I noticed a thread on the Minor Planet Mailing List about a recently discovered object (2010 UE51). One poster, Bill Gray, described it as "...either space junk, or a rock that isn't where it ought to be (lunar ejecta or something that got aerobraked to lose energy relative to us, or some third possibility). If it's a rock, it'll join 2006 RH120, 2009 BD, and 1991 VG in this somewhat exclusive class of 'earthlike-orbiting' NEOs." I took advantage of the stretch of clear skies we had tonight and got several pictures of it. So it is there and bright enough to register on my equipment. Now we just have to wait to see what it turns out to be. patrick p.s. Daylight Silly Time is gone. Back to normal time. Yea!!!
So lets see the pics, Sir Wiggins! -- jb --- On Sun, 11/7/10, Patrick Wiggins <paw@wirelessbeehive.com> wrote:
From: Patrick Wiggins <paw@wirelessbeehive.com> Subject: [Utah-astronomy] New Earth's "moon"? To: "utah astronomy utah astronomy listserve" <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Date: Sunday, November 7, 2010, 4:01 AM I noticed a thread on the Minor Planet Mailing List about a recently discovered object (2010 UE51).
One poster, Bill Gray, described it as "...either space junk, or a rock that isn't where it ought to be (lunar ejecta or something that got aerobraked to lose energy relative to us, or some third possibility). If it's a rock, it'll join 2006 RH120, 2009 BD, and 1991 VG in this somewhat exclusive class of 'earthlike-orbiting' NEOs."
I took advantage of the stretch of clear skies we had tonight and got several pictures of it. So it is there and bright enough to register on my equipment. Now we just have to wait to see what it turns out to be.
patrick
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Hi Joe, On 07 Nov 2010, at 10:57, Joe Bauman wrote:
So lets see the pics, Sir Wiggins! -- jb
Not really much to show. It measured about mag 18.5 and just barely showed up on the images. On a great night I can get close to mag 20 but last night was not a great night. I'll see if I can stretch one of the images enough to make it easier to see. If I can do that I'll post it. Cheers, patrick
On 07 Nov 2010, at 10:57, Joe Bauman wrote:
So lets see the pics, Sir Wiggins! -- jb
Here it is. All mag 18.3 of it. Prepare to be underwhelmed. http://users.wirelessbeehive.com/~paw/temp/2010UE51.JPG patrick
Considering what it is, I'm definitely whelmed! Thanks, Joe --- On Mon, 11/8/10, Patrick Wiggins <paw@wirelessbeehive.com> wrote:
From: Patrick Wiggins <paw@wirelessbeehive.com> Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] New Earth's "moon"? To: "Utah Astronomy" <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Date: Monday, November 8, 2010, 11:51 PM On 07 Nov 2010, at 10:57, Joe Bauman wrote:
So lets see the pics, Sir Wiggins! -- jb
Here it is. All mag 18.3 of it.
Prepare to be underwhelmed.
