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Occultation event

Pholus

1992 ADCentaurOther
event on 2024-05-19
35
Radius (km)
Geometric albedo
1
Positive chords
Brazil
Observed from
Size — to scalevs Pluto
PHOLUS · R 35 KMPLUTO · R 1188 KM
Pholus — this objectPluto — comparison
Physical properties
Radius eq. (km)> 35
Equivalent radius (km)
Oblateness
Axis ratios (b/a · c/a)
Density (g/cm³)
ShapeUndetermined
Albedo (V)
Orbit — top viewheliocentric
Neptune 30 AU
20.284
a (AU)
0.5735
e
24.711
i (deg)
Occultation record
each line — one station saw the star vanish
Event date2024-05-19
Observed fromBrazil
Positive chords1 // radius lower limit
KindMain
Delta (au)29.26
Star G mag.14.8
Object G mag.21.9
Astrometryfeeds NIMA ephemeris
Position Date (JD)
RA position
Error RA·cos(δ) (mas)
DEC position
Error DEC (mas)
Atmosphere
Pressure (nbar)
Atm. gas
Reference & provenance
Lucky Star projectYes
ReferencePreliminary
DOI
Commentgradual in/egress due to star diameter