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C/1748 K1 is a comet in the Parabolic comet orbit class. Its closest approach to the Sun is 0.63 AU.

Orbital elements

Eccentricity
1
Inclination
67.08°
Perihelion
0.625 AU
Longitude of ascending node
36.64°
Argument of periapsis
245.67°
Epoch · J2000
JD 2359673.88800 (perihelion)
Orbit class · PAR
Parabolic comet

Orbit quality

Observations used
3
Data arc
3 days
First observed
19 May 1748
Last observed
22 May 1748

Discovery & classification

Also known as 1748 K1

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