A confirmation image of the COMET C/2018 L2 (ATLAS)
on 2018-06-07 from Siding Spring Observatory,
Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)
a stack of 5 - 60 second luminance BIN2 images taken
with iTelescope.net's (T27 TEL 0.70-m f/6.6 reflector + CCD)
By Steven M. Tilley
A confirmation image of the COMET C/2018 L2 (ATLAS)
on 2018-06-07 from Siding Spring Observatory,
Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)
a stack of 5 - 60 second luminance BIN2 images taken
with iTelescope.net's (T27 TEL 0.70-m f/6.6 reflector + CCD)
By Steven M. Tilley
A confirmation image of the COMET C/2018 L2 (ATLAS)
on 2018-06-07 from Siding Spring Observatory,
Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)
a stack of 5 - 60 second luminance BIN2 images taken
with iTelescope.net's (T27 TEL 0.70-m f/6.6 reflector + CCD)
By Steven M. Tilley
A confirmation image of the COMET C/2018 L2 (ATLAS)
on 2018-06-07 from Siding Spring Observatory,
Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)
a stack of 5 - 60 second luminance BIN2 images taken
with iTelescope.net's (T27 TEL 0.70-m f/6.6 reflector + CCD)
By Steven M. Tilley
Object: COMET C/2018 L2 (ATLAS)
Orbit Type:Parabolic Comet
Discovery observation was made by:ATLAS-MLO, Mauna Loa (MPC Code T08)
On 2018 05 25Henry Weiland an observer with ATLAS-MLO(Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System ---Mauna Loa) reported a possible comet to the Minor Planet Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. This possible comet was reported using the observer-assigned temporary designation "A1072Wf". It was posted to the Possible Comet Confirmation Page(PCCP) and came to the attention of observer around the world. On 2018-05-26 I woke up, check iTelescope.net and saw that their facility in Siding Spring Observatory, AU was open. So had T30 started an imaging run of 60 - 60-second luminance BIN2 images and went out to eat breakfast. I got back made four stacks of 5 so can work around "stars that were in the way." I submitted my observations, as more observations came in and as the morning change to the afternoon, I saw my observations had poor residuals, so I did imaging run of 60 - 60-second luminance BIN2 images on T27.
A confirmation image of COMET C/2018 K1 (Weiland)
[was the PCCP(Possible Comet Confirmation Page)object A1072Wf] on 2018-05-26
from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)
a stack of 5 - 60 second luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's
(T30 TEL 0.50-m f/6.8 reflector + CCD + f/4.5 focal reducer)
By Steven M. Tilley
A confirmation image of COMET C/2018 K1 (Weiland)
[was the PCCP(Possible Comet Confirmation Page)object A1072Wf] on 2018-05-26
from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)
a stack of 5 - 60 second luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's
(T30 TEL 0.50-m f/6.8 reflector + CCD + f/4.5 focal reducer)
By Steven M. Tilley
A confirmation image of COMET C/2018 K1 (Weiland)
[was the PCCP(Possible Comet Confirmation Page)object A1072Wf] on 2018-05-26
from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)
a stack of 5 - 60 second luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's
(T30 TEL 0.50-m f/6.8 reflector + CCD + f/4.5 focal reducer)
By Steven M. Tilley
A confirmation image of COMET C/2018 K1 (Weiland)
[was the PCCP(Possible Comet Confirmation Page)object A1072Wf] on 2018-05-26
from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)
a stack of 5 - 60 second luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's
(T30 TEL 0.50-m f/6.8 reflector + CCD + f/4.5 focal reducer)
By Steven M. Tilley
A confirmation image of COMET C/2018 K1 (Weiland)
[was the PCCP(Possible Comet Confirmation Page)object A1072Wf] on 2018-05-26
from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)
a stack of 5 - 60 second luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's
(T27 TEL 0.70-m f/6.6 reflector + CCD)
By Steven M. Tilley
A confirmation image of COMET C/2018 K1 (Weiland)
[was the PCCP(Possible Comet Confirmation Page)object A1072Wf] on 2018-05-26
from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)
a stack of 5 - 60 second luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's
(T27 TEL 0.70-m f/6.6 reflector + CCD)
By Steven M. Tilley
A confirmation image of COMET C/2018 K1 (Weiland)
[was the PCCP(Possible Comet Confirmation Page)object A1072Wf] on 2018-05-26
from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)
a stack of 5 - 60 second luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's
(T27 TEL 0.70-m f/6.6 reflector + CCD)
By Steven M. Tilley
A confirmation image of COMET C/2018 K1 (Weiland)
[was the PCCP(Possible Comet Confirmation Page)object A1072Wf] on 2018-05-26
from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)
a stack of 5 - 60 second luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's
(T27 TEL 0.70-m f/6.6 reflector + CCD)
By Steven M. Tilley
Background
(as of 2018-05-31)
Object: COMET C/2018 K1 (Weiland)
Orbit Type: Halley-type Comet
First(Precovery) observation was made on: 2017 11 06.24388
(W88) Slooh.com Chile Observatory, La Dehesa, Chile.
