Lagniappe Observing

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)

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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

Aug 1, 2015

The Near-Earth Object (436724) 2011 UW158 on 2015-08-01

Background

(as of 2015-08-01)

Object: (436724) 2011 UW158
Approximate Diameter: 330 m - 750 m (1082.68 feet to 2460.63 feet)( Absolute Magnitude: H= 19.5 )
Orbit Type: Amor [PHA] (JPL listed it as an Apollo, MPC list as an Amor)
On the Sentry Risk Table: NO ( Removed 2011-11-17 08:50 UTC )
On the NEODyS CLOMON2 risk page: NO
First Observed on: 2011-10-25.41860
First Observed By: Pan-STARRS 1 (MPC Code F51) (The Discovery M.P.E.C.: MPEC 2011-U90 : 2011 UW158 )
Last Observed: 2015 07 31.351484
Data-Arc Span: 1375 days (3.70 yr)
Number Oppositions : 5
Number of Observations Made: 476
Last Close-Approach: Passed the Earth on 2015-Jul-19 at a Nominal Distance of 0.0164401018231079 (AU), (6.398 Lunar Distance (LD)) or 1,528,202.937 miles (2,459,404.227 KM)
Next Close-Approach: Will safely pass Earth on 2017-Sep-09 at Nominal Distance of 0.335683627661117 (AU) ( 130.638 (LD)) or 31,203,742.596 miles( 50,217,555.924 KM)
Near-Earth Object Human Space Flight Accessible Targets Study (NHATS): YES
Was it on the Goldstone Asteroid Schedule: YES, Dates: 2015 July 13-26 ( Needs Astrometry: Yes Physical Observations: Yes)
Was it on the Arecibo Asteroid Schedule: YES, Dates: 2015 July 12-17 (Request Optical Astrometry: No, Request Optical Lightcurve:Yes, Request Optical Characterization Yes) and 2015 August 29(Request Optical Astrometry: No, Request Optical Lightcurve:No, Request Optical Characterization No)

Observing Run of (436724) 2011 UW158 on 2015-01-01

On 2015-08-01 I was able to obtain 17-15 Second Luminance BIN2 Images on itelescope.net's (TEL T24 0.61-m f/6.5 astrograph + CCD) at Sierra Remote Observatory, Auberry California USA - MPC U69 and created 3 stacks of 5 images

Astrometrica object verification window stack (1 of 3) of 5 - 15 Second Luminance BIN2 Images
taken with itelescope.net's (TEL T24 0.61-m f/6.5 astrograph + CCD) at
Sierra Remote Observatory, Auberry California USA(MPC U69).

Astrometrica object verification window stack (2 of 3) of 5 - 15 Second Luminance BIN2 Images
taken with itelescope.net's (TEL T24 0.61-m f/6.5 astrograph + CCD) at
Sierra Remote Observatory, Auberry California USA(MPC U69).

Astrometrica object verification window stack (3 of 3) of 5 - 15 Second Luminance BIN2 Images

taken with itelescope.net's (TEL T24 0.61-m f/6.5 astrograph + CCD) at

Sierra Remote Observatory, Auberry California USA(MPC U69).

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Jul 10, 2015

The Near-Earth Object (436724) 2011 UW158 on 2015-07-09

Background

(as of 2015-07-09)

