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All-of-System Time Testing Lunar Occultations
JOA 2020, Vol. 10, No. 1, Page 9 Author(s): Dave Gault & Dave HeraldAbstract: Getting the time right is imperative when observing occultation events. Correct time IS the observation. When using analogue video, it is easy to insert time onto each and everyvideo field, using a Video Time Inserter like KIWI-OSD or IOTA-VTI. However analogue video is adying medium and new digital video has many varied formats and is becoming popular. Also,methods to Flash Tag video, using various devices (some based on smart-phone technology) are becoming popular. Other persons might test devices or software in a laboratory environment, but how can you, the observer, the person responsible for the reported event times ensure that your times are correctand are as accurate as you say they are? How can you ensure your event times are right? We set out an approach to validate your All-Of-System time accuracy, by observing Lunar Occultations.