623 Chimaera (Asteroid)

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From South El Monte , 623 Chimaera is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 16° from it.

Name 623 Chimaera
Object type Asteroid
Current position
Computed for:13 June 2026
Right ascension:06h36m [1]
Declination:+27°03' [1]
Constellation:Gemini
Magnitude:15.62 (V) [1]
Distance:3.17 AU
26.39 lightmin [1]
Orbital elements [1]
Semi-major axis:2.46 AU
Eccentricity:0.111943
Inclination:14.13°
Longitude ascending node:308.28°
Argument of perihelion:125.09°
Epoch of elements:9 Jun 2026
Mean Anomaly at epoch:24.22°
Absolute mag (H):10.84 [1]
Slope parameter (G):0.15 [1]
Derived quantities
Perihelion:2.19 AU
Aphelion:2.74 AU
Orbital period:3.86 years

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