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A 7.37 second occultation was recorded by Brian Loader, using video technique.
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Observers: 1 B Loader,Darfield, NZ 2(P) Prediction 15 Feb
Discussion:
The circle above is plotted at the expected 134 km diameter of Eukarate. With only one chord it is not possible to determine whether Brian was north or south of the central line of the event. However, assuming the updated prediction was approximately correct it would suggest that the central path might lie between Brian's position and the predicted path.
Observational Data:
Observation details for MP (247) Eukrate By Star TYC 6717-00695-1 On 2008-03-31 at 14:28:50.0 _______________________________ Observer Brian Loader Location Darfield, NZ Longitude +172:06:24.4 Latitude -43:28:52.9 Altitude 210 m Datum WGS84 Telelscope SCT including Cass and Mak Apperture 25 cm Seeing Strong flickering Clear Timing GPS - time inserted Video with frame analysis Disappearance 14:28:41.58 Reappearance 14:28:48.95 Comments: The times are a combination of visual examination of the tape field by field and Limovie graphing. There was a suggestion of flickering just before the disappearance. Limovie and visual examination suggests a possible blink from about 14:28:41.31 to 41.36, that is 3 fields. Quite uncertain, possibly due to seeing.