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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 ascension9h 34.8m
Declination22° 53'
ConstellationLeo
Distance from Earth2.340 AU
Last observed magnitude15.5
Date of last reported observation2023-Jun-10
Altitude-15.5°
Azimuth329° (NNW)
Angular separation from Sun41.5°
Ecliptic latitude10.9°
 Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun1.721 AU
Perihelion0.781 AU
(2023-Jun-15)
Aphelion7.834 AU
Period8.94 years
Eccentricity0.818672
Inclination to ecliptic10.9°
Speed relative to Sun28.721 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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