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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 | 19h 23.5m | | Declination | -26° 17' | | Constellation | Sagittarius | | Magnitude | 12.3 | | Distance from Earth | 2.230 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 3.041 AU | | Perihelion | 2.181 AU
(29/10/2023) | | Aphelion | 3.105 AU | | Period | 4.30 years | | Eccentricity | 0.174714 | | 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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