Confirmation images of the NEO 2017 AF5

A confirmation image of the Near Earth Objects 2017 AF5
on 2017-01-06 from AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain - (MPC Code I89)
using itelescope.net's (T7 TEL 0.43-m f/6.8 reflector + CCD)
a stack of 5-60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images
(C) Steven M. Tilley

A confirmation image of the Near Earth Objects 2017 AF5
on 2017-01-06 from AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain - (MPC Code I89)
using itelescope.net's (T7 TEL 0.43-m f/6.8 reflector + CCD)
a stack of 5-60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images
(C) Steven M. Tilley

A confirmation image of the Near Earth Objects 2017 AF5
on 2017-01-06 from AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain - (MPC Code I89)
using itelescope.net's (T7 TEL 0.43-m f/6.8 reflector + CCD)
a stack of 5-60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images
(C) Steven M. Tilley

A confirmation image of the Near Earth Objects 2017 AF5
on 2017-01-06 from AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain - (MPC Code I89)
using itelescope.net's (T7 TEL 0.43-m f/6.8 reflector + CCD)
a stack of 5-60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images
(C) Steven M. Tilley

A confirmation image of the Near Earth Objects 2017 AF5
on 2017-01-07 from AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain - (MPC Code I89)
using itelescope.net's (T18 TEL 0.32-m f/8.0 reflector + CCD)
a stack of 5-60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images
(C) Steven M. Tilley

A confirmation image of the Near Earth Objects 2017 AF5
on 2017-01-07 from AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain - (MPC Code I89)
using itelescope.net's (T18 TEL 0.32-m f/8.0 reflector + CCD)
a stack of 5-60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images
(C) Steven M. Tilley

A confirmation image of the Near Earth Objects 2017 AF5
on 2017-01-07 from AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain - (MPC Code I89)
using itelescope.net's (T18 TEL 0.32-m f/8.0 reflector + CCD)
a stack of 5-60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images
(C) Steven M. Tilley

A confirmation image of the Near Earth Objects 2017 AF5
on 2017-01-07 from AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain - (MPC Code I89)
using itelescope.net's (T18 TEL 0.32-m f/8.0 reflector + CCD)
a stack of 5-60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images
(C) Steven M. Tilley

A confirmation image of the Near Earth Objects 2017 AF5
on 2017-01-07 from AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain - (MPC Code I89)
using itelescope.net's (T18 TEL 0.32-m f/8.0 reflector + CCD)
a stack of 5-60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images
(C) Steven M. Tilley

A confirmation image of the Near Earth Objects 2017 AF5
on 2017-01-07 from AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain - (MPC Code I89)
using itelescope.net's (T18 TEL 0.32-m f/8.0 reflector + CCD)
a stack of 5-60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images
(C) Steven M. Tilley

Background

(as of 2017-01-09 )

 

• Object: 2017 AF5
• Approximate Diameter: 1 km - 2 km (0.621371 miles to 1.24274 miles)(Absolute Magnitude: H= 17.418)
• Orbit Type: Apollo [NEO]
• On the Sentry Risk Table: No (Never has been listed )
• On the NEODyS CLOMON2 risk page: No
• Discovery (First) observation was made: 2017 01 04.59742
• Discovery (First )observation by:  ATLAS-HKO, Haleakala(MPC Code T05) The Discovery M.P.E.C.: MPEC 2017-A53 : 2017 AF5
• Last Observation(publish): 2017 01 08.59190 (by ATLAS-HKO, Haleakala (MPC Code T05))
• Data-Arc Span(publish) : 4 days
Number of Optical Observations(published): 79
• Observatories Reporting (Published) Observations(MPC Code):
• (104) San Marcello Pistoiese, Italy.
• (107) Cavezzo, Italy.
• (160) Castelmartini, Italy.
• (204) Schiaparelli Observatory, Italy.
• (300) Bisei Spaceguard Center-BATTeRS, Japan.
• (587) Sormano, Italy.
• (595) Farra d'Isonzo, Italy. 
• (703) Catalina Sky Survey, US/Arizona.
• (926) Tenagra II Observatory, Nogales, US/Arizona.
• (C44) A. Volta Observatory, Lanzo d'Intelvi, Italy.
• (H36) Sandlot Observatory, Scranton, US/Kansas. 
• (I52) Steward Observatory, Mt. Lemmon Station, US/Arizona.
• (I89) iTelescope Observatory, Nerpio, Spain.
• (I93) St Pardon de Conques, France.
• (J95) Great Shefford, UK.
• (K63) G. Pascoli Observatory, Castelvecchio Pascoli, Italy.
• (T05) ATLAS-HKO, Haleakala, US/Hawaii.
• Perihelion Distance: 0.1296403396428067 (AU)
• Aphelion Distance:  4.659873602813798 (AU)
• Earth MOID: 0.154461 AU ( 60.112 (LD)) or 14,358,046.946 miles (23,107,036.705 (KM))
• Last Close-Approach to Earth: Passed the Earth on 2017-Jan-03 at a Nominal Distance of  0.440916363577703  (AU), (171.592 Lunar Distance (LD)),   or  40,985,736.514 miles ( 65,960,149.144 (KM))
• Space Situational Awareness(ESA) -- 2017 AF5
Near Earth Objects Dynamic Site--2017 AF5
(MPC) Observations --2017 AF5
JPL Orbit Diagram --2017 AF5  