(W96) CAO, San Pedro de Atacama (since 2013), Chile.
(Y00) SONEAR Observatory, Oliveira, Brazil.
Perihelion Distance 1.879151252869776 (AU)
Aphelion Distance: 57.90074646767503 (AU)
Earth MOID (Earth center to NEO center): 0.886103 AU (( 344.846 LD)), (20,806.64 Earth radii) or miles 82,368,419.687 ( 132,559,122.013 ( KM))[If the Earth was the size of a basketball this would be 8,210.36 Feet( 2,502.52 Meters)]
When I am looking objects to observer, I try to find something within the capabilities of the telescope, interesting, and 'needing" observation. To these ends I check following lists:
On 2018-05-28 I saw that 2015 FP118 was on both the Arecibo and Goldstone lists, needing astrometry, and it was within the capabilities of iTelescope.net's (T27 TEL 0.70-m f/6.6 reflector + CCD) so I went for it. As I was create a directory so I could downloading the .FITS(Flexible Image Transport System) files I found out that I observed 2015 FP118 for 19.6 min on 2015-06-06.
The NEO 2015 FP118 on 2018-05-28 from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62) a stack of 45 - 60 second luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's (T27 TEL 0.70-m f/6.6 reflector + CCD) By Steven M. Tilley
The NEO 2015 FP118 on 2015-06-06 from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62) a stack of 22 - 60 second luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's (T27 TEL 0.70-m f/6.6 reflector + CCD) By Steven M. Tilley
Background
(as of 2018-05-29)
Object: 2015 FP118
Orbit Type: Apollo [NEO, PHA]
Approximate Diameter: 370 m - 820 m(1213.911 feet to 2690.289 feet) (Absolute Magnitude: H=19.3)
Earth MOID (Earth center to NEO center): 0.029858 AU ((11.62 LD)), ( 701.09 Earth radii) or 2,775,474.494 miles ( 4,466,693.22 ( KM))[If the Earth was the size of a Basketball this would be 276.261 Feet(84.204 Meters)]
Minimum Distance(Earth center to NEO center) of 0.0314378825351047 (AU) (12.235 (LD)), (738.195 Earth radii) or 2,922,333.75 miles ( 4,703,040.286 (KM))
Nominal Distance(Earth center to NEO center) of 0.031438612821003 (AU) (12.235 (LD)), (738.212 Earth radii) or 2,922,401.634 miles (4,703,149.536 (KM))
Maximum Distance(Earth center to NEO center) of 0.0314393431490244 (AU) (12.235 (LD)), (738.229 Earth radii) or 2,922,469.522 miles (4,703,258.791 (KM))
On December 2, 2016 at 21:33(UTC) NASA JPL removed the NEO 2016 WJ1 from the Sentry Risk Table. Whenever an object is posted to one the risk lists (especially if it has a Torino Scale 1 or greater) and it is observable, observers will take a particular interest in it. In the case of 2016 WJ1 many follow-up observations where made and there was a search in archives for precovery observations. From November 24, 2016 to December 2, 2016 through the work of many observers from around the world the number of optical observations went from 68 to 240 and the data-arc span went from 5 days to 4899 days (13.41 yr). This allowed for the calculation of orbital elements with lower uncertainty and NASA JPL rule out potential impacts well into the future. Notice:Neodys risk table list 3 possible impacts 2106-2115.
