Close approach of 2022 MP

[Dennis]

The NEO 2022 MP is predicted to make a close approach on June 27 at 03:32 UT. ST4v predicts that this MP will reach peak brightness of 16.7 magnitude on June 27 at 0000 EDT when it will be in Libra moving at 24.6"/min. This object will require a large telescope or imaging system to capture it. It's too faint for my 13" scope.

Here's an Interactive Atlas chart showing the predicted path for 2022 MP from June 25-27: 

This object will be visible from the southern hemisphere, weather permitting.

Just like 2022 MQ, CNEOS has given this pass a 'Rarity' of 1. Two in a row.

Phil S.

Hi Phil,

Thanks for the heads up, I managed to grab a few frames of 2022 MP, a smattering of photons just above the background level which I should be able to tease out.

I'm just collecting some data on the other object, 2022 MQ you also posted about, so much brighter but whizzing along.

Please don't give me any more homework - I need my beauty sleep.

Cheers

Dennis

PS - I need to collect Dark Frames and Flats so I won't be posting any results until tomorrow..