The asteroid 80 Sappho
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From Cambridge , 80 Sappho is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 19° from it.
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Name
80 Sappho
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Object Type
Asteroid
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Current Position
| Constellation: | Sextans |
| Magnitude: | 13.40 (V) [1] |
| Absolute mag (H): | 7.98 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
| Right ascension: | 10h22m [1] |
| Declination: | +03°38' [1] |
| Distance: | 3.60 AU 29.93 lightmin [1] |
Orbital Elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.30 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.200033 |
| Inclination: | 8.68° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 218.70° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 139.65° |
| Epoch of elements: | 27 April 2019 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 97.26° |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 1.84 AU |
| Aphelion: | 2.76 AU |
| Orbital period: | 3.48 years |
Events
| 27 Aug 2028 | – Asteroid 80 Sappho at opposition |
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