Useful Links:

NEO Earth Close Approaches (JPL) (up coming)
JPL's NEO Earth Close-Approaches  (Between 1900 A.D. and 2200 A.D- limited to encounters with  reasonably low uncertainty)
The Tracking News
NEO Coordination Centre 
Speed of Light - Space - Distance Calculator
Asteroid Hazards: The View from Space(MPC)
Don’t fear apocalyptic asteroids: you’re safer than you think
Understanding Risk Pages By Jon Giorgini
Revised asteroid scale aids understanding of impact risk
Near Earth Objects Scale Helps Risk Communication
Dealing With the Impact Hazard: An International Project
The Palermo Technical Impact Hazard Scale
An Asteroid as Entered the Blogosphere… Should I Be Worried? A commentary by Steven M. Tilley
International Asteroid Warning Network 
Impact Risk Assessment: An Introduction - Near-Earth Object Program
Hazardous NEO Technical Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions For Impact Risk Assessment 
How to Find an Impact Orbit for the Earth-Asteroid Collision
The Asteroid/Comet Impact Hazard
Whom should we call? Data policy for immediate impactors announcements
NEO Search & Follow-Up
NEOs' Science pages  by Livia Giacomini
Torino Scale(JPL) 
Find_Orb --- Orbit determination software - Project Pluto
Guide to Minor Body Astrometry(MPC)

 

Confirmation Images of the Asteroid 2016 UZ106

 Background

(as of 2016-11-04)

• Object: 2016 UZ106 
• Approximate Diameter: 1 km - 2 km  (688.976  feet to 1541.99 feet)(Absolute Magnitude:  H= 17.5 )
• Orbit Type:  Inner Main-belt Asteroid [Hungaria]

A confirmation image of the hungaria asteroid 2016 UZ106  

on the night of 2016-11-02 from AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain - (MPC Code I89) 

using itelescope.net's (t18 TEL 0.32-m f/8.0 reflector + CCD) 

a stack of 7 - 60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images 

(C) Steven M. Tilley

A confirmation image of the hungaria asteroid 2016 UZ106  
on the night of 2016-11-02 from AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain - (MPC Code I89) 
using itelescope.net's (t18 TEL 0.32-m f/8.0 reflector + CCD) 
a stack of 7 - 60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images 
(C) Steven M. Tilley

A confirmation image of the hungaria asteroid 2016 UZ106  
on the night of 2016-11-02 from AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain - (MPC Code I89) 
using itelescope.net's (t18 TEL 0.32-m f/8.0 reflector + CCD) 
a stack of 7 - 60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images 
(C) Steven M. Tilley

A confirmation image of the hungaria asteroid 2016 UZ106  
on the night of 2016-11-02 from AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain - (MPC Code I89) 
using itelescope.net's (t18 TEL 0.32-m f/8.0 reflector + CCD) 
a stack of 21 - 60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images 
(C) Steven M. Tilley

