1 Ceres (Dwarf planet)
From Fairfield , 1 Ceres is not readily observable since it lies so far south that it will never rise more than 18° above the horizon.
Name
1 Ceres
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Object type
Dwarf planet
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Computed for: | 08 October 2024 |
Right ascension: | 18h55m [1] |
Declination: | −30°15' [1] |
Constellation: | Sagittarius |
Magnitude: | 8.94 (V) [1] |
Distance: | 2.82 AU 23.49 lightmin [1] |
Angular motion (speed): | 12.48 arcmin/day[1] |
Angular motion (pos ang): | 81.8° |
Semi-major axis: | 2.77 AU |
Eccentricity: | 0.079184 |
Inclination: | 10.59° |
Longitude ascending node: | 80.25° |
Argument of perihelion: | 73.29° |
Epoch of elements: | 17 October 2024 |
Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 145.85° |
Absolute mag (H): | 3.34 [1] |
Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Perihelion: | 2.55 AU |
Aphelion: | 2.99 AU |
Orbital period: | 4.60 years |
All times shown in Fairfield local time.
14 Feb 2025 | – 1 Ceres at solar conjunction |
31 Mar 2025 | – 1 Ceres at aphelion |
02 Oct 2025 | – 1 Ceres at opposition |
14 May 2026 | – 1 Ceres at solar conjunction |
07 Jan 2027 | – 1 Ceres at opposition |
17 Jul 2027 | – 1 Ceres at perihelion |
11 Sep 2027 | – 1 Ceres at solar conjunction |
06 May 2028 | – 1 Ceres at opposition |