How long would a Hohmann transfer take to travel from Earth to asteroid#1?

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The problem involves calculating the time required for a Hohmann transfer orbit from Earth to an asteroid located at 2.36 AU. The original poster expresses uncertainty about the necessary equations and information needed for the calculation.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

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  • Participants discuss the lack of clarity regarding the time factor in the context of a Hohmann transfer orbit. There are questions about whether to compare astronomical units (AU) to light years and the nature of the trajectory involved in the transfer.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants seeking to clarify the trajectory's nature and the implications of using a Hohmann transfer. Some guidance has been offered regarding the need for additional constants and information, but no consensus has been reached.

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Participants note that the original poster may be missing key information or constants necessary for solving the problem, and there is an acknowledgment of the complexity involved in determining the time factor for the transfer.

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Homework Statement



You plan to visit the asteroid#1 (2.36 AU) and then asteriod#2 (2.77 AU). Assuming both asteroids are in the ecliptic plane, how much time(in years) would it take by hohmann transfer orbit to travel from Earth to asteroid#1 on the first leg of your mission?

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I am not sure of the equations that would be needed for this type of equation.
1AU=9.296x10^7 miles

The Attempt at a Solution



1AU=9.296x10^7 miles
Asteriod#1 is 2.194x10^8 miles away from earth.
This is all the information i have. I feel like i am short information...but i might not be...idk
 
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None of those help me with a time factor though...
 
is there a time substitute in here somewhere? do i compare au to a light year and go from there?
 
What time factor?

What is the nature of trajectory from Earth to the asteroid?
 
the question asks how long will it take for this hohmann transferto take...which is the jump from the Earth's orbit to the asteroid
 
You missed the second question. What is the nature of the trajectory from the Earth to the asteroid? What does the fact that this is a Hohmann transfer imply with regard to this trajectory?

You will need some other information to solve this problem. There are some constants, most likely spelled out in your text, that you will need.
 

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