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Showing posts with label NEOCP Confirmation Page. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NEOCP Confirmation Page. Show all posts
Apr 23, 2018
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 |
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 |
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 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 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 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 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 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.
Jan 17, 2017
A NEO Re-Confirmation for the Asteroid 2016 VM4
Jan 9, 2017
Confirmation images of the NEO 2017 AF5
Background
(as of 2017-01-09 )
- Object: 2017 AF5
- Orbit Type: Apollo [NEO]
- 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))
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)
Nov 18, 2016
Images of The Asteroid 2016 UG on 2016-11-15 and 2016-11-16
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.
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.
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)
- Orbit Type: Mars-crossing Asteroid
- First Observation was made: 2016 10 19.51822
- First Observed By: Pan-STARRS 1 (MPC Code F51)
- MPECs
- MPEC 2016-U29 : DAILY ORBIT UPDATE (2016 OCT. 21 UT)
- MPEC 2016-W01 : DAILY ORBIT UPDATE (2016 NOV. 16 UT)
- MPEC 2016-W03 : DAILY ORBIT UPDATE (2016 NOV. 17 UT)
- Data-Arc Span: 28 days
Other links:
Nov 7, 2016
Confirmation Images of the Asteroid 2016 VC1
Background
(as of 2016-11-06)
- Object: 2016 VC1
- Approximate Diameter: 130 m - 290 m ( 426.509 feet to 951.444 feet)(Absolute Magnitude: H= 21.576 )
- Orbit Type: Apollo [NEO] Potentially Hazardous Asteroid
- On the Sentry Risk Table: NO
- On the NEODyS CLOMON2 risk page: No
- First Observation was made: 2016 11 02.59825
- First Observed By: Purple Mountain Observatory, XuYi Station, China (MPC Code D29) The Discovery M.P.E.C.: MPEC 2016-V47 : 2016 VC1
- Last Observation was made(publish): 2016 11 06.85421 (by Bernezzo Observatory (MPC Code C77))
- Data-Arc Span(publish) : 4 days
- Number of Observations(published): 69
- Perihelion Distance: 0.7144718474842521(AU)
- Aphelion Distance: 3.872523314277046 (AU)
- Earth MOID: 0.0356285 AU ( 13.866 (LD)) or 3,311,875.979 miles (5,329,947.736 (KM))
- Next Close-Approach to Earth: Will safely pass Earth on 2016-Nov-22 at Nominal Distance of 0.0451994363061197 (AU) ( 17.59 (LD)) or 4,201,550.09 miles (6,761,739.428 (KM))
Other links:
- Understanding Risk Pages By Jon Giorgini
- An Asteroid as Entered the Blogosphere… Should I Be Worried? A commentary by Steven M. Tilley
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