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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.
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:
_______________________________ 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 _______________________________ 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.