Asteroids – British Astronomical Association

Close approaching asteroid (7482) on January 18-19

This 1-km object is due to approach the Earth to within about FIVE times the distance of the Moon attaining

Please use the form below to contact the Section Director. If you wish to submit your observations to the section,

Section Officers Director: Dr Richard Miles Assistant Director (Exoplanets Division): Roger Dymock Assistant Director (Occultations): Tim Haymes

Target Asteroids

2019 AQ3 – The fastest orbiting asteroid

(Last updated: 2019 February 07) Introduction Information on observing occultations can be found on the Introduction and Circulars pages on

Last update 2019 March 20Introduction Accurate timing of observations is an absolute necessity. In FITS format the time from the

Last updated 2014April 16 NEWS ARCHIVE (Please be aware that some of the links on this page may no longer

Last updated 2013 March 15 UPDATES : Please note that minor updates eg; additions to ‘Books’ and ‘Meetings’, are not