85 Io (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 85 Io is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 9° from it.
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Name
85 Io
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 23 June 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 05h41m [1] |
| Declination: | +15°41' [1] |
| Constellation: | Taurus |
| Magnitude: | 13.42 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 3.81 AU 31.65 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.65 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.192989 |
| Inclination: | 11.96° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 203.04° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 122.96° |
| Epoch of elements: | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 93.84° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 7.94 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.14 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.17 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.32 years |
Source
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.