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Old 02-03-2009, 05:35 PM
PeterM
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Hi all,
The astreroid was only discovered a few days ago. Below is a link to Sky & Telescope that notes the asteroid will be moving at about half a degree per minute! Good pic of Rob McNaught and Gordon Garradd who discovered it. Seems it will be brighter than mag 13 for just a few hours. With the object so close to Earth you may have to do your ephemeris for your site using the orbital elements. Makes it tough for many I know but for those who can get it and perhaps a video then we can all share in it as I don't think we have a chance in Brissy with the weather.
PeterM.

http://www.skyandtelescope.com/obser.../40504617.html
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