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This Earth map fragment is intended to illustrate celestial motion across the sky, emphasizing both bearing and elevational perspectives. The map's center point corresponds to the transit, showcasing celestial objects at their highest point, while elevation gradually decreases towards the map edges. This dynamic representation offers insights into the changing positions of celestial bodies with a focus on their bearing and elevational trajectories.
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Asteroid Athamantis Observation Details

Athamantis

Athamantis Daily Motion


230 Athamantis will become visible in July, 6. After being too close to the Sun to observe, it will reappear in the night sky. Starting from July, 6, 230 Athamantis can be seen again, providing a good opportunity for observation.

Athamantis Visibility on April 30

230 Athamantis is visible just before sunrise

Athamantis Rise and Set Timetable

TimeElevation
Athamantis transit09:3565°
Athamantis set16:11
Moon Rise, 97.1% illuminated 16:23-2°
Astrosession begin19:33-33°
Astrosession end02:36-4°
Athamantis rise02:56
Twighlight end03:123°
Moon Set03:235°
Civil sunrise03:4510°
Sunrise04:1516°

Track Athamantis Position Throughout the Night

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Athamantis Description

Athamantis, designated as 230 Athamantis, is a main-belt asteroid, located between Mars and Jupiter in the solar system. With a diameter of 112 km, 230 Athamantis completes its orbit around the Sun in 3.7 years. At the moment, 230 Athamantis is 3.142 AU (470,036,510 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Pisces.

Current position of Athamantis in Solar System

Earth Athamantis
DateThu, 30 April 2026
Distance from Earth to Athamantis3.141 AU (469,886,912km)
Elongation22°
Angular diameter"
Magnitude12.28
This interactive projection shows the current positions of Athamantis, Earth, and the Sun in the Solar System. By sliding the image left or right, you can change the day of the year and see how Athamantis and Earth move along their orbits around the Sun.

Finder Chart for Athamantis

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Object name230 Athamantis
Field of view
Limiting magnitude
230 Athamantis coordinates0.96390549493384, 11.889238532002
Center coordinates0.96390549493384, 11.889238532002

Annual motion of Athamantis

Time
DateThu, 30 April 2026
Twighlight start19:28
Twighlight end02:31
Twighlight duration7h 3m
Rise02:56
Set16:09
Elevation at transit65°
Transit time09:32
Equatorial coordinatesRA: 00h 59m 45s", Dec: 12° 04' 09s
Magnitude12
ConstellationPisces
The graph illustrates the annual visibility pattern of a Athamantis, providing a comprehensive overview of its daily appearances and transit times throughout the year.
The graph is structured with the vertical axis showing the hours of the day, ranging from 12 AM to 12 AM the next day, while the horizontal axis spans each day of the year.
The reddish shaded area indicates the periods when the Athamantis is above the horizon, visible to observers. The white line marks the times when the celestial object reaches its highest point in the sky each day, known as the transit. You can also view detailed visibility information in a dedicated table, including exact rise, transit, and set times for each date.

Astrometric & Physical Parameters of 230 Athamantis

Coordinates & Visibility

Right Ascension0.96390549493384°
Declination11.889238532002°
Magnitude12.28
ConstellationPisces
Elevation60.3°
Azimuth144.5°

Acknowledgments

We acknowledge NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) for providing essential data on asteroids and comets through their Small-Body Database (SBDB) and Center for Near-Earth Object Studies (CNEOS). Their continuous efforts in tracking and cataloging these celestial bodies make it possible to offer accurate and up-to-date information on their positions, orbits, and physical characteristics.