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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 | 15h 56.9m | | Declination | -20° 52' | | Constellation | Scorpius | | Magnitude | 18.6 | | Distance from Earth | 2.717 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 3.194 AU | | Perihelion | 2.147 AU
(12/12/2023) | | Aphelion | 3.195 AU | | Period | 4.37 years | | Eccentricity | 0.196239 | | Inclination to ecliptic | 3.4° | | 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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