Reply To: (508) Princetonia occults UCAC4 401-000298 on night 28/29

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Tim Haymes
Participant

When observing/recording, the event will occur near 2309 UT. so best to record video from 2308 to 2310 UT in the UK (see the graphic).
For most observers with access to NTP, it would be best to use the Meinberg software to keep the computer clock sync’ed to UT.
https://www.meinbergglobal.com/english/sw/

The recording software of my choice is SharpCap, where SER or FITS images can be selected with recording between 10 and 3 fps. (dependent on the instrument and camera). With a 20cm and mono CMOS, an exposure of 100ms may be possible. All depends on transparency and light pollution levels, so the only way to tell is at the telescope. As long as the 12.6 mag target is detected clearly, a result is possible. The ARPS section can perform the analysis and help prepare a report.

Cheers – Tim
ARPS (Occultations)