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Practical Advice for the Occultation of Betelgeuse by (319) Leona

JOA 2023, Vol. 13, No. 4, Page 10

Author(s): Carles Schnabel

Abstract: On the night of December 11-12 this year, the minor planet (319) Leona will occult Alpha Orionis (Betelgeuse) for a maximum of 12 seconds. As a very gradual fall and rise of the light level is expected, special techniques will need to be applied on this occasion. But, as always, accuracy in timing and position of the observer are crucial. In this article we try to provide some tips in order to get the most out of this unique phenomenon.