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Comet 496P Hill

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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 ascension7h 55.1m
Declination33° 45'
ConstellationLynx
Distance from Earth2.057 AU
Last observed magnitude15.8
Date of last reported observation2025-May-12
Altitude-3.4°
Azimuth7° (N)
Angular separation from Sun60.5°
Ecliptic latitude14.6°
Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun1.789 AU
Perihelion1.621 AU
(2025-Mar-10)
Aphelion10.579 AU
Period15.1 years
Eccentricity0.734251
Inclination to ecliptic14.8°
Speed relative to Sun29.088 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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