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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 42.5m | | Declination | -26° 41' | | Constellation | Sagittarius | | Magnitude | 9.1 | | Distance from Earth | 3.802 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 2.904 AU | | Perihelion | 2.553 AU
(01/05/2018) | | Aphelion | 2.982 AU | | Period | 4.60 years | | Eccentricity | 0.077557 | | Inclination to ecliptic | 10.6° | | Epoch | 31/05/2020 |
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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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