Lagniappe Observing

Feb 17, 2016

The Comet P/2016 BA14 (PANSTARRS) on 2016-02-16

Background

(as of 2016-02-16)

Object: P/2016 BA14 (PANSTARRS)
Approximate Diameter: 340 m - 750 m (1115.49 feet to 2460.63 feet)( Absolute Magnitude: H= 19.488 ) (Comet Total Magnitude M1= 20.5)
Orbit Type: Jupiter-family Comet[NEO]
On the Sentry Risk Table: No Removed
On the NEODyS CLOMON2 risk page: No Removed
First Observed was made on: 2015 12 01.508092 (precovery)
First Observed By: Pan-STARRS 1 (MPC Code F51) The Discovery M.P.E.C.: MPEC 2016-B79 : 2016 BA14
Last Observed(publish): 2016 02 14.10183
Data-Arc Span(publish) : 74 days
Number of Observations(publish): 143
Perihelion Distance: 1.008520982174852(AU)
Aphelion Distance: 5.021441985363814(AU)
Earth MOID: 0.0160714 AU
Jupiter MOID: 0.104259 AU
Jupiter Tisserand invariant (Definition): 2.801
Next Close-Approach: Will safely pass Earth on 2016-Mar-22 at Nominal Distance of 0.023666443212715 (AU) (9.21(LD)) or 2,199,933.334 miles (3,540,449.511 (KM))

Astrometrica object verification window with a stack of (1 of 3) 8-120 Second Luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's (TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 CDK astrograph + CCD) at (MPC Code Q62) Siding Spring NSW Australia

Astrometrica object verification window with a stack of (2 of 3) 8-120 Second Luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's (TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 CDK astrograph + CCD) at (MPC Code Q62) Siding Spring NSW Australia

Astrometrica object verification window with a stack of (3 of 3) 8-120 Second Luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's (TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 CDK astrograph + CCD) at (MPC Code Q62) Siding Spring NSW Australia

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Feb 3, 2016

The NEO 2016 BA14 on 2016 02 01

Background

(as of 2016-02-02)

Object: 2016 BA14
Approximate Diameter: 340 m - 750 m (1115.49 feet to 2460.63 feet)( Absolute Magnitude: H= 19.489 )
Orbit Type: JPL list it as an Apollo[PHA] The MPC list it as an Amor[PHA]
On the Sentry Risk Table: ~~yes~~ Removed
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~~ Removed
On the Spaceguard Central Node's Priority List: Yes(LP)
First Observed was made on: 2016 01 22.33909
First Observed By: Pan-STARRS 1 (MPC Code F51) The Discovery M.P.E.C.: MPEC 2016-B79 : 2016 BA14
Last Observed(publish): 2016 02 02.302434
Data-Arc Span(publish) : 11 days
Number of Observations(publish): 75
Perihelion Distance: 1.008520504478691(AU)
Aphelion Distance: 5.018656106054792(AU)
Jupiter Tisserand invariant (Definition): 2.801
Next Close-Approach: Will safely pass Earth on 2016-Mar-22 at Nominal Distance of 0.0236656071215836 AU (9.21 (LD)) or 2,199,855.614 miles or (3,540,324.434 KM)

Astrometrica object verification window with a stack of 25- 120 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with iTelescope.net's (TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 CDK astrograph + CCD) at (MPC Code Q62) Siding Spring NSW Australia NOTE: there is an "digital artifact" in image number 6

Astrometrica object verification window with a(1 of 5) stack of 5- 120 Second Luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's (TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 CDK astrograph + CCD) at (MPC Code Q62) Siding Spring NSW Australia

Astrometrica object verification window with a (2 of 5) stack of 5- 120 Second Luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's (TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 CDK astrograph + CCD) at (MPC Code Q62) Siding Spring NSW Australia. NOTE: there is an "digital artifact" in one of the images so this observation was NOT submitted.

Astrometrica object verification window with a (3 of 5) stack of 5- 120 Second Luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's (TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 CDK astrograph + CCD) at (MPC Code Q62) Siding Spring NSW Australia.

Astrometrica object verification window with a (4 of 5) stack of 5- 120 Second Luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's (TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 CDK astrograph + CCD) at (MPC Code Q62) Siding Spring NSW Australia.

Astrometrica object verification window with a (5 of 5) stack of 5- 120 Second Luminance BIN2 images taken with iTelescope.net's (TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 CDK astrograph + CCD) at (MPC Code Q62) Siding Spring NSW Australia.

