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Jan 21, 2016

The Asteroid 2016 BE on 2016-01-20

Background

(as of 2016-01-21 14:40 UTC)

(Some of the infomation here may quickly become out dated)

Object: 2016 BE
Approximate Diameter: 65 m - 140 m (213.255 feet to 459.318 feet)( Absolute Magnitude: H= 23.086 )
Orbit Type: Apollo
On the Sentry Risk Table: yes
NOTE this is NOT a prediction of an impact but rather a statement there is insufficient observational data rule out an impact -- for infomation read Understanding Risk Pages by Jon Giorgini
On the NEODyS CLOMON2 risk page: Yes
On the Spaceguard Central Node's Priority List: Yes(UR)
First Observed was made on: 2016 01 16.30652
First Observed By: Catalina Sky Survey (MPC Code 703) The Discovery M.P.E.C.: MPEC 2016-B31 : 2016 BE
Last Observed(publish): 2016 01 21.29933
Data-Arc Span(publish) : 5 days
Number of Observations(publish): 41
Next Close-Approach: Will safely pass Earth on 2016-Feb-01 at Nominal Distance of 0.0150295351627186 AU (5.849 (LD)) or 1,397,082.574 miles or (2,248,386.458 KM)

Astrometrica object verification window with a(1 of 3) stack of 12- 60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with iTelescope.net's (TEL T11 0.50-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD + f/4.5 focal reducer) at (MPC Code H06) Mayhill, New Mexico (New Mexico Skies)(2016-01-20)

Astrometrica object verification window with a(2 of 3) stack of 12- 60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with iTelescope.net's (TEL T11 0.50-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD + f/4.5 focal reducer) at (MPC Code H06) Mayhill, New Mexico (New Mexico Skies)(2016-01-20)

Astrometrica object verification window with a(3 of 3) stack of 12- 60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with iTelescope.net's (TEL T11 0.50-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD + f/4.5 focal reducer) at (MPC Code H06) Mayhill, New Mexico (New Mexico Skies)(2016-01-20)

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Oct 27, 2015

The Asteroid 2015 TB145

Background

(as of 2015-10-26)

Object: 2015 TB145
Approximate Diameter:290 m - 650 m (951.4 feet to 2132.5 feet) ( Absolute Magnitude: H= 19.8)
Orbit Type: Apollo [PHA]
On the Sentry Risk Table: NO (Never has been listed )
On the NEODyS CLOMON2 risk page: NO
First Observed was made on: 2015 10 10.53168
First Observed By: Pan-STARRS 1 (MPC Code F51) The Discovery M.P.E.C.: MPEC 2015-T86 : 2015 TB145 For infomation on how discoverer is defined read MPEC 2010-U20 : EDITORIAL NOTICE
Last Observed: 2015 10 26.06698
Data-Arc Span: 16 days
Number Oppositions :1
Number of Observations Made: 332
Next Close-Approach: Will safely pass Earth on 2015-Oct-31 at Nominal Distance of 0.00325372898223908 AU (1.266(LD)) or 302,453.004 miles or (486,750.928 KM)
On the Goldstone Asteroid Schedule: YES Dates: 2015 Oct 30-31( Needs Astrometry: Yes Physical Observations: Yes)
On the Arecibo Asteroid Schedule: YES, Dates: 2015 Oct 30-31 (Request Optical Astrometry: YES , Request Optical Lightcurve:YES, Request Optical Characterization YES)

A 120 Second Luminance BIN2 image of the asteroid 2015 TB145 taken on 2015-10-22 from AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain - (MPC Code - I89) itelescope.net's (TEL T7 0.43-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD)
(C) Steven M. Tilley

The asteroid 2015 TB145 45 x 60 Sec Stacked @ 0.371 "/min P.A. 28.6 MPC Code Q62 using itelescope.net's
(TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 CDK astrograph + CCD) 2015-10-24 14:12:09 UTC
(c) Steven M. Tilley

