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Comet C/2024 G3 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 ascension14h 17.4m
Declination-46° 51'
ConstellationCentaurus
Distance from Earth2.818 AU
Last observed magnitude15.3
Date of last reported observation2024-Sep-09
Altitude-19.4°
Azimuth225° (SW)
Angular separation from Sun42.7°
Ecliptic latitude-41.6°
Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun2.192 AU
Perihelion0.094 AU
(2025-Jan-13)
Aphelion-
Period-
Eccentricity1.000009
Inclination to ecliptic116.8°
Speed relative to Sun28.453 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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