A 2.97 second occultation was recorded by John Broughton, using CCD drift scan technique.

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Observers:
  1    J Broughton, Reedy Creek, QLD, AU
  2(P) Prediction - Occult special

    

Discussion:

The circle above is plotted at the expected 26 km diameter of Patsayev. 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 close match to the expected length of the chord would suggest that the chord might lie close to the central portion of the asteroid.

The result had low probability of success but shows that it is definitely worth having a go when you are within the 1 or even 2 sigma zone and the skies are clear.

The figures below show the drift-scan image of the occultation and the light curve as analysed by John's Scanalyser software.

Observational Data:

Observation details for MP (1791 ) Patsayev
By Star              UCAC2 30935595
On 2008-09-28  at 09:51:48.0
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Observer   J Broughton
Location   Reedy Creek,Reedy Creek, QLD 4227, Australia
Longitude  +153:23:52.8
Latitude   -28:06:30.3
Altitude   66 m
Datum      WGS84
Telescope Newtonian
Aperture   51 cm
Seeing     Steady Clear
Timing     Tape Recorder + time signal + shutter Drift scan
Disappearance  09:51:41.73
Reappearance   09:51:44.70
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