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C/1830 F1 (Great comet)

Great comet is a comet in the Parabolic comet orbit class. Its closest approach to the Sun is 0.92 AU.

Orbital elements

Eccentricity
1
Inclination
21.26°
Perihelion
0.921 AU
Longitude of ascending node
208.76°
Argument of periapsis
5.8°
Epoch · J2000
JD 2389552.29510 (perihelion)
Orbit class · PAR
Parabolic comet

Orbit quality

Observations used
300
Data arc
147 days
First observed
23 March 1830
Last observed
17 August 1830

Discovery & classification

Also known as 1830 F1

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