Background (as of 2016-12-03 )
Object: 2016 WJ1
Approximate Diameter: 140 m - 310 m (459.318 feet to 1017.06 feet)(Absolute Magnitude: H=21.382)
Orbit Type: Apollo [NEO]- Potentially Hazardous Asteroid
NOTE this is NOT a
prediction of an impact but rather a statement there is insufficient
observational data rule out an impact -- for information read Understanding Risk Pages by Jon Giorgini
Torino Scale(NEODyS CLOMON2): 0
The likelihood of a collision is zero, or is so low as to be effectively
zero. Also applies to small objects such as meteors and bodies that
burn up in the atmosphere as well as infrequent meteorite falls that
rarely cause damage."
First(Precovery) Observation was made: 2003 07 04.605261
(W88) Slooh.com Chile Observatory, La Dehesa,Chile.
(Y28) OASI, Nova Itacuruba, Brazil.
(Z80) Northolt Branch Observatory,UK..
Perihelion Distance: 0.6654428764236301 (AU)
Aphelion Distance: 2.013952506814137 (AU)
Earth MOID: 0.000339358 AU (0.132 (LD)) or 31,545.297 miles (50,767.234 (KM))
Close-Approach to Earth: Will safely pass Earth on
2016-December-16 at a Nominal Distance of 0.0538116295342834 (AU)
(20.942 (LD)) or 5,004,610.672 miles (8,054,140.158 (KM))
To illustrate on how the addition of observation can lower the uncertainty of orbital elements here is three
screenshot of Find_Orb showing elements and their uncertainty
A screenshot of Find_Orb showing orbital elements and uncertainty
before the addition of the precovery observation.
(2 observationobservationare rejected as outliers)
Orbital elements: 2016 WJ1
Perihelion 2017 Feb 7.453335 +/- 0.0146 TT = 10:52:48 (JD 2457791.953335)
Epoch 2017 Feb 16.0 TT = JDT 2457800.5 Earth MOID: 0.0004 Ve: 0.0023
M 5.42420715 +/- 0.0053 Ma: 0.0027 Find_Orb
n 0.63465774060 +/- 0.000456 Peri. 87.68828816 +/- 0.0057
a 1.34104390016 +/- 0.000642 Node 82.04709113 +/- 0.0023
e 0.5040907493 +/- 0.000384 Incl. 2.89419977 +/- 0.0022
P 1.55/567.22d H 21.3 G 0.15 U 7.6
q 0.66503607568 +/- 0.000196 Q 2.01705172465 +/- 0.00148
233 of 235 observations 2016 Nov. 19-Dec. 1; mean residual 0".32
A screenshot of Find_Orb showing orbital elements and uncertainty
after the addition of the precovery observation.
(2 observationobservationare rejected as outliers)
Orbital elements: 2016 WJ1
Perihelion 2017 Feb 7.484044 +/- 0.000243 TT = 11:37:01 (JD 2457791.984044)
Epoch 2017 Feb 16.0 TT = JDT 2457800.5 Earth MOID: 0.0004 Ve: 0.0024
M 5.41286498 +/- 0.00015 Ma: 0.0027 Find_Orb
n 0.63561447057 +/- 1.52e-7 Peri. 87.67637253 +/- 0.00017
a 1.33969786518 +/- 2.14e-7 Node 82.05217334 +/- 0.00022
e 0.5032874712 +/- 8.64e-7 Incl. 2.88944734 +/- 0.000020
P 1.55/566.37d H 21.3 G 0.15 U 2.3
q 0.66544471439 +/- 1.26e-6 Q 2.01395101596 +/- 8.71e-7
238 of 240 observations 2003 July 4-2016 Dec. 1; mean residual 0".32
A screenshot of Find_Orb showing orbital elements and uncertainty
with all published observation.
