|
A sub second occultation was recorded by Diana Watson, using visual technique.
View the updated prediction.
Observers: 1 D Watson,Thornton near Whakatane,NZ 2(P) Prediction 3 March
Discussion:
The circle above is plotted at the expected 12 km diameter of Amneris.
With only one chord it is not possible to determine whether Diana was north
or south of the central line of the event.
This is the first reported successful occultation observation of Amneris.
Observational Data:
Observation details for MP (871 ) Amneris By Star TYC 6269-00867-1 On 2010-04-20 at 16:32:15.0 _______________________________ Observer Diana Watson Location Thornton near Whakatane,NZ Longitude +176:51:48.4 Latitude -37:55:30.1 Altitude 3 m Datum Other Telescope SCT including Cass and Mak Aperture 200 cm Seeing Steady Clear Timing Tape Recorder + time signal Visual, no PE applied Disappearance 16:32:11.00 Reappearance 16:32:12.10 Comments: slight ground mist. By the time I realised the star had disappeared I was a bit slow) my yes for the tape recorder coincided with the return of the star to full brightness. I feel the disappearance was less than a second. First time I have done one less than about five second duration, need video!