1 Ceres (Dwarf planet)

From Cambridge , 1 Ceres is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 15° from it.
Name
1 Ceres
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Object type
Dwarf planet
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Constellation: | Cancer |
Magnitude: | 8.81 (V) [1] |
Absolute mag (H): | 3.56 [1] |
Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Right ascension: | 09h03m [1] |
Declination: | +22°36' [1] |
Distance: | 3.53 AU 29.33 lightmin [1] |
Semi-major axis: | 2.77 AU |
Eccentricity: | 0.078501 |
Inclination: | 10.59° |
Longitude ascending node: | 80.27° |
Argument of perihelion: | 73.64° |
Epoch of elements: | 21 January 2022 |
Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 291.38° |
Perihelion: | 2.55 AU |
Aphelion: | 2.98 AU |
Orbital period: | 4.60 years |
All times shown in Cambridge local time.
22 Jul 2022 | – 1 Ceres at solar conjunction |
10 Dec 2022 | – 1 Ceres at perihelion |
21 Mar 2023 | – 1 Ceres at opposition |
21 Nov 2023 | – 1 Ceres at solar conjunction |
06 Jul 2024 | – 1 Ceres at opposition |
15 Feb 2025 | – 1 Ceres at solar conjunction |
01 Apr 2025 | – 1 Ceres at aphelion |
03 Oct 2025 | – 1 Ceres at opposition |