Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT
Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT is in the constellation of
Leo,
at a distance of
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Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Additional Information
The observed values of Magnitude, Coma Diameter and Tail Length are derived from the most recent observation recorded at the Comet Observers Database. The value of Predicted Magnitude comes from the JPL Horizons ephemerides service and, in the case of comets, might be inaccurate given the highly dynamic and unpredictable behavior of these objects. When available, please refer to the Observed Magnitude value and consider the Predicted Magnitude as a directional indication. We acknowledge with thanks the comet observations from the COBS Comet Observation Database contributed by observers worldwide and used in this table to report recent comet observations.
Rise and Set Times
Today's rise, transit and set times of Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 193P/LINEAR-NEAT is above the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Right now it is placed in the East direction at an altitude of 15.34° above the horizon.
- Given its current magnitude, 193P/LINEAR-NEAT is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Finder Charts
High precision deep sky finder chart, 60 arcmin wide, showing where Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT is right now. Click on the image to see a more detailed fullscreen tracker view.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT from Earth as a function of time. In the chart the distance data is measured in Astronomical Units and sampled with an interval of 1 day.
The value of the reported distance might be somewhat inaccurate around the times of closest approach for objects passing extremely close to Earth. The value of the distance of 193P/LINEAR-NEAT from Earth is also available as a real time updated value in the Live Position and Data Tracker.
Closest Approach
Between 1 January 2013 and 30 December 2100, the closest approach of Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT to Earth happens on Tue Sep 15 2048 at a distance of 1.141659 Astronomical Units, or 170,789,809 kilometers:
NOTE: values for the closest approach are computed with a sampling interval of 1 day.
Light Curve
The following chart is the predicted light curve (visual magnitude as a function of time) of Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT, according to the most recent ephemerides data. Magnitude data is sampled with a 2 days interval and there might be inaccuracies for objects changing brightness very rapidly during the course of a few days. For comets there could be large discrepancies between the observed and predicted brightness because of their highly dynamic behaviour.
Orbital Elements
The following table lists the orbital elements of Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT at epoch 14 April 2015 00:00 UTC (JD: 2457127.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.39422291 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 10.68702346° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 2.16616270 AU 324,053,328 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
4.98551972 AU 745,823,137 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
3.57584121 AU 534,938,232 km |
| Orbital period | period |
6.7620 years 2,469.8226 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2014-Nov-24 16:17:29 2,456,986.1788 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2021-Aug-29 12:02 2,459,456.0014 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 8.442574829415° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 335.19426803023° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 20.598898336713° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.14575946°/day |
Orbit Visualization
View Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT in the 3D Solar System Simulator
15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT computed for the past and next 7 days, with a 24 hours interval. Apparent celestial coordinates are provided.
| Date | Right AscensionR.A. | DeclinationDec. | MagnitudeMag | Constellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Sep 09 | 10h 35m 00s | +09° 00’ 54” | 29.68 | Leo |
| 2024 Sep 10 | 10h 35m 48s | +08° 55’ 27” | 29.68 | Leo |
| 2024 Sep 11 | 10h 36m 37s | +08° 49’ 58” | 29.68 | Leo |
| 2024 Sep 12 | 10h 37m 25s | +08° 44’ 29” | 29.68 | Leo |
| 2024 Sep 13 | 10h 38m 13s | +08° 39’ 02” | 29.68 | Leo |
| 2024 Sep 14 | 10h 39m 01s | +08° 33’ 33” | 29.68 | Leo |
| 2024 Sep 15 | 10h 39m 49s | +08° 28’ 06” | 29.68 | Leo |
| 2024 Sep 16 | 10h 40m 37s | +08° 22’ 38” | 29.68 | Leo |
| 2024 Sep 17 | 10h 41m 24s | +08° 17’ 10” | 29.68 | Leo |
| 2024 Sep 18 | 10h 42m 12s | +08° 11’ 43” | 29.68 | Leo |
| 2024 Sep 19 | 10h 42m 59s | +08° 06’ 16” | 29.68 | Leo |
| 2024 Sep 20 | 10h 43m 47s | +08° 00’ 50” | 29.68 | Leo |
| 2024 Sep 21 | 10h 44m 34s | +07° 55’ 23” | 29.68 | Leo |
| 2024 Sep 22 | 10h 45m 21s | +07° 49’ 58” | 29.68 | Leo |
Additional Resources
- Position and finder charts (see also Where is Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT?)
- Distance from Earth (see also How far is Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT from Earth?)
- When does Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT rise and set?
- Brightness (see also How bright is Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT?)
- Orbital elements. Detailed information about Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT orbital parameters.
- Interactive orbit visualization. 3d visualization showing the orbit of Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT with respect to the major Solar System objects.
- 15 days ephemerides. Table showing celestial coordinates and magnitude of Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT for the past and next 7 days.
- Interactive sky chart. An online planetarium application that shows where to locate Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT in the sky from your location.
- Live position tracker. A high precision sky chart that uses real deep sky imagery to help locate Comet 193P/LINEAR-NEAT with your telescope or on your astrophotographies.