Asteroid 2007 TU 24 (NEO)
Posted: 19.01.2008, 13:21
by Adirondack
This object approaches Earth on 29 January 2008 around 8:30 UTC.
http://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/sbdb.cgi?sstr=2007%20TU24;orb=1
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SSC file here
Adirondack
Posted: 19.01.2008, 22:28
by Hungry4info
Thank-you very much for this! I installed it immediately to check it out. Is this accurate enough to allow me to find the asteroid with my telescope?
Posted: 20.01.2008, 11:35
by Adirondack
Hungry,
yes, orbital data are from JPL/HORIZONS.
This asteroid becomes so bright (approximately 10 mag) that it can be well
observed even with smaller instruments. Particularly at the night from 29./30.
January it is optimally visible in Central Europe, since it moves into the
constellation Ursa Maior with scarcely 2?° per hour.
Adirondack