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Comet C/2022 E2 ATLAS

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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 50.3m
Declination61° 59'
ConstellationCamelopardalis
Distance from Earth3.149 AU
Last observed magnitude13.4
Date of last reported observation2024-Nov-02
Altitude60.7°
Azimuth36° (NE)
Angular separation from Sun116.2°
Ecliptic latitude32.3°
Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun3.695 AU
Perihelion3.666 AU
(2024-Sep-14)
Aphelion-
Period-
Eccentricity1.001009
Inclination to ecliptic137.1°
Speed relative to Sun21.919 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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