off topic but oh so fun = asteroid pass

From: Kevin Fetter (kfetter@yahoo.com)
Date: Fri May 31 2013 - 02:18:55 UTC

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    Using meade ccd camera, I am watching Asteroid 285263 (1998 QE2) slowing moving against the background stars :)
    
    Just like watching a slow moving sat, in a high orbit, so so fun.
    
    Now to sat observe.
    
    The asteroid has it's own moon.
    
    http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2013/30may_asteroidmoon/
    
    Kevin
    
    
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