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Comet C/2024 G3 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 ascension15h 12.8m
Declination-43° 18'
ConstellationLupus
Distance from Earth2.481 AU
Last observed magnitude11.8
Date of last reported observation2024-Nov-04
Altitude-10.4°
Azimuth217° (SW)
Angular separation from Sun25.7°
Ecliptic latitude-38.5°
Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun1.646 AU
Perihelion0.094 AU
(2025-Jan-13)
Aphelion-
Period-
Eccentricity1.000009
Inclination to ecliptic116.8°
Speed relative to Sun32.833 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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