Real-time Solar System Object Pointing

Sequence Generator Feature Requests
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Hi Ken,

This is a major ask, but could SGP be modified to provide accurate pointing to a moving solar system object?

Asteroids can move rapidly and may not even be in the FOV if the sequence target time is not current. Calculating the RA and DEC at the start of a slew to an asteroid or comet would position the beginning of such an event to be at the right spot at the right time. Although fine for astro-imaging, this capability would enhance SGP usage for science as well.

Regards,
Kent

2

We never say no to things like this, but we’re also up front that much of our feature backlog is driven by what seems most universally popular. I only wish we had unlimited time and resources…

3

Just think about it.

Thanks,
Kent