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Comet P/2021 N1 ZTF Home

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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 5.1m
Declination14° 38'
ConstellationAries
Distance from Earth0.221 AU
Last observed magnitude16.1
Date of last reported observation2026-Jul-10
Altitude54.9°
Azimuth296° (WNW)
Angular separation from Sun76.5°
Ecliptic latitude0.4°
 Comet observations courtesy of COBS
Orbit
Distance from Sun0.988 AU
Perihelion0.966 AU
(2026-Jul-27)
Aphelion4.994 AU
Period5.15 years
Eccentricity0.675733
Inclination to ecliptic11.5°
Speed relative to Sun38.695 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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