505 Cava (Asteroid)
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From San Diego , 505 Cava is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 01:51 (PDT) and reaching an altitude of 39° above the eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks around 05:07.
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Name
505 Cava
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Constellation: | Taurus |
| Magnitude: | 13.41 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 8.83 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 05h32m [1] |
| Declination: | +18°41' [1] |
| Distance: | 2.37 AU 19.72 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.69 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.243011 |
| Inclination: | 9.82° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 90.80° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 336.88° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 January 2022 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 308.02° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.03 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.34 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.41 years |
Visibility from San Diego
All times shown in San Diego local time.