Where is Asteroid 16 Psyche?

Asteroid 16 Psyche is currently in the constellation of Capricornus. The current Right Ascension is 21h 03m 27s and the Declination is -14° 45’ 19”.

Right now, from the selected location (Greenwich, United Kingdom), Asteroid 16 Psyche can be observed looking in the South-West direction at an altitude of 14° degrees above the horizon (view Asteroid 16 Psyche position on a interactive sky map). Given its current brightness (magnitude 11.53), 16 Psyche is visible with the help of a telescope having an aperture of 4 inches (100mm) or more.

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Map showing Asteroid 16 Psyche in Capricornus on May, 02 2024
Field of view: 50x30 degrees
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 = visible to the naked eye
 = binocular, brighter than 10th magnitude

radio_button_checked Current altitude ≥ 30°   radio_button_checked Current altitude < 30°   radio_button_checked Below the horizon

 From: Greenwich, United Kingdom

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