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A 21 second occultation was recorded by Diana Watson, using an SCT and visual observation.
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Observers: 1 D Watson, Thornton, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand 2(P) Prediction- IOTA Feed
Discussion:
With only one chord it is not possible to determine whether Diana was north or south of the central line of the event. The observation is a good match to the prediction.
Observational Data:
Observation details for MP ( 690 ) Wratislavia By Star UCAC2 38908472 On 2015-09-05 at 12:53:48.0 _______________________________ Observer Diana Watson Location Thornton near Whakatane, NZ Longitude +176:51 Latitude -37:55 Altitude 3 m Datum Other Telescope SCT including Cass and Mak Aperture 200 cm Seeing Slight flickering Clear other - list in comments Camera Type Visual Other Camera Delay Timing Tape Recorder + time signal Visual, no PE applied Disappearance 12:53:39.00 Reappearance 12:54:01.00 Comments: moisture in air, seeing only fair. Did not see star dim or brighten but was absent for about 21 seconds, not an accurate timing.