Where is Asteroid 17 Thetis?

Asteroid 17 Thetis is currently in the constellation of Aquarius. The current Right Ascension is 23h 10m 22s and the Declination is -06° 57’ 47”.

Right now, from the selected location (Greenwich, United Kingdom), Asteroid 17 Thetis can be observed looking in the South-South-West direction at an altitude of 27° degrees above the horizon (view Asteroid 17 Thetis position on a interactive sky map). Given its current brightness (magnitude 12.79), 17 Thetis is visible with the help of a telescope having an aperture of 6 inches (150mm) or more.

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Map showing Asteroid 17 Thetis in Aquarius on May, 05 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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