The asteroid 17 Thetis
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From Washington , 17 Thetis is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 6° from it.
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Name
17 Thetis
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Object Type
Asteroid
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Current Position
| Constellation: | Aries |
| Magnitude: | 13.05 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 7.78 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 02h29m [1] |
| Declination: | +10°29' [1] |
| Distance: | 3.70 AU 30.73 lightmin [1] |
Orbital Elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.47 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.133149 |
| Inclination: | 5.59° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 125.54° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 135.82° |
| Epoch of elements: | 27 March 2021 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 121.39° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.14 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.80 AU |
| Orbital period: | 3.88 years |
Visibility from Washington
All times shown in Washington local time.