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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 ascension3h 10.5m
Declination3° 47'
ConstellationCetus
Distance from Earth2.068 AU
Last observed magnitude16.1
Date of last reported observation2025-Nov-15
Altitude48.1°
Azimuth170° (S)
Angular separation from Sun139.5°
Ecliptic latitude-9.6°
 Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun2.888 AU
Perihelion2.007 AU
(2025-Mar-02)
Aphelion4.992 AU
Period6.55 years
Eccentricity0.426510
Inclination to ecliptic12.2°
Speed relative to Sun18.994 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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