[neo_followup] C26FED2 = interesting object
Bill Gray
pluto at projectpluto.com
Sat Feb 15 19:59:38 EST 2020
With follow-up from (L01) Višnjan, it's confirmed that this
is a temporarily captured object. Whether it's natural or junk
is unknown. I _really_ hope someone gets more data for it. If
it's a temporarily captured rock, that's a Really Big Deal.
-- Bill
On 2/15/20 1:09 PM, Bill Gray wrote:
> Hi folks,
>
> This object might just be a satellite. If so, it's a
> somewhat unusual one, in a very elongated orbit. It may be
> lunar ejecta passing by us, perhaps even a temporarily captured
> object a la 2006 RH120 = 6R10DB9. Or it could be heliocentric
> junk passing by us, similar to J002E3 or 2018 AV2. Further
> observations would be a really excellent idea.
>
> Thanks! -- Bill
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