287 Nephthys (Asteroid)
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From Ashburn , 287 Nephthys is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 02:11 (EST) and reaching an altitude of 35° above the south-eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks around 06:12.
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Name
287 Nephthys
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Constellation: | Libra |
| Magnitude: | 13.15 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 8.25 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 15h54m [1] |
| Declination: | -11°12' [1] |
| Distance: | 2.49 AU 20.68 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.35 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.022706 |
| Inclination: | 10.04° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 142.32° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 119.75° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 January 2022 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 313.18° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.30 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.41 AU |
| Orbital period: | 3.61 years |
Visibility from Ashburn
All times shown in Ashburn local time.