First Small-Body Occultation Attempts from the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy

Abstract

Here we report the first attempts to observe a stellar occultation from the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy. We predicted and will attempt to observe the stellar occultations by Pluto and Charon on 23 June 2011 UT and by Pluto and Hydra on 27 June 2011 UT. We shall provide details on the predictions, preparation, and any successful observations and initial results and implications for the Pluto system.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA565081

Entities

People

  • A. M. Zangari
  • A. S. Bosh
  • Brian K. Taylor
  • E. W. Dunham
  • G. Mandushev
  • M. J. Person
  • Peter C. Collins
  • S. E. Levine
  • T. Bida
  • T. Tilleman

Organizations

  • United States Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Airborne
  • Aircrafts
  • Astronomy
  • Atmospheres
  • Buildings And Structures
  • Ephemerides
  • Information Operations
  • Observation
  • Observatories
  • Occultation
  • Platforms
  • Research Facilities
  • Standards
  • Telescopes
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.

Technology Areas

  • Space