Object: (436724) 2011 UW158
Approximate Diameter: 330 m - 750 m (1082.68 feet to 2460.63 feet)( Absolute Magnitude: H= 19.5 )
Orbit Type: Amor [PHA] (JPL listed it as an Apollo, MPC list as an Amor)
On the Sentry Risk Table: NO ( Removed 2011-11-17 08:50 UTC )
On the NEODyS CLOMON2 risk page: NO
First Observed on: 2011-10-25.41860
First Observed By: Pan-STARRS 1 (MPC Code F51) (The Discovery M.P.E.C.: MPEC 2011-U90 : 2011 UW158 )
Last Observed: 2015-07-09.18879
Data-Arc Span: 1353 days (3.70 yr)
Number Oppositions : 4
Number of Observations Made: 213
Next Close-Approach: will safely pass Earth on 2015-Jul-19 at a Nominal Distance of 0.016440038277755 (AU), (6.398 Lunar Distance (LD)) or 1,528,197.03 miles (2,459,394.72 KM)
Near-Earth Object Human Space Flight Accessible Targets Study (NHATS): YES
On the Goldstone Asteroid Schedule: YES, Dates: 2015 July 13-26 ( Needs Astrometry: Yes Physical Observations: Yes)
On the Arecibo Asteroid Schedule: YES, Dates: 2015 July 12-17 (Request Optical Astrometry: No, Request Optical Lightcurve:Yes, Request Optical Characterization Yes) and 2015 August 29(Request Optical Astrometry: No, Request Optical Lightcurve:No, Request Optical Characterization No)

Observing Run of (436724) 2011 UW158 on 2015-07-01

On 2015-07-01 I ran a series of 60 -- 15 Second Luminance BIN2 Images on itelescope.net's (TEL T31

0.50-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD + f/4.5 focal reducer) at Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62) and did data reduction on four images.

Astrometrica object verification window ( for image 1 of 60) 15 Second Luminance BIN2 image taken with itelescope.net's (TEL T31 0.50-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD + f/4.5 focal reducer) at Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)

Astrometrica object verification window ( for image 18 of 60) 15 Second Luminance BIN2 image taken with itelescope.net's (TEL T31 0.50-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD + f/4.5 focal reducer) at Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)

Astrometrica object verification window ( for image 36 of 60) 15 Second Luminance BIN2 image taken with itelescope.net's (TEL T31 0.50-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD + f/4.5 focal reducer) at Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)

Astrometrica object verification window ( for image 56 of 60) 15 Second Luminance BIN2 image taken with itelescope.net's (TEL T31 0.50-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD + f/4.5 focal reducer) at Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62) --after this image clouds moved in.

Video Data: The Near-Earth Object (436724) 2011 UW158 on 2015-07-09 From from Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62) 56 -- 15 Second Luminance BIN2 Images using iTelescope.net's (Telescope T31) from 2015-07-09 10:26 UTC to 10:58 UTC

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Jul 3, 2015

The Near-Earth Object 164202 (2004 EW) on 2015-07-03

Background

(as of 2015-07-03)

Object: 164202 (2004 EW)
Approximate Diameter: 180 m - 410 m (590.551 feet to 1345.1444 feet)( Absolute Magnitude: H= 20.8 )
Orbit Type: Aten [PHA]
On the Sentry Risk Table: NO (It has never been listed )
On the NEODyS CLOMON2 risk page: NO
First Observed on: 2004-03-13
First Observed By: Catalina Sky Survey (MPC Code 703) (The Discovery M.P.E.C.: MPEC 2004-E43 : 2004 EW )
Last Observed: 2015-06-04
Data-Arc Span: 4100 days (11.225 yr)
Number Oppositions : 9
Number of Observations Made: 420
Next Close-Approach: 2015-Jul-11, Nominal Distance (AU): 0.070509754803974, (27.44 Lunar Distance (LD)) or 6,554,291.178 miles (10,548,109.182 KM)
Near-Earth Object Human Space Flight Accessible Targets Study (NHATS): YES
On the Goldstone Asteroid Schedule: NO
On the Arecibo Asteroid Schedule: NO

Observing Run of 164202 (2004 EW) on 2015-07-03

On 2015-07-02 I ran two series of 45 -- 15 Second Luminance BIN2 Images on itelescope.net's (TEL T32 0.43-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD) at Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62) and created 6 stacks of 15 images.

