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Geocentric Data
Right Ascension (J2000) 6h 44.4m
Declination (J2000)23° 44'
ConstellationGemini
Magnitude9.6
Distance from Earth2.114 AU
Orbital Data
Distance from Sun1.870 AU
Perihelion1.833 AU
(29-Oct-2006)
Aphelion2.937 AU
Period3.68 years
Eccentricity0.231473
Inclination to ecliptic 5.5°
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