Observation by Tim Haymes: Regulus Reappearance timed

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Tim Haymes

Observer

Tim Haymes

Observed

2017 Dec 08 - 22:13

Uploaded

2017 Dec 09 - 12:22

Objects

The Moon
Regulus

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Constellation

Eridanus

Field centre

RA: 03^h13^m
Dec: -13°26'
Position angle: +56°09'

Field size

1°08' × 0°45'

Equipment

10 x 50 binoculars
Digital Stopwatch
DCF77 continuous time signal

Location

Near Reading

Target name

Moon and Regulus

Title

Regulus Reappearance timed

About this image

I drove to a location where the Moon could be seen rising on a clear horizon. (The photo was taken when I got home about 20 min later). The occultation was timed with the Moon at 2 degrees elevation in very good transparency at 2213h 41.3s UT. I have a DCF77 radio clock that is modified with a pizo sounder to give a continuous audible time signal that can be recorded, or used to start or stop a stop-watch. It was a very pleasing observation under the circumstances (Temp +1 C , low altitude).

The completed report, including long/lat from Google Earth, will be sent to the Lunar Section Occultation Coordinator, who I know is always pleased to receive observations.

Files associated with this observation

Regulus RD.jpg (423.7 kB)

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Mr Leonard Entwisle, David Basey, Dawson, Peter Carson

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