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C/539 W1 is a comet in the Parabolic comet orbit class. Its closest approach to the Sun is 0.16 AU.

Orbital elements

Eccentricity
1
Inclination
19°
Perihelion
0.16 AU
Longitude of ascending node
33°
Argument of periapsis
246°
Epoch · J2000
JD 1918236.50000 (perihelion)
Orbit class · PAR
Parabolic comet

Orbit quality

Data arc
74 days
First observed
17 November 0539
Last observed
30 January 0540

Discovery & classification

Also known as 539 W1

Sources