385 Ilmatar (Asteroid)
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From Fairfield , 385 Ilmatar will become visible around 20:09 (EDT), 67° above your western horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 02:55.
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Name
385 Ilmatar
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Constellation: | Auriga |
| Magnitude: | 12.92 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 7.61 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 05h17m [1] |
| Declination: | +35°22' [1] |
| Distance: | 2.64 AU 21.95 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.85 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.126177 |
| Inclination: | 13.58° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 344.85° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 189.17° |
| Epoch of elements: | 25 February 2023 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 296.96° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.49 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.21 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.80 years |
Visibility from Fairfield
All times shown in Fairfield local time.