or hyperbolic, and it will not return to the inner solar system in a foreseeable timeframe. The comet was not a particularly bright comet, and required specialized equipment to observe. Further details on its orbital parameters and physical characteristics can be found in astronomical databases and publications.