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Coarse finder chart
(Field of view=60°, Limiting magnitude=5)
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Fine finder chart
(Field of view=5°, Limiting magnitude=10)
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| Position | | Right ascension | 6h 32.8m | | Declination | -25° 25' | | Constellation | Canis Major | | Magnitude | 7.6 | | Distance from Earth | 1.424 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 2.140 AU | | Perihelion | 2.133 AU
(27/07/2018) | | Aphelion | 3.406 AU | | Period | 4.61 years | | Eccentricity | 0.229986 | | Inclination to ecliptic | 34.9° | | Epoch | 09/08/2022 |
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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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