(2 observationobservationare rejected as outliers)
Orbital elements: 2016 WJ1
Perihelion 2017 Feb 7.484067 +/- 0.000172 TT = 11:37:03 (JD 2457791.984067)
Epoch 2017 Feb 16.0 TT = JDT 2457800.5 Earth MOID: 0.0004 Ve: 0.0024
M 5.41285007 +/- 0.00010 Ma: 0.0027 Find_Orb
n 0.63561448686 +/- 1.18e-7 Peri. 87.67634890 +/- 0.00015
a 1.33969784228 +/- 1.66e-7 Node 82.05222716 +/- 0.00017
e 0.5032875546 +/- 7.26e-7 Incl. 2.88944241 +/- 0.000019
P 1.55/566.37d H 21.3 G 0.15 U 2.1
q 0.66544459133 +/- 1.05e-6 Q 2.01395109323 +/- 7.49e-7
255 of 257 observations 2003 July 4-2016 Dec. 2; mean residual 0".31
NOTE with only 12 days data-arc span there is "little" known about the
NEO 2016 WJ1 and the information in this post may become outdated. So
one should always check the links for updates. Whenever an object is posted to
one the risk lists (especially if it has a Torino Scale 1 or greater)
and it is observable, observers will take a particular interest in it.
In the coming days it is possible there will be more follow-up
observations and a search in archives for precovery observations. It is MOST likely this object will be removed
from the risk lists. It could take observations over one or more
orbital periods before we can reliably say where it will be from 2030 to
2108.
Background (as of 2016-12-01 9:50am CST)
Object: 2016 WJ1
Approximate Diameter: 140 m - 310 m (459.318 feet to 1017.06 feet)(Absolute Magnitude: H=21.402)
Orbit Type: Apollo [NEO]- Potentially Hazardous Asteroid
NOTE this is NOT a
prediction of an impact but rather a statement there is insufficient
observational data rule out an impact -- for information read Understanding Risk Pages by Jon Giorgini
"A routine discovery in which a pass near the Earth is
predicted that poses no unusual level of danger. Current calculations
show the chance of collision is extremely unlikely with no cause for
public attention or public concern. New telescopic observations very
likely will lead to re-assignment to Level 0"
(W88) Slooh.com Chile Observatory, La Dehesa,Chile.
(Y28) OASI, Brazil.
(Z80) Northolt Branch Observatory, UK.
.
Perihelion Distance: .6653138187201434 (AU)
Aphelion Distance: 2.01493605513458 (AU)
Earth MOID: 0.000339608 AU (0.132 (LD)) or 31,568.536 miles (50,804.634 (KM))
Close-Approach to Earth: Will safely pass Earth on
2016-December-16 at a Nominal Distance of 0.0538386015810167 (AU)
(20.952 (LD)) or 5,004,610.672 miles (8,054,140.158 (KM))
A image of the NEO 2016 WJ1 on 2016-12-01
from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)
a stack of 3 - 60 second luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's
(TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 reflector + CCD)
(C) Steven M. Tilley
A image of the NEO 2016 WJ1 on 2016-12-01
from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)
a stack of 3 - 60 second luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's
(TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 reflector + CCD)
(C) Steven M. Tilley
A image of the NEO 2016 WJ1 on 2016-12-01
from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)
a stack of 3 - 60 second luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's
(TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 reflector + CCD)
(C) Steven M. Tilley
A image of the NEO 2016 WJ1 on 2016-12-01
from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)
a stack of 3 - 60 second luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's
(TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 reflector + CCD)
(C) Steven M. Tilley
NOTE with only 6 days data-arc span there is "little" known about the
NEO 2016 WJ1 and the information in this post may become outdated. So
one should check the links for updates. Whenever an object is posted to
one the risk lists (especially if it has a Torino Scale 1 or greater)
and it is observable, observers will take a particular interest in it.
