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Occultations, past and future

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 August 2017

David S. Evans*
Affiliation:
Department of Astronomy, University of Texas Austin, Texas 78712 U.S.A.

Abstract

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The techniques, advantages and limitations of photoelectric observations of occultations of stars by the Moon are reviewed. The results for timings, lunar limb slopes, double and multiple stars, and the determination of angular diameters of stars are considered. Possible effects of lunar limb irregularities are discussed. Observers are strongly recommended to pursue the upcoming series of occultations of Antares and other important stars.

Type
II. Photometric Research Programmes
Copyright
Copyright © Reidel 1986 

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