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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=5°, Limiting magnitude=10)
 
Position
Right ascension3h 23.5m
Declination1° 6'
ConstellationTaurus
Magnitude8.5
Distance from Earth0.925 AU
Orbit
Distance from Sun1.799 AU
Perihelion 1.794 AU
(11/09/2023)
Aphelion 2.797 AU
Period3.48 years
Eccentricity0.218393
Inclination to ecliptic 10.1°
Epoch13/09/2023
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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