196 Philomela (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 196 Philomela is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 9° from it.
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Name
196 Philomela
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 03 August 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 08h21m [1] |
| Declination: | +23°38' [1] |
| Constellation: | Cancer |
| Magnitude: | 12.61 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 4.15 AU 34.53 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 3.12 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.012606 |
| Inclination: | 7.25° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 72.28° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 207.79° |
| Epoch of elements: | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 190.09° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 6.72 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 3.08 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.16 AU |
| Orbital period: | 5.51 years |
Source
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.