Comet Shoemaker–Levy 9 is a notable comet that was discovered in 1993 by astronomers Eugene Shoemaker, Carolyn Shoemaker, and David Levy. It is famous for its dramatic collision with the planet Jupiter in July 1994, which provided valuable insights into the dynamics of celestial bodies. The comet was unique because it had been broken into multiple fragments due to the strong gravitational forces of Jupiter. When these fragments impacted the planet, they created massive fireballs and left dark scars in Jupiter's atmosphere, allowing scientists to study the effects of such collisions on planetary bodies.