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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 ascension21h 47.2m
Declination22° 34'
ConstellationPegasus
Distance from Earth6.726 AU
Last observed magnitude19.0
Date of last reported observation2026-Oct-17
Altitude45.6°
Azimuth303° (WNW)
Angular separation from Sun123.0°
Ecliptic latitude30.6°
Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun7.316 AU
Perihelion3.668 AU
(2024-Sep-14)
Aphelion-
Period-
Eccentricity1.000940
Inclination to ecliptic137.1°
Speed relative to Sun15.580 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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