42 Isis (Asteroid)
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From Fairfield , 42 Isis is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 15° from it.
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Name
42 Isis
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Constellation: | Cancer |
| Magnitude: | 13.34 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 7.59 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 08h55m [1] |
| Declination: | +21°44' [1] |
| Distance: | 3.92 AU 32.59 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.44 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.222724 |
| Inclination: | 8.51° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 84.19° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 237.18° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 January 2022 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 101.85° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 1.90 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.99 AU |
| Orbital period: | 3.82 years |
Visibility from Fairfield
All times shown in Fairfield local time.
Events
| 28 Jun 2024 | – Asteroid 42 Isis at opposition |
| 15 Aug 2028 | – Asteroid 42 Isis at opposition |
| 03 Oct 2032 | – Asteroid 42 Isis at opposition |
| 12 Jun 2043 | – Asteroid 42 Isis at opposition |
| 25 Jul 2047 | – Asteroid 42 Isis at opposition |
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