That last images from the ARI are dated July 19th. Due to overcast skies and nearby thunderstorms, there have been no images for July 20th, 21st, or 22nd. This is all part of doing research in astronomy...you have to have dark skies, clear skies, and fully functioning equipment.
When image sets are available, they will be uploaded immediately into the school folders. Keep a watch on your folder...just in case!!
Full Moon Looming
The Moon will be full in less than a week on July 26th. During the coming days the night skies will continue to brighten. The ARI will sometimes take images of the NEOs far enough away from the Moon. However, faint asteroid discoveries and NEO observations are practically impossible.
During the next week's full Moon, the 32" telescope will be taken down for resurfacing of its mirror. The 24" will still be operational, and some image set may be available.
Non-Participating Schools
On July 23rd, those schools not having sent in any MPC reports during the All-India Asteroid Search Campaign will no longer receive image sets. This will allow those schools that are actively participating to receive more sets and make key observations and perhaps a discovery or two.
If your school has not participated in the All-India Campaign, but still plans to do so, then you need to immediately notify Dr. Patrick Miller at the IASC email address iascsearch@hsutx.edu
Happy Hunting!!
Dr. Patrick Miller
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