RECON: TNO occultation with 69990

Event between (69990) 98WU31 and star GA1080:01817988 with event index number of 1161572

Geocentric closest approach at 2021/11/15 04:50:02 UTC

J2000 position of star is 06:17:41.3 +19:24:58
Equinox of date position of star is 06:18:58.5 +19:24:23
Stellar brightness G=15.5, use SENSEUP=128 with the MallinCam and and exposure time of 2 seconds with the QHY174 camera.
Star is 87 degrees from the moon. Moon is 85% illuminated.
TNO apparent brightness V=23.7

[RECON map]
TNO is 36.1 AU from the Sun and 35.3 AU from the Earth.
The TNO is moving 17.9 km/sec on the sky relative to the star, or, 2.5 arcsec/hr.
The 1-sigma error in the time of the event is 420 seconds.
The 1-sigma cross-track error in the shadow position is 2632 km.
The sky-plane scale is 25619.7 km/arcsec.

The TNO has an absolute magnitude Hv=8.1
Diameter=144.5 km assuming a 5% albedo -- 8.1 sec chord
Diameter=59.0 km assuming a 30% albedo -- 3.3 sec chord
Dynamical classification is 3:2E
 
 
 
 
 
 

Star training set for 69990, (2021/11/15 04:50UT)
Object            RA         Dec     mag  sep  mel
Betelgeuse     05:56:21.4 +07:24:34  0.4 13.19  81
Alhena         06:38:58.5 +16:22:44  1.9  5.64  92
71 Ori         06:16:08.1 +19:08:50  5.6  0.72  86
PPM 122237     06:19:08.4 +19:26:50  7.5  0.06  87
69990          06:18:58.8 +19:24:23 15.5        87
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 2.1 sigma about the mid-time.
The median site spacing is 0.0 km RECON observability=0.0 and success probability=0.0%
Site Site mid-time
(UT)
Sun alt
(deg)
Sky Moon Star alt
(deg)
Star az
(deg)
Target Observing Time
(UT)
X-track
(km)
Clarence Fulton 04:53:36 -44.0 Dark Up 17.4 80.4 Really Low 04:38:36 - 05:08:36 11604
Victoria 04:53:45 -42.3 Dark Up 14.5 76.9 Really Low 04:38:45 - 05:08:45 11593
Peachland 04:53:39 -44.0 Dark Up 17.1 79.9 Really Low 04:38:39 - 05:08:39 11583
Kelowna 04:53:38 -44.1 Dark Up 17.3 80.1 Really Low 04:38:38 - 05:08:38 11583
Summerland 04:53:40 -44.1 Dark Up 17.1 79.9 Really Low 04:38:40 - 05:08:40 11572
Penticton 04:53:40 -44.2 Dark Up 17.2 80.0 Really Low 04:38:40 - 05:08:40 11564
Oliver 04:53:41 -44.4 Dark Up 17.1 79.9 Really Low 04:38:41 - 05:08:41 11542
Anarchist Mountain Observatory 04:53:42 -44.6 Dark Up 17.2 80.0 Really Low 04:38:42 - 05:08:42 11526
Tonasket 04:53:43 -44.6 Dark Up 17.1 79.8 Really Low 04:38:43 - 05:08:43 11507
Okanogan 04:53:46 -44.7 Dark Up 16.9 79.6 Really Low 04:38:46 - 05:08:46 11489
Brewster 04:53:47 -44.7 Dark Up 16.8 79.4 Really Low 04:38:47 - 05:08:47 11476
Manson/Chelan 04:53:47 -44.6 Dark Up 16.5 79.1 Really Low 04:38:47 - 05:08:47 11471
Wenatchee 04:53:51 -44.7 Dark Up 16.3 78.8 Really Low 04:38:51 - 05:08:51 11444
Ellensburg 04:53:53 -44.7 Dark Up 16.1 78.6 Really Low 04:38:53 - 05:08:53 11422
Yakima 04:53:55 -44.9 Dark Up 16.0 78.4 Really Low 04:38:55 - 05:08:55 11395
Toppenish/White Swan 04:53:56 -45.1 Dark Up 16.1 78.5 Really Low 04:38:56 - 05:08:56 11375
Goldendale 04:53:58 -45.0 Dark Up 15.7 78.1 Really Low 04:38:58 - 05:08:58 11349
The Dalles 04:53:59 -44.9 Dark Up 15.4 77.8 Really Low 04:38:59 - 05:08:59 11342
Pasco 04:53:57 -45.9 Dark Up 16.9 79.3 Really Low 04:38:57 - 05:08:57 11334
PNWRO 04:53:57 -46.2 Dark Up 17.0 79.4 Really Low 04:38:57 - 05:08:57 11311
Maupin 04:54:02 -45.1 Dark Up 15.4 77.7 Really Low 04:39:02 - 05:09:02 11311
Sisters 04:54:06 -45.1 Dark Up 14.8 77.2 Really Low 04:39:06 - 05:09:06 11262
Redmond 04:54:04 -45.4 Dark Up 15.1 77.4 Really Low 04:39:04 - 05:09:04 11250
Bend 04:54:07 -45.4 Dark Up 15.0 77.3 Really Low 04:39:07 - 05:09:07 11238
Oregon Observatory 04:54:08 -45.4 Dark Up 14.8 77.2 Really Low 04:39:08 - 05:09:08 11230
