1036 Ganymed (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 1036 Ganymed is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 7° above the horizon at dusk.
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Name
1036 Ganymed
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 21 June 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 09h22m [1] |
| Declination: | −06°10' [1] |
| Constellation: | Hydra |
| Magnitude: | 16.15 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 4.42 AU 36.78 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.66 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.533501 |
| Inclination: | 26.69° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 215.40° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 132.51° |
| Epoch of elements: | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 142.97° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 9.18 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 1.24 AU |
| Aphelion: | 4.09 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.35 years |
Source
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.