The asteroid 42 Isis
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From Cambridge , 42 Isis is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 01:48 (EST) and reaching an altitude of 33° above the southern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks around 05:58.
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Name
42 Isis
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Object Type
Asteroid
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Current Position
| Constellation: | Libra |
| Magnitude: | 12.73 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 7.50 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 15h23m [1] |
| Declination: | -11°52' [1] |
| Distance: | 2.72 AU 22.60 lightmin [1] |
Orbital Elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.44 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.222957 |
| Inclination: | 8.51° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 84.20° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 237.31° |
| Epoch of elements: | 13 November 2019 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 255.09° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 1.90 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.99 AU |
| Orbital period: | 3.81 years |
Events
| 29 Jun 2024 | – Asteroid 42 Isis at opposition |
| 16 Aug 2028 | – Asteroid 42 Isis at opposition |
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