Asteroid 9 Metis

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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 ascension8h 29.8m
Declination23° 54'
ConstellationCancer
Magnitude11.2
Distance from Earth2.589 AU
Orbit
Distance from Sun2.265 AU
Perihelion 2.093 AU
(15/10/2012)
Aphelion 2.679 AU
Period3.69 years
Eccentricity0.122696
Inclination to ecliptic 5.6°
Epoch18/04/2013
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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