C/2023 X4 (Hogan) _ CK23X040 _ CA0N8C2 object (Dec. 14.01 UT), MPEC 2023-X272, CBET 5327
Ø кометного ядра 3084 м
C/2023 X4 (Hogan) / CK23X040 (q=3.658 AU, Q=19.823 AU, TP=2024 May 24.66 TT) was picked up at 0758 UT on 13 Dec. by MLS/Christensen, which observed it at Oct. 22.43-44p4, Dec. 13.33-35p4, and 13.41-45p4. This detection was confirmed by PS1 (Sept. 20.60-62p4), PS2 (Oct. 16.56-60p4), and Mt. Lemmon Sta. (Dec. 13.43-47p4).
Orbital elements:
C/2023 X4 (Hogan)
Epoch 2023 Sept. 13.0 TT = JDT 2460200.5
T 2024 May 24.65600 TT Bell
q 3.6580253 (2000.0) P Q
n 0.03158489 Peri. 100.52552 -0.62358582 -0.77574930
a 9.9117384 Node 28.76404 +0.61535273 -0.56338401
e 0.6309401 Incl. 11.59457 +0.48216360 -0.28427359
P 31.2
From 24 observations 2023 Sept. 20-Dec. 13, mean residual 0".2.
Ephemeris:
Date TT R. A. (2000) Decl. Delta r Elong. Phase m1 m2
2023 11 14 07 27 12.4 +34 47 16 3.2898 3.9041 121.9 12.4 20.5
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2023 11 29 07 27 25.6 +35 42 24 3.0954 3.8688 136.3 10.2 20.3
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2023 12 07 07 25 42.8 +36 12 36 3.0096 3.8509 144.1 8.6 20.2
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2023 12 13 07 23 38.2 +36 34 34 2.9549 3.8380 149.8 7.4 20.2
2023 12 14 07 23 13.8 +36 38 07 2.9467 3.8359 150.7 7.2 20.2
2023 12 15 07 22 48.4 +36 41 37 2.9387 3.8338 151.7 7.0 20.2
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2023 12 21 07 19 56.9 +37 01 34 2.8964 3.8214 157.0 5.8 20.1
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2023 12 29 07 15 26.4 +37 24 24 2.8553 3.8055 162.7 4.4 20.1
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2024 01 13 07 05 54.6 +37 51 13 2.8276 3.7777 162.6 4.5 20.0
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