Archive 2016 - 2020
The occultation of a star by asteroid Vincentina - 08 August 2018
Little bit complicated observation due to just 0.3 mag decrease of target during occultation. However, positive one.
Total Lunar Eclipse - 27 June 2018
After three years there was total Lunar eclipse again. The show was this time quite long and Moon was pretty high in the sky.
The occultation of a star by asteroid Hedwig - 26 July 2018
Quite easy observation - perfect altitude, azimut and brightness of star. However, this occultation revealed that target star is double because some observers detect occultation with two decreases. I have recorded only one but smaller than prediction.
The occultation of a star by asteroid Ekard- 21 May 2018
During the whole night I was fighting technical problems. Finally I was successful with asteroid Ekard just before dawn.
Sun 22° halo - 17 February 2018
During a walk with my wife we were observing this nice halo. For a few seconds there were a part of 46° halo in the sky but it was too weak to take a picture.
Summary of asteroidal occultations for 2017 - 31 December 2017
General overview of my observations of asteroid occultations in 2017.
The occultation of a star by asteroid Lumen - 25 December 2017
My Christmas gift from heaven - positive occultation of asteroid Lumen. All my family was watching it on screen. However, only analysis revealed that I was successful.