26 Proserpina (Asteroid)
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From Cambridge , 26 Proserpina is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is 2° below the horizon at dawn.
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Name
26 Proserpina
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Constellation: | Aquarius |
| Magnitude: | 13.02 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 7.58 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 22h21m [1] |
| Declination: | -13°09' [1] |
| Distance: | 3.38 AU 28.12 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.65 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.089070 |
| Inclination: | 3.56° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 45.76° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 193.72° |
| Epoch of elements: | 25 February 2023 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 64.40° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.42 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.89 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.32 years |
Visibility from Cambridge
All times shown in Cambridge local time.