La Pine/Gilchrist 04:54:09 -45.4 Dark Up 14.8 77.1 Really Low 04:39:09 - 05:09:09 11217
North Lake 04:54:10 -46.0 Dark Up 15.1 77.4 Really Low 04:39:10 - 05:09:10 11169
Chiloquin 04:54:13 -45.5 Dark Up 14.3 76.6 Really Low 04:39:13 - 05:09:13 11146
Paisley 04:54:13 -46.4 Dark Up 15.2 77.4 Really Low 04:39:13 - 05:09:13 11119
Klamath Falls 04:54:13 -45.7 Dark Up 14.2 76.5 Really Low 04:39:13 - 05:09:13 11118
Lakeview 04:54:15 -46.7 Dark Up 15.3 77.4 Really Low 04:39:15 - 05:09:15 11076
Cedarville 04:54:17 -47.1 Dark Up 15.3 77.4 Really Low 04:39:17 - 05:09:17 11022
Fall River/Burney 04:54:20 -46.3 Dark Up 14.3 76.5 Really Low 04:39:20 - 05:09:20 11020
Susanville 04:54:23 -47.1 Dark Up 14.7 76.8 Really Low 04:39:23 - 05:09:23 10952
Greenville 04:54:23 -46.9 Dark Up 14.4 76.6 Really Low 04:39:23 - 05:09:23 10939
Gimple 04:54:25 -47.0 Dark Up 14.5 76.6 Really Low 04:39:25 - 05:09:25 10936
Quincy 04:54:26 -47.0 Dark Up 14.4 76.5 Really Low 04:39:26 - 05:09:26 10923
Portola 04:54:25 -47.4 Dark Up 14.7 76.8 Really Low 04:39:25 - 05:09:25 10900
Reno 04:54:25 -48.0 Dark Up 15.1 77.1 Really Low 04:39:25 - 05:09:25 10861
Carson City 04:54:28 -48.1 Dark Up 15.1 77.0 Really Low 04:39:28 - 05:09:28 10832
Gardnerville 04:54:29 -48.2 Dark Up 15.0 77.0 Really Low 04:39:29 - 05:09:29 10812
Yerington 04:54:29 -48.6 Dark Up 15.5 77.3 Really Low 04:39:29 - 05:09:29 10798
Hawthorne 04:54:30 -49.2 Dark Up 15.8 77.5 Really Low 04:39:30 - 05:09:30 10746
Lee Vining 04:54:34 -49.0 Dark Up 15.3 77.1 Really Low 04:39:34 - 05:09:34 10716
Tonopah 04:54:31 -50.4 Dark Up 16.8 78.2 Really Low 04:39:31 - 05:09:31 10667
Bishop 04:54:35 -49.7 Dark Up 15.8 77.3 Really Low 04:39:35 - 05:09:35 10646
Beatty 04:54:37 -51.1 Dark Up 16.9 78.1 Really Low 04:39:37 - 05:09:37 10559
CPSLO 04:54:44 -48.5 Dark Up 13.5 75.6 Really Low 04:39:44 - 05:09:44 10546
Indian Springs 04:54:37 -52.0 Dark Up 17.7 78.6 Really Low 04:39:37 - 05:09:37 10500
Dunrhomin 04:54:13 -57.8 Dark Up 26.3 86.1 Low 04:39:13 - 05:09:13 10496
Henderson 04:54:39 -52.7 Dark Up 18.2 78.8 Really Low 04:39:39 - 05:09:39 10434
Wildwood 04:54:49 -50.4 Dark Up 14.9 76.4 Really Low 04:39:49 - 05:09:49 10382
Laughlin/Bullhead City 04:54:42 -53.3 Dark Up 18.3 78.8 Really Low 04:39:42 - 05:09:42 10348
Patrick 04:54:41 -53.8 Dark Up 18.9 79.2 Really Low 04:39:41 - 05:09:41 10347
Kingman/Dolan Springs 04:54:41 -53.7 Dark Up 18.8 79.0 Really Low 04:39:41 - 05:09:41 10334
Mohave Valley 04:54:43 -53.4 Dark Up 18.3 78.7 Really Low 04:39:43 - 05:09:43 10325
Idyllwild 04:54:49 -52.0 Dark Up 16.3 77.2 Really Low 04:39:49 - 05:09:49 10293
Lake Havasu City 04:54:44 -53.7 Dark Up 18.4 78.7 Really Low 04:39:44 - 05:09:44 10283
Parker 04:54:45 -53.8 Dark Up 18.4 78.6 Really Low 04:39:45 - 05:09:45 10252
Blythe 04:54:48 -53.7 Dark Up 18.0 78.3 Really Low 04:39:48 - 05:09:48 10216
Calipatria 04:54:50 -53.1 Dark Up 17.2 77.7 Really Low 04:39:50 - 05:09:50 10202
George/Scottsdale 04:54:45 -55.9 Dark Up 20.3 79.7 Low 04:39:45 - 05:09:45 10139
Yuma 04:54:51 -54.0 Dark Up 17.8 78.0 Really Low 04:39:51 - 05:09:51 10137

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 69990, (2021/11/15 04:50UT)
Object            RA         Dec     mag  sep  mel
Betelgeuse     05:55:10.3 +07:24:26  0.4 13.19  81
Alhena         06:37:42.8 +16:23:57  1.9  5.64  92
71 Ori         06:14:50.7 +19:09:19  5.6  0.72  86
PPM 122237     06:17:50.9 +19:27:25  7.5  0.06  87
69990          06:17:41.3 +19:24:58 15.5        87
Positions are for J2000

Event circumstances last updated at 2021/10/12 02:01:38 UT

Marc W. Buie, Southwest Research Institute

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