230 Athamantis (Asteroid)
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From Fairfield , 230 Athamantis will become visible around 20:17 (EDT), 29° above your western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting 3 hours and 52 minutes after the Sun at 23:03.
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Name
230 Athamantis
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Constellation: | Taurus |
| Magnitude: | 12.57 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 7.55 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 03h24m [1] |
| Declination: | +17°00' [1] |
| Distance: | 2.84 AU 23.65 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.38 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.061783 |
| Inclination: | 9.45° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 239.77° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 139.02° |
| Epoch of elements: | 25 February 2023 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 39.63° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.23 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.53 AU |
| Orbital period: | 3.68 years |
Visibility from Fairfield
All times shown in Fairfield local time.