Asteroid Athamantis Observation Details
Athamantis Daily Motion
230 Athamantis will be visible until May, 5, when it will move too close to the Sun. During this time, its proximity to the Sun will cause it to disappear from the night sky, making it unobservable for a while.
Athamantis Visibility on August 09
230 Athamantis is visible in the early morning sky until sunrise
Athamantis Rise and Set Timetable
| Time | Elevation | |
| Astrosession begin | 19:46 | -24° |
| Athamantis rise | 22:45 | |
Moon Rise, 18.8% illuminated  | 23:20 | 6° |
| Astrosession end | 02:40 | 45° |
| Twighlight end | 03:16 | 52° |
| Civil sunrise | 03:50 | 59° |
| Sunrise | 04:20 | 64° |
| Athamantis transit | 06:04 | 77° |
| Moon Set | 15:12 | -16° |
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 2.351 AU (351,679,162 km) from Earth, and it is located in the constellation Taurus.Current position of Athamantis in Solar System
| Date | Sun, 9 August 2026 |
| Distance from Earth to Athamantis | 2.34401 AU (350,658,905km) |
| Elongation | 72° |
| Angular diameter | " |
| Magnitude | 12 |
Finder Chart for Athamantis
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| Object name | 230 Athamantis |
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| Limiting magnitude | |
| 230 Athamantis coordinates | 4.13311, 24.25511 |
| Center coordinates | 4.13311, 24.25511 |
Annual motion of Athamantis
| Date | Sun, 9 August 2026 |
| Twighlight start | 19:42 |
| Twighlight end | 02:33 |
| Twighlight duration | 7h 51m |
| Rise | 22:45 |
| Set | 13:24 |
| Elevation at transit | 77° |
| Transit time | 06:04 |
| Equatorial coordinates | RA: 04h 09m 39s", Dec: 24° 17' 50s |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
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.
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 Ascension | 4.13311° |
| Declination | 24.25511° |
| Magnitude | 12 |
| Constellation | Taurus |
| Elevation | 64.7° |
| Azimuth | 113.9° |
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.