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Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS

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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 ascension18h 36.4m
Declination27° 41'
ConstellationLyra
Distance from Earth3.782 AU
Last observed magnitude15.6
Date of last reported observation2025-Jul-13
Altitude-28.8°
Azimuth350° (N)
Angular separation from Sun128.4°
Ecliptic latitude40.8°
Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun4.484 AU
Perihelion0.392 AU
(2024-Sep-27)
Aphelion-
Period-
Eccentricity1.000124
Inclination to ecliptic139.1°
Speed relative to Sun19.898 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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