Comet 297P/Beshore (2008 J2)
Comet 297P/Beshore (2008 J2) is in the constellation of
Taurus,
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 297P/Beshore (2008 J2) from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
- 297P/Beshore (2008 J2) is below the horizon from Greenwich, UK.
- Given its current magnitude, 297P/Beshore (2008 J2) is visible only through long exposure photography.
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Comet 297P/Beshore (2008 J2) from Earth is currently
The following chart shows the distance of Comet 297P/Beshore (2008 J2) 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 297P/Beshore (2008 J2) 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 297P/Beshore (2008 J2) to Earth happens on Mon Jun 9 2081 at a distance of 1.370456 Astronomical Units, or 205,017,322 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 297P/Beshore (2008 J2), 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 297P/Beshore (2008 J2) at epoch 27 February 2009 00:00 UTC (JD: 2454890.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.30860610 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 10.26338970° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 2.40884148 AU 360,357,556 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
4.55923123 AU 682,051,285 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
3.48403635 AU 521,204,421 km |
| Orbital period | period |
6.5033 years 2,375.3217 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | 2008-Mar-21 00:41:22 2,454,546.5287 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | 2014-Sep-21 08:24 2,456,921.8505 JD |
|
| Argument of perihelion | peri | 131.82004245568° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 98.285080077052° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 52.131741155348° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.15155842°/day |
Orbit Visualization
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15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Comet 297P/Beshore (2008 J2) 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 Nov 30 | 04h 42m 19s | +17° 15’ 13” | 22.89 | Taurus |
| 2024 Dec 01 | 04h 41m 36s | +17° 15’ 00” | 22.88 | Taurus |
| 2024 Dec 02 | 04h 40m 52s | +17° 14’ 46” | 22.88 | Taurus |
| 2024 Dec 03 | 04h 40m 08s | +17° 14’ 34” | 22.88 | Taurus |
| 2024 Dec 04 | 04h 39m 24s | +17° 14’ 22” | 22.88 | Taurus |
| 2024 Dec 05 | 04h 38m 40s | +17° 14’ 13” | 22.88 | Taurus |
| 2024 Dec 06 | 04h 37m 56s | +17° 14’ 03” | 22.87 | Taurus |
| 2024 Dec 07 | 04h 37m 13s | +17° 13’ 54” | 22.87 | Taurus |
| 2024 Dec 08 | 04h 36m 29s | +17° 13’ 48” | 22.87 | Taurus |
| 2024 Dec 09 | 04h 35m 45s | +17° 13’ 41” | 22.87 | Taurus |
| 2024 Dec 10 | 04h 35m 02s | +17° 13’ 37” | 22.87 | Taurus |
| 2024 Dec 11 | 04h 34m 19s | +17° 13’ 33” | 22.87 | Taurus |
| 2024 Dec 12 | 04h 33m 36s | +17° 13’ 31” | 22.87 | Taurus |
| 2024 Dec 13 | 04h 32m 54s | +17° 13’ 30” | 22.87 | Taurus |
Additional Resources
- Position and finder charts (see also Where is Comet 297P/Beshore (2008 J2)?)
- Distance from Earth (see also How far is Comet 297P/Beshore (2008 J2) from Earth?)
- When does Comet 297P/Beshore (2008 J2) rise and set?
- Brightness (see also How bright is Comet 297P/Beshore (2008 J2)?)
- Orbital elements. Detailed information about Comet 297P/Beshore (2008 J2) orbital parameters.
- Interactive orbit visualization. 3d visualization showing the orbit of Comet 297P/Beshore (2008 J2) with respect to the major Solar System objects.
- 15 days ephemerides. Table showing celestial coordinates and magnitude of Comet 297P/Beshore (2008 J2) for the past and next 7 days.
- Interactive sky chart. An online planetarium application that shows where to locate Comet 297P/Beshore (2008 J2) in the sky from your location.
- Live position tracker. A high precision sky chart that uses real deep sky imagery to help locate Comet 297P/Beshore (2008 J2) with your telescope or on your astrophotographies.