106 Dione (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 106 Dione is not readily observable since it is very close to the Sun, at a separation of only 6° from it.
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Name
106 Dione
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 06 February 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 20h58m [1] |
| Declination: | −20°30' [1] |
| Constellation: | Capricornus |
| Magnitude: | 13.47 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 4.03 AU 33.54 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 3.18 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.158854 |
| Inclination: | 4.58° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 61.98° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 331.75° |
| Epoch of elements: | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 279.93° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 7.76 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.68 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.69 AU |
| Orbital period: | 5.68 years |
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.