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Small Asteroid 2009 VA Whizzes By The Earth
Third-closest known (non-impacting) Earth approach on record for a cataloged asteroid.
CSS Spawns Catalina Real-Time Transient Survey
The CSS/SSS Team:
Ed Beshore (P.I.)
Steve Larson (co-I.),
Al Grauer
Andrea Boattini,
Alex Gibbs,
Rik Hill,
Richard Kowalski,
At Siding Spring:
Rob McNaught,
Gordon Garradd
CSS wishes to acknowledge and thank the following observers
(arranged by MPC observatory code) for making valuable follow-up observations of
candidate NEOs
- 104 San Marcello Pistoiese. Observers L. Tesi, G. Fagioli, M. Mazzucato, E. Tognelli
- 106 Crni Vrh. - Observer J. Skvarc.
- 113 Volkssternwarte Drebach, Schoenbrunn - Observer G. Lehmann.
- 114 Engelhardt Observatory, Zelenchukskaya Station - Observers T. Kryachko, B. Satovski. Measurer: T. Kryachko.
- 118 Modra - Observer S. Gajdos
- 143 Gnosca - Observer S. Sposetti
- 147 Osservatorio Astronomico di Suno. Observers P. Concari, D. Crespi, S. Foglia, G. Galli, S. Minuto, V. Sacco, M. Tombelli. Measurer S. Foglia. 0.40-m f/4 reflector + CCD.
- 151 Eschenberg Observatory, Winterthur. Observer M. Griesser. 0.40-m f/5.9 Hypergraph + CCD.
- 160 Castelmartini. Observers P. Camilleri, E. Guido, E. Prosperi, G. Sostero. Measurer E. Prosperi. 0.35-m f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain + CCD.
- 176 Observatorio Astronomico de Consell. Observers A. Lopez, R. Pacheco. 0.41-m f/4 reflector + CCD.
- 198 Wildberg. Observer R. Apitzsch. 0.35-m f/4.2 reflector + CCD.
- 204 Schiaparelli Observatory - Observers L. Buzzi, M. Brienza. Measurer: L. Buzzi.
- 235 CAST Observatory, Talmassons - Observer R. Ligustri "
- 291 LPL/Spacewatch II. Observer R. S. McMillan. 1.8-m f/2.7 reflector + CCD.
- 300 Bisei Spaceguard Center--BATTeRS. Observers A. Asami, N. Hashimoto. 1.0-m f/3.0 reflector + CCD.
- 349 Ageo Observatory - Observer K. Kadota.
- 355 Hadano Observatory - Observer A. Asami.
- 448 Desert Moon Observatory - Observer B. L. Stevens.
- 473 Remanzacco Observatory - Observers L. Donato, M. Gonano, V. Gonano, E. Guido, V. Santini, G. Sostero.
- 474 Mount John Observatory, Lake Tekapo - Observer A. C. Gilmore
- 493 Calar Alto - Observer F. Hormuth
- 568 Mauna Kea. Observers M. Micheli, G. T. Elliott, J. M. Troyer. Measurer D. J. Tholen. 2.24-m University of Hawaii reflector.
- 587 Sormano - Observer F. Manca
- 595 Farra d'Isonzo - Observers L. Bittesini, E. Pettarin, F. Piani. Measurer: E. Pettarin.
- 611 Starkenburg-Sternwarte e.V. - Observer M. Busch.
- 651 Grasslands Observatory, Tucson - Observer J. E. McGaha
- 658 National Research Council of Canada Observers D. D. Balam, E. Chisholm. Measurer D. D. Balam. 1.82-m Plaskett telescope + CCD
- 670 Camarillo Observatory Observer J. E. Rogers.
- 673 Table Mountain Observatory - Observer J. Young.
- 682 Kanab - Observer E. Sheridan.
- 691 Steward Observatory, Kitt Peak. Observer T. H. Bressi. 0.9-m f/3 reflector + CCD.
