Comets, Occultations, Meteors and Asteroids (COMA)
Comets, Occultations, Meteors and Asteroids (COMA)
Several members of the Astronomical Society of South Australia have an interest in observing dynamic solar system objects and events.
This includes the apparition of comets, meteor showers, asteroids and occultation events when a body such as the Moon, a planet, or an asteroid passes in front of a star.
Group Focus
The Comets, Occultations, Meteors and Asteroids group (COMA) was formed in 2021 and provides a focus for these activities in the ASSA.
The group supports the exchange of local information for this very dynamic area of astronomy.
Activities
The group plans regular communications, including Zoom meetings, comet and meteor observing sessions, and encourages members to participate in asteroid occultation events.
Objects and Events
- Comet apparitions
- Meteor showers
- Asteroids
- Lunar, planetary and asteroid occultations
- Time-sensitive solar system observing opportunities
Member observations in practice
COMA observations can contribute useful timing and light-curve data for fast-changing solar system events.
Light curves from an observation showing the discovery of a previously unknown double star system.
Asteroid shape fit using timing information from member observations.
Point of contact
| Name | Andrew Wendelborn |
|---|---|
| coma@assa.org.au | |
| Phone | Not currently listed |