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Coarse finder chart
(Field of view: 60°, Max. star mag.: 5) 		Fine finder chart
(Field of view: 10°, Max. star mag.: 8)
 
View from 90° above ecliptic plane
 View from above comet orbital plane
 
Position
Right ascension21h 21.1m
Declination-41° 47'
ConstellationMicroscopium
Distance from Earth1.277 AU
Last observed magnitude6.8
Date of last reported observation2026-Jan-23
Altitude4.7°
Azimuth156° (SSE)
Angular separation from Sun25.4°
Ecliptic latitude-70.0°
 Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun0.573 AU
Perihelion0.566 AU
(2026-Jan-20)
Aphelion-
Period-
Eccentricity1.000063
Inclination to ecliptic75.2°
Speed relative to Sun55.636 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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