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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 ascension15h 51.5m
Declination-7° 18'
ConstellationLibra
Distance from Earth1.244 AU
Last observed magnitude16.0
Date of last reported observation2026-Jan-31
Altitude-24.8°
Azimuth69° (ENE)
Angular separation from Sun87.6°
Ecliptic latitude10.0°
 Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun1.556 AU
Perihelion0.524 AU
(2025-Nov-22)
Aphelion5.796 AU
Period5.62 years
Eccentricity0.834062
Inclination to ecliptic10.3°
Speed relative to Sun29.313 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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