Early results from the first of 3 occultations of MU69 prior to New Horizons flyby are as follows:
object not detected
object likely smaller and brighter than anticipated
diameter could be in the 12 mile range
no secondary occulations noted, suggesting no rings or close in satellites
SOPHIA 100" telescope to attempt observation of 2nd occultatation
smaller size not expected to affect New Horizons ability to study the object
object not detected
object likely smaller and brighter than anticipated
diameter could be in the 12 mile range
no secondary occulations noted, suggesting no rings or close in satellites
SOPHIA 100" telescope to attempt observation of 2nd occultatation
smaller size not expected to affect New Horizons ability to study the object
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