A 3.2 second occultation was recorded by Graeme McKay, using Video OSD technique.

Six other observers had registered for this event but were either clouded out or had technical probvlems.

View the updated prediction.

Observers:
  1    G McKay, North Canterbury,New Zealand
  2(P) Prediction, 15 December

        

Discussion:

The circle above is plotted at the expected 30 km diameter of Sholokhov. With only one chord it is not possible to determine whether Graeme was north or south of the central line of the event. However, assuming the updated prediction was approximately correct the longer than expected chord of about 42km would suggest that the chord might lie close to the central portion of the asteroid.

Observational Data:

Observation details for MP ( 2448 ) Sholokhov
By Star              TYC 0766-01772-1
On 2011-12-26  at 11:05:28.0

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Observer   Graeme McKay
Location   Greta Valley, North Canterbury,New Zealand
Longitude  +172:58
Latitude   -42:57
Altitude   179 m
Datum      WGS84
Telescope SCT including Cass and Mak
Aperture   20 cm
Seeing     Steady Clear
Camera Type  WAT120N        PAL/CCIR
Camera Delay 0.33
Timing     GPS - time inserted Video with frame analysis
Disappearance  11:05:28.28
Reappearance   11:05:31.48
Comments: Excellent conditions. Total extinction recorded.
Report prepopulated by IOTA Reporting Add-in for OW ver.1.6