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Geocentric Data
Right Ascension (J2000) 12h 55.7m
Declination (J2000)-0° 25'
ConstellationVirgo
Magnitude8.0
Distance from Earth3.011 AU
Orbital Data
Distance from Sun2.209 AU
Perihelion2.151 AU
(15-Jun-2007)
Aphelion2.572 AU
Period3.63 years
Eccentricity0.089175
Inclination to ecliptic 7.1°
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