2021-12-14, 04:59 PM
Hi BMD,
It's a fast mover. Here's the predicted path as seen from central Ohio: [attachment=2148]
As you mentioned, everyone needs to produce a chart for their own observing location due to the effects of parallax on this nearby object.
Also note that the times listed may be missing the 1st digit of the hour if the times at the tick marks are displayed with seconds precision. Things moving this fast are unusual & so the charts don't normally require times to the second.
ST4 predicts that this MP is visible in a 13" scope from a Bortle Class 5 site, but high magnification is required: [attachment=2149]
Good hunting,
Phil S.
It's a fast mover. Here's the predicted path as seen from central Ohio: [attachment=2148]
As you mentioned, everyone needs to produce a chart for their own observing location due to the effects of parallax on this nearby object.
Also note that the times listed may be missing the 1st digit of the hour if the times at the tick marks are displayed with seconds precision. Things moving this fast are unusual & so the charts don't normally require times to the second.
ST4 predicts that this MP is visible in a 13" scope from a Bortle Class 5 site, but high magnification is required: [attachment=2149]
Good hunting,
Phil S.
Phil S.
ST4 (4.1.11.14) Bundle
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ST4 (4.1.11.14) Bundle
WIN 10 Pro, R9 3900X, 64 GB RAM, RTX 2070, 4k monitor