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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 ascension16h 31.1m
Declination-26° 3'
ConstellationScorpius
Distance from Earth1.916 AU
Last observed magnitude14.1
Date of last reported observation2024-Sep-24
Altitude7.7°
Azimuth190° (S)
Angular separation from Sun57.6°
Ecliptic latitude-4.9°
 Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun1.619 AU
Perihelion1.618 AU
(2024-Oct-11)
Aphelion5.308 AU
Period6.44 years
Eccentricity0.532797
Inclination to ecliptic8.9°
Speed relative to Sun28.980 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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