The asteroid 79 Eurynome
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From Fairfield , 79 Eurynome will become visible around 20:40 (EDT) as the dusk sky fades, 47° above your western horizon. It will then sink towards the horizon, setting at 01:00.
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Name
79 Eurynome
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Object Type
Asteroid
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Current Position
| Constellation: | Gemini |
| Magnitude: | 12.72 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 7.99 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 06h26m [1] |
| Declination: | +18°51' [1] |
| Distance: | 2.32 AU 19.28 lightmin [1] |
Orbital Elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.45 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.190166 |
| Inclination: | 4.61° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 206.53° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 201.53° |
| Epoch of elements: | 27 March 2021 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 48.83° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 1.98 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.91 AU |
| Orbital period: | 3.82 years |
Visibility from Fairfield
All times shown in Fairfield local time.
Events
| 09 Oct 2035 | – Asteroid 79 Eurynome at opposition |
| 17 Nov 2039 | – Asteroid 79 Eurynome at opposition |
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