Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
kohoutek
noun
/kəʊˈhuːtɛk/
Definition
Kohoutek is a name referring to a comet that was discovered in 1973 by the Czech astronomer Luboš Kohoutek.
Examples
- In 1973, Kohoutek was anticipated to be one of the brightest comets visible from Earth.
- The Kohoutek comet had a significant impact on public interest in astronomy during the 1970s.
Meaning
The term is primarily associated with the comet that became famous for its close approach to the Sun and Earth in the 1970s.
Synonyms
- comet
- celestial object
- astronomical body
