RECON: TNO occultation with 98KY61

Event between 98KY61 and star GA0760:24216836 with event index number of 129160

Geocentric closest approach at 2018/06/22 08:27:50 UTC

J2000 position of star is 21:58:29.8 -13:14:13
Equinox of date position of star is 21:59:29.4 -13:08:54
Stellar brightness G=12.1, use SENSEUP=16
Star is 123 degrees from the moon. Moon is 70% illuminated.
TNO apparent brightness V=24.0

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TNO is 46.2 AU from the Sun and 45.6 AU from the Earth.
The TNO is moving 11.8 km/sec on the sky relative to the star, or, 1.3 arcsec/hr.
The 1-sigma error in the time of the event is 730 seconds.
The 1-sigma cross-track error in the shadow position is 3243 km.
The sky-plane scale is 33075.9 km/arcsec.

The TNO has an absolute magnitude Hv=7.3
Diameter=208.9 km assuming a 5% albedo -- 17.7 sec chord
Diameter=85.3 km assuming a 30% albedo -- 7.2 sec chord
Dynamical classification is CLASSICAL
 
 
 
 
 
 

Star training set for 98KY61, (2018/06/22 08:28UT)
Object            RA         Dec     mag  sep  mel
Fomalhaut      22:58:40.1 -29:31:26  1.2 21.35 129
51Mu Cap       21:54:18.1 -13:27:51  5.1  1.30 122
PPM 239608     21:59:29.5 -13:09:48  7.6  0.02 123
98KY61         21:59:29.6 -13:08:53 12.1       123
Positions are for equinox of date

