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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 | 18h 57.1m | | Declination | -32° 3' | | Constellation | Sagittarius | | Magnitude | 17.4 | | Distance from Earth | 3.437 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 3.328 AU | | Perihelion | 3.040 AU
(15/09/2023) | | Aphelion | 3.337 AU | | Period | 5.69 years | | Eccentricity | 0.046635 | | Inclination to ecliptic | 11.6° | | 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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