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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 43.6m | | Declination | -18° 3' | | Constellation | Sagittarius | | Magnitude | 18.0 | | Distance from Earth | 2.222 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 2.117 AU | | Perihelion | 2.056 AU (29/10/2025) | | Aphelion | 2.530 AU | | Period | 3.47 years | | Eccentricity | 0.103279 | | Inclination to ecliptic | 5.9° | | 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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