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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 41.2m | | Declination | -17° 53' | | Constellation | Ophiuchus | | Magnitude | 19.0 | | Distance from Earth | 2.690 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 3.702 AU | | Perihelion | 1.061 AU
(03/01/2025) | | Aphelion | 3.886 AU | | Period | 3.89 years | | Eccentricity | 0.571170 | | Inclination to ecliptic | 9.4° | | 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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