VFMO on Feb. 15, 2001

VFMO captured on Feb. 15, 2001 while observing 1950 DA
(NEA photometry)

	Now IDENTIFIED by Tony Beresford - Details Image taken at 21:48:31 UT on Feb. 15, 2001 Exposure: 90 s Centre of the frame: R.A.= 12 37.5 Decl.= 46 44
	Image taken at 21:50:18 UT on Feb. 15, 2001 Exposure: 90 s Centre of the frame: R.A.= 12 37.5 Decl.= 46 44

Composition image of the two previous ones

The break in the trail of the VFMO is due to downloading and saving which lasted 17 seconds. The object moved 3.39 arcmin during that time.

Blink of the two original images

1950 DA is a bright object moving near the center of the image (easily visible in full resolution).

The angular velocity of this VFMO was approx. 12.0 deg/hr

About identification

This object was identified by Tony Beresford as 90 84D #20816, the upper stage (Blok-M) that put Molniya 3-39 (90 84A) into orbit.

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	Composition image of the two previous ones The break in the trail* of the VFMO is due to downloading and saving which lasted 17 seconds. The object moved 3.39 arcmin during that time.*
	Blink of the two original images 1950 DA is a bright object moving near the center* of the image (easily visible in full resolution).*

VFMO captured on Feb. 15, 2001 while observing 1950 DA (NEA photometry)

VFMO captured on Feb. 15, 2001 while observing 1950 DA
(NEA photometry)