5 Astraea (Asteroid)

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From Fairfield , 5 Astraea is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 13° from it.

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Name 5 Astraea
Object type Asteroid
Current position
Constellation:Pisces
Magnitude:12.41 (V) [1]
Absolute mag (H):7.00 [1]
Slope parameter (G):0.15 [1]
Right ascension:01h13m [1]
Declination:+04°02' [1]
Distance:3.68 AU
30.63 lightmin [1]
Orbital elements [1]
Semi-major axis:2.58 AU
Eccentricity:0.187924
Inclination:5.36°
Longitude ascending node:141.52°
Argument of perihelion:358.89°
Epoch of elements:25 February 2023
Mean Anomaly at epoch:256.03°
Derived quantities
Perihelion:2.09 AU
Aphelion:3.06 AU
Orbital period:4.14 years
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Events
27 Dec 2023  –  Asteroid 5 Astraea at opposition
12 Apr 2037  –  Asteroid 5 Astraea at opposition
19 Mar 2041  –  Asteroid 5 Astraea at opposition
20 Feb 2045  –  Asteroid 5 Astraea at opposition
24 Jan 2049  –  Asteroid 5 Astraea at opposition
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