The asteroid 456 Abnoba
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From Seattle , 456 Abnoba will become visible around 22:22 (PDT), 34° above your southern horizon, as dusk fades to darkness. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 03:13.
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Name
456 Abnoba
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Object Type
Asteroid
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Current Position
| Constellation: | Ophiuchus |
| Magnitude: | 13.11 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 9.19 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 17h02m [1] |
| Declination: | -07°26' [1] |
| Distance: | 1.62 AU 13.45 lightmin [1] |
Orbital Elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.79 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.178606 |
| Inclination: | 14.44° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 229.19° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 6.99° |
| Epoch of elements: | 27 March 2021 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 1.11° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.29 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.29 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.65 years |
Visibility from Seattle
All times shown in Seattle local time.