Observations of the occultation of asteroid Chariklo

This video shows what happened when the asteroid Chariklo passed in front of a star. As well as the expected drop in brightness when the asteroid blocked the light of the star two smaller dips were seen, before and afterwards, caused by the presence of a double ring.

Credit:

ESO/Felipe Braga Ribas/M. Kornmesser

About the Video

Id:eso1410e
Release date:26 March 2014, 19:00
Related releases:eso1410
Duration:20 s
Frame rate:30 fps

About the Object

Name:Chariklo
Type:Solar System : Interplanetary Body : Asteroid
Category:Solar System

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