85 Io (Asteroid)
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From Cambridge , 85 Io is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 11° above the horizon at dusk.
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Name
85 Io
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 15 April 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 03h45m [1] |
| Declination: | +13°01' [1] |
| Constellation: | Taurus |
| Magnitude: | 13.49 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 3.46 AU 28.78 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.65 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.193086 |
| Inclination: | 11.96° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 203.04° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 122.90° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 48.27° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 7.94 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.14 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.17 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.32 years |
Visibility from Cambridge
All times shown in Cambridge local time.