Where is Comet P/2017 S5 (ATLAS)?
Comet P/2017 S5 (ATLAS) is currently in the constellation of
Hydra.
The current Right Ascension is
Right now, from Rimpakgede, Indonesia [Change Location], Comet P/2017 S5 (ATLAS) can be observed looking in the North-East direction at an altitude of 73.28 degrees above the horizon (view Comet P/2017 S5 (ATLAS) position on a interactive sky map). Given its current brightness (magnitude 25.71), P/2017 S5 (ATLAS) is visible only through long exposure photography.
Apparent coordinates:
Field of view: 50x30 degrees
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Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Comet P/2017 S5 (ATLAS): Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Comet P/2017 S5 (ATLAS)?: Key information on where to find Comet P/2017 S5 (ATLAS) in the sky.
- Distance from Earth: Find out how far Comet P/2017 S5 (ATLAS) is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Comet P/2017 S5 (ATLAS)?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Comet P/2017 S5 (ATLAS) from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Comet P/2017 S5 (ATLAS)'s position in the sky.
- Live Position Tracker: High precision position tracker with deep space imagery.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Comet P/2017 S5 (ATLAS)'s computed ephemeris.