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Coarse finder chart
(Field of view=60°, Limiting magnitude=5)
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Fine finder chart
(Field of view=2°, Limiting magnitude=12)
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| Position | | Right ascension | 17h 59.3m | | Declination | -19° 22' | | Constellation | Sagittarius | | Magnitude | 10.8 | | Distance from Earth | 1.794 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 2.339 AU | | Perihelion | 2.167 AU
(27/09/2025) | | Aphelion | 3.009 AU | | Period | 4.16 years | | Eccentricity | 0.162670 | | Inclination to ecliptic | 9.1° | | Epoch | 21/11/2025 |
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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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