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Jun 9, 2018

Confirmation Images of the COMET C/2018 L2 (ATLAS) on 2018-06-07

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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)
The Discovery M.P.E.C.: MPEC 2018-L37 : COMET C/2018 L2 (ATLAS)
JPL Orbit Diagram

Jun 1, 2018

Confirmation Images of the COMET C/2018 K1 (Weiland)

On 2018 05 25 Henry 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
(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
First(Precovery) observation was made by: Pan-STARRS 1, Haleakala (MPC Code F51)
Discovery observation was made on: 2018 05 25.54194
Discovery observation was made by : ATLAS-MLO, Mauna Loa (MPC Code T08)
The Discovery M.P.E.C.: MPEC 2018-K117: COMET C/2018 K1 (Weiland)
Last Observation (publish): 2018 05 30.34974 (from Steward Observatory, Kitt Peak - Spacewatch (MPC Code 691) )
Data-Arc Span (publish): 205 days
Number of Optical Observations(published): 91
Observatories reporting (published) observations(MPC Code):

(349) Ageo, Japan.
(372) Geisei, Japan.
(691) Steward Observatory, Kitt Peak - Spacewatch, US/Arizona.
(E23) Arcadia, Australia/NSW.
(F51) Pan-STARRS 1, Haleakala, US/Hawaii
(H06) iTelescope Observatory, Mayhill, US/New Mexico
(H47) Vicksburg, US/Mississippi.
(I47) Pierre Auger Observatory, Malargüe, Argentina.
(I52) Steward Observatory, Mt. Lemmon Station US/Arizona.
(Q62) iTelescope Observatory, Siding Spring, Australia/NSW.
(T08) ATLAS-MLO, Mauna Loa, US/Hawaii.
(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)

May 29, 2018

Re-Observing 2015 FP118 Another Look Almost Three Years later

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:

NEO Confirmation Page(NEOCP) and Possible Comet Confirmation Page (PCCP)
The Impact Risk Monitoring lists(See Jon Giorgini's "Understanding Risk Pages" for more inofmation)

The Radar Support Lists (Arecibo or Goldstone)
Near-Earth Object Human Space Flight Accessible Targets Study (NHATS)
ESA's NEO Coordination Centre (NEOCC) Priority List

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)
On the Sentry Risk Table: NO( Removed 2015-04-02 15:53:35)
On the NEODyS CLOMON2 risk page: NO
Discovery observation was made on: 2015 03 21.57498
Discovery observation was made by Pan-STARRS 1, Haleakala (MPC Code F51) The Discovery M.P.E.C.:MPEC 2015-F132: 2015 FP118
Last Observation (publish): 2018 05 28.56107 (at iTelescope Observatory, Siding Spring, Australia (MPC Code Q62) )
Data-Arc Span (publish): 1164 days (3.19 yr)
Number of Optical Observations(published):133
Observatories Reporting (Published) Observations(MPC Code):

(204) Schiaparelli Observatory,Italy.
(290) Mt. Graham-VATT,US/Arizona.
(291) LPL/Spacewatch II,US/Arizona.
(568) Mauna Kea, US/Hawaii.
(691) Steward Observatory, Kitt Peak - Spacewatch US/Arizona.
(703) Catalina Sky Survey, US/Arizona.
(711) McDonald Observatory, Fort Davis, US/Texas.
(807) Cerro Tololo Observatory, La Serena, Chile.
(926) Tenagra II, US/Arizona.
(D29) Purple Mountain Observatory, XuYi Station
(F51) Pan-STARRS 1, Haleakala US/Hawaii.
(G96) Mt. Lemmon Survey, US/Arizona.
(Q62) iTelescope Observatory, Siding Spring

Perihelion Distance 0.9541884017671265 (AU)
Aphelion Distance: 3.28765938878308 (AU)
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)]
Next Close-Approach to Earth: Will safely pass Earth on 2018-Sep-03:

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))

Goldstone Asteroid Schedule: Yes 2018 Sep (Needs Astrometry: Yes Needs Physical Observations: Yes)
On the Arecibo Asteroid Schedule: YES, Dates: 2018 Aug (Request Optical Astrometry: YES , Request Optical Lightcurve:YES, Request Optical Characterization YES)

Apr 23, 2018

Confirmation images of the NEO 2018 HC1

A confirmation image of the NEO 2018 HC1 on
2018-04-21 from Siding Spring Observatory,
Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)
a stack of 15 - 05 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

Apr 6, 2018

The NEO 2018 BY2 - Information Sheet

The NEO 2018 BY2 on 2018-03-31 from Mayhill, New Mexico
(New Mexico Skies) - (MPC Code H06) a stack of 9 - 20 Second Luminance
BIN2 Images taken with iTelescope.net's
(T21 TEL 0.43-m f/6.8 reflector + CCD + f/4.5 focal reducer)
By Steven M. Tilley

