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C/1668 E1 is a comet in the Parabolic comet orbit class. Its closest approach to the Sun is 0.07 AU.

Orbital elements

Eccentricity
1
Inclination
144.38°
Perihelion
0.067 AU
Longitude of ascending node
3.22°
Argument of periapsis
109.81°
Epoch · J2000
JD 2330342.58000 (perihelion)
Orbit class · PAR
Parabolic comet

Orbit quality

Observations used
15
Data arc
16 days
First observed
5 March 1668
Last observed
21 March 1668

Discovery & classification

Also known as 1668 E1

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