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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 ascension13h 40.6m
Declination15° 4'
ConstellationBoötes
Distance from Earth2.227 AU
Last observed magnitude8.5
Date of last reported observation2024-Sep-07
Altitude38.9°
Azimuth124° (SE)
Angular separation from Sun38.7°
Ecliptic latitude34.7°
 Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun1.572 AU
Perihelion1.175 AU
(2024-Jun-30)
Aphelion32.537 AU
Period69.2 years
Eccentricity0.930264
Inclination to ecliptic44.7°
Speed relative to Sun32.805 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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