I am seeing it when I right-click on an asteroid and choose more
info....just after the apparent speed of the object.

Tom

On 12/13/2012 12:27 PM, P. Clay Sherrod wrote:
> Where are you seeing Position Angle noted for the asteroids?
> It can apply to direction of motion, or its position relative to another nearby
> object, OR the suspected position of a secondary "moon" object locked
> gravitationally to the main minor planet.
> For comets, it typically is in reference to the angle of the tail as measured
> from the center of the coma.
>
> Dr. Clay
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>> Could someone explain the meaning of position angle as it relates to
>> asteroids in Guide 9?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Tom
>>
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