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Research Paper | Astronomy Science | India | Volume 13 Issue 10, October 2024 | Popularity: 7 / 10
Methods and Techniques for Detecting and Calculating the Trajectory of the Potential Asteroid SNI2307
Snigdha Keshari
Abstract: During 1st to 26th July 2024, author participated in the All-India Asteroid Search Campaign- Phase-II[1], organized by the International Astronomical Search Collaboration (IASC)[2] and Space India[3], where author identified a potential asteroid, designated SNI2307. Using Astrometrica software[4] and data from a 1.8-meter Ritchey-Chr?tien telescope[5,6], author analyzed celestial images to differentiate moving objects from background stars. The object exhibited consistent motion, with shifts of 1.6 arcseconds in Right Ascension and 16 arcseconds in Declination, suggesting continuous movement. Magnitude variations from 21.3 to 20.9, likely due to changes in rotational orientation or surface reflectivity, along with a significant Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) [7], reinforced the object's classification as a potential asteroid. These results were submitted to the Minor Planet Center (MPC)[8] for verification. Author conducted further independent research to estimate its speed, momentum, size, and orbital trajectory, contributing valuable data to the study of Near-Earth Objects (NEOs)[9]. This research aims to enhance our understanding of celestial motion and improve detection methods for NEOs, ultimately supporting efforts in planetary defence. By integrating citizen science into this critical field, author hope to inspire future advancements in asteroid detection and promote wider engagement in astronomical research.
Keywords: SNI2307, Asteroid, Astrometrica, International Astronomical Search Collaboration, IASC, NASA, Space India, IAstronomer, Trajectory, Planetary defence, Near Earth Objects, NEO, Minor Planet Center, MPC, Pace Junior Science College
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 10, October 2024
Pages: 616 - 632
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