Three clearly observed misses were recorded for this event.

There were at least another 5 observers who were registered or attmpted but failed to observe the star.

View the updated prediction.

Observers:
  1(M) J Talbot,Waikanae Beach, NZ
  2(M) P Tervit,5 Oaks Observatory
  3(M) D Watson,Thornton near Whakatane,NZ
  4(P) Prediction, 4-Oct-2010
    

Discussion:

The circle above is plotted at the expected 86 km diameter of Leonteus.

With no positive chords we cannot say where the actual path was, so the circle has been plotted on the predicted path. Sadly our network is too spread to catch all events even on a clear night.

Paul's before and after frames are shown below. These are a good illustration of how a positive occultation can give much better position accuaracy than interpolation astrometry which made it look as if that was a definte hit.

Observational Data:

Observation details for MP (3793) Leonteus
By Star              TYC 0088-00325-1
On 2010-11-27  at 09:45:54.0

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Observer   John Talbot
Location   Waikanae Beach, NZ
Longitude  +175:01
Latitude   -40:51
Altitude   5 m
Datum      WGS84
Telescope Newtonian
Aperture   25 cm
Seeing     Slight flickering Clear
Camera Type
Camera Delay
Timing     GPS - time inserted Video with frame analysis

Missed

Comments: Clear, calm, on field, beut no event seen - Miss.
Report prepopulated by IOTA Reporting Add-in for OW ver.1.4

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Observer   Paul Tervit
Location   5 Oaks Observatory
Longitude  +175:22
Latitude   -40:04
Altitude   141 m
Datum      WGS84
Telescope SCT including Cass and Mak
Aperture   30 cm
Seeing     Steady Clear
Camera Type
Camera Delay
Timing     GPS - time inserted Video with frame analysis

Missed

Comments: Target star found with high precision GOTO using sigma sgr as alignment.
Used ALADIN to confirm field of view with the aid of a StellaCam3 to Mag18 for
final confirmation of target star. Mag 11.8 star visible with modified KT&C KPC
350BM on mid gain.
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Observer   Diana Watson
Location   Thornton near Whakatane,NZ
Longitude  +176:51
Latitude   -37:55
Altitude   3 m
Datum      Other
Telescope SCT including Cass and Mak
Aperture  200 cm
Seeing     Steady Clear
Camera Type
Camera Delay
Timing     Tape Recorder + time signal Visual, no PE applied

Missed

Comments: Ground mist. Definitely no occultation.