Confirmation of the Near-Earth Object 2016 TJ17

Confirmation image of the Near-Earth Object 2016 TJ17 (absolute magnitude =25.4 ~28m) 
on 2016-10-08 a stack of 9-60 second luminance BIN2 taken 
with iTelescope.net's (T17 TEL 0.43-m f/6.8 reflector + CCD) 
at Observatory: Siding Spring - Australia (MPC code Q62)
By Steven M. Tilley

 

 Background

(as of 2016-10-09)

•  Object:  2016 TJ17
• Approximate Diameter: 22 m - 160.761 m(72.1785 feet to 1541.99 feet)( Absolute Magnitude:  H= 25.409 )
• Orbit Type: Apollo [NEO]
• On the Sentry Risk Table:  No  (Never has been listed )
• On the NEODyS CLOMON2 risk page: No 
• First Observed was made on: 2016 10 06.27431
• First Observed  By: Catalina Sky Survey, Arizona,USA (MPC Code 703) The Discovery M.P.E.C.: MPEC 2016-T82 : 2016 TJ17 see The Tracking News(Saturday, 8 October 2016) 
• Last Observed(publish):2016 10 09.26048
• Data-Arc Span(publish) : 3 days
  
•  Number of Observations(publish): 58
• Perihelion Distance:  0.7816366260606531
• Aphelion Distance: 3.537812747373569
• Earth MOID:   0.00117955(0.459 (LD)) 109,646.022 or miles (176,458.168 (KM))
• Last Close-Approach to Earth:  Passed the Earth on  at a Nominal Distance of 0.0031372716407202  (AU), (1.221Lunar Distance (LD)), or 291,627.618 miles ( 469,329.157(KM))

    Other links:

• Space Situational Awareness(ESA)  2016 TJ17
• Near Earth Objects Dynamic Site--2016 TJ17
• (MPC) Observations 2016 TJ17 
• JPL Orbit Diagram 2009 ES 
• NEO Earth Close Approaches (JPL)
• The Tracking News 
• NEO Coordination Centre 
• Speed of Light - Space - Distance Calculator
• Asteroid Hazards: The View from Space(MPC) 
• Understanding Risk Pages By Jon Giorgini
•  An Asteroid as Entered the Blogosphere… Should I Be Worried? A commentary by Steven M. Tilley
•  Don’t fear apocalyptic asteroids: you’re safer than you think 
• The NEO Confirmation Page(MPC) 
•  Practical guide on how to observe NEOCP object  by Birtwhistle et al.

Asteroid 2009 ES Fact Sheet

 Background

(as of 2016-09-25)

 

•  Object:  2009 ES 
• Approximate Diameter: 210  m - 470 m (688.976  feet to 1541.99 feet)( Absolute Magnitude:  H= 20.5 )
• Orbit Type: Apollo [NEO]  Potentially Hazardous Asteroid
• On the Sentry Risk Table:  No  Removed on  2009-03-18 10:56  
• On the NEODyS CLOMON2 risk page: No  Removed see The Tracking News(Wednesday, 18 March 2009) 
• First Observed was made on: 2009 03 02.21182
• First Observed  By: Mt. Lemmon Survey,Arizona,USA (MPC Code G96) The Discovery M.P.E.C.: MPEC 2009-E19 : 2009 ES see The Tracking News(Tuesday, 3 March 2009) 
• Last Observed(publish):2016 09 24.18217 (by Arkansas Sky Obs., Petit Jean Mountain South (MPC Code H45))
• Data-Arc Span(publish) : 2763 days (7.56 yr)
  
•  Number of Observations(publish): 138
• Perihelion Distance: 0.9619118486089225(AU)
• Aphelion Distance: 1.907532243973262(AU)
• Earth MOID:  0.0390574 AU (15.2 (LD)) or 3,630,612.147 miles (5,842,903.875(KM))
• Last Close-Approach to Earth:   Passed the Earth on 2016-Sep-05 at a Nominal Distance of 0.0483771389748092 (AU), (18.827 Lunar Distance (LD)), or 4,496,936.007 miles (7,237,116.981 (KM))
• Next Close-Approach to Mars: Will pass Mars on 2017-Oct-18 at Nominal Distance of 0.00457425454370645 (AU) (1.78(LD)) or 425,203.524 miles (684,298.74 (KM))
• Next Close-Approach to Earth: Will safely pass Earth on 2028-Sep-18 at Nominal Distance of 0.323011688169902 (AU) (125.707(LD)) or 30,025,812.231 miles (48,321,860.759 (KM))

The NEO 2009 ES on 2016-09-20 (Astrometrica) a stack of 4 - 60 Second Luminance BIN2 Images taken with iTelescope.net's (TEL T11 0.50-m f/6.8 reflector + CCD + f/4.5 focal reducer) at (MPC Code H06) Mayhill, New Mexico (New Mexico Skies) By Steven M. Tilley

 Other links:

• Near Earth Objects Dynamic Site--2009 ES
• (MPC) Observations 2009 ES 
• JPL Orbit Diagram 2009 ES 
• NEO Earth Close Approaches (JPL)
• MPC Asteroid Data Explorer(Asteroid: 2009 ES)
• The Tracking News 
• NEO Coordination Centre 
• Speed of Light - Space - Distance Calculator
• Asteroid Hazards: The View from Space(MPC) 
• Understanding Risk Pages By Jon Giorgini
•  An Asteroid as Entered the Blogosphere… Should I Be Worried? A commentary by Steven M. Tilley
•  Don’t fear apocalyptic asteroids: you’re safer than you think

An Asteroid as Entered the Blogosphere… Should I Be Worried?

