The asteroid 118 Peitho
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From Seattle , 118 Peitho is not readily observable since it lies so far south that it will never rise more than 21° above the horizon.
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Name
118 Peitho
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Object Type
Asteroid
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Current Position
| Constellation: | Libra |
| Magnitude: | 14.11 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 8.92 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 15h02m [1] |
| Declination: | -20°38' [1] |
| Distance: | 2.42 AU 20.15 lightmin [1] |
Orbital Elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.44 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.164665 |
| Inclination: | 7.75° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 47.67° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 33.24° |
| Epoch of elements: | 27 March 2021 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 131.71° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.04 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.84 AU |
| Orbital period: | 3.80 years |
Visibility from Seattle
All times shown in Seattle local time.