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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 20.4m | | Declination | -17° 43' | | Constellation | Sagittarius | | Magnitude | 19.8 | | Distance from Earth | 3.033 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 3.561 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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