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Occultation of TYC 1343-1615-1  by the Ring System of Saturn

on the morning of the 15th of November 2003


In the morning hours (for Europe) of the 15th of November, 2003 the ring system of Saturn will pass in front or the star  TYC 1343-1615-1. That is the same star, which is occulted by Titan a day earlier. For Europe, the situation is partly in twilight, but for most part of central and western Europe the beginning can be easily seen. The two images are calculated by XEPHEM and are generated for 5h 10min UT and 6h 00min UT on the 15th of Nov.  The calculation has been done for Munich in central Europe. The position of the star is the larger grey circle, the moons are fainter.

For all infos about the star look here .

A good seeing is essential to get a good view of the event. We all hope to see the flickering of the star behind the rings!
Good luck!

Occultation of TYC 1343-1615-1 by Saturn's rings... Situation at 5h 10min UT for central Europe

5h 10 min UT





Occultation of TYC 1343-1615-1 by Saturn's rings... Situation at 6h 00min UT for central Europe

6h 00min UT


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