FMO (Fast Moving Object) NEAs

Hi all, but particularly to the scientific staff.

I participated in the FMO project from the Spacewatch/Kitt Peak. Is there going to be any options for FMO streaks? I believe I have seen one already in my short case file... just curious, if it would be an option at some point.

Posted June 25, 2014 7:30 PM

by scibuff

Catalina Sky Survey (CSS) has fairly smaller arcsec/pixel resolution, so even objects moving at 1-2"/min won't be trailed much (if at all). However, you will definitely notice the difference in the speed of apparent motion between frames between them and regular Main Belt objects

Posted June 25, 2014 8:18 PM

by vuchaser

Thanks! I didn't realize the refresh rate was that much higher.

Posted June 25, 2014 9:54 PM

by interplanetary scientist

If you find trails, please mark as an artifact, and tag as #FMO. These will be interesting to follow up!

Posted June 26, 2014 1:31 AM

by vuchaser

Darn... I had one (likely a cosmic ray though)...but didn't save it. Maybe I can go back in my recent file and find it.

Posted June 26, 2014 3:16 PM