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Coarse finder chart
(Field of view: 60°, Max. star mag.: 5) 		Fine finder chart
(Field of view: 5°, Max. star mag.: 10)
 
View from 90° above ecliptic plane
 View from above comet orbital plane
 
Position
Right ascension15h 8.3m
Declination0° 16'
ConstellationVirgo
Distance from Earth2.733 AU
Last observed magnitude9.8
Date of last reported observation2024-Oct-06
Altitude55.1°
Azimuth0° (N)
Angular separation from Sun29.2°
Ecliptic latitude24.8°
 Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun1.925 AU
Perihelion1.175 AU
(2024-Jun-30)
Aphelion32.556 AU
Period69.3 years
Eccentricity0.930303
Inclination to ecliptic44.7°
Speed relative to Sun29.479 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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