Hi Mikolaj, Rob, all.
And my five cents to this...
1. A faster way to check suspicious object is to use MPChecker at
2. Also preferably to check MPC`s Sky Coverage page at to check FOV of the main NEO surveys in the past dates. If this object was in FOV then chance that it is real go down very much.
3. Another problem is reporting this object to astro-officials. 1) There are no any special rules for SWAN candidates, so they should be reported directly to CBAT as usual. 2) But main problem in that SWAN instrument can generate a plenty of noises which we often recognize as real and often report it to CBAT. So this fact has influence on relation to such reports from astro-officials. 3) After reporting this object we must try to confirm it from another sources, ground or/and space-based instrumets. As for me, the best way is to use remote telescopes around the globe, for example, iTelescope network or Slooh.com.? 4) After an independent confirmation this object will be placed into PCCP with an usual procedure.??
4. Special attention to such detail as early disclosure of info about this object to wide astro-community, for example here. 1) Unlike SOHO comet hunting project, there is no "10 seconds" rule. So when you reveal this info another SWAN hunters at once lost any rights for discovery even they also have found it but have not reported it yet for some reasons. 2) For my opinion, a fair approach is to wait for preliminary confirmation and after appearing on PCCP game will over for others. 3) But in hard cases when you need help of astro-community for confirmation or discussion, as for me, the best way is wait a few days, accourding to the same reasons.?
5. Also must to say that SOHO spacecraft will be in operation until the and of 2025, so time for SWAN hunting is not so much.
Anyway, good luck you, Mikolaj in this field!
Best regards, Vladimir.
