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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 54.5m | | Declination | -0° 39' | | Constellation | Ophiuchus | | Magnitude | 14.5 | | Distance from Earth | 0.581 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 1.557 AU | | Perihelion | 1.086 AU
(29/07/2024) | | Aphelion | 2.333 AU | | Period | 2.23 years | | Eccentricity | 0.364706 | | Inclination to ecliptic | 26.9° | | 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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