The asteroid 68 Leto
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Name
68 Leto
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Object Type
Asteroid
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Current Position
| Constellation: | Sagittarius |
| Magnitude: | 11.84 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 6.90 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 19h40m [1] |
| Declination: | -26°41' [1] |
| Distance: | 3.43 AU 28.52 lightmin [1] |
Orbital Elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.78 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.185708 |
| Inclination: | 7.96° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 44.11° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 304.37° |
| Epoch of elements: | 13 November 2019 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 304.14° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.27 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.30 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.65 years |
Events
| 30 Sep 2020 | – Asteroid 68 Leto at opposition |
| 11 Aug 2029 | – Asteroid 68 Leto at opposition |
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