<p>The comet is the first comet discovered from Russian territory since 1989.<br /><br />Novichonok's discovery was confirmed by the International Astronomical Union, the comet being designated P/2011 R3 (Novichonok), the Ka-Dar Observatory, where Novichonok made his discovery, said on its website.<br /><br />Novichonok discovered the comet on six images taken in September.<br /></p>
<p>The comet is the first comet discovered from Russian territory since 1989.<br /><br />Novichonok's discovery was confirmed by the International Astronomical Union, the comet being designated P/2011 R3 (Novichonok), the Ka-Dar Observatory, where Novichonok made his discovery, said on its website.<br /><br />Novichonok discovered the comet on six images taken in September.<br /></p>