233 Asterope (Asteroid)
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From Fairfield , 233 Asterope will become visible around 21:02 (EDT), 25° above your south-western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 23:51.
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Name
233 Asterope
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Constellation: | Libra |
| Magnitude: | 13.52 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 8.38 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 15h26m [1] |
| Declination: | -14°01' [1] |
| Distance: | 2.45 AU 20.36 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.66 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.099571 |
| Inclination: | 7.69° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 221.95° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 126.36° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 January 2022 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 231.65° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.40 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.93 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.34 years |
Visibility from Fairfield
All times shown in Fairfield local time.