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Coarse finder chart
(Field of view: 60°, Max. star mag.: 5) 		Fine finder chart
(Field of view: 2°, Max. star mag.: 12)
 
View from 90° above ecliptic plane
 View from above comet orbital plane
 
Position
Right ascension15h 5.7m
Declination-17° 52'
ConstellationLibra
Distance from Earth3.587 AU
Last observed magnitude13.2
Date of last reported observation2024-Jun-03
Altitude19.3°
Azimuth157° (SSE)
Angular separation from Sun136.8°
Ecliptic latitude-0.3°
 Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun4.384 AU
Perihelion1.399 AU
(2024-Jan-25)
Aphelion6.268 AU
Period7.51 years
Eccentricity0.634966
Inclination to ecliptic3.9°
Speed relative to Sun13.166 km/s

Warning!
Never attempt to observe objects close to the sun without taking the proper precautions. In particular, never point optical instruments near the sun and look through them, or you risk permanent eye damage or blindness.
 

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