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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 56.7m | | Declination | -8° 56' | | Constellation | Ophiuchus | | Magnitude | 17.8 | | Distance from Earth | 2.664 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 3.061 AU | | Perihelion | 2.132 AU
(03/07/2023) | | Aphelion | 3.175 AU | | Period | 4.32 years | | Eccentricity | 0.196565 | | Inclination to ecliptic | 13.9° | | 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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