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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 25.9m | | Declination | -20° 22' | | Constellation | Sagittarius | | Magnitude | 16.9 | | Distance from Earth | 3.615 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 3.343 AU | | Perihelion | 3.118 AU
(15/10/2024) | | Aphelion | 3.402 AU | | Period | 5.89 years | | Eccentricity | 0.043650 | | Inclination to ecliptic | 13.3° | | Epoch | 09/06/2026 |
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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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