172 Baucis (Asteroid)
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From Cambridge , 172 Baucis 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
172 Baucis
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 15 April 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 01h32m [1] |
| Declination: | +15°54' [1] |
| Constellation: | Pisces |
| Magnitude: | 13.26 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 3.21 AU 26.68 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.38 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.114133 |
| Inclination: | 10.02° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 331.89° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 359.20° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 8.29° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 8.71 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.11 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.65 AU |
| Orbital period: | 3.67 years |
Visibility from Cambridge
All times shown in Cambridge local time.