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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 49.6m | | Declination | -22° 34' | | Constellation | Sagittarius | | Magnitude | 15.6 | | Distance from Earth | 3.012 AU |
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| Orbit | | Distance from Sun | 2.628 AU | | Perihelion | 2.586 AU
(25/07/2021) | | Aphelion | 3.673 AU | | Period | 5.54 years | | Eccentricity | 0.173708 | | Inclination to ecliptic | 1.2° | | 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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