(14596) Bergstralh Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 16 September 1998 by LONEOS at Anderson Mesa.
Jay T. Bergstralh (b. 1943) is a planetary astronomer whose studies have comprised both spectroscopic observations and modeling of planetary atmospheres. He has served at NASA headquarters, where he contributed significantly to shaping the Discovery planetary exploration program.Naming citation (20030318/MPCPages.arc), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Bergstralh is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Bergstralh is 2.89 au from the Sun and 3.60 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 14596 |
| Provisional designation | 1998 SC55 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 14.79 |
| Orbital period | 3.67 years |
| Semi-major axis | 2.38 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 1.87 – 2.89 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.215 |
| Inclination | 9.08° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 0.902 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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