Comet 90001147 198P/ODAS Observation Details
198P/ODAS Daily Motion
90001147 198P/ODAS will be visible until January, 1, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
198P/ODAS Visibility on March 21
90001147 198P/ODAS is visible from sunset through most of the night
198P/ODAS Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
Moon Rise, 1.2% illuminated  | 05:50 | -55° |
| 198P/ODAS rise | 16:28 | |
| Sunset | 17:18 | 7° |
| Civil sunset | 17:45 | 10° |
| Astrosession begin | 18:47 | 16° |
| Moon Set | 19:40 | 20° |
| 198P/ODAS transit | 20:35 | 21° |
| 198P/ODAS set | 00:41 | |
| Astrosession end | 03:42 | -31° |
Track 198P/ODAS Position Throughout the Night
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198P/ODAS Description
198P/ODAS, designated as 90001147 198P/ODAS, is an Encke-type comet. At the moment, 90001147 198P/ODAS is 3.842 AU (574,814,858 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Pyxis.Current position of 198P/ODAS in Solar System
| Date | Sat, 21 March 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to 198P/ODAS | 3.8424 AU (574,814,858km) |
| Elongation | 131° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 18 |
Finder Chart for 198P/ODAS
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| Object name | 90001147 198P/ODAS |
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| 90001147 198P/ODAS coordinates | 9.3745, -31.801 |
| Center coordinates | 9.3745, -31.801 |
Annual motion of 198P/ODAS
| Date | Sun, 22 March 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 18:47 |
| Twighlight end | 03:39 |
| Twighlight duration | 9h 52m |
| Rise | 16:24 |
| Set | 00:37 |
| Elevation at transit | 21° |
| Transit time | 20:31 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 09h 22m 12s", Dec: -31° 41' 22s |
| Magnitude | 18 |
| Constellation | Pyxis |
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a 198P/ODAS, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the 198P/ODAS is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit. You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the 198P/ODAS is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit. You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.
Astrometric & Physical Parameters of 90001147 198P/ODAS
Coordinates & Visibility
| Right Ascension | 9.3745° |
| Declination | -31.801° |
| Magnitude | 18 |
| Constellation | Pyxis |
| Elevation | 10.9° |
| Azimuth | -145.3° |
Acknowledgments
We acknowledge NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) for providing essential data on asteroids and comets through their Small-Body Database (SBDB) and Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). Their continuous efforts in tracking and cataloging these celestial bodies make it possible to offer accurate and up-to-date information on their positions, orbits, and physical characteristics.