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Comet C/2017 K2 PANSTARRS

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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 ascension6h 17.9m
Declination19° 12'
ConstellationOrion
Distance from Earth6.533 AU
Last observed magnitude15.7
Date of last reported observation2024-Nov-02
Altitude61.4°
Azimuth146° (SE)
Angular separation from Sun128.6°
Ecliptic latitude-3.8°
Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun7.194 AU
Perihelion1.799 AU
(2022-Dec-19)
Aphelion23,362.565 AU
Period1,262,682 years
Eccentricity0.999846
Inclination to ecliptic87.6°
Speed relative to Sun15.702 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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