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- This article discusses astronomical eclipses. For other meanings, see Eclipse (disambiguation).
An eclipse (Greek verb: ekleipô, "to vanish") is an astronomical event that occurs when one celestial object moves into the shadow of another.
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@SpiderSlayer: @BadAstronomer You could definitely detect things in the Oort cloud through occultations. There is even a mission proposed!
plutokiller (Mike Brown) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:02:22 -0000
@SpiderSlayer: @BadAstronomer You could definitely detect things in the Oort cloud through occultations. There is even a mission proposed!
Sky and Telescope's Occultation Page - List of events and information on their causes. Also features tips on recording with a camcorder.
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A Memorable Occultation - Dave Scherping of the Prairie Astronomy Club relates his experience.
International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA) - Provides predictions for grazing occultations of stars by the Moon and predictions for occultations of stars by asteroids and planets, information on observing equipment and techniques, and reports to the members of observations made.
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Occultation Section of the Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand - Information about different sorts of occultations, and how to contribute useful scientific results by observing them.
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