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Geocentric Data
Right Ascension (J2000) 17h 26.9m
Declination (J2000)-27° 52'
ConstellationOphiuchus
Magnitude8.5
Distance from Earth2.541 AU
Orbital Data
Distance from Sun2.897 AU
Perihelion2.547 AU
(5-Jul-2004)
Aphelion2.987 AU
Period4.60 years
Eccentricity0.079542
Inclination to ecliptic 10.6°
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