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Object(s):
Illapa (37655)

Description:
CCD Image of Minor Planet Illapa (37655) ,  105 x 20s exposures, with exposures at approximately 1min 7sec intervals. 

Illapa (37655) marked by cross-hairs. Note how its image is streaked, due to its movement during the 60 sec CCD exposure. (minor planet moving at 15.4 arc sec/minute)

Date/Time:
2003-08-13

02:35h UT

CCD Image:
ST7 Image
11.4 x 5.9 arc mins  , 1.78 arc sec/pixel
#51234
File: Illapa(37655).20030813.im51234.60s.cropped.jpg (26 kb)
Subject: Illapa (37655)

Exposure:
60 sec , 2x2 binning
None
CCD temp. -5 deg C
Filter : None

Equipment:
SBIG ST-7e (ABG) CCD Camera
Meade 8" f/10 SCT telescope (LX200)
operating at f/10 (F=2068mm)
Equatorial Wedge/Permanent Pier
Setup: LX200 >JMI NGF > 1.1/4" nose >ST-7e

Observer/Location:
David Richards
Backyard observatory [Kingcup]
(suburban site, 45m amsl, mag 4 to 4.5 skies)
Dorset, UK

Seeing:

Sky Position:

Processing:
Dark Subtract
Software : CCDSoft V5, PaintShop Pro 5

Related Images:
Raw Image
Wider View

Page Links:
Asteroids
Images (2003-08-12) / Illapa (37655)


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