This table contains the target star visibility for the RECON network. The observing range has been set to a maximum of 1.2 sigma about the mid-time.
The median site spacing is 15.5 km RECON observability=0.4 and success probability=2.9%
Site Site mid-time
(UT)
Sun alt
(deg)
Sky Moon Star alt
(deg)
Star az
(deg)
Target Observing Time
(UT)
X-track
(km)
Penticton 08:28:49 -16.8 AT Up 12.7 128.7 Really Low 08:13:49 - 08:43:49 2117
Oroville 08:28:49 -17.3 AT Up 13.1 128.7 Really Low 08:13:49 - 08:43:49 2105
Tonasket 08:28:49 -17.6 AT Up 13.2 128.6 Really Low 08:13:49 - 08:43:49 2101
Manson/Chelan 08:28:49 -18.4 Dark Up 13.4 127.9 Really Low 08:13:49 - 08:43:49 2099
Okanogan 08:28:49 -17.9 AT Up 13.4 128.4 Really Low 08:13:49 - 08:43:49 2098
Entiat 08:28:49 -18.7 Dark Up 13.5 127.8 Really Low 08:13:49 - 08:43:49 2097
Brewster 08:28:49 -18.2 Dark Up 13.4 128.2 Really Low 08:13:49 - 08:43:49 2097
Wenatchee 08:28:49 -18.9 Dark Up 13.6 127.6 Really Low 08:13:49 - 08:43:49 2096
Ellensburg 08:29:34 -19.3 Dark Up 13.8 127.5 Really Low 08:14:34 - 08:44:34 2024
Yakima 08:29:35 -19.7 Dark Up 14.0 127.4 Really Low 08:14:35 - 08:44:35 2011
Toppenish/White Swan 08:29:38 -19.9 Dark Up 14.3 127.5 Really Low 08:14:38 - 08:44:38 2003
Pasco 08:29:34 -20.0 Dark Up 15.0 128.6 Really Low 08:14:34 - 08:44:34 1992
Goldendale 08:29:44 -20.5 Dark Up 14.4 127.1 Really Low 08:14:44 - 08:44:44 1985
PNWRO 08:29:34 -20.2 Dark Up 15.3 128.7 Really Low 08:14:34 - 08:44:34 1982
George/Umatilla 08:29:36 -20.3 Dark Up 15.1 128.3 Really Low 08:14:36 - 08:44:36 1981
The Dalles 08:29:46 -20.8 Dark Up 14.3 126.8 Really Low 08:14:46 - 08:44:46 1979
Maupin 08:29:48 -21.2 Dark Up 14.6 126.8 Really Low 08:14:48 - 08:44:48 1964
Madras/Culver 08:29:52 -21.7 Dark Up 14.9 126.6 Really Low 08:14:52 - 08:44:52 1944
Sisters 08:29:58 -22.1 Dark Up 14.9 126.2 Really Low 08:14:58 - 08:44:58 1933
Redmond 08:29:55 -22.1 Dark Up 15.1 126.5 Really Low 08:14:55 - 08:44:55 1930
Bend 08:29:56 -22.3 Dark Up 15.2 126.4 Really Low 08:14:56 - 08:44:56 1923
Oregon Observatory 08:30:00 -22.5 Dark Up 15.2 126.2 Really Low 08:15:00 - 08:45:00 1917
La Pine/Gilchrist 08:30:00 -22.7 Dark Up 15.3 126.1 Really Low 08:15:00 - 08:45:00 1909
North Lake 08:30:03 -23.1 Dark Up 15.9 126.5 Really Low 08:15:03 - 08:45:03 1889
Chiloquin 08:30:10 -23.8 Dark Up 15.8 125.6 Really Low 08:15:10 - 08:45:10 1866
Paisley 08:30:04 -23.6 Dark Up 16.5 126.7 Really Low 08:15:04 - 08:45:04 1864
Klamath Falls 08:30:12 -24.2 Dark Up 16.0 125.6 Really Low 08:15:12 - 08:45:12 1851
Lakeview 08:30:07 -24.1 Dark Up 16.9 126.7 Really Low 08:15:07 - 08:45:07 1842
Tulelake 08:30:14 -24.4 Dark Up 16.4 125.8 Really Low 08:15:14 - 08:45:14 1838
Cedarville 08:30:09 -24.7 Dark Up 17.4 126.7 Really Low 08:15:09 - 08:45:09 1813
Fall River/Burney 08:30:18 -25.3 Dark Up 17.0 125.7 Really Low 08:15:18 - 08:45:18 1799
Susanville 08:30:20 -25.9 Dark Up 17.8 126.1 Really Low 08:15:20 - 08:45:20 1767
Greenville 08:30:23 -26.2 Dark Up 17.8 125.8 Really Low 08:15:23 - 08:45:23 1756
Gimple 08:30:21 -26.2 Dark Up 17.8 125.9 Really Low 08:15:21 - 08:45:21 1755
Quincy 08:30:23 -26.4 Dark Up 17.9 125.8 Really Low 08:15:23 - 08:45:23 1747
Portola 08:30:24 -26.5 Dark Up 18.3 126.1 Really Low 08:15:24 - 08:45:24 1738
Reno 08:30:22 -26.7 Dark Up 18.8 126.5 Really Low 08:15:22 - 08:45:22 1722
Carson City 08:30:23 -27.0 Dark Up 19.1 126.5 Really Low 08:15:23 - 08:45:23 1705
Gardnerville 08:30:25 -27.2 Dark Up 19.2 126.4 Really Low 08:15:25 - 08:45:25 1693
Yerington 08:30:22 -27.1 Dark Up 19.6 126.9 Really Low 08:15:22 - 08:45:22 1691
Hawthorne 08:30:23 -27.5 Dark Up 20.2 127.2 Low 08:15:23 - 08:45:23 1666
Lee Vining 08:30:29 -28.1 Dark Up 20.2 126.7 Low 08:15:29 - 08:45:29 1641
Tonopah 08:30:18 -27.8 Dark Up 21.3 128.2 Low 08:15:18 - 08:45:18 1632
Bishop 08:30:29 -28.6 Dark Up 21.1 127.1 Low 08:15:29 - 08:45:29 1606
Niwot 08:28:49 -23.4 Dark Down 26.5 139.0 Low 08:13:49 - 08:43:49 1604
Beatty 08:30:23 -28.9 Dark Up 22.4 128.2 Low 08:15:23 - 08:45:23 1570
Lone Pine 08:30:33 -29.4 Dark Up 21.7 127.1 Low 08:15:33 - 08:45:33 1564
Indian Springs 08:30:19 -29.0 Dark Up 23.2 128.9 Low 08:15:19 - 08:45:19 1543
CPSLO 08:30:54 -30.9 Dark Up 20.8 124.7 Low 08:15:54 - 08:45:54 1513
Henderson 08:30:19 -29.4 Dark Up 24.0 129.3 Low 08:15:19 - 08:45:19 1508
Searchlight/Boulder City 08:30:23 -30.0 Dark Up 24.4 129.2 Low 08:15:23 - 08:45:23 1477
Patrick 08:30:18 -29.8 Dark Up 25.1 130.0 Low 08:15:18 - 08:45:18 1463
Laughlin/Bullhead City 08:30:24 -30.2 Dark Up 24.8 129.4 Low 08:15:24 - 08:45:24 1457
Kingman/Dolan Springs 08:30:21 -30.1 Dark Up 25.1 129.8 Low 08:15:21 - 08:45:21 1453
Mohave Valley 08:30:25 -30.5 Dark Up 25.0 129.3 Low 08:15:25 - 08:45:25 1442
DCO 08:30:17 -30.0 Dark Up 25.7 130.5 Low 08:15:17 - 08:45:17 1439
Wildwood 08:30:51 -31.9 Dark Up 22.9 125.9 Low 08:15:51 - 08:45:51 1433
Lake Havasu City 08:30:26 -30.8 Dark Up 25.4 129.3 Low 08:15:26 - 08:45:26 1417
Parker 08:30:29 -31.1 Dark Up 25.7 129.2 Low 08:15:29 - 08:45:29 1397
Idyllwild 08:30:43 -32.0 Dark Up 24.4 127.2 Low 08:15:43 - 08:45:43 1397
Blythe 08:30:33 -31.7 Dark Up 25.8 128.8 Low 08:15:33 - 08:45:33 1370
Calipatria 08:30:41 -32.4 Dark Up 25.5 127.9 Low 08:15:41 - 08:45:41 1351
Yuma 08:30:39 -32.6 Dark Up 26.4 128.5 Low 08:15:39 - 08:45:39 1317

Azimuth is measured in degrees eastward from north. North is at an azimuth of 0, due East is at an azimuth of 90 degrees, due South is 180, and due West is 270.

Do not use the listing below for the RECON CPC 1100 telescopes. This is provided for other non-team facilities.

Star training set for 98KY61, (2018/06/22 08:28UT)
Object            RA         Dec     mag  sep  mel
Fomalhaut      22:57:39.5 -29:37:23  1.2 21.35 129
51Mu Cap       21:53:18.2 -13:33:06  5.1  1.30 122
PPM 239608     21:58:29.8 -13:15:08  7.6  0.02 123
98KY61         21:58:29.8 -13:14:13 12.1       123
Positions are for J2000

Event circumstances last updated at 2018/06/05 16:10:19 UT

Marc W. Buie, Southwest Research Institute

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