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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 43.5m | | Declination | -22° 24' | | Constellation | Ophiuchus | | Magnitude | 18.3 | | Distance from Earth | 4.423 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 3.510 AU | | Perihelion | 2.548 AU
(02/05/2023) | | Aphelion | 3.674 AU | | Period | 5.49 years | | Eccentricity | 0.180978 | | Inclination to ecliptic | 2.5° | | 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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