[AstroNet] ASSA Astrophotography Challenge

[Allen Versfeld]

Correction:  Pallas recently passed Opposition, not Conjunction.
Conjunction doesn't make sense in this context!

Allen Versfeld
http://www.urban-astronomer.com



On 25 February 2014 13:14, Allen Versfeld <allen.versfeld at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all
>
> The Astrophotography Section of the Astronomical Society of South Africa
> has learned that the asteroid Pallas recently passed conjunction, and is
> currently moving past the moderately bright star Alphard (Alpha Hydra).
> Since the asteroid is at approximate magnitude 7 for the next few weeks,
> and is so conveniently placed for observing, we've decided to set a
> challenge:  Capture a time-lapse series of images of Pallas as it passes
> through Hydra.
>
> It should be detectable with modest astrophotography equipment, and quite
> visibly moves by about a half degree per night.  For more information,
> including a finder chart and directions on how to share your images, visit
> the Astrophotography Section's website here:
> http://assa.saao.ac.za/sections/astrophotography/
>
>
> Kind Regards
> Allen Versfeld
> http://www.urban-astronomer.com
>
>
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