The asteroid 19 Fortuna
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From Cambridge , 19 Fortuna is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 20° from it.
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Name
19 Fortuna
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Object Type
Asteroid
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Current Position
| Constellation: | Ophiuchus |
| Magnitude: | 12.69 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 7.30 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 17h20m [1] |
| Declination: | -22°08' [1] |
| Distance: | 3.52 AU 29.24 lightmin [1] |
Orbital Elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.44 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.157370 |
| Inclination: | 1.57° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 211.12° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 182.07° |
| Epoch of elements: | 13 November 2019 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 248.92° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.06 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.83 AU |
| Orbital period: | 3.82 years |
Events
| 11 Sep 2020 | – Asteroid 19 Fortuna at opposition |
| 17 Oct 2024 | – Asteroid 19 Fortuna at opposition |
| 22 Nov 2028 | – Asteroid 19 Fortuna at opposition |
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