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C/1757 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
12.83°
Perihelion
0.337 AU
Longitude of ascending node
217.68°
Argument of periapsis
268.69°
Epoch · J2000
JD 2363085.32600 (perihelion)
Orbit class · PAR
Parabolic comet

Orbit quality

Observations used
16
Data arc
35 days
First observed
13 September 1757
Last observed
18 October 1757

Discovery & classification

Also known as 1757 R1

Sources