1979 Sakharov (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 1979 Sakharov is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 3° from it.
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Name
1979 Sakharov
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 08 February 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 21h23m [1] |
| Declination: | −11°18' [1] |
| Constellation: | Aquarius |
| Magnitude: | 18.40 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 3.39 AU 28.20 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.37 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.099962 |
| Inclination: | 6.05° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 202.60° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 220.73° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 246.29° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 13.64 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.14 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.61 AU |
| Orbital period: | 3.66 years |
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.