The asteroid 68 Leto
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From Washington , 68 Leto is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 7° above the horizon at dusk.
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Name
68 Leto
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Object Type
Asteroid
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Current Position
| Constellation: | Taurus |
| Magnitude: | 12.33 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 6.99 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 03h30m [1] |
| Declination: | +21°08' [1] |
| Distance: | 3.47 AU 28.83 lightmin [1] |
Orbital Elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.78 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.185004 |
| Inclination: | 7.96° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 44.08° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 304.50° |
| Epoch of elements: | 27 March 2021 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 50.21° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.27 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.30 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.64 years |
Visibility from Washington
All times shown in Washington local time.
Events
| 14 Oct 2034 | – Asteroid 68 Leto at opposition |
| 27 Aug 2043 | – Asteroid 68 Leto at opposition |
| 26 Oct 2048 | – Asteroid 68 Leto at opposition |
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