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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 | 17h 50.9m | | Declination | -23° 4' | | Constellation | Sagittarius | | Magnitude | 16.2 | | Distance from Earth | 1.519 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 1.847 AU | | Perihelion | 1.846 AU
(29/05/2023) | | Aphelion | 2.565 AU | | Period | 3.27 years | | Eccentricity | 0.162916 | | Inclination to ecliptic | 2.5° | | 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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