The asteroid 23 Thalia
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From Fairfield , 23 Thalia is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 0° above the horizon at dawn.
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Name
23 Thalia
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Object Type
Asteroid
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Current Position
| Constellation: | Sagittarius |
| Magnitude: | 13.11 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 7.16 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 18h36m [1] |
| Declination: | -26°16' [1] |
| Distance: | 3.91 AU 32.52 lightmin [1] |
Orbital Elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.63 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.234541 |
| Inclination: | 10.11° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 66.84° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 60.69° |
| Epoch of elements: | 17 December 2020 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 114.81° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.01 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.24 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.25 years |
Visibility from Fairfield
All times shown in Fairfield local time.
Events
| 14 Mar 2024 | – Asteroid 23 Thalia at opposition |
| 18 Jan 2028 | – Asteroid 23 Thalia at opposition |
| 01 Dec 2031 | – Asteroid 23 Thalia at opposition |
| 12 Mar 2041 | – Asteroid 23 Thalia at opposition |
| 14 Jan 2045 | – Asteroid 23 Thalia at opposition |
| 28 Nov 2048 | – Asteroid 23 Thalia at opposition |
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