In the coming days it is possible there will be more follow-up
observations and a search in archives for precovery observations. It is
likely this object will be removed from the risk lists.
Background (as of 2016-11-25)
Object: 2016 WJ1
Approximate Diameter: 140 m - 320 m (459.318 feet to 1049.87 feet)(Absolute Magnitude: H=21.338)
Orbit Type: Apollo [NEO]- Potentially Hazardous Asteroid
NOTE this is NOT a
prediction of an impact but rather a statement there is insufficient
observational data rule out an impact -- for information read Understanding Risk Pages by Jon Giorgini
"A routine discovery in which a pass near the Earth is
predicted that poses no unusual level of danger. Current calculations
show the chance of collision is extremely unlikely with no cause for
public attention or public concern. New telescopic observations very
likely will lead to re-assignment to Level 0"
Earth MOID: 0.000357041 AU ( 0.139 (LD)) or 33,189.034 miles (53,412.573 (KM))
Close-Approach to Earth: Will safely pass Earth on
2016-December-16 at a Nominal Distance of 0.05398437711059 (AU)
(21.009 (LD)) or 5,018,161.354 miles (8,075,947.866 (KM))
A image of the NEO 2016 WJ1 on 2016-11-25
from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)
a stack of 5 - 60 second luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's
(TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 reflector + CCD)
(C) Steven M. Tilley
A image of the NEO 2016 WJ1 on 2016-11-25
from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)
a stack of 5 - 60 second luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's
(TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 reflector + CCD)
(C) Steven M. Tilley
A image of the NEO 2016 WJ1 on 2016-11-25
from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)
a stack of 5 - 60 second luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's
(TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 reflector + CCD)
(C) Steven M. Tilley
NOTE with only 4 days data-arc span there is "little" known about the NEO 2016 WJ1 and the information in this post may become outdated. So one should check the links for updates. Whenever an object is posted to one the risk lists (especially if it has a Torino Scale 1 or greater) and it is observable, observers will take a particular interest in it. In the coming days it is possible there will be more follow-up observations and a search in archives for precovery observations. It is likely this object will be removed from the risk lists.
Background (as of 2016-11-24)
Object: 2016 WJ1
Approximate Diameter: 140 m - 320 m (459.318 feet to 1049.87 feet)(Absolute Magnitude: H=21.328)
Orbit Type: Apollo [NEO]- Potentially Hazardous Asteroid
NOTE this is NOT a
prediction of an impact but rather a statement there is insufficient
observational data rule out an impact -- for information read Understanding Risk Pages by Jon Giorgini
"A routine discovery in which a pass near the Earth is predicted that poses no unusual level of danger. Current calculations show the chance of collision is extremely unlikely with no cause for public attention or public concern. New telescopic observations very likely will lead to re-assignment to Level 0"
First observed by: Mt. Lemmon Survey (MPC Code G96) The Discovery M.P.E.C.: MPEC 2016-W38 : 2016 WJ1
Last Observation(publish): 2016 11 24.49274 (by LPL/Spacewatch II (MPC Code 291)
Data-Arc Span(publish) : 5 days
Number of Optical Observations(published): 68
Perihelion Distance: 0.6646977875617796 (AU)
Aphelion Distance: 2.016698875781032 (AU)
Earth MOID: 0.000378886 AU ( 0.147 (LD)) or 35,219.654 miles (56,680.539 (KM))
Close-Approach to Earth: Will safely pass Earth on
2016-December-16 at a Nominal Distance of 0.0539141743012569 (AU)
(20.982 (LD)) or 5,011,635.595 miles (8,065,445.676 (KM))
A image of the NEO 2016 WJ1 on 2016-11-24
from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)
a stack of 5 - 60 second luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's
(TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 reflector + CCD)
(C) Steven M. Tilley
A image of the NEO 2016 WJ1 on 2016-11-24
from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)
a stack of 5 - 60 second luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's
(TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 reflector + CCD)
(C) Steven M. Tilley
Asteroid(and comet) observing is done by taking a series of images of a section of the night sky over a period of time with a telescope and CCD. Then data reduction is performed on the images looking for moving objects. The observer needs to make two or more observation for each moving object. All “known” objects have a designation, if the observer knows the object’s designation the observation can be reported using the object's designation. If the observer is not trying to identify objects, it is an unknown object or if there is any doubt, an observer-assigned temporary designation is used. The Minor Planet Center’s(MPC) computers check to see if any observations reported with an observer-assigned temporary designation matchs a “known” objects, If any are "unknown" and its "NEO score is 65” it is posted to “The NEOConfirmation Page”(NEOCP).
