A 2.84 second occultation was recorded by Steve Kerr, using Video technique.

View the updated prediction.

Observers:
  1    S Kerr,Glenlee, Queensland, AU       
  2(P) Prediction, 28 March                 

Discussion:

The circle above is plotted at the expected 44 km diameter of Chimaera. With only one chord it is not possible to determine whether Steve was north or south of the central line of the event. However, assuming the updated prediction was approximately correct then it would suggest that the chord might to the north of the central portion of the asteroid.

The figures below show the light curve of the occultation as analysed by Steve with Limovie software.

Observational Data:

Observation details for MP (623) Chimaera
By Star              TYC 7292-01844-1
On 2008-04-11  at 14:39:39.0
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Observer   Stephen Kerr
Location   Glenlee, Queensland, Australia
Longitude  +150:30:1.4
Latitude   -23:16:10.1
Altitude   50 m
Datum      WGS84
Telelscope SCT including Cass and Mak
Apperture   30 cm
Seeing     Slight flickering Broken cloud
Timing     GPS - time inserted Video with frame analysis
Disappearance  14:39:37.63
Reappearance   14:39:40.47
Comments: Video camera integrating with a exposure period of 40ms. 
Detailed Limovie analysis from 14:39:20.3 to 14:39:50.7.