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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 | 20h 0.5m | | Declination | -20° 48' | | Constellation | Sagittarius | | Magnitude | 17.3 | | Distance from Earth | 2.292 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 1.883 AU | | Perihelion | 1.879 AU (21/11/2022) | | Aphelion | 2.611 AU | | Period | 3.36 years | | Eccentricity | 0.162978 | | Inclination to ecliptic | 7.6° | | 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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