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C/1739 K1 is a comet in the Parabolic comet orbit class. Its closest approach to the Sun is 0.67 AU.

Orbital elements

Eccentricity
1
Inclination
124.26°
Perihelion
0.674 AU
Longitude of ascending node
211.04°
Argument of periapsis
104.75°
Epoch · J2000
JD 2356384.41600 (perihelion)
Orbit class · PAR
Parabolic comet

Orbit quality

Data arc
82 days
First observed
28 May 1739
Last observed
18 August 1739

Discovery & classification

Also known as 1739 K1

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