VFMO captured on Feb. 16, 2001 while observing 2000 SS164
(NEA photometry)

Image taken at 19:48:30 UT on Feb. 16, 2001
Exposure: 150 s

Centre of the frame: R.A.= 6 14.2 Decl.= 14 48

Image taken at 19:51:17 UT on Feb. 16, 2001
Exposure: 150 s

Centre of the frame: R.A.= 6 14.2 Decl.= 14 48

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 5.10 arcmin during that time.

Blink of the two original images

2000 SS164 is moving near the center of the image (easily visible in full resolution). Note the flashes of VFMO.

The angular velocity of this VFMO was approx. 18.0 deg/hr


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