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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 32.4m
Declination-3° 28'
ConstellationCetus
Distance from Earth2.572 AU
Last observed magnitude19.7
Date of last reported observation2023-Nov-13
Altitude-30.9°
Azimuth292° (WNW)
Angular separation from Sun107.2°
Ecliptic latitude-5.5°
 Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun3.014 AU
Perihelion1.589 AU
(2023-Jan-22)
Aphelion4.689 AU
Period5.56 years
Eccentricity0.493781
Inclination to ecliptic9.4°
Speed relative to Sun17.495 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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