2021-12-17, 03:59 PM
Hi BMD,
If you can get the elements for all of the fragments, you might try a DBPS using the orbit parameters of 73/P to find all of the objects that are in that orbit, then copy the results onto a new Observing List (OL) that has all of the fragments in it. Put Check marks on all of the fragments & have ST4v display 'All Checked' on the IA or a Finder chart.
Please make a .stx file of the OL so you can share it on the forum, if you're successful. I'd like to see how it looks.
ST4v does have elements for some of the fragments in the Comet DB here: [attachment=2157]
Perhaps the file from MPC with all observable comets has all of the fragments. I'll check.
Here's the result of downloading the MPC's Observable Comets list: [attachment=2157]
It looks like the same fragments are listed, but some new elements have been added.
Good luck,
Phil S.
If you can get the elements for all of the fragments, you might try a DBPS using the orbit parameters of 73/P to find all of the objects that are in that orbit, then copy the results onto a new Observing List (OL) that has all of the fragments in it. Put Check marks on all of the fragments & have ST4v display 'All Checked' on the IA or a Finder chart.
Please make a .stx file of the OL so you can share it on the forum, if you're successful. I'd like to see how it looks.
ST4v does have elements for some of the fragments in the Comet DB here: [attachment=2157]
Perhaps the file from MPC with all observable comets has all of the fragments. I'll check.
Here's the result of downloading the MPC's Observable Comets list: [attachment=2157]
It looks like the same fragments are listed, but some new elements have been added.
Good luck,
Phil S.