118 Peitho (Asteroid)
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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 18° above the horizon.
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Name
118 Peitho
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Constellation: | Aquarius |
| Magnitude: | 12.33 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 8.93 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 22h18m [1] |
| Declination: | -24°03' [1] |
| Distance: | 1.55 AU 12.85 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.44 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.164622 |
| Inclination: | 7.75° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 47.67° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 33.18° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 January 2022 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 209.55° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.04 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.84 AU |
| Orbital period: | 3.80 years |
Visibility from Seattle
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