The asteroid 56 Melete
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From Ashburn , 56 Melete is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 7° from it.
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Name
56 Melete
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Object Type
Asteroid
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Current Position
| Constellation: | Pisces |
| Magnitude: | 13.38 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 8.51 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 01h35m [1] |
| Declination: | +08°58' [1] |
| Distance: | 3.39 AU 28.20 lightmin [1] |
Orbital Elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.60 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.238180 |
| Inclination: | 8.08° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 192.95° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 104.92° |
| Epoch of elements: | 27 March 2021 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 51.59° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 1.98 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.21 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.18 years |
Visibility from Ashburn
All times shown in Ashburn local time.