The asteroid 18 Melpomene
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Name
18 Melpomene
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Object Type
Asteroid
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Current Position
| Constellation: | Orion |
| Magnitude: | 10.88 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 6.50 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 05h13m [1] |
| Declination: | +16°02' [1] |
| Distance: | 2.76 AU 22.96 lightmin [1] |
Orbital Elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.30 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.217467 |
| Inclination: | 10.13° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 150.37° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 228.07° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 February 2020 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 352.13° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 1.80 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.79 AU |
| Orbital period: | 3.48 years |
Events
| 02 Feb 2021 | – Asteroid 18 Melpomene at opposition |
| 05 Nov 2023 | – Asteroid 18 Melpomene at opposition |
| 09 Jul 2026 | – Asteroid 18 Melpomene at opposition |
| 08 Feb 2028 | – Asteroid 18 Melpomene at opposition |
| 18 Nov 2030 | – Asteroid 18 Melpomene at opposition |
| 17 Jul 2033 | – Asteroid 18 Melpomene at opposition |
| 12 Feb 2035 | – Asteroid 18 Melpomene at opposition |
| 30 Nov 2037 | – Asteroid 18 Melpomene at opposition |
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