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Comet 13P Olbers

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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 55.9m
Declination-6° 31'
ConstellationLibra
Distance from Earth3.085 AU
Last observed magnitude8.9
Date of last reported observation2024-Oct-20
Altitude-21.6°
Azimuth83° (E)
Angular separation from Sun19.4°
Ecliptic latitude19.4°
Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun2.176 AU
Perihelion1.175 AU
(2024-Jun-30)
Aphelion32.562 AU
Period69.3 years
Eccentricity0.930316
Inclination to ecliptic44.7°
Speed relative to Sun27.622 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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