http://users.wirelessbeehive.com/~paw/temp/2010UE51.JPG
patrick
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Patrick, I've noticed through all the years that I've known you that you are consistent in your disdain for Daylight Saving Time. Have you ever noticed that you're all alone? ;-) Kim - still up at 2:15 DAYLIGHT time. _____ From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Wiggins Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2010 4:01 AM To: utah astronomy utah astronomy listserve Subject: [Utah-astronomy] New Earth's "moon"? I noticed a thread on the Minor Planet Mailing List about a recently discovered object (2010 UE51). One poster, Bill Gray, described it as "...either space junk, or a rock that isn't where it ought to be (lunar ejecta or something that got aerobraked to lose energy relative to us, or some third possibility). If it's a rock, it'll join 2006 RH120, 2009 BD, and 1991 VG in this somewhat exclusive class of 'earthlike-orbiting' NEOs." I took advantage of the stretch of clear skies we had tonight and got several pictures of it. So it is there and bright enough to register on my equipment. Now we just have to wait to see what it turns out to be. patrick p.s. Daylight Silly Time is gone. Back to normal time. Yea!!! _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php Visit the Wiki: http://www.utahastronomy.com _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1153 / Virus Database: 424/3243 - Release Date: 11/07/10
He is not alone. We already have a natural 1/2 hour of daylight savings, a result of our position in our time zone. Give me back the night. Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless -----Original message----- From: Kim <kimharch@cut.net> To: 'Utah Astronomy' <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Mon, Nov 8, 2010 08:17:51 GMT+00:00 Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] New Earth's "moon"? Patrick, I've noticed through all the years that I've known you that you are consistent in your disdain for Daylight Saving Time. Have you ever noticed that you're all alone? ;-) Kim - still up at 2:15 DAYLIGHT time. _____ From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Wiggins Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2010 4:01 AM To: utah astronomy utah astronomy listserve Subject: [Utah-astronomy] New Earth's "moon"? I noticed a thread on the Minor Planet Mailing List about a recently discovered object (2010 UE51). One poster, Bill Gray, described it as "...either space junk, or a rock that isn't where it ought to be (lunar ejecta or something that got aerobraked to lose energy relative to us, or some third possibility). If it's a rock, it'll join 2006 RH120, 2009 BD, and 1991 VG in this somewhat exclusive class of 'earthlike-orbiting' NEOs." I took advantage of the stretch of clear skies we had tonight and got several pictures of it. So it is there and bright enough to register on my equipment. Now we just have to wait to see what it turns out to be. patrick p.s. Daylight Silly Time is gone. Back to normal time. Yea!!! _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php Visit the Wiki: http://www.utahastronomy.com _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1153 / Virus Database: 424/3243 - Release Date: 11/07/10 _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php Visit the Wiki: http://www.utahastronomy.com
Hi "Me." I knew such a comment would bring other complainers out of their silence. (BIG smiley face here - don't take me too seriously.) Kim _____ From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Me Siegfried Sent: Monday, November 08, 2010 5:15 AM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] New Earth's "moon" ? He is not alone. We already have a natural 1/2 hour of daylight savings, a result of our position in our time zone. Give me back the night. Sent via DROID on Verizon Wireless -----Original message----- From: Kim <kimharch@cut.net> To: 'Utah Astronomy' <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Mon, Nov 8, 2010 08:17:51 GMT+00:00 Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] New Earth's "moon"? Patrick, I've noticed through all the years that I've known you that you are consistent in your disdain for Daylight Saving Time. Have you ever noticed that you're all alone? ;-) Kim - still up at 2:15 DAYLIGHT time. _____ From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Patrick Wiggins Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2010 4:01 AM To: utah astronomy utah astronomy listserve Subject: [Utah-astronomy] New Earth's "moon"? I noticed a thread on the Minor Planet Mailing List about a recently discovered object (2010 UE51). One poster, Bill Gray, described it as "...either space junk, or a rock that isn't where it ought to be (lunar ejecta or something that got aerobraked to lose energy relative to us, or some third possibility). If it's a rock, it'll join 2006 RH120, 2009 BD, and 1991 VG in this somewhat exclusive class of 'earthlike-orbiting' NEOs." I took advantage of the stretch of clear skies we had tonight and got several pictures of it. So it is there and bright enough to register on my equipment. Now we just have to wait to see what it turns out to be. patrick p.s. Daylight Silly Time is gone. Back to normal time. Yea!!! _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php Visit the Wiki: http://www.utahastronomy.com _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1153 / Virus Database: 424/3243 - Release Date: 11/07/10 _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php Visit the Wiki: http://www.utahastronomy.com _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Visit the Photo Gallery: http://www.slas.us/gallery2/main.php Visit the Wiki: http://www.utahastronomy.com _____ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1153 / Virus Database: 424/3243 - Release Date: 11/07/10
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