62 Erato (Asteroid)
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From Cambridge , 62 Erato 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
62 Erato
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Constellation: | Leo |
| Magnitude: | 14.86 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 8.80 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 10h06m [1] |
| Declination: | +12°30' [1] |
| Distance: | 4.21 AU 35.03 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 3.13 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.167947 |
| Inclination: | 2.24° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 125.12° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 277.36° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 January 2022 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 56.90° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.60 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.66 AU |
| Orbital period: | 5.54 years |
Visibility from Cambridge
All times shown in Cambridge local time.