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Comet C/2025 Q3 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 ascension2h 17.3m
Declination-18° 35'
ConstellationCetus
Distance from Earth2.415 AU
Last observed magnitude15.4
Date of last reported observation2026-Feb-12
Altitude-42.1°
Azimuth80° (E)
Angular separation from Sun60.7°
Ecliptic latitude-35.2°
Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun2.114 AU
Perihelion2.113 AU
(2026-Feb-25)
Aphelion1,579.127 AU
Period22,231 years
Eccentricity0.997328
Inclination to ecliptic90.2°
Speed relative to Sun28.950 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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