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Comet C/2020 V2 ZTF

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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 ascension20h 52.9m
Declination-65° 42'
ConstellationPavo
Distance from Earth6.243 AU
Last observed magnitude15.2
Date of last reported observation2024-Nov-11
Altitude-13.9°
Azimuth175° (S)
Angular separation from Sun71.0°
Ecliptic latitude-48.3°
Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun5.994 AU
Perihelion2.228 AU
(2023-May-08)
Aphelion-
Period-
Eccentricity1.000879
Inclination to ecliptic131.6°
Speed relative to Sun17.214 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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