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OCCULTATION OF HIP 66377 BY 2184 FUJIAN
2007 JULY 23


A 1.0 second occultation was recorded by John Drummond, using visual observation technique.

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Observers:
1	Diana Watson,Whakatane, NZ
2	John Drummond, Gisborne, NZ
3	Predicted 16 July.

Fujian occultation - 2007 July 23

Discussion:

The circle above is plotted at the expected 26 km diameter of Fujian. With only one chord it is not possible to determine whether John was north or south of the central line of the event.

However, the shorter than expected chord of about 16 km would suggest that the chord might lie within about 10 km of the central portion of the asteroid.

The event was observed about 25 seconds later than predicted but close to the predicted path.

Observational Data:

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Observer   Diana Watson
Location   Thornton near Whakatane
Longitude  +176:51:50.
Latitude   -37:55:51.
Altitude   3 m
Datum      Other
Telelscope SCT including Cass and Mak
Apperture  20 cm
Seeing     Steady 
Timing     Tape Recorder + time signal Visual, no PE applied

Missed

Comments: Moonlight and still twilight but target star well visible 

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Observer   John Drummond
Location   Patutahi, Gisborne, New Zealand
Longitude  +177:52:59.9
Latitude   -38:37:47.7
Altitude   13 m
Datum      WGS84 (Google Earth)
Telelscope Newtonian
Apperture   41 cm
Seeing     Slight flickering Clear
Timing     Tape Recorder + time signal Visual, no PE applied
Disappearance  06:08:06.50
Reappearance   06:08:07.50
Comments: The Moon was bright (8 days) but I could easily see the star.


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