87 Sylvia (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 87 Sylvia is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 15° from it.
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Name
87 Sylvia
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 11 August 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 08h32m [1] |
| Declination: | +25°24' [1] |
| Constellation: | Cancer |
| Magnitude: | 13.53 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 4.70 AU 39.08 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 3.49 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.094242 |
| Inclination: | 10.85° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 72.95° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 267.10° |
| Epoch of elements: | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 123.92° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 6.93 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 3.16 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.82 AU |
| Orbital period: | 6.52 years |
Source
Visibility from South El Monte
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