A sequence of 7 images showing a slowly moving object to the right of M77. Each image is an 8 minute exposure at ISO400, with a 30 sec. interval. Images taken between 0335UT and 0435UT, 16-Dec-2007. All images are crops from originals. Processed in ImagesPlus and aligned using Registar. See the combined image which shows the cumulative streak. The gif shows the motion.
Object is centered on RA 02h 42m 23s; Dec -00 03' 07s (current epoch); Epoch 2000 coordinates: RA 02h 41m 57s; Dec -00 05' 16s. Object identified as asteroid 16126 (1999 XQ86).

Camera: Nikon D50, modified (no IR filter).
Telescope: TEC140, 5.5 inch APO refractor at f/7, no focal reducer employed. FL=980mm.