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Comet 169P NEAT

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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 21.2m
Declination40° 38'
ConstellationCanes Venatici
Distance from Earth0.169 AU
Last observed magnitude11.3
Date of last reported observation2026-Aug-12
Altitude28.2°
Azimuth59° (ENE)
Angular separation from Sun55.9°
Ecliptic latitude7.3°
Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun0.929 AU
Perihelion0.604 AU
(2026-Sep-21)
Aphelion4.603 AU
Period4.20 years
Eccentricity0.767941
Inclination to ecliptic11.3°
Speed relative to Sun39.609 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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