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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 ascension13h 59.7m
Declination-6° 21'
ConstellationVirgo
Distance from Earth2.550 AU
Last observed magnitude18.0
Date of last reported observation2025-Feb-03
Altitude-22.3°
Azimuth277° (W)
Angular separation from Sun173.1°
Ecliptic latitude4.0°
 Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun3.550 AU
Perihelion2.025 AU
(2024-Apr-20)
Aphelion7.082 AU
Period9.72 years
Eccentricity0.555300
Inclination to ecliptic9.9°
Speed relative to Sun17.462 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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