The asteroid 344 Desiderata
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From Ashburn (click to change), 344 Desiderata 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
344 Desiderata
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Object Type
Asteroid
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Current Position
| Constellation: | Taurus |
| Magnitude: | 13.62 (V)[1] |
| Right Ascension: | 03h35m [1] |
| Declination: | +20°54' [1] |
Orbital Elements[1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.60 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.313210 |
| Inclination: | 18.35° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 48.04° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 237.48° |
| Epoch of elements: | 03 September 2017 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 35.34° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 1.78 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.41 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.19 years |
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