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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 | 17h 18.8m | | Declination | -23° 38' | | Constellation | Ophiuchus | | Magnitude | 13.6 | | Distance from Earth | 3.923 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 3.338 AU | | Perihelion | 2.781 AU
(04/01/2025) | | Aphelion | 3.507 AU | | Period | 5.57 years | | Eccentricity | 0.115380 | | Inclination to ecliptic | 0.7° | | 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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