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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 | 16h 42.7m | | Declination | -18° 26' | | Constellation | Ophiuchus | | Magnitude | 17.8 | | Distance from Earth | 2.624 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 1.946 AU | | Perihelion | 1.785 AU
(20/10/2023) | | Aphelion | 2.731 AU | | Period | 3.39 years | | Eccentricity | 0.209610 | | Inclination to ecliptic | 5.5° | | Epoch | 09/06/2026 |
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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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