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C/1686 R1 is a comet in the Parabolic comet orbit class. Its closest approach to the Sun is 0.34 AU.

Orbital elements

Eccentricity
1
Inclination
34.97°
Perihelion
0.336 AU
Longitude of ascending node
358.44°
Argument of periapsis
81.91°
Epoch · J2000
JD 2337117.82500 (perihelion)
Orbit class · PAR
Parabolic comet

Orbit quality

Observations used
3
Data arc
29 days
First observed
17 August 1686
Last observed
15 September 1686

Discovery & classification

Also known as 1686 R1

Sources