Observation by Padraig Houlahan: NEO 1994 XD

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Padraig Houlahan

Observer

Padraig Houlahan

Observed

2023 Jun 10 - 04:29

Uploaded

2023 Jun 11 - 20:34

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Constellation

Hercules

Field centre

RA: 18^h17^m
Dec: +23°35'
Position angle: -9°59'

Field size

1°02' × 0°43'

Equipment

TMB 92 L refractor, G11 mount, ASI183MC camera

Exposure

18 frames used from 22 x 64s

Location

Target name

1994 XD

Title

NEO 1994 XD

About this image

An attempt to capture a fast moving NEO at magnitude 13.6 with a 92mm refractor. Because of the fast motion, the asteroid is very faint and streaks even during 64s exposures.

Files associated with this observation

1914_XD_adj_ann.jpg (554.2 kB)

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