Observation arc
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Observation arc
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In observational astronomy, the observation arc of a Solar System body is the time period between its earliest and latest observations, used for tracing the body's path. It is usually given in days or years. The term is mostly used in the discovery and tracking of asteroids and comets. Arc length has the greatest influence on the accuracy of an orbit. The number, spacing of intermediate observations, and timestamps have a lesser effect.
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Time between earliest and latest observations of a Solar System body like an asteroid or comet
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Observation_arc
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2023-03-29T20:01:48Z
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