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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 36.9m | | Declination | -24° 47' | | Constellation | Ophiuchus | | Magnitude | 18.1 | | Distance from Earth | 2.077 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 2.762 AU | | Perihelion | 2.138 AU (08/01/2025) | | Aphelion | 2.802 AU | | Period | 3.88 years | | Eccentricity | 0.134475 | | Inclination to ecliptic | 3.1° | | 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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