Animation made from Faulkes Telescope images. ... Down) have observed and imaged the unusual near-Earth asteroid 2000 PH5 during its close approach to the Earth around 27 July 2004. ... The aim of the project was to image the asteroid using the Faulkes telescope, and determine its changing brightness and position in space as the small object passed near the Earth on its orbit about the Sun. ... To find out more about the Faulkes Telescope Project, visit the web site . ...