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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 ascension5h 0.8m
Declination18° 12'
ConstellationTaurus
Distance from Earth4.395 AU
Last observed magnitude19.5
Date of last reported observation2026-Feb-17
Altitude21.5°
Azimuth78° (ENE)
Angular separation from Sun24.6°
Ecliptic latitude-5.7°
 Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun3.502 AU
Perihelion2.007 AU
(2025-Mar-02)
Aphelion4.992 AU
Period6.55 years
Eccentricity0.426507
Inclination to ecliptic12.2°
Speed relative to Sun15.910 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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