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Location: Barred Owl Observatory
(45.3475°N, 75.9994°W)
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Asteroid 9 Metis

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Coarse finder chart
(Field of view=60°, Limiting magnitude=5)
Fine finder chart
(Field of view=2°, Limiting magnitude=12)
 
Position
Right ascension22h 51.2m
Declination-17° 30'
ConstellationAquarius
Magnitude9.5
Distance from Earth1.424 AU
Orbit
Distance from Sun2.415 AU
Perihelion 2.094 AU
(06/11/2023)
Aphelion 2.679 AU
Period3.69 years
Eccentricity0.122565
Inclination to ecliptic 5.6°
Epoch21/11/2025
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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