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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 26.0m | | Declination | -25° 17' | | Constellation | Sagittarius | | Magnitude | 17.3 | | Distance from Earth | 2.857 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 2.871 AU | | Perihelion | 1.858 AU
(27/11/2023) | | Aphelion | 2.965 AU | | Period | 3.75 years | | Eccentricity | 0.229521 | | Inclination to ecliptic | 3.3° | | 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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