166 Rhodope (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 166 Rhodope is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 5° from it.
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Name
166 Rhodope
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 29 January 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 20h22m [1] |
| Declination: | −18°14' [1] |
| Constellation: | Capricornus |
| Magnitude: | 14.95 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 3.56 AU 29.63 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.69 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.210273 |
| Inclination: | 12.02° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 128.87° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 264.16° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 276.81° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 9.88 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.12 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.25 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.40 years |
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.