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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 ascension1h 49.8m
Declination49° 7'
ConstellationPerseus
Distance from Earth5.028 AU
Last observed magnitude15.2
Date of last reported observation2025-Apr-27
Altitude45.6°
Azimuth64° (ENE)
Angular separation from Sun36.2°
Ecliptic latitude42.7°
Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun4.254 AU
Perihelion3.666 AU
(2024-Sep-14)
Aphelion-
Period-
Eccentricity1.000428
Inclination to ecliptic137.1°
Speed relative to Sun20.424 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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