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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 27.4m | | Declination | -20° 7' | | Constellation | Sagittarius | | Magnitude | 16.7 | | Distance from Earth | 2.472 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 2.913 AU | | Perihelion | 2.310 AU
(27/09/2023) | | Aphelion | 3.076 AU | | Period | 4.42 years | | Eccentricity | 0.142138 | | Inclination to ecliptic | 6.6° | | 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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