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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 4.2m | | Declination | -27° 26' | | Constellation | Ophiuchus | | Magnitude | 10.4 | | Distance from Earth | 1.204 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 2.186 AU | | Perihelion | 2.184 AU
(09/10/2017) | | Aphelion | 3.401 AU | | Period | 4.67 years | | Eccentricity | 0.217972 | | Inclination to ecliptic | 12.9° | | Epoch | 31/05/2020 |
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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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