Observing Asteroids
Tracking known asteroids with the 0.7 m CDK700
Institution
Department of Physics, Pusan National University
Collaboration
Miryang Arirang Astronomical Observatory (MAAO, MPC P71)
Timeline
Aug 2022 - Nov 2022
Project
With PNU Skyship, an astronomy club at Pusan National University, we observed numbered asteroids using the 0.7 m CDK700 at the Miryang Arirang Astronomical Observatory. I participated as the club's observation lead.
My work
- Reviewed observing windows and coordinated the schedule with the observatory.
- Participated in telescope pointing, tracking, and time-series image acquisition.
- Compared sequential images to identify the target's motion relative to background stars.
This page records observing activities, not precision astrometry, orbit solutions, or the discovery of a new asteroid.
Observing facility
The Miryang Arirang Astronomical Observatory (MAAO) is registered under MPC observatory code P71. I thank the observatory staff for telescope access and operational assistance.
Facility and observatory references
The Robotic MAAO 0.7m Telescope System: Performance and Standard Photometric System
G. Lim et al.
Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific 136, 055001 (2024)
MPC Observatory Codes API and Registry
IAU Minor Planet Center