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Bright Asteroids
By SPACE.com Staff
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The following asteroids are expected to become brighter than magnitude 9 and more than 90 degrees from the Sun during 2007.
Bright Asteroids Visible in 2007
| Asteroid |
Maximum Magnitude |
Date Range for Best Viewing |
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| (1) Ceres |
7.3 |
September to December |
| (2) Pallas |
8.8 |
July to October |
| (4) Vesta |
5.4 |
March to August |
| (7) Iris |
8.5 |
January |
| (8) Flora |
8.0 |
September to December |
| (15) Eunomia |
8.6 |
November to December |
| (20) Massalia |
8.4 |
January to March |
| (29) Amphitrite |
8.8 |
October to December |
Source: RASC - Observer's Handbook 2007
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