The asteroid 6 Hebe
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From Fairfield , 6 Hebe is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 11° from it.
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Name
6 Hebe
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Object Type
Asteroid
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Current Position
| Constellation: | Leo |
| Magnitude: | 11.09 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 5.71 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.24 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 10h59m [1] |
| Declination: | +10°23' [1] |
| Distance: | 3.73 AU 31.01 lightmin [1] |
Orbital Elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.43 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.203007 |
| Inclination: | 14.74° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 138.64° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 239.81° |
| Epoch of elements: | 27 April 2019 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 86.20° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 1.93 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.92 AU |
| Orbital period: | 3.78 years |
Events
| 26 Aug 2025 | – Asteroid 6 Hebe at opposition |
| 18 Oct 2029 | – Asteroid 6 Hebe at opposition |
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