The Asteroid 2015 TB145 on 2015-10-24

Part 1:
~~40 Second~~(typo) 40-60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with itelescope.net's (TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 CDK astrograph + CCD) at Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62) 0n 2015-10-24 from 13:44 to 14:37 UTC
Part 2:
Astrometrica object verification window moving object detection 4-60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images Taken with iTelescope.net's (TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 CDK astrograph + CCD) at Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62) 0n 2015-10-24 from 13:38 to 14:42 UTC
Part 3
A 45x60 Sec Stacked @ 0.371 "/min P.A. 28.6 MPC Code Q62 on (T27) 2015-10-24 (C) Steven M. Tilley

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Aug 31, 2015

The Asteroid 2015 PU228 on 2015-08-24 Video

The Asteroid 2015 PU228 on 2015-08-24
Orbit Type: Apollo [NEO, PHA]
3 stack of 5- 60 Second Luminance BIN2
Images taken with itelescope.net's
(TEL T7 0.43-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD)
at AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain
(MPC Code I89)
on 2015-08-24 from 02:00 to 02:57 UTC

for more infomation go to The Asteroid 2015 PU228 on 2015-08-24

(C) Steven M. Tilley

Note at time of upload 2015 PU228 is listed on the "Sentry Risk Table" and the "NEODyS CLOMON2 risk page" as Torino Scale 1.

HOWEVER this is NOT a prediction of an impact but rather a statement there is insufficient observational data rule out an impact on 2081-01-15.40 With additional observations this asteroid will likely be re-assignment to Torino Scale 0.

Torino Scale

at the time of upload the chance the asteroid will MISS the Earth is 99.9928%

For more infomation read "Understanding Risk Pages" by Jon Giorgini

Aug 28, 2015

The Asteroid 2015 NK13 on 2015-08-27

Background

(as of 2015-08-27)

Object: 2015 NK13
Approximate Diameter: 190 m - 430 m (623.36 feet to 1410.761 feet) ( Absolute Magnitude: H= 20.7 )
Orbit Type: Apollo [ PHA]
On the Sentry Risk Table: Yes NOTE this is NOT a prediction of an impact but rather a statement there is insufficient observational data rule out an impact -- for infomation read Understanding Risk Pages by Jon Giorgini
On the NEODyS CLOMON2 risk page: Yes
First Observed on: 2015 07 08.542262
First Observed By: Pan-STARRS 1 (MPC Code F51) , (The Discovery M.P.E.C.: MPEC 2015-N44 : 2015 NK13)
Last Observed: 2015 08 26.83446
Data-Arc Span: 49
Number Oppositions : 1
Number of Observations Made: 208
Next Close-Approach: Will safely pass Earth on 2015-Sep-15 at Nominal Distance of 0.100074473278037 AU ( 38.946 (LD)) or 14,970,928.113 miles or (14,970,928.113 KM)

Observing Run of 2015 NK13 on 2015-08-26 from Nerpio Spain

On 2015-08-22 I ran a series of 45 -- 60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images on itelescope.net's (TEL T7 0.43-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD) at AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain (MPC Code I89) and created 3 stacks of 7 images ( working stars)

Astrometrica object verification window a stack (1of 3) of 7- 60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with itelescope.net's (TEL T7 0.43-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD) at AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain (MPC Code I89)

Astrometrica object verification window a stack (2of 3) of 7- 60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with itelescope.net's (TEL T7 0.43-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD) at AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain (MPC Code I89)

Astrometrica object verification window a stack (3 of 3) of 7- 60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with itelescope.net's (TEL T7 0.43-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD) at AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain (MPC Code I89)

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Aug 25, 2015

The Asteroid 2015 PU228 on 2015-08-24

Background

(as of 2015-08-24)

