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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 ascension18h 45.6m
Declination-25° 15'
ConstellationSagittarius
Distance from Earth2.903 AU
Last observed magnitude13.4
Date of last reported observation2024-Oct-31
Altitude25.4°
Azimuth165° (SSE)
Angular separation from Sun48.6°
Ecliptic latitude-2.7°
Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun2.369 AU
Perihelion2.369 AU
(2024-Nov-16)
Aphelion5,774.483 AU
Period155,239 years
Eccentricity0.999180
Inclination to ecliptic48.3°
Speed relative to Sun27.363 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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