On July 2, 2018 the star Deneb Algedi (a.k.a Delta Capricornus) was occulted by the moon. From a location in Cary, NC, this event could be viewed as a Grazing
On July 2, 2018 the star Deneb Algedi (a.k.a Delta Capricornus) was occulted by the moon. From a location in Cary, NC, this event could be viewed as a Grazing Lunar Occultation.
A lunar occultation occurs when the Moon, moving along its orbital path, passes in front of a star or other celestial object, as seen by an observer on Earth. A grazing unar occultation is seen at locations along the north and south limits or the of the occultation and the observer will see the star disappear and reappear among the mountains and valleys along the Moon’s edge for a period of a few minutes.
This event was coordinated by long time Raleigh Astronomy Club member Mark Lang. I tried to capture video of this event as best I could with my AWO ASI385 Cooled camera connected to my Celestron CPC 1100. I used the software program SharpCap 3.0 to control the camera and capture the video. I also used my iPhone 7s+ mounted on a tripod to capture the computer monitor as well as the conversation I had with fellow Raleigh Astronomy Club member.
I hope you enjoy the video.
Clear and Steady Skies.,
-Mike
