Pertanyaan Peristiwa : Asteroid 2005 YU55 Flyby.....

[Khiyapu]

Hi...

Nak Tanya Sikit Pasal Info Asteroid Nie...

8 November 2011 - Asteroid 2005 YU55 Flyby. An asteroid known as 2005 YU55 will make a close approach to the Earth. The large space rock, about 1,300 feet in diameter will pass closer than the Moon at 0.85 lunar distances. While it is not expected to pose a threat to the Earth, this extremely rare event presents a unique opportunity for amateur astronomers to observe the asteroid as it makes it closest approach to our planet. Many astronomy groups are planning to observe the event. Asteroids this large only pass close to the Earth about every 30 years.

(Info : http://www.seasky.org/astronomy/astronomy-calendar-current.html)

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[mymoon]

Dari Current science event a NEO follower group

Closest approach 2005 yu55 asteroid pada 8hb nov.

Two factors:

1. The asteroid magnitude is  11  which cannot be seen by naked eye but maybe at dark  sky and if you know where to look  need telescopes of 4 to 6 inch (100 to 150mm aperture).

2.  Competing with light from moon; full moon 10 th november. Meaning on the 8 th the moon will be visible nearly all  night.

The chances of seeing is not so good.


But if you are interested in following the orbital location of the asteroid

download WinStars 2.0

After installation goto Internet>Update Orbital Elements>Tick Asteroids>Update now.

set your location and time to suit. Play2 with animation. Don't forget to click  Observation>Find an Object> Solar system> Type 2005 yu55 for asteroid> OK


For KL

on the 8th Nov 2011 around sunset looking West



ditto but looking East nearly full moon  20 deg high in the sky



hope that helps..

cheers

[Khiyapu]

Hmm.....

Nampakanya SGO saja la harapan nak tengok nie.....