"Lucky imaging" and ground-based NEO surveys

[Sam Fraser]

I was astounded at the quality of this picture of Betelgeuse using "lucky imaging":

http://www.universetoday.com/2009/07/29/close-look-at-betelgeuse-reveals-its-fiery-secret/ (I swear it's CGI)

This technique can beat the resolution of Hubble by a factor of 2 or more, apparently. Even amateur astronomers are getting in on the act:

http://www.ast.cam.ac.uk/~optics/Lucky_Web_Site/LI_Amateur.htm

Is this technique useful for NEO detection generally or do other factors come into play?

[Boxy]

My understanding of NEO detection is that you have to see the same object three different times to confirm its orbit. When you're not exactly sure what you're looking for, it might be difficult.

However, there's also the difficulty that most asteroids are outside the reach of amateur-level telescopes, and major telescopes are being used for other purposes. Whether Lucky imaging techniques would overcome the amateur barrier, I haven't the clue. But it's a start.

[JohnHunt]

Sam,

The main picture on your first linked page is an artistic impression. But the lunar picture from your second link is truly impressive.