101 Helena (Asteroid)
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From Seattle , 101 Helena is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 14° from it.
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Name
101 Helena
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Constellation: | Capricornus |
| Magnitude: | 12.97 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 8.23 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 21h06m [1] |
| Declination: | -19°41' [1] |
| Distance: | 3.17 AU 26.39 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.58 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.141187 |
| Inclination: | 10.20° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 343.38° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 348.31° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 January 2022 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 350.74° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.22 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.95 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.15 years |
Visibility from Seattle
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