Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1)
Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1) is in the constellation of
Ara,
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 Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1) from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
Today Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1) is not visible from Greenwich, UK
- C/1927 X1 (Skjellerup-Maristany) is below the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
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Finder Charts
High precision deep sky finder chart, 60 arcmin wide, showing where Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1) 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 Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1) from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1) 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 C/1927 X1 (Skjellerup-Maristany) 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 Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1) to Earth happens on Mon Jun 3 2013 at a distance of 107.118266 Astronomical Units, or 16,024,664,526 kilometers:
NOTE: values for the closest approach are computed with a sampling interval of 1 day.
Light Curve
Orbital Elements
The following table lists the orbital elements of Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1) at epoch 01 January 1970 00:00 UTC (JD: 2425240.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.99984000 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 85.11260000° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.17615700 AU 26,352,712 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
2,201.78634300 AU 329,382,549,310 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1,100.98125000 AU 164,704,451,011 km |
| Orbital period | period | n.a. |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 1927-Dec-18 04:20:29 2,425,232.6809 JD |
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 47.1588° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 78.2436° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 0.000211° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.00002700°/day |
Orbit Visualization
View Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1) in the 3D Solar System Simulator
15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1) 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 12 | 17h 05m 59s | -65° 41’ 30” | N.A. | Ara |
| 2024 Sep 13 | 17h 06m 00s | -65° 41’ 10” | N.A. | Ara |
| 2024 Sep 14 | 17h 06m 00s | -65° 40’ 50” | N.A. | Ara |
| 2024 Sep 15 | 17h 06m 01s | -65° 40’ 30” | N.A. | Ara |
| 2024 Sep 16 | 17h 06m 01s | -65° 40’ 10” | N.A. | Ara |
| 2024 Sep 17 | 17h 06m 02s | -65° 39’ 50” | N.A. | Ara |
| 2024 Sep 18 | 17h 06m 03s | -65° 39’ 30” | N.A. | Ara |
| 2024 Sep 19 | 17h 06m 03s | -65° 39’ 10” | N.A. | Ara |
| 2024 Sep 20 | 17h 06m 04s | -65° 38’ 51” | N.A. | Ara |
| 2024 Sep 21 | 17h 06m 05s | -65° 38’ 31” | N.A. | Ara |
| 2024 Sep 22 | 17h 06m 06s | -65° 38’ 12” | N.A. | Ara |
| 2024 Sep 23 | 17h 06m 07s | -65° 37’ 52” | N.A. | Ara |
| 2024 Sep 24 | 17h 06m 09s | -65° 37’ 33” | N.A. | Ara |
| 2024 Sep 25 | 17h 06m 10s | -65° 37’ 14” | N.A. | Ara |
Additional Resources
- Position and finder charts (see also Where is Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1)?)
- Distance from Earth (see also How far is Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1) from Earth?)
- When does Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1) rise and set?
- Brightness (see also How bright is Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1)?)
- Orbital elements. Detailed information about Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1) orbital parameters.
- Interactive orbit visualization. 3d visualization showing the orbit of Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1) with respect to the major Solar System objects.
- 15 days ephemerides. Table showing celestial coordinates and magnitude of Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1) for the past and next 7 days.
- Interactive sky chart. An online planetarium application that shows where to locate Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1) in the sky from your location.
- Live position tracker. A high precision sky chart that uses real deep sky imagery to help locate Comet Skjellerup-Maristany (C/1927 X1) with your telescope or on your astrophotographies.