VFMO captured on Oct. 12, 1999 while observing 1998 UP1
(then at NEOCP)

Image taken at 19:00:26 UT on Oct. 12, 1999
Exposure: 30s

Centre of the frame: R.A.= 01 37.6 Decl.= 21 52

A trail of faint VFMO is visible in the lower right part of the image. Click for full resolution.

Image taken at 19:01:17 UT on Oct. 12, 1999
Exposure: 30s

Centre of the frame: R.A.= 01 37.6 Decl.= 21 52

A trail of faint VFMO is visible in the left part of the image. Click for full resolution.

Composition image of the two previous ones

The break in the trail of the VFMO is due to downloading and saving which lasted 20 seconds. Easily visible in full resolution. The object moved 4 arcmin during that time.

Blink of the two original images

1998 UP1 is apparent near the center of the frame (easily visible in full resolution).

The angular velocity of this VFMO was approx. 11.3 deg/hr


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