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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: 5°, Max. star mag.: 10)
 
View from 90° above ecliptic plane
View from above comet orbital plane
 
Position
Right ascension3h 45.6m
Declination-38° 52'
ConstellationEridanus
Distance from Earth2.530 AU
Last observed magnitude8.6
Date of last reported observation2023-Feb-28
Altitude5.6°
Azimuth182° (S)
Angular separation from Sun60.6°
Ecliptic latitude-72.0°
Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun2.217 AU
Perihelion1.797 AU
(2022-Dec-19)
Aphelion-
Period-
Eccentricity1.000813
Inclination to ecliptic87.6°
Speed relative to Sun28.297 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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