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Comet C/2022 N2 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 ascension5h 5.7m
Declination26° 43'
ConstellationTaurus
Distance from Earth5.481 AU
Last observed magnitude16.0
Date of last reported observation2026-May-02
Altitude-18.7°
Azimuth329° (NNW)
Angular separation from Sun23.2°
Ecliptic latitude4.6°
Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun4.569 AU
Perihelion3.826 AU
(2025-Jul-31)
Aphelion-
Period-
Eccentricity1.003559
Inclination to ecliptic5.5°
Speed relative to Sun19.726 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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