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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 49.2m | | Declination | -21° 20' | | Constellation | Sagittarius | | Magnitude | 17.4 | | Distance from Earth | 2.462 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 3.241 AU | | Perihelion | 2.598 AU
(29/05/2022) | | Aphelion | 3.717 AU | | Period | 5.61 years | | Eccentricity | 0.177219 | | 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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