2008 KX2

RA (J2000):
Moving
Dec (J2000):
Moving
Priority:
Urgent
Visibility:
0800-1200 UT on FTN, 1000-1700 UT on FTS
Observing tips:
40s R filter
Description:

 

Magnitude: 18.9-19.6

Angular Speed: 8-10 arcsec/min

 

Observing Advice:

Filter: R

 

Photometry Exposure Time: 40 sec (many repeat images required)


Comments:


Object is readily accessible from either telescope for several days.
Apparent motion remains fairly constant and relatively slow making it an
easy target to follow.

Website for asteroid position:
http://www.cfa.harvard.edu/iau/MPEph/MPEph.html

Instructions:

  • Enter '2008KX2' in the main box
  • Enter the date/time in 'Ephemeris start date' box, e.g. 2008 06 01 1000 for 10:00UT on June 01
  • Click 'Ephemeris units' as 'minutes'
  • Enter 'F65' or 'E10' in the 'Observatory Code' box as appropriate.
  • Click on 'Get ephemerides/HTML page'