A confirmation image of the hungaria asteroid 2016 UZ106  

on the night of 2016-11-03 from from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)

using itelescope.net's (T32 TEL 0.43-m f/6.8 reflector + CCD)

 a stack of 10 - 60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images 

(C) Steven M. Tilley

A confirmation image of the hungaria asteroid 2016 UZ106  
on the night of 2016-11-03 from from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)
using itelescope.net's (T32 TEL 0.43-m f/6.8 reflector + CCD)
 a stack of 10 - 60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images 
(C) Steven M. Tilley

A confirmation image of the hungaria asteroid 2016 UZ106  
on the night of 2016-11-03 from from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)
using itelescope.net's (T32 TEL 0.43-m f/6.8 reflector + CCD)
 a stack of 10 - 60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images 
(C) Steven M. Tilley

Other links:

• (MPC) Observations 2016 UZ106  
• JPL Orbit Diagram 2016 UZ106  
• The NEO Confirmation Page(MPC) 
•  Practical guide on how to observe NEOCP object  by Birtwhistle et al.
• Asteroid-Meteorite Connections in the Hungaria Background Population
• Spratt, Christopher E. (April 1990). "The Hungaria group of minor planets". Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. 84 (2): 123–131. Bibcode:1990JRASC..84..123S

Confirmation of the comet C/2016 T1 (Matheny)

 Background

(as of 2016-10-13)

•  Object:  Comet C/2016 T1 (Matheny)
• Absolute Magnitude: M1= 13.0 
• Orbit Type: Parabolic Comet
• First Observed was made on: 2016 10 06.09330
• First Observed  By: Rose Matheny at Mt. Lemmon Survey, Arizona, USA (MPC Code G96)  
• The Discovery M.P.E.C.: MPEC 2016-T117: COMET C/2016 T1 (Matheny) 
• The Discovery CBET: 4328: 20161011 : COMET C/2016 T1 (MATHENY)
• Last Observed(publish):2016 10 11.82329 (by Bernezzo Observatory, Italy.(MPC Code C77))
• Data-Arc Span(publish) : 5 days
• Number of Observations(published): 93
• Perihelion Distance:  2.319492699700049 (AU)

 

A confirmation image of the comet C/2016 T1 (Matheny)
on 2016-10-07 from AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain - (MPC Code I89)
 a stack of 50 - 60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images using
 itelescope.net's (t18 TEL 0.32-m f/8.0 reflector + CCD)
(C) Steven M. Tilley

A confirmation image of the comet C/2016 T1 (Matheny) 
on 2016-10-07 from Auberry California USA - (MPC Code U69) 
a stack of 53 - 60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images using 
itelescope.net's (t24 TEL 0.61-m f/6.5 reflector + CCD) 
(C) Steven M. Tilley

Other links: 

• (MPC) Observations COMET C/2016 T1 (Matheny)
• JPL Orbit Diagram Comet C/2016 T1 (Matheny)
• The Tracking News
• Speed of Light - Space - Distance Calculator
• The Possible Comet Confirmation Page 

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

Other links:

• Near Earth Objects Dynamic Site--2015 NK13
• (MPC) Observations 2015 NK13 
• JPL Orbit Diagram 2015 NK13 
• NEO Earth Close Approaches (JPL)
• The Tracking News 
• NEO Coordination Centre
• JPL NEO Program Sentry
• NEODyS CLOMON2 risk pages 
• list of removed objects 
• Palermo Technical Impact Hazard Scale
• The Torino Impact Hazard Scale
• Impact Risk Assessment: An Introduction

Confirmation Images of COMET P/2014 X1 (ELENIN)

The COMET P/2014 X1 (ELENIN) was discovered by Leonid Elenin at ISON-NM Observatory near Mayhill, NM, USA(MPC H51) on 2014-12-12. While it was on the PCCP Confirmation Page in an effort to help in the confirmation I was able to obtain 33 -- 60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images(I try to run a series of 40 however the script started late and time ran over) on Telescope 18 (iTelescope.Net), AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain (MPC I89) and did Data reduction on 4 Images.
Confirmation Images of COMET P/2014 X1 (ELENIN) 33 -- 60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images from the night of 2014-12-12 ITelescope.Net (T18 32-m f/8.0 astrograph + CCD) MPC Code I89 (AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain) 2014-12-12 21:13 UTC to 22:02 UTC APPROVED for Embed and Media broadcasts with full attribution TO (C)Steven M. Tilley

