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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 17.6m | | Declination | -26° 20' | | Constellation | Sagittarius | | Magnitude | 17.2 | | Distance from Earth | 1.397 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 1.948 AU | | Perihelion | 1.899 AU (04/10/2022) | | Aphelion | 3.242 AU | | Period | 4.12 years | | Eccentricity | 0.261267 | | Inclination to ecliptic | 2.3° | | 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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