The asteroid 385 Ilmatar
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From Fairfield , 385 Ilmatar is not readily observable since it lies so far south that it will never rise more than 14° above the horizon.
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Name
385 Ilmatar
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Object Type
Asteroid
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Current Position
| Constellation: | Sagittarius |
| Magnitude: | 13.28 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 7.60 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 18h40m [1] |
| Declination: | -34°50' [1] |
| Distance: | 3.21 AU 26.70 lightmin [1] |
Orbital Elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.85 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.122399 |
| Inclination: | 13.55° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 344.97° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 188.48° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 February 2020 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 72.30° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.50 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.20 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.82 years |