Object: 2015 PU228
Approximate Diameter: 0.330 km (656.168 feet to 1476.378 feet) ( Absolute Magnitude: H= 20.0)
Orbit Type: Apollo [ PHA]
On the Sentry Risk Table: Yes NOTE this is NOT a prediction of an impact but rather a statement there is insufficient observational data rule out an impact -- for more infomation read Understanding Risk Pages by Jon Giorgini
JPL's Torino Scale: 1 -- with additional observations this asteroid will likely be re-assignment to Level 0.
JPL's Maximum Impact Probability: chance of Earth impact 1 in 59,000 or 99.99830000% chance the asteroid will MISS the Earth
On the NEODyS CLOMON2 risk page: Yes
NEODyS' Torino Scale: 1
NEODyS' Maximum Impact Probability: chance of Earth impact 1 in 54,000 or 99.99814000% chance the asteroid will MISS the Earth
First Observed on: 2015 08 13.34097
First Observed By: Space Surveillance Telescope, Atom Site (MPC Code
G45) (The Discovery M.P.E.C.: MPEC 2015-P73 : 2015 PU228 )
Last Observed: 2015 08 24.1170
Data-Arc Span: 10.776
Number Oppositions : 1
Number of Observations Made: 88
Last Close-Approach: Passed the Earth on 2015-Jul-29 at a Nominal Distance of 0.159680285899145 (AU), (62.143 Lunar Distance (LD)), or 14,843,209.88 miles (23,887,830.762 (KM))

Observing Run of 2015 PU228 on 2015-08-24 from Nerpio Spain

On 2015-08-24 I was able to obtain 17 -- 60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images on itelescope.net's (TEL T7 0.43-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD) at AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain (MPC Code I89) and created 3 stacks of 5 images

Astrometrica object verification window a stack (1of 3) of 5- 60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with itelescope.net's (TEL T7 0.43-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD) at AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain (MPC Code I89)

Astrometrica object verification window a stack (2 of 3) of 5- 60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with itelescope.net's (TEL T7 0.43-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD) at AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain (MPC Code I89)

Astrometrica object verification window a stack (3 of 3) of 5- 60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with itelescope.net's (TEL T7 0.43-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD) at AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain (MPC Code I89)

The Main-belt Asteroid 290465 (2005 TY169)

While I was processing the FIts I spotted the Main-belt Asteroid 290465 (2005 TY169) in the field of view.

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Aug 23, 2015

The Asteroid 2015 NK13 on 2015-08-22

Background

(as of 2015-08-22)

Object: 2015 NK13
Approximate Diameter: 200 m - 450 m (656.168 feet to 1476.378 feet) ( Absolute Magnitude: H= 20.6 )
Orbit Type: Apollo [ PHA]
On the Sentry Risk Table: Yeas NOTE this is NOT a prediction of an impact but rather a statement there is insufficient observational data rule out an impact -- for infomation read Understanding Risk Pages by Jon Giorgini
On the NEODyS CLOMON2 risk page: Yes
First Observed on: 2015 07 08.54226221
First Observed By: Pan-STARRS 1 (MPC Code F51) , (The Discovery M.P.E.C.: MPEC 2015-N44 : 2015 NK13)
Last Observed: 2015 08 22.25954
Data-Arc Span: 45
Number Oppositions : 1
Number of Observations Made: 178
Next Close-Approach: Will safely pass Earth on 2015-Sep-15 at Nominal Distance of 0.100071028718305 AU ( 38.945 (LD)) or 9,302,183.259 miles or (14,970,412.814 KM)

Observing Run of 2015 NK13 on 2015-08-22 from Nerpio Spain

On 2015-08-22 I ran a series of 45 -- 60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images on itelescope.net's (TEL T18 0.32-m f/8.0 astrograph + CCD) at AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain (MPC Code I89) and created 4 stacks of 10 images ( in one the stacks had star where 2015 NK13 should be and was not use)

Astrometrica object verification window a stack (1of 4) of 10- 60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with itelescope.net's (TEL T18 0.32-m f/8.0 astrograph + CCD) at AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain (MPC Code I89)

Astrometrica object verification window a stack (2 of 4) of 10- 60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with itelescope.net's (TEL T18 0.32-m f/8.0 astrograph + CCD) at AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain (MPC Code I89)

Astrometrica object verification window a stack (4 of 4) of 10- 60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with itelescope.net's (TEL T18 0.32-m f/8.0 astrograph + CCD) at AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain (MPC Code I89)

Observing Run of 2015 NK13 on 2015-08-22 from Mayhill, New Mexico

On 2015-08-22 I was able to obtain 39-60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images on itelescope.net's (TEL T11 0.50-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD + f/4.5 focal reducer) at Mayhill, New Mexico (New Mexico Skies) - MPC H06 and created 4 stacks of 9 images.

