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Catalina Real-time Transient Survey Optical Transients
NEWS UPDATES:
Asteroid 2012
BX34 makes a close pass.
CSS is presented with ESGR award
Small Asteroid to Pass Within Earth-Moon System Tuesday [Oct., 12]
Two Asteroids to Pass by Earth Wednesday
The CSS/SSS Team:
Steve Larson (P.I.),
Eric Christensen
Andrea Boattini,
Alex Gibbs,
Al Grauer,
Rik Hill,
Richard Kowalski,
At Siding Spring:
Rob McNaught,
CSS wishes to acknowledge and thank the following observers
(arranged by MPC observatory code) for making valuable follow-up observations of
candidate NEOs
- 046 Klet. Observers M. Honkova, M. Tichy, J. Ticha, M. Kocer. Measurer M. Honkova. 0.57-m f/5.2 reflector + CCD
- 104 San Marcello Pistoiese. Observers L. Tesi, G. Fagioli, M. Mazzucato, E. Tognelli
- 106 Crni Vrh. - Observer J. Skvarc.
- 118 Modra - Observer S. Gajdos
- 151 Eschenberg Observatory, Winterthur. Observer M. Griesser. 0.40-m f/5.9 Hypergraph + CCD.
- 157 Frasso Sabino. Observers R. Haver, A. Caradossi. Measurer R. Haver. 0.37-m f/6.85 Cassegrain + CCD.
- 198 Wildberg. Observer R. Apitzsch. 0.35-m f/4.2 reflector + CCD.
- 203 GiaGa Observatory. Observers S. Foglia, G. Galli. Measurer G. Galli. 0.28-m f/6.8 Schmidt-Cassegrain + CCD.
- 204 Schiaparelli Observatory - Observers L. Buzzi, M. Brienza. Measurer: L. Buzzi.
- 235 CAST Observatory, Talmassons - Observer R. Ligustri "
- 246 Klet Observatory-KLENOT. Observers M. Tichy, J. Ticha, M. Kocer, M. Honkova. Measurer M. Tichy. 1.06-m KLENOT Telescope + CCD.
- 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.
- 448 Desert Moon Observatory - Observer B. L. Stevens.
- 461 University of Szeged, Piszkesteto Stn. (Konkoly). Observer K. Sarneczky. 0.60-m Schmidt + CCD.
- 470 Ceccano. Observers G. Masi, U. Masi. Measurer G. Masi. 0.36-m f/8.7 reflector + CCD.
- 474 Mount John Observatory, Lake Tekapo - Observer A. C. Gilmore
- 510 Siegen. Observer H. Bill. 0.43-m f/6.8 reflector + CCD.
- 568 Mauna Kea. Observers M. Micheli, G. T. Elliott, J. M. Troyer. Measurer D. J. Tholen. 2.24-m University of Hawaii reflector.
- 586 Pic du Midi. Observers M. Birlan, F. Colas, M. Popescu, A. Nedelcu (EURONEAR). Measurers M. Popescu, M. Birlan. 1.05-m f/8.6 reflector + CCD.
- 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
- 673 Table Mountain Observatory - Observer J. Young.
- 691 Steward Observatory, Kitt Peak. Observer T. H. Bressi. 0.9-m f/3 reflector + CCD.
- 695 Kitt Peak. Observers R. Crawford, T. Kaye, M. Trueblood. Measurer R. Crawford. 0.9-m f/8 Ritchey-Chretien + CCD.
- 704 Lincoln Laboratory ETS, New Mexico - Observers M. Bezpalko, D. Torres, R. Kracke, G. Spitz, J. Kistler
- 718 Wiggins Observatory, Tooele. Observer P. Wiggins. 0.35-m f/5.5 Schmidt-Cassegrain + CCD.
- 807 Cerro Tololo. Observers R. Holmes, T. Linder, V. Hoette. Measurers R. Holmes, T. Linder. 0.41-m f/11 Ritchey-Chretien + CCD.
- 821 Cordoba-Bosque Alegre. Observers C. Colazo, P. Guzzo. Measurer C. Colazo. 1.54-m f/4.8 reflector + CCD.
- 822 Cordoba. Observers C. Colazo, A. Rosanova, N. Muguiro, D. Piroddi, G. Fassetta. Measurer C. Colazo. 0.36-m f/5.10 Schmidt-Cassegrain + 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.
- 926Tenagra II Observatory. Observers P. R. Holvorcem, M. Schwartz. Measurer P. R. Holvorcem. 0.81-m f/7 Ritchey-Chretien + CCD.
- 950 La Palma. Observers O. Vaduvescu, T. Badescu, D. Lacatus, A. Paraschiv, M. Popescu, O. Suciu, A. Tudorica. Measurers M. Popescu, D. Lacatus. 2.5-m
f/3.3 reflector + CCD.
- A13 Observatoire Naef, Marly - Observer P. Kocher
- A24 New Millennium Observatory Mozzate - Observer E. Cozzi
- A74 Bergen-Enkheim Observatory - Observer U. Suessenberger.
- A81 Balzaretto Observatory, Rome. Observer L. Francond in him and him and
- A99 Osservatorio del Monte Baldo. Observer C. Flavio. Measurer M. Claudio. 0.4-m reflector + CCD.
