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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 ascension14h 24.9m
Declination-0° 58'
ConstellationVirgo
Distance from Earth0.997 AU
Last observed magnitude14.4
Date of last reported observation2026-May-14
Altitude42.3°
Azimuth220° (SW)
Angular separation from Sun155.8°
Ecliptic latitude6.4°
 Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun1.963 AU
Perihelion1.184 AU
(2026-Jan-08)
Aphelion6.932 AU
Period8.17 years
Eccentricity0.708246
Inclination to ecliptic11.5°
Speed relative to Sun26.178 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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