1688 Wilkens (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 1688 Wilkens is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is 2° below the horizon at dusk.
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Name
1688 Wilkens
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 13 June 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 06h56m [1] |
| Declination: | +16°15' [1] |
| Constellation: | Gemini |
| Magnitude: | 18.91 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 4.16 AU 34.62 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 2.62 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.239929 |
| Inclination: | 11.74° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 245.68° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 42.69° |
| Epoch of elements: | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 183.33° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 12.74 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 1.99 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.25 AU |
| Orbital period: | 4.25 years |
Source
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.