The asteroid 216 Kleopatra
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From Cambridge , 216 Kleopatra will become visible around 21:36 (EDT), 35° above your southern horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 02:01.
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Name
216 Kleopatra
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Object Type
Asteroid
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Current Position
| Constellation: | Scorpius |
| Magnitude: | 12.66 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 7.15 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 16h02m [1] |
| Declination: | -09°46' [1] |
| Distance: | 2.62 AU 21.78 lightmin [1] |
Orbital Elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.79 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.251266 |
| Inclination: | 13.12° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 215.35° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 179.95° |
| Epoch of elements: | 27 March 2021 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 218.66° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.09 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.49 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.67 years |
Visibility from Cambridge
All times shown in Cambridge local time.
Events
| 16 Nov 2027 | – Asteroid 216 Kleopatra at opposition |
| 16 Nov 2041 | – Asteroid 216 Kleopatra at opposition |
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