The asteroid 120 Lachesis
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From Ashburn , 120 Lachesis is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 12° from it.
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Name
120 Lachesis
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Object Type
Asteroid
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Current Position
| Constellation: | Ophiuchus |
| Magnitude: | 13.53 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 7.78 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 17h15m [1] |
| Declination: | -28°12' [1] |
| Distance: | 3.96 AU 32.96 lightmin [1] |
Orbital Elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 3.12 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.051700 |
| Inclination: | 6.96° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 341.16° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 234.15° |
| Epoch of elements: | 27 March 2021 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 359.06° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.96 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.28 AU |
| Orbital period: | 5.50 years |
Visibility from Ashburn
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