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Astronomy => In the Media... => Topic started by: Whitters on Jun 26, 2006, 21:32:44

Title: ASTEROID FLYBY: Photo Oppotunity
Post by: Whitters on Jun 26, 2006, 21:32:44
http://spaceweather.com

ASTEROID FLYBY:  One week from today, on July 3rd, asteroid 2004 XP14 will fly past Earth barely farther away than the Moon.  There's no danger of a collision, just a great photo-op for experienced amateur astronomers.  The space rock is big enough (600 meters wide) and bright enough (11th magnitude) to see and photograph through backyard telescopes.  Observing tips, a sky map and ephemerides are available at SpaceWeather.com .
Title: ASTEROID FLYBY: Photo Oppotunity
Post by: Mike on Jun 26, 2006, 22:42:22
Oooohh  - A challange !!!
Title: ASTEROID FLYBY: Photo Oppotunity
Post by: Rocket Pooch on Jun 28, 2006, 09:24:44
Ok, where is it in the sky South North etc and where can I get the coordinates?  sounds like a job for the EOS!
Title: ASTEROID FLYBY: Photo Oppotunity
Post by: Rick on Jun 28, 2006, 11:38:01
If Space Weather (http://spaceweather.com) doesn't help then take a look at the BAA circular in this thread (http://forum.orpington-astronomy.org.uk/index.php/topic,1861.0.html).