The asteroid 1036 Ganymed
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From Fairfield , 1036 Ganymed is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 21° above the horizon at dawn.
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Name
1036 Ganymed
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Object Type
Asteroid
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Current Position
| Constellation: | Hydra |
| Magnitude: | 16.01 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 9.26 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 10h12m [1] |
| Declination: | -12°12' [1] |
| Distance: | 4.29 AU 35.67 lightmin [1] |
Orbital Elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.67 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.533117 |
| Inclination: | 26.68° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 215.54° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 132.39° |
| Epoch of elements: | 27 March 2021 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 72.76° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 1.24 AU |
| Aphelion: | 4.09 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.35 years |
Visibility from Fairfield
All times shown in Fairfield local time.
Events
| 27 Oct 2024 | – Asteroid 1036 Ganymed at opposition |
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