68 Leto (Asteroid)
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From Fairfield , 68 Leto 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
68 Leto
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Constellation: | Leo |
| Magnitude: | 13.08 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 7.00 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 10h10m [1] |
| Declination: | +17°29' [1] |
| Distance: | 4.24 AU 35.30 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.78 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.184985 |
| Inclination: | 7.96° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 44.07° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 304.61° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 January 2022 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 113.81° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.27 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.30 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.64 years |
Visibility from Fairfield
All times shown in Fairfield local time.
Events
| 12 Oct 2034 | – Asteroid 68 Leto at opposition |
| 23 Oct 2048 | – Asteroid 68 Leto at opposition |
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