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C/1580 T1 is a comet in the Parabolic comet orbit class. Its closest approach to the Sun is 0.6 AU.

Orbital elements

Eccentricity
1
Inclination
64.61°
Perihelion
0.602 AU
Longitude of ascending node
24.95°
Argument of periapsis
89.37°
Epoch · J2000
JD 2298485.49300 (perihelion)
Orbit class · PAR
Parabolic comet

Orbit quality

Observations used
10
Data arc
32 days
First observed
11 October 1580
Last observed
12 November 1580

Discovery & classification

Also known as 1580 T1

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