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OCCULTATION OF UCAC2 17837555 BY 337 Devosa
2009 July 17


3 clearly observed misses were recorded for this event.

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Observers:
  1(M) J Bradshaw,Samford, Qld,AU
  2(M) D Lowe,Gatton, QLD AU
  3(M) F Adamson,Toowoomba, QLD, AU
  4(P) Prediction 08 July
    

Devosa occultation - 2009 July 17

Discussion:

The circle above is plotted at the expected 59 km diameter of Devosa. With no positive chords we cannot say where the actual path was, so the circle has been plotted on the predicted path.

Observational Data:

Observation details for MP (337) Devosa
By Star              UCAC2 17837555
On 2009-07-17  at 17:57:17.0

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Observer   Jonathan Bradshaw
Location   Samford, Qld
Longitude  +152:52:22.7
Latitude   -27:21:22.8
Altitude   95 m
Datum      WGS84
Telescope Dobsonian
Aperture   50 cm
Seeing     Slight flickering Clear
Timing     GPS - time inserted Video with frame analysis

Missed

Comments: Not to be …

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Observer   Frank Adamson
Location   Toowoomba, QLD, AU
Longitude  +151:53:2.1
Latitude   -27:33:13.2
Altitude   580 m
Datum      WGS84
Telescope SCT including Cass and Mak
Aperture   23 cm
Seeing     Strong flickering Thin cloud < 2
Timing     GPS - time inserted Video with frame analysis

Missed

Comments: A negative result, but at least an attempt after months
of frustration due to thick cloud.

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Observer   Dennia Lowe
Location   Gatton
Longitude  +152:21:27.8
Latitude   -27:30:55.2
Altitude   92 m
Datum      WGS84
Telescope Refractor
Aperture   10 cm
Seeing     Slight flickering Clear
Timing     GPS - time inserted Video with frame analysis

Missed

Comments: Telescope F refractor  with .6 focal rerducer fitted.
Video recorded with GSTAR-EX at prime focus integration rate X24

    

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