The dwarf planet 1 Ceres
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From Ashburn , 1 Ceres is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 21° from it.
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Name
1 Ceres
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Object Type
Dwarf Planet
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Current Position
| Constellation: | Cetus |
| Magnitude: | 9.30 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 3.52 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 00h28m [1] |
| Declination: | -05°11' [1] |
| Distance: | 3.84 AU 31.94 lightmin [1] |
Orbital Elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.77 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.078169 |
| Inclination: | 10.59° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 80.27° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 73.72° |
| Epoch of elements: | 17 December 2020 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 205.55° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.55 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.98 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.60 years |
Visibility from Ashburn
All times shown in Ashburn local time.
Events
| 07 Apr 2021 | – 1 Ceres at solar conjunction |
| 27 Nov 2021 | – 1 Ceres at opposition |
| 22 Jul 2022 | – 1 Ceres at solar conjunction |
| 10 Dec 2022 | – 1 Ceres at perihelion |
| 21 Mar 2023 | – 1 Ceres at opposition |
| 20 Nov 2023 | – 1 Ceres at solar conjunction |
| 06 Jul 2024 | – 1 Ceres at opposition |
| 15 Feb 2025 | – 1 Ceres at solar conjunction |
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