- B03 Alter Satzberg, Vienna - Observer M. Pietschnig.
- 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.
- B28 Mandi Observatory, Pagnacco. Observer p. corelli. 0.45-m f/4.5 reflector + CCD.
- B33 Libbiano Observatory, Peccioli - Observers P. Bacci, R. Emilio
- B49 Paus Observatory, Sabadell. Observer J. Camarasa. 0.25-m f/4 Newtonian reflector + CCD.
- B86 Sternwarte Hagen. Observer M. Klein. 0.50-m f/3.0 Deltagraph + CCD.
- B90 Malina River Observatory, Povoletto. Observers G. Sostero, E. Guido, V. Gonano, L. Donato. 0.25-m f/10 reflector + CCD.
- C32 Ka-Dar Observatory, TAU Station, Nizhny Arkhyz. Observer V. Gerke. Measurers A. Novichonok, D. Chestnov. 0.40-m f/8 Ritchey-Chretien + CCD.
- C44 A. Volta Observatory, Lanzo d'Intelvi. Observer F. Tozzi. 0.40-m f/3.5 reflector + CCD.
- C81 Dolomites Astronomical Observatory. Observers R. Holmes, T. Linder, M. Maturi. Measurers R. Holmes, T. Linder. 0.41-m f/11 Ritchey-Chretien + CCD.
- C92 Valdicerro Observatory, Loreto. Observer M. Caimmi. 0.24-m f/6. Schmidt-Cassegrain + CCD.
- C93 Bellavista Observatory, L'Aquila. Observer P. Berardi. 0.24-m f/6.5 Schmidt-Cassegrain + CCD.
- D90 RAS Observatory, Moorook - Observers C. Jacques, E. Pimentel. Measure: C. Jacques.
- D96 Tzec Maun Observatory, Moorook. Observers P. Concari, S. Foglia, G. Galli, M. Tombelli. 0.18-m f/2.8 Newtonian reflector + CCD.
- E10 Siding Spring-Faulkes Telescope South. Observer R. Miles. 2.0-m f/10.0 Ritchey-Chretien + CCD.
- F51 Pan-STARRS 1, Haleakala. Observers N. Primak, A. Schultz, S. Watters, J. Thiel, T. Goggia. Measurer P. 1 Science Consortium. 1.8-m Ritchey-Chretien + CCD.
- F65 Haleakala-Faulkes Telescope North Observer R. Miles. 2.0-m f/10.0 Ritchey-Chretien + CCD.
- G48 Doc Greiner Research Obs., Rancho Hildalgo. Observer M. Mills. 0.40-m f/10 Schmidt-Cassegrain + CCD.
- G51 Byrne Observatory, Sedgwick Reserve. Observer B. J. Fulton. Measurer T. Lister. 0.8-m f/8 Ritchey-Chretien + CCD.
- G58 Chabot Space and Science Center, Oakland. Observer G. McKeegan. 0.9-m f/8 Cassegrain + CCD + f/6.3 focal reducer.
- G84 Mount Lemmon SkyCenter. Observer A. Kostin. 0.81-m f/7 Ritchey-Chretien + CCD.
- 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.
- H11 LightBuckets Observatory, Rodeo. Observer T. Vorobjov. 0.61-m f/8 Ritchey-Chretien + CCD.
- H21 Astronomical Research Observatory, Westfield. Observer R. Holmes. Measurer H. Devore. 0.81-m f/4.0 astrograph + CCD
- H26 Doc Greiner Research Observatory, Janesvillle. Observer M. Mills. 0.40-m f/8
Schmdt-Cassegrain + CCD.
- H36 Sandlot Observatory, Scranton. Observer G. Hug, 0.56-m reflector + CCD.
- H47 Vicksburg. Observer C. Bell. 0.3-m f/4.7 Schmidt-Cassegrain + CCD.
- 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.
- I36 Observatorio Los Campitos, Canuelas. Observer C. Ambrosioni. 0.20-m Newtonian reflector + CCD.
- I39 Observatorio Cruz del Sur, San Justo. Observer A. Chapman. 0.20-m f/4 reflector + CCD.
- I47 Pierre Auger Observatory, Malargue. Observers M. Masek, J. Ebr, M. Prouza, P. Kubanek, M. Jelinek. Measurer M. Masek. 0.3-m f/10 reflector + CCD.
- I48 Observatorio El Catalejo, Santa Rosa. Observer J. Spagnotto. 0.20-m f/5 reflector + CCD.
- I89 Nerpio. Observer H. Sato. 0.43-m f/6.8 reflector + CCD.
- I93 St Pardon de Conques. Observer F. Losse. 0.40-m f/5.0 reflector + CCD.
- J04 ESA Optical Ground Station, Tenerife. Observers M. Busch, R. Kresken, J. Kuusela, Z. Sodnik. 1.0-m f/4.4 reflector + CCD.
- J41 Raheny. Observer D. Grennan. 0.36-m f/4.6 Schmidt-Cassegrain + CCD.
- J87 La Canada. Observer J. Lacruz. 0.40-m Ritchey-Chretien + CCD.
- J95 Great Shefford - Observer P. Birtwhistle
...and any others who assist with followup observations and are not yet listed
here.
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