2906 Caltech (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 2906 Caltech is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is 2° below the horizon at dawn.
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Name
2906 Caltech
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 04 June 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 01h50m [1] |
| Declination: | −17°09' [1] |
| Constellation: | Cetus |
| Magnitude: | 16.27 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 3.26 AU 27.08 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 3.17 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.103081 |
| Inclination: | 30.68° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 84.37° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 297.56° |
| Epoch of elements: | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 341.90° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 10.49 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.84 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.49 AU |
| Orbital period: | 5.64 years |
Source
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.