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Call for Observation: The Triton Stellar Occultation of 5 October 2017

JOA 2017, Vol. 7, No. 3, Page 3

Author(s): Mike Kretlow

Abstract: On 5 October 2017 Triton, the largest moon of Neptune, will occult a 12.7 V-magstar, visible from the US East coast, Northern Africa and Europe. After many years this willbe the first opportunity to monitor Triton's current atmosphere state and possible changes. Thispaper, addressed to potential observers, summarizes the scientific objectives and provides observational information and hints in order to support the Triton occultation campaign 2017.