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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 6.2m | | Declination | -22° 15' | | Constellation | Sagittarius | | Magnitude | 17.5 | | Distance from Earth | 2.232 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 2.284 AU | | Perihelion | 1.784 AU
(03/09/2023) | | Aphelion | 2.666 AU | | Period | 3.32 years | | Eccentricity | 0.198038 | | Inclination to ecliptic | 4.2° | | 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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