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Comet 253P PANSTARRS

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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 ascension0h 37.9m
Declination-3° 51'
ConstellationCetus
Distance from Earth1.181 AU
Last observed magnitude17.2
Date of last reported observation2024-Nov-08
Altitude37.7°
Azimuth225° (SW)
Angular separation from Sun138.7°
Ecliptic latitude-4.2°
Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun2.033 AU
Perihelion2.027 AU
(2024-Oct-20)
Aphelion4.898 AU
Period6.44 years
Eccentricity0.414657
Inclination to ecliptic4.9°
Speed relative to Sun24.831 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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