Other links:
MPEC 2014-X66 : COMET P/2014 X1 (ELENIN)
 Observations(MPC)
JPL Orbit Diagram
New Comet: P/2014 X1 (ELENIN) (Remanzacco Observatory - Comets & Neo Blog)

Confirmation images of C/2014 W2 (PANSTARRS)

Confirmation images of  C/2014 W2 (PANSTARRS) 3 stacks of 10-60 seconds Luminance-BIN2 Images also see MPEC 2014-W55 : COMET C/2014 W2 (PANSTARRS)

The NEO (4401) Aditi on the night of 2014-10-22

30 -- 30 Second Luminance BIN2 Images (TEL T18 0.32-m f/8.0 astrograph + CCD) MPC Code I89 (iTelescope.Net) (AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain) 2014-10-23 02:35 to 03:11 UTC Images (c) Steven M. Tilley Other Links: Observations(MPC) JPL Orbit Diagram NEODyS-2

NEO Confirmation of 2014 OX299 on the night of 2014-07-29

NEO Confirmation of 2014 OX299 (Classification: Apollo [NEO, PHA]) from the night of 2014-07-29 ITelescope.Net (T18 0.32-m f/8.0 astrograph + CCD) MPC Code I89 (AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain) 2014-07-30 01:28 UTC to 01:57 UTC Images (c) Steven M. Tilley

Other Links:
MPEC 2014-O72 : 2014 OX299
Observations(MPC)
NEODyS-2
JPL Orbit Diagram

Comet C/2013 UQ4 (Catalina) on the night of 2014-06-28

Comet C/2013 UQ4 (Catalina) on the night of 2014-06-28
 
45 -- 15 Second Luminance Images from the night of 2014-06-28 ITelescope.Net (T18 0.32-m f/8.0 astrograph + CCD) MPC Code I89 (AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain) 2014-06-29 02:16 UTC to 03:02 UTC Images (c) Steven M. Tilley

Other Links:

Observations(MPC)
MPEC 2014-M70 : COMET C/2013 UQ4 (Catalina)
JPL Orbit Diagram
Goldstone Radar Observations Planning
Asteroid-Turned-Comet 2013 UQ4 Catalina Brightens: How to See it This Summer
C/2013 UQ4 (Catalina) at perihelion
Seiichi Yoshida's page on C/2013 UQ4 ( Catalina )
British Astronomical Association-- Comet C/2013 UQ4 (Catalina)

Comet C/2013 UQ4 (Catalina) on the night of 2014-06-27

Comet C/2013 UQ4 (Catalina) on the night of 2014-06-27

PART 1: 14 -- 15 Second Luminance Images from the night of 2014-06-27 ITelescope.Net (T18 0.32-m f/8.0 astrograph + CCD) MPC Code I89 (AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain) 2014-06-28 02:58 UTC to 03:13 UTC Images (c) Steven M. Tilley

PART 2: 30 -- 15 Second Luminance Images from the night of 2014-06-27 ITelescope.Net (T18 0.32-m f/8.0 astrograph + CCD) MPC Code I89 (AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain) 2014-06-28 03:19 UTC to 03:50 UTC Images (c) Steven M. Tilley

Other Links:
Observations(MPC)
MPEC 2014-M70 : COMET C/2013 UQ4 (Catalina)
JPL Orbit Diagram
Goldstone Radar Observations Planning
Asteroid-Turned-Comet 2013 UQ4 Catalina Brightens: How to See it This Summer: Read more
C/2013 UQ4 (Catalina) at perihelion
Seiichi Yoshida's page on C/2013 UQ4 ( Catalina )
British Astronomical Association-- Comet C/2013 UQ4 (Catalina)

Asteroid (35107) 1991 VH

Potentially Hazardous Asteroid (35107) 1991 VH magnitude 16.4 on the night of 2014-03-08 iTelescope.Net T18 0.32-m f/8.0 astrograph + CCD MPC Code I89 Image By Steven M. Tilley