First results from photometry and astrometry of selected minor planets at TUBITAK National Observatory

Uluc K., Khamitov I., Ozisik T., Bikmaev I., Aslan Z., Tunca Z.

Workshop on Solar and Stellar Physics through Eclipses, Antalya, Turkey, 27 - 29 March 2006, vol.370, pp.358-359 identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Volume: 370
  • City: Antalya
  • Country: Turkey
  • Page Numbers: pp.358-359
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Large size of 1.5m Russian-Turkish Telescope (RTT150) (Aslan 2001) for the tasks of astrometry and photometry of minor planets (MPs) together with astro-climatic conditions of the TUBITAK National Observatory (TUG) in Turkey, allows us to get high-quality data. We observed the Apollo asteroid 2002 NY40 with the RTT150 Telescope in BVRc-bands between 2002 July 30 and 2002 August 14. The difference detected in B-V color between the maximum and minimum of the phased light curve is attributed to a possible difference in albedo of different parts of the asteroid body. During the period of 2004-2005, we also observed 11 pre-calculated events of asteroid occultation and no positive events detected in all cases. The reasons of the negative results are discussed. Photometry of MPs according to USNO-B1 stars is presented.