471 Papagena (Asteroid)

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From South El Monte , 471 Papagena is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 9° from it.

Name 471 Papagena
Object type Asteroid
Current position
Computed for:08 July 2026
Right ascension:07h43m [1]
Declination:+27°14' [1]
Constellation:Gemini
Magnitude:11.55 (V) [1]
Distance:3.60 AU
29.96 lightmin [1]
Orbital elements [1]
Semi-major axis:2.89 AU
Eccentricity:0.229481
Inclination:15.02°
Longitude ascending node:83.77°
Argument of perihelion:315.96°
Epoch of elements:9 Jun 2026
Mean Anomaly at epoch:46.73°
Absolute mag (H):6.34 [1]
Slope parameter (G):0.15 [1]
Derived quantities
Perihelion:2.23 AU
Aphelion:3.55 AU
Orbital period:4.91 years
Events
25 Nov 2030  –  Asteroid 471 Papagena at opposition
09 Dec 2035  –  Asteroid 471 Papagena at opposition
20 Dec 2040  –  Asteroid 471 Papagena at opposition
31 Dec 2045  –  Asteroid 471 Papagena at opposition
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