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Comet 29P Schwassmann-Wachmann 1

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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 ascension10h 5.3m
Declination10° 18'
ConstellationLeo
Distance from Earth6.470 AU
Last observed magnitude14.4
Date of last reported observation2024-Oct-06
Altitude27.7°
Azimuth102° (ESE)
Angular separation from Sun72.4°
Ecliptic latitude-1.4°
Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun6.242 AU
Perihelion5.790 AU
(2019-May-04)
Aphelion6.320 AU
Period14.9 years
Eccentricity0.043705
Inclination to ecliptic9.4°
Speed relative to Sun11.737 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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