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The occultation of a star by asteroid Walkure - 12 March 2022
Yesterday one positive asteroidal occultation, today just after dark the second one. It was dusk and I only had a moment to search the target. But the prediction said 100%, so I did my best.
The occultation of a star by asteroid 2001 PP47 - 12 Marec 2022
So I have got a double during a night. Again. It is perfect to catch two occultations. I was observing both of them with my wife.
The occultation of a star by asteroid Ohio - 11 March 2021
How clear sky was today. No clouds in the sky at all. Sun, sun, sun. And a positive occultation. Great day!
The occultation of a star by asteroid 1991 PK15 - 28 February 2022
I managed to catch asteroidal occultation with diffractions. The probability of success was only 8.4%. This is the first time I have detected diffractions during the occultation.
The occultation of a star by asteroid Parthenope - 23 February 2022
This asteroidal occultation was very difficult. The drop was only 0.05 mag. I had to use quite long exposure time and minimal gain. The result - positive. I am happy.
Iridescent clouds - 19 February 2022
This morning there were clouds in the sky and sometimes they turned beautifully colored. It only took a moment.
Summary of asteroidal occultations for 2022
General overview of my observations of asteroid occultations in 2022.