Astrometrica object verification window a stack (1 of 4) of 9- 60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with itelescope.net's (TEL T11 0.50-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD + f/4.5 focal reducer) at Mayhill, New Mexico (New Mexico Skies) - MPC H06

Astrometrica object verification window a stack (2 of 4) of 9- 60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with itelescope.net's (TEL T11 0.50-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD + f/4.5 focal reducer) at Mayhill, New Mexico (New Mexico Skies) - MPC H06

Astrometrica object verification window a stack (3 of 4) of 9- 60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with itelescope.net's (TEL T11 0.50-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD + f/4.5 focal reducer) at Mayhill, New Mexico (New Mexico Skies) - MPC H06

Astrometrica object verification window a stack (4 of 4) of 9- 60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with itelescope.net's (TEL T11 0.50-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD + f/4.5 focal reducer) at Mayhill, New Mexico (New Mexico Skies) - MPC H06

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Aug 11, 2015

Confirmation Images of the Near-Earth Object 2015 PK9 on 2015-08-10

The Near-Earth Object 2015 PK9 (Orbit type: Apollo ) was first observed at SONEAR Observatory, Oliveira.(MPC code Y00) on 2015 08 10.10036. The asteroid has an approximate diameter 49 m - 110 m ( Absolute Magnitude: H= 23.651). This asteroid made a close-approach to Earth on 2015-08-07 Nominal Distance (AU) : 0.0148213183067307 (5.768 Lunar Distances). The asteroid's Earth MOID (Minimum Orbit Intersection Distance) is 0.013686 AU (5.326 Lunar Distances). The last published Observations was made at: 2015 08 11.54955. At the time of this 122 observations have been made and the orbit has as uncertainty of 6.

Observing Run of 2015 PK9 of 2015-08-10 from Auberry California USA - MPC U69

While 2015 PK9 was on the NEO Confirmation Page in an effort to help in the confirmation I obtain 55-15 Second Luminance BIN2 Taken using iTelescope.net's (TEL T24 0.61-m f/6.5 astrograph + CCD) Auberry California USA - MPC U69 created 5 stacks 10 images.
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Astrometrica object verification wind a stack(1 of 5) of 10-15 Second Luminance BIN2 Taken with iTelescope.net's (TEL T24 0.61-m f/6.5 astrograph + CCD) Auberry California USA - MPC U69

Astrometrica object verification wind a stack(2 of 5) of 10-15 Second Luminance BIN2 Taken with iTelescope.net's (TEL T24 0.61-m f/6.5 astrograph + CCD) Auberry California USA - MPC U69

Astrometrica object verification wind a stack(3 of 5) of 10-15 Second Luminance BIN2 Taken with iTelescope.net's (TEL T24 0.61-m f/6.5 astrograph + CCD) Auberry California USA - MPC U69

Astrometrica object verification wind a stack(4 of 5) of 10-15 Second Luminance BIN2 Taken with iTelescope.net's (TEL T24 0.61-m f/6.5 astrograph + CCD) Auberry California USA - MPC U69


Astrometrica object verification wind a stack(5 of 5) of 10-15 Second Luminance BIN2 Taken withiTelescope.net's (TEL T24 0.61-m f/6.5 astrograph + CCD) Auberry California USA - MPC U69

Observing Run of 2015 PK9 of 2015-08-10 from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)

I was obtain 22-15 Second Luminance BIN2 Taken using iTelescope.net's (TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 CDK astrograph + CCD) , at Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62) and did did data reduction on four images.

Astrometrica object verification wind a (1 of 22) 15 Second Luminance BIN2 Images on iTelescope.net's (TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 CDK astrograph + CCD) at Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)

Astrometrica object verification wind a (7 of 22) 15 Second Luminance BIN2 Images on iTelescope.net's (TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 CDK astrograph + CCD) at Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)

Astrometrica object verification wind a (14 of 22) 15 Second Luminance BIN2 Images on iTelescope.net's (TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 CDK astrograph + CCD) at Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)

Astrometrica object verification wind a (22 of 22) 15 Second Luminance BIN2 Images oniTelescope.net's (TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 CDK astrograph + CCD) at Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)

Other links:

