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

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To calculate the time for a Hohmann transfer from Earth to asteroid#1, which is 2.36 AU away, specific equations and constants are necessary. The distance to asteroid#1 is approximately 2.194x10^8 miles, but additional information regarding spacecraft velocity and orbital mechanics is required for an accurate time estimate. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding the trajectory and nature of the Hohmann transfer orbit. Participants express uncertainty about the necessary equations and constants needed for the calculation. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the need for more information to determine the travel time effectively.
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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

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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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