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This page provides an overview of all events observed during the year where a positive occultation was recorded. Full details of other observational attempts are published in the Section's Circulars.
(1180) Rita occultation - 2006 December 10
Occultation of TYC 1248-00504-1 by (1180) Rita - 2006 December 10:
Please refer to the separate Rita results page.
Occultation of 2UCAC 44958518 by (795) Fini - 2006 November 11:
Please refer to the separate Fini results page.
Occultation of TYC 0665-00914-1 by (204) Kallisto - 2006 November 18:
Please refer to the separate Kallisto results page.
Occultation of TYC 5711-00736-1 by (983) Gunila - 2006 October 26:
Please refer to the separate Gunila results page.
Occultation of TYC 0190-01563-1 by (393) Lampetia - 2006 October 23:
Please refer to the separate Lampetia results page.
Occultation of TYC 4885-00181-1 by (754) Malabar - 2006 October 04:
Please refer to the separate Malabar results page.
Occultation of TYC 5688-00496-1 by (688) Melanie - 2006 October 03:
( 3 clear misses ) Please refer to the separate Melanie results page.
Occultation of TYC 6907-00294-1 by (958) Asplinda - 2006 August 15:
Please refer to the separate Asplinda results page.
Occultation of UACA2 20741230 by (131) Vala - 2006 July 1:
Please refer to the separate Vala results page.
Occultation of TYC 6854-00630-1 by (659) Nestor - 2006 June 30:
Please refer to the separate Nestor results page.
Occultation of TYC 5608-00388-1 by (776) Berbericia - 2006 June 29:
Please refer to the separate Berbericia results page.
Occultation of HIP 82979 by (3202) Graff - 2006 June 27:
Please refer to the separate Graff results page.
Occultation of UCAC2 16456646 by (35) Leukothea - 2006 June 26:
Please refer to the separate Leukothea results page.
Occultation of UCAC2 20901961 by (112) Iphigenia - 2006 May 10:
Please refer to the separate Iphigenia results page.
Occultation of UCAC2 27487159 by (336) Lacadiera - 2006 May 1:
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A 5.3 second occultation was observed by Diana Watson in Whakatane, NZ.
Observational Data:
Observer's Name : Diana Watson
Aperture (cm) : 20
Focal length (cm) : 200
Type (e.g. SCT; Newtonian) : Celestron 8
Magnification : 160 times
Observing site name : Whakatane
Longitude (DD MM SS ; East +ve) : 176 51 50.7
Latitude (DD MM SS ; South -ve) : -37 55 18.5
Height above Sealevel (metres) : 2.8 metres
Geodetic Datum (e.g.WGS84,NZ1949): WGS84
Height Datum (if known) : MSL
Sky Transparency (Delete two) : Fair
Star Image Stability (Delete two): Good
Other Conditions:
(Wind, Clouds, Lights, etc.): Lot of cloud around, hence moisture
disturbance of the air.
Time Source (e.g. WWVH, GPS) : WWVH
Recording method (e.g. tape) : tape recorder
Could you see the Asteroid? : Yes
Approx. Limiting Magnitude : 13 when no cloud
| Estimated |
Universal Time | Reaction | Accuracy, Remarks
h m s | Time (sec) |
Started Observing : 07:00:00.0
Star and Object Merged : 07:02:00.0 by this time
Disappearance At : 07:11:18.1
Reappearance At : 07:11:23.4
Star and Object Separated : 07:19:00.0 by this time
Stopped Observing : 07:20:00.0
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I hope that I did see something and not imagine it! Expecting to!
Felt that there was a slow dimming for about 3 to 5 secs, that is when I started to time it.
But it seemed to brighten almost instantly. If a positive result feel that the accuracy is lacking!
Occultation of TYC 0760-02408-1 by (148) Gallia - 2006 April 8:
Please refer to the separate Gallia results page.
Occultation of TYC 1897-00966-1 by (4) Vesta - 2006 March 29:
Please refer to the separate Vesta results page.
Occultation of TYC 6859-01229-1 by (10) Hygiea - 2006 March 2:
Please refer to the separate Hygiea results page.
Occultation of TYC 4801-01258-1 by (914) Palisana - 2006 February 20:
Please refer to the separate Palisana results page.
Occultation of TYC 6887-00865-1 by (925) Alphonsina - 2006 February 18:
Please refer to the separate Alphonsina results page.
Occultation of TYC 0862-00695-1 by (9) Metis - 2006 February 11:
Please refer to the separate Metis results page.
Occultation of TYC 4945-01016-1 by (238) Hypatia - 2006 January 4:
Please refer to the separate Hypatia results page.
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