The Discovery M.P.E.C.: MPEC 2015-P28 : 2015 PK9
(MPC) Observations of 2015 PK9
JPL Orbit Diagram 2015 PK9
Near Earth Objects Dynamic Site--2015 PK9
NEO Earth Close Approaches (JPL)
The Tracking News
NEO Coordination Centre

Jun 8, 2015

Confirmation Images of the Near-Earth Object 2015 LF on 2015-06-07

The Near-Earth Object 2015 LF (Orbit type: Apollo ) was first observed by the Catalina Sky Survey(MPC code 703) on 2015 06 07. The asteroid has an approximate diameter of 13 m - 31 m ( ~45 foot - 102 foot) ( H=26.4) and will make a close approach to earth on 2015-Jun-08 at ~ 23:49 UT (06:49 PM CDT) at an approximate distance of 0.00131Astronomical Units ( 0.51 Lunar Distances) or 121,772.108 Miles (195,973.211 KM).

While 2015 LF was on the NEO Confirmation Page in an effort to help in the confirmation I ran three series of 30 -- 10 Second Luminance BIN2 Images on itelescope.net's (TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 CDK astrograph + CCD) at Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62) and created 4 stacks 15 images (run number one was not used due to poor sky).

Astrometrica object verification wind a stacks 15- 10 Second Luminance BIN2 Images on itelescope.net's (TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 CDK astrograph + CCD) at Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)

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Jun 5, 2015

The NEO 2015 KA122 ( Orbit type: Apollo ) on 2015-06-01

The NEO 2015 KA122 ( Orbit type: Apollo ) on 2015-06-01 — Three Stacks of 5 - 20 Second Luminance BIN2 taken with iTelescope.net's (TEL T24 0.61-m f/6.5 astrograph + CCD) at Sierra Remote Observatory, Auberry, California, USA (MPC Code U69). By Steven M. Tilley ©

Other links:
JPL Orbit Diagram
Observations(MPC)
NEODyS-2

May 18, 2015

The Near-Earth Object (Orbit type: Apollo [PHA] ) 2015 JJ on 2015 05 16 from AstroCamp Observatory, Nerpio, Spain (MPC Code - I89)

The Near-Earth Object (Orbit type: Apollo [PHA] ) 2015 JJ on 2015 05 16 from AstroCamp Observatory, Nerpio, Spain (MPC Code - I89) —Three Stack of 7-60 Second Luminance BIN2 using itelescope.net’s (TEL T7 0.43-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD) © Steven M. Tilley 2015

NET UCAC-4
     K15J00J KC2015 05 16.89762 14 50 10.17 +18 07 14.3          19.1 V      I89
     K15J00J KC2015 05 16.90473 14 50 09.89 +18 07 48.5          19.2 V      I89
     K15J00J KC2015 05 16.91182 14 50 09.63 +18 08 22.9          19.2 V      I89
----- end -----

Feb 14, 2015

The Asteroid 2015 AZ43 On 2015-02-14 From Mayhill, New Mexico (New Mexico Skies) - MPC H06

The Near-Earth Object(Orbit type: Apollo ) 2015 AZ43 was first observed by Pan-STARRS 1 on 2015-01-11 ~~and has been listed as a~~ ~~Virtual Impactor~~ by ~~SENTRY (JPL). 2015 AZ43 has a VERY SMALL impact risk(0.012%) for the date 2107-02-27.19~~. With more observations this risk could be rule out. In an effort to help improve the orbit I ran a imaging run from Mayhill, New Mexico (New Mexico Skies) - MPC H06 using itelescope.net's(TEL T21 0.43-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD + f/4.5 focal reducer) on 2015-02-14.

A Stack of 20-10 Second Luminance BIN2
Taken with Itelescope.net's
(TEL T21 0.43-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD + f/4.5 focal reducer)
Mayhill, New Mexico (New Mexico Skies) - MPC H06

Useful links:
Understanding Risk Pages by Jon Giorgini
Palermo Scale
Torino Scale
The Tracking News
NEODyS CLOMON2 risk page
List of removed objects(JPL)

Note: At 2015-02-23 22:01 UTC -- 2015 AZ43 was removed from the JPL Sentry Risk list.

