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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 | 18h 50.4m | | Declination | -20° 7' | | Constellation | Sagittarius | | Magnitude | 10.3 | | Distance from Earth | 2.291 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 2.519 AU | | Perihelion | 2.148 AU
(28/03/2020) | | Aphelion | 3.137 AU | | Period | 4.30 years | | Eccentricity | 0.187101 | | Inclination to ecliptic | 11.8° | | Epoch | 13/09/2023 |
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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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