Asteroid Occultations (7)
Attempt and successfully observe, including submission of a report to the IOTA regional coordinator a total of 7 asteroid occultations. At least 1 of these must be a “positive” observation, a second must either be a positive or a negative that constrains other observers’ positive(s). The rest may be “negative” observations that support other observers’ positive observations. The timing of these observations must be referenced to either GPS or WWV universal time. Observations may be either visual or using video/imaging equipment. For 3 of these observations, the asteroid must be bright enough to be visible (in an eyepiece or in the imaging/video equipment), and either a sketch or image of the asteroid approaching and/or receding from the star with an arrow indicating the direction of motion should be submitted.
Lunar Occultations (15)
Attempt and successfully observe, including submission of a report to the IOTA lunar occultation coordinator, for at least 15 total lunar occultations over at least 5 different dates, at least 1 of which must be for double stars that produce a stepped disappearance or reappearance and at least 3 must be reappearances. Each reported timing may be of the disappearance(s) or reappearance(s). The timing of these observations must be referenced to either GPS or WWV universal time. Observations may be either visual or using video/imaging equipment.
Grazing Lunar Occultations (3)
Attempt and successfully observe, including submission of a report to the IOTA lunar occultation coordinator, for at least 3 grazing lunar occultations, at least 1 of which must produce multiple disappearances or reappearances. Each reported timing must be of the disappearance(s) and reappearance(s). The timing of these observations must be referenced to either GPS or WWV universal time. Observations may be either visual or using video/imaging equipment.