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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 ascension4h 34.8m
Declination20° 20'
ConstellationTaurus
Distance from Earth2.670 AU
Last observed magnitude13.9
Date of last reported observation2026-Jul-07
Altitude53.7°
Azimuth221° (SW)
Angular separation from Sun40.6°
Ecliptic latitude-2.2°
 Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun2.010 AU
Perihelion2.005 AU
(2026-Jun-25)
Aphelion5.461 AU
Period7.21 years
Eccentricity0.462957
Inclination to ecliptic6.3°
Speed relative to Sun25.395 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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