842 Kerstin (Asteroid)
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From South El Monte , 842 Kerstin is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is no higher than 21° above the horizon at dawn.
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Name
842 Kerstin
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Object type
Asteroid
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Current position
| Computed for: | 06 June 2026 |
| Right ascension: | 01h06m [1] |
| Declination: | +05°50' [1] |
| Constellation: | Pisces |
| Magnitude: | 16.42 (V) [1] |
| Distance: | 3.28 AU 27.26 lightmin [1] |
Orbital elements [1]
| Semi-major axis: | 3.24 AU |
| Eccentricity: | 0.115359 |
| Inclination: | 14.49° |
| Longitude ascending node: | 5.36° |
| Argument of perihelion: | 353.22° |
| Epoch of elements: | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Mean Anomaly at epoch: | 1.63° |
| Absolute mag (H): | 10.63 [1] |
| Slope parameter (G): | 0.15 [1] |
Derived quantities
| Perihelion: | 2.87 AU |
| Aphelion: | 3.61 AU |
| Orbital period: | 5.83 years |
Source
Visibility from South El Monte
All times shown in South El Monte local time.