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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 54.7m | | Declination | -28° 8' | | Constellation | Sagittarius | | Magnitude | 17.9 | | Distance from Earth | 3.295 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 3.067 AU | | Perihelion | 2.373 AU (04/09/2023) | | Aphelion | 3.085 AU | | Period | 4.51 years | | Eccentricity | 0.130507 | | Inclination to ecliptic | 15.1° | | 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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