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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 16.3m | | Declination | -18° 17' | | Constellation | Ophiuchus | | Magnitude | 17.0 | | Distance from Earth | 1.822 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 2.103 AU | | Perihelion | 1.808 AU (17/05/2023) | | Aphelion | 2.697 AU | | Period | 3.38 years | | Eccentricity | 0.197363 | | Inclination to ecliptic | 5.3° | | 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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