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The occultation of a star by asteroid 2000 WS38 - 19 March 2024

The occultation of a star by asteroid 2000 WS38 - 19 March 2024 I managed to catch my 100th positive asteroidal occultation of a star tonight. Asteroid 2000 WS38 is only a few kilometers in diameter. The sky was clear, the occultation was great.

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The occultation of a star by asteroid Mayrhofer - 30 January 2024

The occultation of a star by asteroid Mayrhofer - 30 January 2024 The favorable weather continues and another positive occultation is mine. Today it was asteroid Mayrhofer.

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The occultation of a star by asteroid Mizokami - 29 January 2024

The occultation of a star by asteroid  Mizokami - 29 January 2024 So. This is already the third positive asteroidal occultation during this night. Absolutely excellent. It is the second hat-trick in one night. And also with a diffraction effect.

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The occultation of a star by asteroid Hirundo - 28 January 2024

The occultation of a star by asteroid Hirundo - 28 January 2024 This is the second positive asteroid occultation tonight. Now I have managed to get the Hirundo asteroid. Great. I am satisfied with the result of my observation.

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The occultation of a star by asteroid Leukothea - 28 January 2024

The occultation of a star by asteroid Leukothea - 28 January 2024 Last observation and positive result was spoiled by the weather. Today was nice and everything went well. The star was very faint. It caused a longer exposure time. But the result was positive.

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The occultation of a star by asteroid Davegault - 21 January 2024

The occultation of a star by asteroid Davegault - 21 January 2024 The second positive asteroidal occultation this year. A faint star, a relatively small drop. The weather was favorable.

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The occultation of a star by asteroid Holda - 20 January 2024

The occultation of a star by asteroid Holda - 20 January 2024 This year it was the first planetary occultation. Quite a weak star, but the conditions were excellent. Duration of occultation was over 6s.

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