[BAA-ebulletin 00720] Notes and charts for 'record-breaking' near-Earth asteroid 2012 DA14

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BAA electronic bulletin
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Dear BAA Member,

On the evening of Friday 15th February, a 'record-breaking' close-pass of
asteroid 2012 DA14 will be visible from the UK, weather permitting.

You can obtain more details and charts here:

Full documentation and ephemerides:
http://www.britastro.org/~rmiles/Documents/2012DA14.pdf

Chart for Feb 15, 19:50-21:00 UT:
http://www.britastro.org/~rmiles/Images/2012DA14_UKchart_1950-2100UT.png

Chart for Feb 15, 21:00 - Feb 16, 01:00 UT:
http://www.britastro.org/~rmiles/Images/2012DA14_UKchart_2100-0100UT.png


I very much encourage observing this unique event as the object will be
visible in binoculars if the slies remain clear at the crucial time.  An
update / reminder will be sent out a few days ahead of time.  Please report
successful results to myself.  Thanks and good luck.

Richard Miles
Director, Asteroids and Remote Planets Section
arps [at] britastro.org

2012 January 15

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