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Comet C/2023 C2 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 ascension22h 58.8m
Declination25° 41'
ConstellationPegasus
Distance from Earth3.513 AU
Last observed magnitude15.2
Date of last reported observation2025-Apr-29
Altitude9.2°
Azimuth65° (ENE)
Angular separation from Sun50.4°
Ecliptic latitude35.6°
Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun2.975 AU
Perihelion2.369 AU
(2024-Nov-16)
Aphelion4,973.510 AU
Period124,099 years
Eccentricity0.999048
Inclination to ecliptic48.3°
Speed relative to Sun24.416 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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