Welcome Astronomy Group Reader!

In efforts to promote visual observation of asteroids, SpaceGuard India offers the “Big Four Award” for amateurs who successfully observe the classic bright Big Four asteroids.

1 Ceres
2 Pallas
3 Juno
4 Vesta

This April 2003 observers package contains, Asteroid tracking maps for April 2003 for 4 Vesta and 3 Juno to be updated May 2003

Asteroid observing article from
A.L.P.O. Minor Planet Section -
VISUALLY OBSERVING ASTEROIDS!From Vesta To Potentially Hazardous Asteroids,
VISUALLY OBSERVING ASTEROIDS! (Lawrence Garrett)

Information on building an EASYVIEW star chart holder (in above)

These basic items will give the observer a good start on observing the Big Four.
Please remember to post your success to your group, and forward me copy
at Lgasteroid@earthlink.net

Clear Skies
Lawrence Garrett
ALPO Minor Planet Section
Assistant Coordinator/
SGI Visual Coordinator
lgasteroid@earthlink.net