244 Sita (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 244 Sita is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 6° from it.
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Name
244 Sita
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 01 August 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 08h17m [1] |
| Declination: | +17°40' [1] |
| Constellation: | Cancer |
| Magnitude: | 16.55 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 3.22 AU 26.74 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.17 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.136903 |
| Inclination: | 2.85° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 208.91° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 166.44° |
| Epoch of elements: | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 72.50° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 11.99 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 1.88 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.47 AU |
| Orbital period: | 3.21 years |
Source
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.