The asteroid 179 Klytaemnestra
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From Seattle , 179 Klytaemnestra is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 14° from it.
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Name
179 Klytaemnestra
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Object Type
Asteroid
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Current Position
| Constellation: | Taurus |
| Magnitude: | 13.75 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 8.15 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 04h53m [1] |
| Declination: | +22°47' [1] |
| Distance: | 3.82 AU 31.78 lightmin [1] |
Orbital Elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.97 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.110092 |
| Inclination: | 7.82° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 251.86° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 103.83° |
| Epoch of elements: | 27 March 2021 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 45.64° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.64 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.30 AU |
| Orbital period: | 5.12 years |
Visibility from Seattle
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