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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 2.4m | | Declination | -26° 15' | | Constellation | Sagittarius | | Magnitude | 15.8 | | Distance from Earth | 2.833 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 2.934 AU | | Perihelion | 2.154 AU
(29/11/2022) | | Aphelion | 3.322 AU | | Period | 4.53 years | | Eccentricity | 0.213237 | | Inclination to ecliptic | 6.8° | | 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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