Feb 13, 2015

The Asteroid 2015 AZ43 On 2015-02-13 from Auberry California USA - MPC U69

The Near-Earth Object(Orbit type: Apollo ) 2015 AZ43 was first observed by Pan-STARRS 1 on 2015-01-11 ~~and has been listed as a~~ ~~Virtual Impactor~~ by ~~SENTRY (JPL). 2015 AZ43 has a VERY SMALL impact risk(0.012%) for the date 2107-02-27.19~~. With more observations this risk could be rule out. In an effort to help improve the orbit I ran a imaging run from Auberry California USA - MPC U69 using itelescope.net's (TEL T24 0.61-m f/6.5 astrograph + CCD) on 2015-02-13.

A Stack of 5-10 Second Luminance BIN2
Taken with Itelescope.net's
(TEL T24 0.61-m f/6.5 astrograph + CCD)
Auberry California USA - MPC U69

Feb 11, 2015

The Asteroid 2015 AZ43 On 2015-02-07 and 8 From Mayhill, New Mexico (New Mexico Skies) - MPC H06

The Near-Earth Object(Orbit type: Apollo ) 2015 AZ43 was first observed by Pan-STARRS 1 on 2015-01-11 ~~and has been listed as a~~ ~~Virtual Impactor~~ by ~~SENTRY (JPL). 2015 AZ43 has a VERY SMALL impact risk(0.017%) for the date 2107-02-27.19.~~ With more observations this risk could be rule out. In an effort to help improve the orbit I made two imaging run from Mayhill, New Mexico (New Mexico Skies) - MPC H06 using itelescope.net's(TEL T11 0.50-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD + f/4.5 focal reducer) on two nights one 2015-02-07 and the other on 2015-02-08.

see this on Flickr

Feb 6, 2015

The Asteroid 2015 AZ43 On 2015-02-06 From Mayhill, New Mexico (New Mexico Skies) - MPC H06

The Near-Earth Object(Orbit type: Apollo ) 2015 AZ43 was first observed by Pan-STARRS 1 on 2015-01-11 ~~and has been~~ ~~listed~~ ~~as a~~ ~~Virtual Impactor~~ by ~~SENTRY (JPL). 2015 AZ43 has a VERY SMALL impact risk(0.013%) for the date 2107-02-27.19.~~ With more observations this risk could be rule out. In an effort to help improve the orbit I made two imaging run from Mayhill, New Mexico (New Mexico Skies) - MPC H06 using itelescope.net's(TEL T11 0.50-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD + f/4.5 focal reducer) on 2015-02-06.

see this on Flickr

Feb 4, 2015

The Asteroid (357439) = 2004 BL86 On 2015-02-03

The NEO (357439) 2004 BL86 (Orbit type: Apollo ) (estimated to be 325 meters in diameter) made a Close-Approach of 3.1 Lunar Distance on 26 January 2015.and was map with Radar Observations.

(Orbit type: Apollo ) [NEO]

38 -- 15 Second Luminance BIN1 Images

from ITelescope.Net

(T11 0.50-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD + f/4.5 focal reducer)

MPC Code H06 (Mayhill, New Mexico, USA)

2015-02-03 03:04 UTC to 03:29 UTC

(c) Steven M. Tilley
http://lagniappeobserving.blogspot.com/
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Jan 25, 2015

The Asteroid (357439) = 2004 BL86 On 2015-01-25

The NEO (357439) 2004 BL86 (Orbit type: Apollo ) (estimated to be 440–1000 meters in diameter) will safely make a Close-Approach of 3.1 Lunar Distance on 26 January 2015. This will be the closest known Approach by something this large (H = 19.0) until 2027, and will briefly peak at around apparent magnitude 9.0 It has been schedule for Goldstone Observations(2015 Jan 27-Feb 1).
The Asteroid (357439) = 2004 BL86 On 2015-01-25
from Siding Spring Observatory,Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia.(MPC Code Q62)
100 -- 5 Second Luminance BIN1
taken with iTelescope Net's
Telescope T31
2015-01-25 10:36 UTC to 11:20 UT

Object verification windows done with Astrometrica

"(c) Steven M. Tilley http://lagniappeobserving.blogspot.com/"

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