136472 Makemake (Dwarf planet)
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From San Diego , 136472 Makemake is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 12° above the horizon at dusk.
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Name
136472 Makemake
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Object type
Dwarf planet
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Current position
| Constellation: | Coma Berenices |
| Magnitude: | 17.23 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | -0.12 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 13h14m [1] |
| Declination: | +21°41' [1] |
| Distance: | 53.52 AU 445.11 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 45.28 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.165390 |
| Inclination: | 29.00° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 79.48° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 295.21° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 January 2022 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 167.00° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 37.79 AU |
| Aphelion: | 52.77 AU |
| Orbital period: | 304.69 years |
Visibility from San Diego
All times shown in San Diego local time.
Events
| 01 Oct 2022 | – 136472 Makemake at solar conjunction |
| 29 Mar 2023 | – 136472 Makemake at opposition |
| 02 Oct 2023 | – 136472 Makemake at solar conjunction |
| 30 Mar 2024 | – 136472 Makemake at opposition |
| 03 Oct 2024 | – 136472 Makemake at solar conjunction |
| 31 Mar 2025 | – 136472 Makemake at opposition |
| 04 Oct 2025 | – 136472 Makemake at solar conjunction |
| 01 Apr 2026 | – 136472 Makemake at opposition |
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