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Lucy in the sky with (chondritic) Diamonds



On the 8th/9th of November, a small telescope will show 532 Herculina -
only 3' away from Phi-1 Orionis (mag. 4.41) between the shoulder stars
of Orion (Betelgeuze and Bellatrix) but a little higher in declination.

Phi-Orionis right ascension (Nov 9, 22:00 MEZ): 5h 34.8 m
Phi Orionis declination (Nov 9, 22:00 MEZ): + 09° 29'

Diameter              = 150 km
Mean distance    a = 2.772 AU
Inclination          i = 16.346°
Eccentricity       e = 0.1749
Rotational period = 9.406 h
Type                     = S (ordinary chondrite assemblage)


Best regards,

Bernd

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