Other links:

~~Near Earth Objects Dynamic Site--2016 BA14~~
(MPC) Observations ~~2016 BA14~~ P/2016 BA14 (PANSTARRS)
JPL Orbit Diagram 2016 BE
NEO Earth Close Approaches (JPL)
~~Graphic Tool Orbit animation (SpaceDys)~~ Removed
The Tracking News
NEO Coordination Centre
Speed of Light - Space - Distance Calculator

Jan 29, 2016

The Asteroid 2016 BE on 2016-01-29

Background

(as of 2016-01-29 14:50 UTC)

(Note this post was mabe before the Daily Orbit Update therefor some of the infomation here may quickly become out dated)

Object: 2016 BE
Approximate Diameter: 60 m - 130 m (196.85 feet to 426.509 feet)( Absolute Magnitude: H= 23.377 )
Orbit Type: Apollo
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
On the Spaceguard Central Node's Priority List: Yes(UR)
First Observed was made on: 2016 01 16.30652
First Observed By: Catalina Sky Survey (MPC Code 703) The Discovery M.P.E.C.: MPEC 2016-B31 : 2016 BE
Last Observed(publish): 2016 01 28.47146
Data-Arc Span(publish) : 12 days
Number of Observations(publish): 87
Next Close-Approach: Will safely pass Earth on 2016-Feb-01 at a nominal distance of 0.0150502727972269 AU (5.857 (LD)) or 1,399,010.257 miles or (2,251,488.764 KM)

Astrometrica object verification window with a(1 of 3) stack of 13- 15 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 (MPC Code H06) Mayhill, New Mexico (New Mexico Skies)

Astrometrica object verification window with a(2 of 3) stack of 13- 15 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 (MPC Code H06) Mayhill, New Mexico (New Mexico Skies)

Astrometrica object verification window with a(3 of 3) stack of 13- 15 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 (MPC Code H06) Mayhill, New Mexico (New Mexico Skies)

Other links:

Jan 25, 2016

The Asteroid 2016 BE on 2016-01-25

Background

(as of 2016-01-25 06:30 UTC)

(Some of the infomation here may quickly become out dated)

Object: 2016 BE
Approximate Diameter: 62 m - 140 m (203.412 feet to 459.318 feet)( Absolute Magnitude: H= 23.177 )
Orbit Type: Apollo
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
On the Spaceguard Central Node's Priority List: Yes(NE)
First Observed was made on: 2016 01 16.30652
First Observed By: Catalina Sky Survey (MPC Code 703) The Discovery M.P.E.C.: MPEC 2016-B31 : 2016 BE
Last Observed(publish): 2016 01 23.175265
Data-Arc Span(publish) : 7 days
Number of Observations(publish): 60
Next Close-Approach: Will safely pass Earth on 2016-Feb-01 at Nominal Distance of 0.0150346981772329 AU (5.851 (LD)) or 1,397,562.506 miles or (2,249,158.834 KM)

Astrometrica object verification windows with a(1 of 4) stack of 22 - 15 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with iTelescope.net's (TEL T7 0.43-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD) at (MPC Code I89) AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain

Astrometrica object verification windows with a(2 of 4) stack of 22 - 15 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with iTelescope.net's (TEL T7 0.43-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD) at (MPC Code I89) AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain

Astrometrica object verification windows with a(3 of 4) stack of 22 - 15 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with iTelescope.net's (TEL T7 0.43-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD) at (MPC Code I89) AstroCamp Observatory. Nerpio, Spain

Other links:

Jan 24, 2016

The NEO 2015 TY178 on 2016-01-23

Background

(as of 2016-01-23)

Object: 2015 TY178
Approximate Diameter: 130 m - 280 m (426.509 feet to 918.635 feet)( Absolute Magnitude: H= 21.6 )
Orbit Type: Amor
On the Sentry Risk Table: No (Never has been listed )
On the NEODyS CLOMON2 risk page: No
On the Spaceguard Central Node's Priority List: Yes(LP)
First Observed was made on: 2015 10 12.43095
First Observed By: Pan-STARRS 1 (MPC Code F51) The Discovery M.P.E.C.: MPEC 2015-T108: 2015 TY178
Last Observed(publish): 2016 01 18.71900
Data-Arc Span(publish) : 98 days
Number of Observations(publish):121
Next Close-Approach: Will safely pass Earth on 2016-Jan-24 at Nominal Distance of 0.121146000347501 AU (47.147 (LD)) or 11,261,224.26 miles or (18,123,183.695 KM)

Astrometrica object verification window with a(1 of 3) stack of 15- 20 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with iTelescope.net's (TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 CDK astrograph + CCD) at (MPC Code Q62) Siding Spring NSW Australia

Astrometrica object verification window with a(2 of 3) stack of 15- 20 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with iTelescope.net's (TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 CDK astrograph + CCD) at (MPC Code Q62) Siding Spring NSW Australia

Astrometrica object verification window with a(3 of 3) stack of 15- 20 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with iTelescope.net's (TEL T27 0.70-m f/6.6 CDK astrograph + CCD) at (MPC Code Q62) Siding Spring NSW Australia

