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Lunar occultations

Spica

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Spica

Spica

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Hi. A little curious how the selection is made for the stars in the software LOW.... (and for Lunar occultations in general). The moon occults stars all the time, but it seem like only some are of interest? Atleast only a few are used in the output anyhow, and some evenings I get "No occultations tonight" even though there are lots of 'em. Is it by a magnitude limit or perhaps by a angular star diameter? Can anyone fill me in? Thanks

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Mr Q

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Because the Moon is so bright, I would assume only the brighter stars would be concerned. Years ago I watched the Moon occult the Pliades and it was awesome, as each star blinked off and on as the starlight passed between mountain peaks. The whole show lasted long enough to please any observer.

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