Many observers watch the NEOCP and do follow-up observation on listed objects. As more observational data comes in better orbital elements can be generated, the "unknown" object may be shown to be a "known" object or shown to be a "new" object. When there are enough observations to generate useful orbital elements the object is assigned a provisional designation by the Minor Planet Center if the object is a NEO, a comet, or unusual a Minor Planet Electronic Circular will be issued. It is possible over time with additional observational data two or more provisional designations maybe link showing they are the same object. After four well-observed oppositions for main-belt (two to three for NEOs), asteroids are given a number ( or their permanent designation and they are eligible to be named by the discoverer).
While many observers will targete NEOs for follow-up observations however other asteroids( i.e., Mars-crossers, main-belt, etc.) may be neglected and over time may become "lost." On 2016-10-19 a new object was found by Pan-STARRS 1, it was posted to the NEOCP. Three more observatories submitted observations, and on 2016-10-20.92 it was shown to be a Mars-crossing asteroid and the MPC assigned it the provisional designation 2016 UG. Since it was not a NEO and pose no danger to Earth, no one targeted it for any follow-up observations. Then on 2016-11-14 Pan-STARRS 1 reported observations for an object under an observer-assigned temporary designation and it was posted to the NEOCP. Then observations were reported from two more observatories(including myself), and on 2016-11-16.06 the "new" NEOCP object was shown to be the Mars-crossing asteroid, 2016 UG and the orbital elements were updated.
Observations Made Before the Object Was Updates.
A image of the asteroid 2016 UG on 2016-11-15
from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)
a stack of 5 - 120 second luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's
(TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 reflector + CCD)
(C) Steven M. Tilley
A image of the asteroid 2016 UG on 2016-11-15
from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)
a stack of 5 - 120 second luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's
(TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 reflector + CCD)
(C) Steven M. Tilley
A image of the asteroid 2016 UG on 2016-11-15
from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)
a stack of 5 - 120 second luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's
(TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 reflector + CCD)
(C) Steven M. Tilley
A image of the asteroid 2016 UG on 2016-11-15
from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)
a stack of 15 - 120 second luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's
(TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 reflector + CCD)
(C) Steven M. Tilley
Observations Made After the Object Was Updates.
A image of the asteroid 2016 UG on 2016-11-16
from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)
a stack of 5 - 120 second luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's
(TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 reflector + CCD)
(C) Steven M. Tilley
A image of the asteroid 2016 UG on 2016-11-16 from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62) a stack of 5 - 120 second luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's (TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 reflector + CCD) (C) Steven M. Tilley
A image of the asteroid 2016 UG on 2016-11-16 from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62) a stack of 15 - 120 second luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's (TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 reflector + CCD) (C) Steven M. Tilley
Background
(as of 2016-11-17)
Object:2016 UG
Approximate Diameter:1 km - 2 km (0.621371 miles to 1.24274 miles) (Absolute Magnitude:H=17.683)
