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Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-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 ascension14h 51.1m
Declination-6° 28'
ConstellationLibra
Distance from Earth5.219 AU
Last observed magnitude14.7
Date of last reported observation2023-Dec-07
Altitude-10.2°
Azimuth90° (E)
Angular separation from Sun37.5°
Ecliptic latitude11.1°
Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun4.478 AU
Perihelion0.391 AU
(2024-Sep-27)
Aphelion-
Period-
Eccentricity1.000157
Inclination to ecliptic139.1°
Speed relative to Sun19.915 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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