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Camcorder Timing Tips
Many households now possess a camcorder. Many amateur astronomers may be unaware that these devices are sensitive enough to record occultation events.
Occultations: The Fastest Things in the Sky
Watch in your telescope as the edge of the Moon snaps a star out of sight.
How and Why to Make Occultation Timings
Lunar and planetary occultations may be appreciated for their intrinsic beauty, but in order to contribute scientifically valid data you need to apply certain techniques.
Lunar Occultation Highlights for 2005
No matter where you live in the world, you can see the Moon hide stars and planets in its path. Here's when and where you can watch dozens of these events this year.
The Moon Occults Fiery Antares
Set your alarm clock to watch the last-quarter Moon cross a first-magnitude star on the morning of March 3rd.
Asteroid Occultations: March–July 2005
Mobile observers with video cameras, capable of filling gaps between those at fixed sites, are especially needed to observe asteroid occultations.
Lunar Occultation Highlights for 2004
No matter where in the world you live, you can see the Moon hide stars and planets in its path. Here's when and where you can see dozens of lunar occultations this year.
A Daytime Occultation of Jupiter
Here's a blue-sky project if ever there was one. The thin waning crescent Moon will occult the second-brightest planet as seen from much of North America on Tuesday, November 9th.
Planetary Occultations for 2004
You've got plenty of chances to see an asteroid or planet pass in front of a star this year — and here's when and where to see them.
Saturn Covers a Star
Late Friday night, November 14–15, Saturn and its ring system glide right in front of an 8.4-magnitude star in Gemini.
Asteroid Occultation in November
North Carolina skywatchers have a chance to see the asteroid 72 Feronia pass in front of an 8th-magnitude star around 2 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on November 5th.
Saturn Hides Another Star
On Tuesday November 25th, Saturn and its ring system glide in front of an 8.3-magnitude star in Gemini, the second time Saturn has occulted a star in 10 days.
Planetary Occultations for 2003
No matter where you live, there are plenty of chances to see an asteroid pass in front of a star this year.
Lunar Occultation Highlights for 2003
Dozens of times this year, no matter where you live, the Moon can be seen hiding bright stars in its path. Here's when and where you can watch the Moon occult these stars.
Crescent Moon Occults Venus
On Sunday evening, October 26th, Venus disappears behind the crescent Moon for observers in South America and Hawaii.
Saturn Transits the Crab
During the night of January 4–5, North American observers are well positioned to watch Saturn transit the face of M1, the Crab Nebula. But will the glare from the planet obscure the nebula?
A Saturn Occultation for Europeans
On the evening of the 16th, skywatchers across northern Europe will see the Moon occult Saturn. The occultation takes place at midday in northwestern North America.
Asteroid Occultations in April 2002
North American observers can see a 7th- and a 10th-magnitude star occulted by asteroids this month. Here's when and where to look.
Local Times for the Occultation of Saturn
For more than 300 cities throughout North America, the following table tells when the planet Saturn will be covered by the Moon. This event takes place in the afternoon or evening hours of Wednesday, February 20th. Cities are grouped by state or province. First click on the abbreviation of your…
Asteroid Occultations in March 2002
North American observers can see two 10th-magnitude stars occulted by asteroids this March. Here's where to look.
