Amateur Astronomers Use Low-Cost Equipment to Trace Asteroid Dimensions

By David Schneider · IEEE Spectrum · 2026-09-24

IEEE Spectrum reports that amateur astronomers are capturing crucial space data by tracking asteroid occultations with budget-friendly setups. By recording the brief moment an asteroid blocks a distant star's light, these individuals can map the shapes of celestial bodies. The ap

IEEE Spectrum reports that amateur astronomers are capturing crucial space data by tracking asteroid occultations with budget-friendly setups. By recording the brief moment an asteroid blocks a distant star's light, these individuals can map the shapes of celestial bodies. The ap