521 Brixia (Asteroid)
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From Cambridge , 521 Brixia 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
521 Brixia
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 12 April 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 02h16m [1] |
| Declination: | +08°01' [1] |
| Constellation: | Cetus |
| Magnitude: | 12.91 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 2.94 AU 24.45 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.74 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.278391 |
| Inclination: | 10.58° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 89.58° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 316.27° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 326.34° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 8.57 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 1.98 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.51 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.54 years |
Visibility from Cambridge
All times shown in Cambridge local time.