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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 47.9m | | Declination | -27° 47' | | Constellation | Sagittarius | | Magnitude | 14.3 | | Distance from Earth | 2.445 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 2.838 AU | | Perihelion | 2.549 AU
(30/09/2023) | | Aphelion | 2.907 AU | | Period | 4.51 years | | Eccentricity | 0.065609 | | Inclination to ecliptic | 3.8° | | 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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