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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 | 16h 48.3m | | Declination | -16° 43' | | Constellation | Ophiuchus | | Magnitude | 17.6 | | Distance from Earth | 3.314 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 3.084 AU | | Perihelion | 2.182 AU
(22/02/2024) | | Aphelion | 3.148 AU | | Period | 4.35 years | | Eccentricity | 0.181258 | | Inclination to ecliptic | 16.4° | | 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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