The asteroid 16 Psyche
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From Fairfield , 16 Psyche will become visible around 17:40 (EST) as the dusk sky fades, 32° above your southern horizon. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 22:23.
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Name
16 Psyche
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Object Type
Asteroid
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Current Position
| Constellation: | Capricornus |
| Magnitude: | 11.03 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 5.90 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.20 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 21h16m [1] |
| Declination: | -16°18' [1] |
| Distance: | 2.57 AU 21.36 lightmin [1] |
Orbital Elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.92 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.133568 |
| Inclination: | 3.10° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 150.05° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 228.82° |
| Epoch of elements: | 27 April 2019 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 288.34° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.53 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.31 AU |
| Orbital period: | 5.00 years |
Events
| 07 Dec 2020 | – Asteroid 16 Psyche at opposition |
| 07 Aug 2024 | – Asteroid 16 Psyche at opposition |
| 08 Dec 2025 | – Asteroid 16 Psyche at opposition |
| 07 Aug 2029 | – Asteroid 16 Psyche at opposition |
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