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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 41.4m | | Declination | -20° 13' | | Constellation | Ophiuchus | | Magnitude | 17.3 | | Distance from Earth | 3.557 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 3.622 AU | | Perihelion | 1.840 AU
(17/10/2023) | | Aphelion | 3.632 AU | | Period | 4.53 years | | Eccentricity | 0.327433 | | Inclination to ecliptic | 5.7° | | 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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