The asteroid 980 Anacostia
From Fairfield , 980 Anacostia is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 5° from it.
Name
980 Anacostia
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Object Type
Asteroid
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Constellation: | Sagittarius |
Magnitude: | 12.81 (V) [1] |
Absolute mag (H): | 7.93 [1] |
Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Right ascension: | 19h26m [1] |
Declination: | -21°36' [1] |
Distance: | 3.43 AU 28.50 lightmin [1] |
Semi-major axis: | 2.74 AU |
Eccentricity: | 0.203174 |
Inclination: | 15.91° |
Longitude ascending node: | 285.81° |
Argument of perihelion: | 69.74° |
Epoch of elements: | 17 December 2020 |
Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 305.74° |
Perihelion: | 2.18 AU |
Aphelion: | 3.30 AU |
Orbital period: | 4.54 years |
All times shown in Fairfield local time.