949 Hel (Asteroid)

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From South El Monte , 949 Hel is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 20° from it.

Name 949 Hel
Object type Asteroid
Current position
Computed for:24 December 2025
Right ascension:16h41m [1]
Declination:−29°49' [1]
Constellation:Scorpius
Magnitude:14.95 (V) [1]
Distance:3.36 AU
27.91 lightmin [1]
Orbital elements [1]
Semi-major axis:3.00 AU
Eccentricity:0.200253
Inclination:10.64°
Longitude ascending node:320.60°
Argument of perihelion:251.53°
Epoch of elements:21 Nov 2025
Mean Anomaly at epoch:15.47°
Absolute mag (H):9.79 [1]
Slope parameter (G):0.15 [1]
Derived quantities
Perihelion:2.40 AU
Aphelion:3.60 AU
Orbital period:5.18 years

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