Transit of Mercury - May 07, 2003
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My ETX90 on observing site at IAG-USP...
Sunrise...
See the airplane crossing the sun!
Another picture...
The last moments...
Mosaics...
Observing reports:
Observer: Willian Carlos de Souza - REA/Brasil
Location: São Paulo - SP (Brasil)
Longitude: 46°37'59''W
Latitude: 23°32'36''S
Altitude: 760m
I and II contacts not seen
III contact:10h28m50s UT ( By Helio Vital Calculations :10:28:55.1 - Sun alt.: 12.0º)
IV contact:10h33m12s UT ( By Helio Vital Calculations :10:33:22.0 - Sun alt.: 12.9º)
Error of my observation ( Observed time - Calculed time)
III contact : O - C = - 5 segunds
IV contact: O - C = -10 segunds
The Black Drop phenomenon was visible ! ...See picture at Raquel Yumi webpage
Equipament: ETX90 with 32mm & 20mm Sirius Plossl eyepieces and Baader planetarium filter
email:
williansouza@yahoo.com