The NEO 2018 BY2 on 2018-04-02 from Sierra Remote Observatory,
Auberry, California, USA (MPC U69) a stack of 10 - 15 Second Luminance BIN2 Images
taken with iTelescope.net's (T24 TEL 0.61-m f/6.5 reflector + CCD)
By Steven M. Tilley

The NEO 2018 BY2 on 2018-04-05 from Siding Spring Observatory,
Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62) a stack of 20 - 15 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 2018-04-06)

Object: 2018 BY2
Orbit Type: Apollo [NEO, PHA]
Approximate Diameter: 210 m - 470 m ( 688.976 feet to 1541.995 feet) (Absolute Magnitude: H= 20.5)
On the Sentry Risk Table: NO
On the NEODyS CLOMON2 risk page: NO
First(Precovery) Observation was made: 2018 01 03.45659
Discovery observation was made on: 2018 01 17.31782
Discovery observation was made by Pan-STARRS 1, Haleakala (MPC Code F51) The Discovery M.P.E.C.:MPEC 2018-B85 : 2018 BY2
Last Observation (publish): 2018 04 05.42579 (at iTelescope Observatory, Siding Spring, Australia (MPC Code Q62) )
Data-Arc Span (publish): days 92
Number of Optical Observations(published):146
Observatories Reporting (Published) Observations(MPC Code):

(246) Klet Observatory-KLENOT, Czech Republic.
(474) Mount John Observatory, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand.
(568) Mauna Kea, US/Hawaii.
(587) Sormano, Italy.
(691) Steward Observatory, Kitt Peak - Spacewatch, US/Arizona.
(703) Catalina Sky Survey, US/Arizona.
(711) McDonald Observatory, Fort Davis,US/Texas.
(807) Cerro Tololo Observatory, La Serena, Chile.
(A48) Povegliano Veronese, Italy.
(B74) Santa Maria de Montmagastrell, Spain.
(F51) Pan-STARRS 1, Haleakala,US/Hawaii.
(H01) Magdalena Ridge Observatory, Socorro, US/New Mexico.
(H06) iTelescope Observatory, Mayhill, US/New Mexico.
(H21) Astronomical Research Observatory, Westfield, US/Illinois.
(H36) Sandlot Observatory, Scranton, US/Kansas.
(H45) Arkansas Sky Obs., Petit Jean Mountain South, US/Arkansas.
(I52) Steward Observatory, Mt. Lemmon Station,US/Arizona.
(K61) Rokycany Observatory, Czech Republic.
(L04) ROASTERR-1 Observatory, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
(Q62) iTelescope Observatory, Siding Spring, Australia/NSW.
(T05) ATLAS-HKO, Haleakala, US/Hawaii.
(U69) iTelescope SRO Observatory, Auberry,
(W89) Cerro Tololo-LCO Aqawan A #1, Chile.

Perihelion Distance 1.014723117954455 (AU)
Aphelion Distance: 2.264719569328387 (AU)
Earth MOID (Earth center to NEO center): 0.04159 AU ((16.186 LD)), ( 975.57 Earth radii) or 3,866,032.024 miles ( 6,221,775.442 ( KM))
Next Close-Approach to Earth: Will safely pass Earth on 2018-Apr-11:

Minimum Distance(Earth center to NEO center) of 0.0609381959952516 (AU) ( 23.715 (LD)), 1429.89 (Earth radii) or 5,664,559.202 miles ( 9,116,224.365(KM))
Nominal Distance(Earth center to NEO center) of 0.0609437887594874 (AU) ( 23.718 (LD)), (1430.02 Earth radii) or 5,665,079.082 miles ( 9,117,061.03 (KM))
Maximum Distance(Earth center to NEO center) of 0.0609493815227982 (AU) ( 23.72 (LD)), (1430.156443 Earth radii) or 5,665,598.962 miles (9,117,897.696 (KM))

Mar 19, 2018

Confirmation of the NEO 2018 FC1

The NEOCP object ZF278E4(now the NEO 2018 FC1) on 2018-03-19
a stack of 20-30 second luminance BIN2 images taken with
iTelescope.net's (T17 TEL 0.43-m f/6.8 reflector + CCD)
at Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia
(MPC code Q62)
By Steven M. Tilley

Background

(as of 2018-02-19)

Object: 2018 FC1
Orbit Type: Amor [NEO]
Approximate Diameter: 120 m - 260 m (393.701 feet to 853.018 feet) (Absolute Magnitude: H= 21.766)
On the Sentry Risk Table: NO
On the NEODyS CLOMON2 risk page: NO
Discovery observation was made on: 2018 03 17.33572
Discovery observation was made by Catalina Sky Survey (MPC Code 703) The Discovery M.P.E.C.:MPEC 2018-F40 : 2018 FC1
Last Observation (publish): 2018 03 19.53148 (at iTelescope Observatory, Siding Spring, Australia (MPC Code Q62) )
Data-Arc Span (publish): 2 days
Number of Optical Observations(published):42
Observatories Reporting (Published) Observations(MPC Code):

(033) Karl Schwarzschild Observatory, Tautenburg, Germany.
(474) Mount John Observatory, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand.
(703) Catalina Sky Survey, US/Arizona.
(734) Farpoint Observatory, Eskridge, US/Kansas.
(807) Cerro Tololo Observatory, La Serena, Chile.
(E23) Arcadia, Australia/NSW.
(I52) Steward Observatory, Mt. Lemmon Station, US/Arizona.
(Q62) iTelescope Observatory, Siding Spring, Australia/NSW.