Jan 21, 2016

The Asteroid 2016 BE on 2016-01-20

Background

(as of 2016-01-21 14:40 UTC)

(Some of the infomation here may quickly become out dated)

Object: 2016 BE
Approximate Diameter: 65 m - 140 m (213.255 feet to 459.318 feet)( Absolute Magnitude: H= 23.086 )
Orbit Type: Apollo
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
On the Spaceguard Central Node's Priority List: Yes(UR)
First Observed was made on: 2016 01 16.30652
First Observed By: Catalina Sky Survey (MPC Code 703) The Discovery M.P.E.C.: MPEC 2016-B31 : 2016 BE
Last Observed(publish): 2016 01 21.29933
Data-Arc Span(publish) : 5 days
Number of Observations(publish): 41
Next Close-Approach: Will safely pass Earth on 2016-Feb-01 at Nominal Distance of 0.0150295351627186 AU (5.849 (LD)) or 1,397,082.574 miles or (2,248,386.458 KM)

Astrometrica object verification window with a(1 of 3) stack of 12- 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 (MPC Code H06) Mayhill, New Mexico (New Mexico Skies)(2016-01-20)

Astrometrica object verification window with a(2 of 3) stack of 12- 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 (MPC Code H06) Mayhill, New Mexico (New Mexico Skies)(2016-01-20)

Astrometrica object verification window with a(3 of 3) stack of 12- 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 (MPC Code H06) Mayhill, New Mexico (New Mexico Skies)(2016-01-20)

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Jan 18, 2016

The NEO 2015 TY178 on 2016-01-18

Background

(as of 2016-01-18)

Object: 2015 TY178
Approximate Diameter: 130 m - 280 m (426.509 feet to 918.635 feet)( Absolute Magnitude: H= 21.6 )
Orbit Type: Amor
On the Sentry Risk Table: No (Never has been listed )
On the NEODyS CLOMON2 risk page: No
On the Spaceguard Central Node's Priority List: Yes(LP)
First Observed was made on: 2015 10 12.43095
First Observed By: Pan-STARRS 1 (MPC Code F51) The Discovery M.P.E.C.: MPEC 2015-T108: 2015 TY178
Last Observed(publish): 2016 01 17.71915
Data-Arc Span(publish) : 97 days
Number of Observations(publish):117
Next Close-Approach: Will safely pass Earth on 2016-Jan-24 at Nominal Distance of 0.121145798249007 AU (47.146 (LD)) or 11,261,205.473 miles or (18,123,153.461 KM)

Astrometrica object verification windows with a(1 of 4) stack of 8- 30 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with iTelescope.net's (T17 0.43-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD) at MPC Code Q62 Siding Spring NSW Australia

Astrometrica object verification window with a(2 of 4) stack of 8- 30 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with iTelescope.net's (T17 0.43-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD) at MPC Code Q62 Siding Spring NSW Australia

Astrometrica object verification window with a(3 of 4) stack of 8- 30 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with iTelescope.net's (T17 0.43-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD) at MPC Code Q62 Siding Spring NSW Australia

Astrometrica object verification window with a(4 of 4) stack of 8- 30 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with iTelescope.net's (T17 0.43-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD) at MPC Code Q62 Siding Spring NSW Australia

The NEO 2015 TY178 on 2016-01-17

Background

(as of 2016-01-17)

Object: 2015 TY178
Approximate Diameter: 130 m - 280 m (426.509 feet to 918.635 feet)( Absolute Magnitude: H= 21.6 )
Orbit Type: Amor
On the Sentry Risk Table: No (Never has been listed )
On the NEODyS CLOMON2 risk page: No
On the Spaceguard Central Node's Priority List: Yes(LP)
First Observed was made on: 2015 10 12.43095
First Observed By: Pan-STARRS 1 (MPC Code F51) The Discovery M.P.E.C.: MPEC 2015-T108: 2015 TY178
Last Observed(publish): 2016 01 14.19687
Data-Arc Span(publish) : 94 days
Number of Observations(publish):114
Next Close-Approach: Will safely pass Earth on 2016-Jan-24 at Nominal Distance of 0.121145767949222 AU (47.146 (LD)) or 11,261,202.657 miles or (18,123,148.928 KM)

Astrometrica object verification window with a(1 of 3) stack of 10- 30 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with iTelescope.net's (T17 0.43-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD) at MPC Code Q62 Siding Spring NSW Australia

Astrometrica object verification window with a(2 of 3) stack of 10- 30 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with iTelescope.net's (T17 0.43-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD) at MPC Code Q62 Siding Spring NSW Australia

Astrometrica object verification window with a(3 of 3) stack of 10- 30 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with iTelescope.net's (T17 0.43-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD) at MPC Code Q62 Siding Spring NSW Australia

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