| Discovery | |
|---|---|
| Discovered by: | Maria Mitchell |
| Discovery date: | 1847 October 1 |
| Alternate designations: | Miss Mitchell's Comet |
Miss Mitchell's Comet (formally designated C/1847 T1) was a comet that was discovered by American astronomer Maria Mitchell. It was at first credited to Francesco de Vico who, although he discovered it two days later than she, was the first to report it in Europe, since he was observing from Rome. Later priority was decided in her favor, however, and she was credited with the discovery.