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C/1639 U1 is a comet in the Parabolic comet orbit class. Its closest approach to the Sun is 0.82 AU.

Orbital elements

Eccentricity
1
Inclination
61.7°
Perihelion
0.816 AU
Longitude of ascending node
219.7°
Argument of periapsis
237.4°
Epoch · J2000
JD 2320024.90000 (perihelion)
Orbit class · PAR
Parabolic comet

Orbit quality

Observations used
4
Data arc
3 days
First observed
25 October 1639
Last observed
28 October 1639

Discovery & classification

Also known as 1639 U1

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