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MPO Report for March 2007. RASO observers continue to make significant discoveries. Here is a summary for February from the MPO.

244 objects reported. H06 has discovered 30 numbered objects; 5 of the numbered objects have been named; 31 of the discoveries are identified with numbered minor planets 147 of the discoveries are involved in multiple-apparition orbits 120 of the discoveries are principal designations 42 of the one-opposition objects have >= 30-day arc orbits 22 of the one-opposition objects have < 30-day arc orbits 2 of the one-opposition objects have no orbit.

From Andrew Lowe: Two asteroids named for RASO observers.

(117572) Hutsebaut = 2005 EX33. Discovered 2005 Mar. 08 by A. Lowe at RAS Observatory, Mayhill. Robert Hutsebaut (b. 1941) is a Belgian amateur astronomer with a particular interest in minor planets. He has used the remote facilities at RAS Observatory, Mayhill, to confirm many Near-Earth objects, in addition to discovering a number of main-belt minor planets.

(120361) Guido = 2005 NZ. Discovered 2005 July 03 by A. Lowe at RAS Observatory, Mayhill. Ernesto Guido (b. 1977) is an Italian amateur astronomer whose main interests lie in the astrometry and physical properties of comets. Using the remote facilities at RAS Observatory, Mayhill, he has also discovered a number of main-belt minor planets.

HO6 contribution to the Minor Planet Center for December 2006 and January 2007 are available in PDF for downloading.