(152233) Van Till Main-belt Asteroid
Discovered on 25 September 2005 by Calvin College at Calvin-Rehoboth.
Howard J. Van Till (b. 1938) was a physics professor at Calvin College from 1965 until 1997. During this time, he played a key role in establishing the college's astronomy program. In his characteristically gracious way, he also helped many to think deeply about the relationship between science and faith.Naming citation (20100130/MPCPages.arc), IAU / Minor Planet Center, via NASA/JPL
Where Van Till is today
Seen from above the solar system on 2026-10-14: Van Till is 3.30 au from the Sun and 3.40 au from Earth. Computed from JPL's orbital elements.
Facts
| Number | 152233 |
| Provisional designation | 2005 SL19 |
| Orbit class | Main-belt Asteroid |
| Absolute magnitude (H) | 16.13 |
| Orbital period | 5.58 years |
| Semi-major axis | 3.15 au |
| Perihelion – aphelion | 2.52 – 3.77 au |
| Eccentricity | 0.200 |
| Inclination | 0.761° |
| Closest distance between its orbit and Earth's (MOID) | 1.53 au |
Data: NASA/JPL Small-Body Database and the IAU Minor Planet Center.
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