55 Pandora (Asteroid)
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From San Diego , 55 Pandora is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 5° above the horizon at dawn.
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Name
55 Pandora
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Constellation: | Capricornus |
| Magnitude: | 13.25 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 7.85 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 21h56m [1] |
| Declination: | -17°50' [1] |
| Distance: | 3.22 AU 26.74 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.76 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.144116 |
| Inclination: | 7.18° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 10.36° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 5.52° |
| Epoch of elements: | 25 February 2023 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 301.87° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.36 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.16 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.58 years |
Visibility from San Diego
All times shown in San Diego local time.