Perihelion Distance:1.106589693409455(AU)
Aphelion Distance: 2.130212399099761(AU)
Earth MOID (Earth center to NEO center): 0.19123 AU (( 74.421 LD)), (4490.28 Earth radii) or 17775939 miles ( (28607600 KM))
Next Close-Approach to Earth: Will safely pass Earth on 2018-Mar-30 at a

Minimum Distance(Earth center to NEO center) of 0.192881774004264 (AU) (75.064 (LD)), (4,516.07 Earth radii) or 17,878,004 miles ( (28,854,702 KM))
Nominal Distance(Earth center to NEO center) of 0.196815739374881(AU) ( 76.595 (LD)), ( 4,621.44 Earth radii) or 18,295,166 miles (29,443,216 (KM))
Maximum Distance(Earth center to NEO center) of 0.20074975749401 (AU) ( 78.126 (LD)), ( 4,713.82 Earth radii) or 18,660,856 miles (30,031,736 (KM))

Jun 19, 2017

Confirmation Images of The NEO 2017 MC

A confirmation images of the NEO 2017 MC on 2017-06-18
from Mayhill, New Mexico (New Mexico Skies) (MPC Code H06),
a stack of 5-30 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with itelescope.net's
(TEL T11 0.50-m f/6.8 reflector + CCD + f/4.5 focal reducer)
(c) Steven M. Tilley

A confirmation images of the NEO 2017 MC on 2017-06-18
from Mayhill, New Mexico (New Mexico Skies) (MPC Code H06),
a stack of 50-30 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with itelescope.net's
(TEL T11 0.50-m f/6.8 reflector + CCD + f/4.5 focal reducer)
(c) Steven M. Tilley

A confirmation images of the NEO 2017 MC on 2017-06-18
from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia (MPC Code Q62),
a stack of 20-30 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with itelescope.net's
(TEL T31 0.50-m f/6.8 reflector + CCD + f/4.5 focal reducer)
(c) Steven M. Tilley

A confirmation images of the NEO 2017 MC on 2017-06-18
from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia (MPC Code Q62),
a stack of 60-30 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with itelescope.net's
(TEL T31 0.50-m f/6.8 reflector + CCD + f/4.5 focal reducer)
(c) Steven M. Tilley

Background

(as of 2017-06-18)

Object: 2017 MC
Approximate Diameter: 150 m - 380 m ( 492.126 feet to feet 1246.72)(Absolute Magnitude: H= 21.021)
Orbit Type: Apollo [NEO] Potentially Hazardous Asteroid
On the Sentry Risk Table: NO
On the NEODyS CLOMON2 risk page: NO
Discovery (First) observation was made: 2017 06 16.53663
Discovery (First )observation was made by: ATLAS-MLO(Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System)(MPC Code T08) The Discovery M.P.E.C.: MPEC 2017-M15 : 2017 MC
Last Observation(publish) was made: 2017 06 18.64005 (by iTelescope Observatory, Siding Spring (MPC Code Q62 )
Data-Arc Span(publish) : 2 days
Number of Optical Observations(published) : 76
Observatories Reporting (Published) Observations(MPC Code):

(104) San Marcello Pistoiese, Italy.
(160) Castelmartini, Italy.
(204) Schiaparelli Observatory, Italy.
(595) Farra d'Isonzo, Italy.
(926) Tenagra II Observatory, Nogales, US/Arizona.
(B49) Paus Observatory, Sabadell, Spain.
(B74) Santa Maria de Montmagastrell, Spain.
(C23) Olmen,Belgium.
(H06) iTelescope Observatory, Mayhill, US/New Mexico.
(I93) St Pardon de Conques (N44.558708 W0.203000) France.
(J69) North Observatory, Clanfield (N50.939011 W1.019700) UK.
(J95) Great Shefford,UK.
(K38) M57 Observatory, Saltrio, Italy.
(K63) G. Pascoli Observatory, Castelvecchio Pascoli, Italy.
(K88) GINOP-KHK, Piszkesteto, Hungary.
(Q62) iTelescope Observatory, Siding Spring, Australia/NSW.
(T08) ATLAS-MLO, Mauna Loa,US/Hawaii.
(W25) RMS Observatory, Cincinnati,US/Ohio.
(W34) Squirrel Valley Observatory, Columbus, US/North Carolina.
(Y00) SONEAR Observatory, Oliveira, Brazil.

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