Minor Planet (3933) Portugal
This a reproduction of a small area of the photographic plate on which Minor Planet (3933) Portugal was discovered. Due to its orbital motion around the Sun, "Portugal'' is seen as a short trail, while the fixed stars in the background are point-like.
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About the Image
Id: | eso9011a |
Type: | Observation |
Release date: | 29 September 1990 |
Related releases: | eso9011 |
Size: | 1740 x 1290 px |
About the Object
Name: | (3933) Portugal |
Type: | Solar System : Interplanetary Body : Asteroid |
Constellation: | Virgo |
Category: | Solar System
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Coordinates
Position (RA): | 11 41 25.87 |
Position (Dec): | 4° 6' 7.92" |
Field of view: | 11.02 x 8.17 arcminutes |
Orientation: | North is 1.6° right of vertical |
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