Astrometrica object verification window stack (1of 6) of 15- 15 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with itelescope.net's (TEL T32 0.43-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD) at Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)

Astrometrica object verification window stack (2of 6) of 15- 15 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with itelescope.net's (TEL T32 0.43-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD) at Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)

Astrometrica object verification window stack (3 of 6) of 15- 15 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with itelescope.net's (TEL T32 0.43-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD) at Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)

Astrometrica object verification window stack (4 of 6) of 15- 15 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with itelescope.net's (TEL T32 0.43-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD) at Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)

Astrometrica object verification window stack (5 of 6) of 15- 15 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with itelescope.net's (TEL T32 0.43-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD) at Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)

Astrometrica object verification window stack (6 of 6) of 15- 15 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with itelescope.net's (TEL T32 0.43-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD) at Siding Spring Observatory, Coonabarabran, NSW, Australia. (MPC Q62)

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Jul 2, 2015

Near-Earth Object (436724) 2011 UW158 on 2015-07-01 --- and (32259) 2000 OT53 .... as a little lagniappe

Background

(as of 2015-07-01)

Object: (436724) 2011 UW158
Approximate Diameter: 330 m - 750 m (1082.68 feet to 2460.63 feet)( Absolute Magnitude: H= 19.5 )
Orbit Type: Amor [PHA] (JPL listed it as an Apollo, MPC list as an Amor)
On the Sentry Risk Table: NO ( Removed 2011-11-17 08:50 UTC )
On the NEODyS CLOMON2 risk page: NO
First Observed on: 2011-10-25
First Observed By: Pan-STARRS 1 (MPC Code F51) (The Discovery M.P.E.C.: MPEC 2011-U90 : 2011 UW158 )
Last Observed: 2015-06-29
Data-Arc Span: 1343 days (3.68 yr)
Number Oppositions : 4
Number of Observations Made: 188
Next Close-Approach: 2015-Jul-19, Nominal Distance (AU): 0.0164400368561532, (6.398 Lunar Distance (LD)) or 1,528,196.897 miles (2,459,394.508 KM)
Near-Earth Object Human Space Flight Accessible Targets Study (NHATS): YES
On the Goldstone Asteroid Schedule: YES, Dates: 2015 July 13-26 ( Needs Astrometry: Yes Physical Observations: Yes)
On the Arecibo Asteroid Schedule: YES, Dates: 2015 July 12-17 (Request Optical Astrometry: No, Request Optical Lightcurve:Yes, Request Optical Characterization Yes) and 2015 August 29(Request Optical Astrometry: No, Request Optical Lightcurve:No, Request Optical Characterization No)

Observing Run of (436724) 2011 UW158 on 2015-07-01

On 2015-07-01 I ran a series of 30 -- 60 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 did data reduction on four images.

Astrometrica object verification window ( for image 1 of 30) 60 Second Luminance BIN2 image 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)

Astrometrica object verification window ( for image 7 of 30) 60 Second Luminance BIN2 image 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)

Astrometrica object verification window ( for image 14 of 30) 60 Second Luminance BIN2 image 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)

Astrometrica object verification window ( for image 20 of 30) 60 Second Luminance BIN2 image 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)

The main-belt asteroid (32259) 2000 OT53 was also in FOV ( 27.1 x 27.1 arc-mins) of and within limiting magnitude of the Fits.

Background

(as of 2015-07-01)

Object: (32259) 2000 OT53
Alternate Designations : 2000 OT53 = 1988 NV = 1999 NH13 ( as more observations are made and the "known" orbit improves and the orbit maybe link to the orbit another provisional designation which turns out to be same object.)
Approximate Diameter: 11 km - 24 km (6.83508 miles to14.9129 miles)( Absolute Magnitude: H= 12.0 )
Orbit Type: Main-belt Asteroid
First Observed on: 1988-07-12
Last Observed(publish): 2015-06-12
Data-Arc Span: 9812 days (26.864 yr)
Number Oppositions : 15
Number of Observations Made(publish): 885

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