136199 Eris (Dwarf planet)

Image of 136199 Eris
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From Ashburn , 136199 Eris is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 19° from it.

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Name 136199 Eris
Object type Dwarf planet
Current position
Computed for:29 March 2024
Right ascension:01h47m [1]
Declination:-00°31' [1]
Constellation:Cetus
Magnitude:18.67 (V) [1]
Distance:96.63 AU
803.65 lightmin [1]
Angular motion (speed):3.88 deg/yr[1]
Angular motion (pos ang):62.6°
Orbital elements [1]
Semi-major axis:68.15 AU
Eccentricity:0.432767
Inclination:43.75°
Longitude ascending node:36.08°
Argument of perihelion:150.81°
Epoch of elements:22 December 2023
Mean Anomaly at epoch:209.73°
Absolute mag (H):-1.22 [1]
Slope parameter (G):0.15 [1]
Derived quantities
Perihelion:38.66 AU
Aphelion:97.64 AU
Orbital period:562.57 years
Visibility from Ashburn

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Events
14 Apr 2024  –  136199 Eris at solar conjunction
18 Oct 2024  –  136199 Eris at opposition
14 Apr 2025  –  136199 Eris at solar conjunction
18 Oct 2025  –  136199 Eris at opposition
15 Apr 2026  –  136199 Eris at solar conjunction
18 Oct 2026  –  136199 Eris at opposition
15 Apr 2027  –  136199 Eris at solar conjunction
19 Oct 2027  –  136199 Eris at opposition
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