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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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RT @AstronomyNow Observe Mercury, lunar occultations, the Draconids and more... check out our observing guide http://bit.ly/tLu2b
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RT @AstronomyNow Observe Mercury, lunar occultations, the Draconids and more... check out our observing guide http://bit.ly/tLu2b
Observe Mercury, lunar occultations, the Draconids and more... check out our observing guide for the next two weeks http://bit.ly/tLu2b
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Observe Mercury, lunar occultations, the Draconids and more... check out our observing guide for the next two weeks http://bit.ly/tLu2b
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.
| Occultation of star TYC 2934-00106-1, 9.4 mag by asteroid(71) Niobe at Monday, 2009 August 24 | |
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