172 Baucis (Asteroid)
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From Ashburn , 172 Baucis will become visible around 20:36 (EDT), 46° above your western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 01:02.
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Name
172 Baucis
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Constellation: | Taurus |
| Magnitude: | 14.01 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 8.77 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 04h34m [1] |
| Declination: | +29°46' [1] |
| Distance: | 2.80 AU 23.33 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.38 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.114783 |
| Inclination: | 10.02° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 331.90° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 359.31° |
| Epoch of elements: | 25 February 2023 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 99.68° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.11 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.65 AU |
| Orbital period: | 3.67 years |
Visibility from Ashburn
All times shown in Ashburn local time.