The asteroid 19 Fortuna
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From Fairfield , 19 Fortuna is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 18° above the horizon at dusk.
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Name
19 Fortuna
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Object Type
Asteroid
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Current Position
| Constellation: | Libra |
| Magnitude: | 12.63 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 7.13 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.10 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 15h06m [1] |
| Declination: | -16°30' [1] |
| Distance: | 2.77 AU 23.01 lightmin [1] |
Orbital Elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.44 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.158047 |
| Inclination: | 1.57° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 211.14° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 182.06° |
| Epoch of elements: | 27 April 2019 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 197.34° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.06 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.83 AU |
| Orbital period: | 3.82 years |
Events
| 11 Sep 2020 | – Asteroid 19 Fortuna at opposition |
| 18 Oct 2024 | – Asteroid 19 Fortuna at opposition |
| 24 Nov 2028 | – Asteroid 19 Fortuna at opposition |
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