The asteroid 194 Prokne
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From Fairfield , 194 Prokne is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 7° above the horizon at dusk.
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Name
194 Prokne
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Object Type
Asteroid
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Current Position
| Constellation: | Taurus |
| Magnitude: | 13.42 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 7.83 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 04h12m [1] |
| Declination: | +06°37' [1] |
| Distance: | 3.47 AU 28.88 lightmin [1] |
Orbital Elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.62 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.237912 |
| Inclination: | 18.51° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 159.27° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 163.03° |
| Epoch of elements: | 27 March 2021 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 78.70° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 1.99 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.24 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.23 years |
Visibility from Fairfield
All times shown in Fairfield local time.
Events
| 04 Sep 2024 | – Asteroid 194 Prokne at opposition |
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