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Coarse finder chart (Field of view=60°, Limiting magnitude=6.5)	Fine finder chart (Field of view=2°, Limiting magnitude=12)
Position Right ascension 19h 58.2m Declination -16° 3' Constellation Sagittarius Magnitude 11.8 Distance from Earth 2.241 AU	Orbit Distance from Sun 2.911 AU Perihelion 2.084 AU (14/12/2011) Aphelion 3.066 AU Period 4.13 years Eccentricity 0.190742 Inclination to ecliptic  5.4° Epoch 18/04/2013
Warning! Never attempt to observe objects close to the sun without taking the proper precautions. In particular, never point optical instruments near the sun and look through them, or you risk permanent eye damage or blindness.

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