Predictions for eclipses of Nereid by Neptune

Neptune will eclipse its satellite Nereid (Neptune II) on 2007 April 27 from 00 to 06 h UT and on 2008 April 21 from 12 to 17 h UT, with uncertainties of about 3 h; and a third eclipse may occur on 2009 April 17. These events offer unique opportunities for astrometric and geophysical measurement.

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Published in:Icarus (New York, N.Y. 1962) N.Y. 1962), 2007-04, Vol.187 (2), p.620-622
Main Author: Mallama, Anthony
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Astronomy
Earth, ocean, space
Eclipses
Exact sciences and technology
Neptune
Orbit determination
satellites
Solar system
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Summary:Neptune will eclipse its satellite Nereid (Neptune II) on 2007 April 27 from 00 to 06 h UT and on 2008 April 21 from 12 to 17 h UT, with uncertainties of about 3 h; and a third eclipse may occur on 2009 April 17. These events offer unique opportunities for astrometric and geophysical measurement.
ISSN:0019-1035
1090-2643
DOI:10.1016/j.icarus.2007.02.001