- 693 Catalina Station, Tucson. Observer C. W. Hergenrother. 1.54-m reflector + CCD
- 704 Lincoln Laboratory ETS, New Mexico - Observers M. Bezpalko, D. Torres, R. Kracke, G. Spitz, J. Kistler
- 734 Farpoint Observatory - Observer G. Hug.
- 711 McDonald Observatory. Observer J. G. Ries. 0.76-m reflector + CCD + prime-focus corrector.
- 808 El Leoncito. Observer H. S. Lepez. 0.5-m f/7.5 double astrograph + CCD.
- 844 Los Molinos. Observers S. Roland, S. Bruzzone, R. Salvo, G. Tancredi, M. Martinez. Measurer S. Roland. 0.35-m reflector + CCD.
- 850 Cordell-Lorenz Observatory, Sewanee Observer D. T. Durig. 0.30-m f/2.5 Schmidt-Cassegrain + 765x510 CCD.
- 854 Sabino Canyon Observatory, Tucson - Observer J. E. McGaha
- 900 Moriyama. Observer Y. Ikari. 0.26-m f/7.0 reflector + CCD.
- 926 Tenagra II Observatory. Observers P. R. Holvorcem, M. Schwartz. Measurer P. R. Holvorcem. 0.81-m f/7 Ritchey-Chretien + CCD.
- 932 John J. McCarthy Obs., New Milford. Observer S. Riley. 0.4-m f/6.5 Schmidt-Cassegrain + CCD.
- 941 Observatorio Pla D'Arguines - Observer R. Ferrando
- A13 Observatoire Naef, Marly - Observer P. Kocher
- A17 Guidestar Observatory, Weinheim - Observers M. Emmerich, S. Melchert.
- A24 New Millennium Observatory Mozzate - Observer E. Cozzi
- A44 Altschwendt - Observer W. Ries.
- A50 Andrushivka Astronomical Observatory. Observers Y. Ivashchenko, P. Kyrylenko, Y. Kazmirchuk. 0.6-m reflector + CCD.
- A71 Stixendorf. Observer M. Jaeger. Measurer W. Vollmann. 0.20-m f/2.8kk reflector + CCD.
- A79 Zvezdno Obshtestvo Observatory, Plana. Observer F. Fratev. 0.35-m f/3.4 reflector + CCD.
- A74 Bergen-Enkheim Observatory - Observer U. Suessenberger.
- A81 Balzaretto Observatory, Rome. Observer L. Franco
- A99 Osservatorio del Monte Baldo. Observer C. Flavio. Measurer M. Claudio. 0.4-m reflector + CCD.
- B01 Taunus Observatory, Frankfurt - Observers R. Kling, U. Zimmer, E. Schwab
- B03 Alter Satzberg, Vienna - Observer M. Pietschnig.
- B04 OAVdA, Saint-Barthelemy. Observer A. Carbognani
- B15 Inastars Observatory, Potsdam (since 2006). Observer B. Thinius. 0.36-m f/5.8 Schmidt-Cassegrain + CCD
- B18 Terskol Observers M. Andreev, A. Sergeev. Measurer M. Andreev. 0.6-m f/12.8 reflector + CCD.
- B21 Gaisberg Observatory, Schaerding. Observer R. Gierlinger. 0.7-m f/3.1 Newtonian reflector + CCD.
- B28 Mandi Observatory, Pagnacco. Observer p. corelli. 0.45-m f/4.5 reflector + CCD.
- B33 Libbiano Observatory, Peccioli - Observers P. Bacci, R. Emilio
- B40 Skylive Observatory, Catania. Observers P. Camilleri, E. Guido, E. Prosperi, G. Sostero. Measurer E. Prosperi. 0.30-m f/6 Schmidt-Cassegrain + CCD.
- B46 Sintini Observatory, Alfonsine. Observers M. Graziani, F. Tozzi. 0.30-m f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain + CCD.
- B74 Santa Maria de Montmagastrell. Observer J. M. Bosch. 0.31-m f/4.9 Newtonian reflector + CCD.
