170 Maria (Asteroid)
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From Ashburn , 170 Maria 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
170 Maria
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Constellation: | Capricornus |
| Magnitude: | 14.56 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 9.33 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 20h33m [1] |
| Declination: | -17°28' [1] |
| Distance: | 3.68 AU 30.58 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.55 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.062869 |
| Inclination: | 14.38° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 301.30° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 157.94° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 January 2022 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 212.51° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.39 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.71 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.08 years |
Visibility from Ashburn
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