278 Paulina (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 278 Paulina is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 3° from it.
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Name
278 Paulina
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 01 January 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 18h51m [1] |
| Declination: | −26°37' [1] |
| Constellation: | Sagittarius |
| Magnitude: | 14.47 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 3.61 AU 30.06 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.75 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.134930 |
| Inclination: | 7.83° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 61.69° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 142.02° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 54.87° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 9.38 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.38 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.13 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.57 years |
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.