- B86 Sternwarte Hagen. Observers J. Tiedtke, M. Klein. 0.50-m f/3.0 Deltagraph + CCD.
- D21 Shenton Park. Observers P. Luckas, P. R. Holvorcem. Measurer P. R. Holvorcem. 0.35-m f/8.6 Schmidt-Cassegrain + CCD.
- D25 Tzec Maun Observatory, Pingelly. Observer A. Novichonok. 0.15-m f/7.3 reflector.
- D90 RAS Observatory, Moorook - Observers C. Jacques, E. Pimentel. Measure: C. Jacques.
- E10 Siding Spring-Faulkes Telescope South. Observer R. Miles. 2.0-m f/10.0 Ritchey-Chretien + CCD.
- E16 Grove Creek Observatory, Trunkey. Observers P. Camilleri, G. Sostero, E. Guido, R. Ligustri. 0.35-m f/6.7 reflector + CCD, 0.35-m f/7 reflector + CCD.
- F65 Haleakala-Faulkes Telescope North - Observer J. Bedient
- F84 Hibiscus Observatory, Punaauia - Observer M. Meyer.
- F85 Tiki Observatory, Punaauia. Observer N. Teamo. 0.41-m f/8.0 Ritchey-Chretien + 3056x3056 CCD.
- G56 Walnut Creek. Observer G. McKeegan. 0.28-m Schmidt-Cassegrain + CCD + f/6.2 focal reducer.
- G58 Chabot Space and Science Center, Oakland. Observer G. McKeegan. 0.9-m f/8 Cassegrain + CCD + f/6.3 focal reducer.
- H01 Magdalena Ridge Observatory, Socorro - Observers W. H. Ryan, E. V. Ryan
- H06 RAS Observatory, Mayhill - Observers E. Guido, G. Sostero, P. Camilleri, R. Ligustri.
- H10 Tzec Maun Observatory, Mayhill. Observer E. Schwab. 0.4-m f/9 Ritchey-Chretien + CCD.
- H26 Doc Greiner Research Observatory, Janesvillle. Observer M. Mills. 0.40-m f/8
Schmidt-Cassegrain + CCD.
- H36 Sandlot Observatory, Scranton. Observer G. Hug
- H55 Astronomical Research Observatory, Charleston - Observer R. Holmes
- H59 Prairie Grass Observatory, Camp Cullom - Observer J. Mahony.
- I19 Tanti. Observer C. Colazo. 0.28-m f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain + CCD + f/3.3 focal reducer.
- I20 Rio Cuarto. Observer F. D. Mazzone. 0.20-m f/4 Schmidt-Newtonian + CCD.
- I21 El Condor Observatory, Cordoba. Observer W. Robledo. Measurer C. Montivero. 0.20-m f/3.9 Schmidt-Cassegrain + CCD.
- I77 CEAMIG-REA Observatory, Belo Horizonte - Observers C. Jacques, E. Pimentel. Measurer C. Jacques.
- J04 ESA Optical Ground Station, Tenerife. Observers M. Busch, R. Kresken, J. Kuusela, Z. Sodnik. 1.0-m f/4.4 reflector + CCD.
- J16 An Carraig Observatory, Loughinisland. Observer K. Rooney. 0.25-m f/10.0 Schmidt-Cassegrain + CCD.
- J28 Jaen. Observer J. J. Martin. 0.20-m f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain + CCD + f/6.3 focal reducer
- J41 Raheny. Observer D. Grennan. 0.36-m f/4.6 Schmidt-Cassegrain + CCD.
- J65 Celbridge. Observer D. McDonald. 0.36-m f/11 Schmidt-Cassegrain + CCD.
- J75 OAM Observatory, La Sagra - Observers S. Sanchez, J. Nomen, R. Stoss, W. K. Y. Yeung, J. Rodriguez, A. Cikota, S. Cikota
- J77 Golden Hill Observatory, Stourton Caundle - Observer R. Miles
- J95 Great Shefford - Observer P. Birtwhistle
...and any others who assist with followup observations and are not yet listed
here.
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