A commentary by Steven M. Tilley



The Asteroid to Earth "Say out my Way!!!!"
Earth to the Asteroid "Watch where you're going ... fool!!!"
 Image edited by Steven M. Tilley
(Disclaimer --  Earth and
asteroids CAN NOT talk)
 see the original (public domain) image
Planetoid crashing into primordial Earth  at
 Donald Davis' official site

About every few month or so an asteroid makes waves online.  This lead some people to panic. Before anyone panics and does something dumb. One should remember one of the secrets to life, breathe, in and out. Then remember anyone can post anything online. Some sources are better than others when it comes to asteroid information. Sources range from very useful to worse than useless.

First check for reliable information from some of the reliable sources such as the Minor Planet Center, NASA NEO Program Office at JPL, ESA's NEODyS (Near Earth Objects Dynamic Site), or The Tracking News.  The writer of this blog post is aware that are many people in the blogosphere who distrusts one or more of the name reliable sources.  The author suggests that they reexamine their stand. A significant number of individuals and organizations from around the world observe asteroids; these observations serve as a cross check. If someone or a group makes an error, the error would soon come to light with more observations. If there is nothing about the asteroid  from the name from reliable sources most likely, the story probably is wrong. 

Another thing to remember as a story moves through the blogosphere it changes like the "telephone game." The original story is misread, poorly translated, misunderstood, etc. then rewritten by other writers with the wrong information.  Then other writers then use the revised story as a source for new stories adding to the madness. One should seek out the original story(and see if it is reliable).

When reading up ( and writing) about asteroids one should know the limits of one's knowledge base.  Some of bloggers and youtbers out there go way outside of their knowledge base; they think they "know" when they don't  "know."  The problem is many people mistakenly repost "wrong" blog posts(and videos) adding to the madness. Just because something has been shared, many times does not make it true.

It should be stated that no post is complete without a "good" headline and an image to hook readers. Many times the picture is wrong, and the headline is highly misleading.  It takes lots of time to find a picture of the asteroid or use a telescope to image the asteroid in question.  This requirement of time will lead many writers to find any old image of any old asteroid. Many times if the author used a real picture of the asteroid internet users would not click.

Finally one should keep studying about asteroid there so much to know. One should not be afraid seeking good answers to questions. Just look for good sources of information. 

The Comet P/2016 BA14 (PANSTARRS) on 2016-02-25

 Background

(as of 2016-02-25)

•  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 16.47557
• Data-Arc Span(publish) : 77 days
•  Number of Observations(publish): 151
• Perihelion Distance: 1.008519356443929 (AU)
• Aphelion Distance: 5.021312164033681(AU)
• Earth MOID: 0.0162127 AU
• Jupiter MOID: 0.104339 AU
• Jupiter Tisserand invariant (Definition): 2.801
• Next Close-Approach:  Will safely pass Earth on 2016-Mar-22 at Nominal Distance of 0.0236641003481904 (AU) (9.21(LD)) or 2,199,715.551 miles (3,540,099.024 (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

 Astrometrica object verification window with a (1 of 25) 120 Second Luminance BIN2 image 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 (8 of 25) 120 Second Luminance BIN2 image 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 (16 of 25) 120 Second Luminance BIN2 image 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 (25 of 25) 120 Second Luminance BIN2 image 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:

• Twin comets approach closely in March (EarthSky)
• Comet P/2016 BA14 (PANSTARRS) (TheSkyLive.com.)
• Discovery of Activity at Asteroid 2016 BA14 by Michael S. P. Kelley
• MPEC 2016-C192: COMET P/2016 BA14 (PANSTARRS) 
• (MPC) Observations P/2016 BA14 (PANSTARRS)  
• Comet P/2016 BA14 (PANSTARRS) 
• NEO Earth Close Approaches (JPL)
• Goldstone Asteroid Schedule 
• The Tracking News 
• NEO Coordination Centre
• Speed of Light - Space - Distance Calculator

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

Other links:

• Discovery of Activity at Asteroid 2016 BA14 by Michael S. P. Kelley
• MPEC 2016-C192: COMET P/2016 BA14 (PANSTARRS) 
• (MPC) Observations P/2016 BA14 (PANSTARRS)  
• JPL Orbit Diagram 2016 BE 
• NEO Earth Close Approaches (JPL)
• Goldstone Asteroid Schedule 
• The Tracking News 
• NEO Coordination Centre
• Speed of Light - Space - Distance Calculator

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

 

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:

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

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

 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

Other links:

• Near Earth Objects Dynamic Site--2016 BE
• (MPC) Observations 2016 BE 
• JPL Orbit Diagram 2016 BE 
• NEO Earth Close Approaches (JPL)
• Graphic Tool Orbit animation (SpaceDys)
• The Tracking News 
• NEO Coordination Centre