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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 12.8m | | Declination | -24° 7' | | Constellation | Sagittarius | | Magnitude | 10.9 | | Distance from Earth | 2.007 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 2.679 AU | | Perihelion | 2.094 AU
(25/06/2016) | | Aphelion | 2.679 AU | | Period | 3.69 years | | Eccentricity | 0.122538 | | Inclination to ecliptic | 5.6° | | Epoch | 23/03/2018 |
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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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