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Asteroid 18 Melpomene

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Coarse finder chart
(Field of view=60°, Limiting magnitude=5)
Fine finder chart
(Field of view=2°, Limiting magnitude=12)
 
Position
Right ascension12h 2.3m
Declination9° 58'
ConstellationVirgo
Magnitude10.9
Distance from Earth1.965 AU
Orbit
Distance from Sun2.789 AU
Perihelion 1.795 AU
(11/09/2023)
Aphelion 2.796 AU
Period3.48 years
Eccentricity0.218112
Inclination to ecliptic 10.1°
Epoch05/05/2025
Warning!
Never attempt to observe objects close to the sun without taking the proper precautions. In particular, never point optical instruments near the sun and look through them, or you risk permanent eye damage or blindness.
 

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