The asteroid 78 Diana
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From Fairfield , 78 Diana is not readily observable since it lies so far south that it will never rise more than 16° above the horizon.
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Name
78 Diana
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Object Type
Asteroid
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Current Position
| Constellation: | Sagittarius |
| Magnitude: | 12.91 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 8.39 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 19h11m [1] |
| Declination: | -32°47' [1] |
| Distance: | 2.10 AU 17.46 lightmin [1] |
Orbital Elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.62 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.206892 |
| Inclination: | 8.70° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 333.39° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 152.77° |
| Epoch of elements: | 27 March 2021 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 121.06° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.08 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.16 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.24 years |
Visibility from Fairfield
All times shown in Fairfield local time.