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C/1596 N1 is a comet in the Parabolic comet orbit class. Its closest approach to the Sun is 0.57 AU.

Orbital elements

Eccentricity
1
Inclination
128.08°
Perihelion
0.567 AU
Longitude of ascending node
335.96°
Argument of periapsis
59.41°
Epoch · J2000
JD 2304193.21400 (perihelion)
Orbit class · PAR
Parabolic comet

Orbit quality

Observations used
3
Data arc
7 days
First observed
27 July 1596
Last observed
3 August 1596

Discovery & classification

Also known as 1596 N1

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