Lunar occultations of beta Scorpii in 1975 and 1976
The complex multiple star $beta$ Scorpii (combined magnitude 2.5) will be occulted by the Moon 19 times during 1975--1976. Limiting lines of visibility for these occultations are presented in two maps. From modern observations it is apparent that $beta$ Sco is at least quadruple, but there is evidence for the existence of three additional components. The 1971 May occultation of the $beta$ Sco system by Jupiter and of its C component by Io raised important questions about $beta$ Sco and about Jupiter and Io, making the coming occultation series especially significant. With high-time-resolution photoelectric photometry, it is likely that definitive knowledge of the system's structure can be obtained during the coming series. Detailed predictions of local circumstances are available from the authors.
- Research Organization:
- U.S. Naval Observatory, Washington D.C.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-33-003771
- OSTI ID:
- 4199663
- Journal Information:
- Astrophysical Journal, Journal Name: Astrophysical Journal Vol. 200; ISSN 0004-637X
- Publisher:
- Institute of Physics (IOP)
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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